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Until now I thought that heaven on Earth was simply a worn out cliché and then I came
to the beautiful island of Koh Samui and discovered a place that is so unique, so enriching and
so sublime that no earthly words can adequately describe it.
Hi I’m Olivia Trussel and I’m blessed to be here at Kamalaya Koh Samui, Thailand’s
award winning wellness sanctuary and holistic spa.
Located on a tranquil stretch of Koh Samui’s south-eastern coastline, Kamalaya unfolds
amidst lush tropical vegetation, cascading streams and ancient granite boulders, with
panoramic views of jungled mountains, the aquamarine sea and outlying islands.
The land is home to a cave that for hundreds of years served as a place of spiritual retreat
for a group of Buddhist monks. The accumulated energy of their daily prayers seems to live
on as a nurturing and inspiring presence that is like a tonic for the soul.
Kamalaya was created by John and Karina Stewart, because they felt there was a need for places
for people to go where they could disengage from their usual responsibilities, distractions
and habits, and reconnect more deeply with themselves and find the resources within for
healing and a more enhanced meaning of life.
This stunning resort offers a variety of accommodation options, including panoramic ocean view suites,
spacious villas and stylish beachfront pool villas. After settling in, you begin your
stay with a wellness consultation, co-creating your ideal program with one of Kamalaya’s
caring and capable naturopaths.
Yoga, weight loss, detox, stress and burnout and fitness programs are very popular here,
with experts on here to supervise your progress. If you prefer something less structured, you
can simply pick and choose from over 70 al-a-carte wellness services. As well as the usual spa
fair such as massages and body treatments, Kamalaya offers traditional Chinese medicine,
Aveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, contemporary Western diagnostics, spiritual healing and
other holistic therapies. There are also free daily classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Qigong,
meditation and core fitness.
The food is a highlight of any stay. Kamalaya’s delicious gourmet cuisine uses fresh, wholesome
and where possible, organic produce, and the menus include extensive vegetarian options
as well as seafood, poultry and lamb dishes.
Kamalaya offers a safe, supportive and nature rich environment where you can exhale deeply,
let go of stress and get re-acquainted with yourself. The entire experience is relaxed,
informal, deeply caring and heartfelt.
Integrating the surrounding nature into its design, the holistic spa features open-air
treatment spaces as well as air-conditioned suites. Before and after treatments, you can
take time for a languid soak in the terrace plunge pools, relax at the cliff-side Elixir
Bar where refreshments are served with sensational ocean views, or unwind in the unique steam
cabin.
Kamalaya is a place where wellness is restored, inspiration is abundant and magic moments
bless each day. If amidst the daily grind of life, you’ve fallen out of sync with
the tune of your own heart song, then a visit to Kamalaya will help you rediscover the richness
and depth of your potential, and inspire you to live a more fulfilling, meaningful and
healthy life.