I woke up earlier than expected. After showering and shaving, I headed to the Yoga Centre, where I took part in Pranayama, or meditation, yoga for 30 minutes. I had my first detox drink while waiting for a consultation with a wellness consultant, who conducted a kinesiology priority check, took my blood pressure, and measured …
Detox & Rejuvenation: My Last Supper
This was to be my last supper. Or so, at least, I thought. I checked into the Absolute Sanctuary, which bills itself as “Thailand's Premier Detox & Yoga Resort”, late in the afternoon. Located on a gentle hillside with a view of the ocean in the distance, the Koh Samui-based resort is a Moroccan-inspired boutique …
Arrival in Koh Samui
As Bangkok Airways flight PG 0906 approached Koh Samui International Airport, I looked out the window and could see emerald hills covered with palm trees, groves of bamboo, and various manner of flowering plant life. The landscape was dotted with clusters of bungalows with terra cotta roofs. The skies and seas were azure. …