Women’s Health & Longevity Retreat, led by Natalie Dau and Dawn Sim
Chiva-Som proudly presents a transformative wellness collaboration featuring two celebrated experts in the field of health and wellbeing: Natalie Dau and Dawn Sim between. This special programme, taking place over four days, offers a holistic approach to enhancing physical strength, mental resilience, and emotional balance. With a curated series of movement classes, breathwork, sound healing, and empowering talks, guests are invited to explore their personal path to vitality and longevity.
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These workshops are open to all resort guests and to be enjoyed in addition to your chosen retreat activities and our usual schedule of classes. Participate in as many as you wish, each designed to guide you toward introspection, release and renewal through different healing modalities
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OVER 40 AND STRONG
10.00 – 11.00 | by Natalie Dau
Women can lose up to 8% of muscle mass each decade, which can impact daily functionality. This session guides participants through simple exercises suitable for the gym or home to build strength and feel empowered, regardless of age or fitness level.
SOUNDBATH AND BREATHWORK
17.00 – 18.00 | by Dawn Sim
Discover how conscious breathing can positively affect the nervous system and emotional wellbeing. Combined with a soothing soundbath, this session helps guide the body into deep relaxation for optimal recovery. No experience needed.
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FOR LONGEVITY
10.00 – 11.00 | by Natalie Dau
Using simple baseline fitness tests, this class identifies areas of focus to stay strong and active as we age. A practical and energising session for all ages and fitness levels.
SELF-CARE FOR EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH (DISCUSSION)
14.00 – 15.00 | by Dawn Sim
Drawn from her experience as a mother of four, business owner, and wellness consultant, Dawn shares personal insights and practical self-care advice for maintaining mental and emotional balance in everyday life.
JOURNALING AND SOUNDBATH
17.00 – 18.00 | by Dawn Sim
A reflective session beginning and ending with journaling, complemented by a soundbath designed tosupport deep rest and mental clarity. An ideal practice for busy minds and those seeking emotional renewal.
STRONGER BONES THROUGH RUNNING
7.00 – 8.00 | by Natalie Dau
A guided walk/run on the beach to support bone health and cardiovascular fitness. Move at your own pace in this joyful and inclusive session suitable for all levels.
SECRETS TO BEING YOUR BEST SELF AT ANY AGE (DISCUSSION)
14.00 – 15.00 | by Natalie Dau
Natalie shares her approach to a high-performance lifestyle with practical habits and life strategies that can be applied at any age. Includes a Q&A session.
INTENTION SETTING AND YOGA
17.00 – 18.00 | by Dawn Sim
Explore yoga as a mindful movement practice to support strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. The class begins with intention setting and is suitable for all fitness levels.
A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH IN TRANSITION (PANEL DISCUSSION)
14.00 – 15.00 | by Natalie Dau, Dawn Sim, and Patience Sangwa
An open conversation exploring the natural phases of women’s health from menstrual cycles to menopause, with practical guidance on physical, emotional, and nutritional wellbeing.
Always Included in Retreats
Wholesome Wellness Cuisine
Enjoy wellness cuisine focused on organic, whole foods in beautifully presented dishes, full of flavour. Three meals per day.
Daily Wellness Treatment
One daily treatment per night of stay, choosing from a vast array of treatment such as: Thai Massage, Chiva-Som Signature Massage, Relaxing Foot Massage, Oriental Scalp Massage, Chiva-Som Skin Haven Body Polish, Hydrotherapy, Manicure or Pedicure.
Fitness & Leisure Activities
Our wide-ranging and ever-evolving activities include up to nine daily fitness and leisure classes. Joining group sessions brings you together with like-minded guests, enhancing your experience.
Unlimited Access to Resort Facilities
Our extensive facilities are designed to enhance your Chiva-Som retreat, offering steam rooms, saunas, jacuzzis, cold plunge pools, swimming pools, and a gymnasium. Enjoy the perfect environment to support your chosen activities and treatments.