Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, has always offered yoga, spa, detox, and yummy vegetarian cuisine. It is now adding fitness.
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Detox & Rejuvenation: Days Six and Seven
I woke up even earlier than usual this morning. The Love Kitchen hadn't opened yet so I decided to go for a walk before breakfast. I thought I would head to the beach to watch the sun rise, but I wasn't sure how to get there. I wandered down the road past lovely resorts – …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Days Four and Five
I fell into a comfortable routine. I would awake early, stroll over the the Love Cafe, and partake of a healthful breakfast. Because I overextended myself during a hot yoga session on my third day, I had to give up yoga, but I continued with my daily laps for the rest of my stay. Following …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day Three
My second evening without alcohol and for the second night in a row, I found myself unable to keep my eyes open. Once again I found myself putting my book on my nightstand, falling asleep with the lights on, awakening just before dawn. Was I falling into a comfortable new routine? Following another yummy breakfast, …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day Two
The Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, offers three types of programme. In addition to detox, it also has rejuvenation and spa packages. I went to bed thinking of how much I enjoyed my Last Supper. How often do you get the chance to eat healthy and nutritious food that actually tastes good? I've always …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day One
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 …