A Taste of Chiva-Som
The path to self-discovery starts here. A Taste of Chiva-Som is ideal for first-time guests or those unsure of what retreat to choose. This retreat offers a chance to explore and set your goals.
Recommended for
An introduction to a wellness
A retreat from a stressful lifestyle
A few days away to reset
Included in this stay
The understated design of our 54 rooms and suites helps you slow down and enjoy the tropical gardens and sea views of our natural surroundings. Thai motifs: bamboo, silk, teak, and muted colours, blend with spacious proportions and soft plays of light, for an overall tranquil atmosphere. Robes, pyjamas and complimentary sportswear laundry services are available.
To get your wellness journey safely underway, it’s useful to establish your starting point and your goals. Shortly after you arrive, you’ll meet your Health and Wellness advisor for a consultation. From this conversation, we’ll help guide your selection of treatments and activities that best fit your current health status and objectives.
Wellness cuisine focussed on organic, whole foods in beautifully presented dishes, full of flavour.
Enjoy a variety of wellness bites and drinks, thoughtfully curated to support a healthy lifestyle. Our wellness minibar is replenished daily to ensure you have fresh options throughout your stay.
Experience our short assessment for consultation and analysis of your posture and musculoskeletal balance. Our physiotherapists will then guide you to the treatments, classes, services, or programmes that best suit you as an individual.
Discover your skin’s needs with our Skin Facial Analysis. Our advanced analysis reveals hidden sun damage, pores, fine lines, and pigmentation concerns. Get personalised insights and prevention strategies for radiant skin. Gain expert guidance and tailored treatments for a revitalised complexion.
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.
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.
One daily treatment per night of stay, choosing from: Thai Massage, Chiva-Som Signature Massage Invigorating Massage, Relaxing Foot Massage, Oriental Scalp Massage, Chiva-Som Skin Haven Body Polish, Hydrotherapy (Detoxifying Balneotherapy, Floatation or Body Jet Blitz), Manicure or Pedicure.
Experience the convenience of our complimentary laundry service, perfect for refreshing up to 4 pieces of your wardrobe.
Choose 2 services from the list below.
- Aloe Body Mask
- Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
- Soothing Eye Treatment
- Soothing Back Brush
- Luxury Hand Treatment with Stone Therapy
The healing powers of pure fresh aloe and cucumber are used to soothe, cool and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure. A relaxing foot and scalp massage is performed during the treatment, and you will emerge feeling calm and refreshed.
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the multitude of daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then stimulated to release deep tension.
This revitalising treatment uses Argan oil and Sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
This calming and relaxing, dry hands-on treatment works on a surface level with rhythmic combing and brushing techniques along the contours of your back. Using hands, wooden comb and cactus bristle brush the therapist combines different movements to promote nerve function, stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. This unique treatment helps relieve inner stress and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
In this immersive therapy, your hands will be treated with natural emollients and rejuvenating serum to combat dryness and protect skin from ageing signs. Your feet will be gently softened, soothed and enriched with a lipid complex to restore pliability and shield your skin. Volcanic stones exclusively for your hands and feet are added to this treatment to add a sensation of extra indulgence. A massage with stones deeply relieves all stress and tension from these often neglected areas, leaving hands and feet glowing with renewed vitality.
*Please note the Luxury Hand and Foot Treatments do not include nail polish application.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Stimulating Hip & Thigh Treatment
- Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
- The Deep Blue Cleanse
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- LPG Cellu M6 Alliance®
- LPG Perfect Eyes & Lips
Concentrating on areas of the body prone to cellulite and fluid retention, this specialised treatment stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. A detoxifying massage and an application of Firm Body Gel follow deep exfoliation with a seaweed salt scrub. Essential reflex points on the feet and eye areas are activated to enhance the purifying and cleansing process.
This treatment is designed to soothe and deep cleanse, easing the source of irritation and congestion problems commonly found on the back. This intensive process incorporates a sea salt scrub, steam vaporisation, back massage and mud mask to leave the back blemish and problem-free.
This is the perfect facial to combat dehydration and environmental factors and help detoxify your skin at the same time. This treatment uses a unique Green Clay Mask rich in natural minerals that detoxifies and rejuvenates the skin, while also incorporating a luxurious scalp massage.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
The fully redesigned Cellu M6 Alliance® combines the synergy of 2 science approved technologies that allows fat elimination, while improving skin quality at the same time. This is a tailor-made treatment for simultaneous slimming and rejuvenative results.
Smooths wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, lifts and enhances the eyelids and re-plumps the lips.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Physiotherapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Spine Mobilisation
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.
Spine mobilization is a manual therapeutic technique that fosters movement in stagnant tissue and joints. Spine mobilization uses massage to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are typically associated with trauma to soft tissue such as strained muscle or pulled ligament. This treatment is ideal for anyone who requires a gentle approach to enhancing mobility and releasing tension.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Super Stretch
- Body Composition Analysis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.
Body Composition Analysis provides you with a clear look at the make-up of your body and the proportions that are bone, muscle and fat. These percentages are far more relevant for your health and wellbeing than total weight. Our fitness programmes will help you use this information to achieve the right balance of body composition through education and action.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Therapeutic Massage)
- Ear-Ab Reflex
- Acupressure Reflexology
- Crystal Massage & Quantum Healing
- Shiroabhyanga
- Mien Acupressure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Colonic Hydrotherapy
A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.
Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.
A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime
This unique treatment combines both physical touch and energy healing, to deeply relax and improve both blood and lymphatic circulation. The use of energy during the massage not only serves to increase the therapeutic work of the massage but also allows for a deeper state of healing and relaxation. The therapist, uses warmed, carefully selected jade stones and therapeutic oil, to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions. The session ends with a cooled rose quartz crystal, to emphasise the energy healing nature of this treatment and to facilitate the release of any lingering negative emotions as well as promote life-force energy.
Shirobhyanga is one of the classical Ayurvedic Rasayana, or rejuvenation therapies. In this treatment imbalance will be ayurvedically diagnosed and individually selected medicated oil will be used to massage the head. Special attention is given to the marma points (acupressure points) so that deep and penetrating release of blockages will take place and also lymph drainage will occur. The head is the centre of the whole nervous system and when stimulated by massage the benefits are numerous and profound. Shirobhyanga can relieve many of the stresses and strains that cause tension, fatigue and insomnia.
Mien-Acupressure is a facial acupressure treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, balancing the tissue and cleansing lymphatic vessels. This Mien-acupressure treatment is an excellent tool for emotional detoxification, helping you deeply relax and de-stress. An acupressure tool is used to gently stimulate the facial meridian channels, releasing nervous tension and negative energy as well as rejuvenating those who suffer from jet lag or insomnia.
Skin is the body’s biggest elimination organ, and dry skin brushing is a highly effective way to remove the dead layers and rejuvenate the healthy skin underneath. It also encourages the flow of blood and lymph to eliminate the toxins.
Colonic hydrotherapy remains one of the oldest treatments in recorded history for detoxification and cleansing of the large intestine. An unbalanced diet can leave this organ blocked with deposits, leading to poor nutrient absorption, chronic ailments and lowered vitality. One to three colonic hydrotherapy sessions are highly recommended during a detoxification period, resulting in an almost immediate increase in energy, clarity of mind and better health. Many ailments such as irritable bowel, constipation, skin complaints, headaches, lymphatic congestion, parasitic infection, fatigue and even emotional stress can be improved by the cleansing and decongestion of the bowel.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Aloe Body Mask
- Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
- Soothing Eye Treatment
- Soothing Back Brush
- Luxury Hand Treatment with Stone Therapy
The healing powers of pure fresh aloe and cucumber are used to soothe, cool and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure. A relaxing foot and scalp massage is performed during the treatment, and you will emerge feeling calm and refreshed.
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the multitude of daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then stimulated to release deep tension.
This revitalising treatment uses Argan oil and Sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
This calming and relaxing, dry hands-on treatment works on a surface level with rhythmic combing and brushing techniques along the contours of your back. Using hands, wooden comb and cactus bristle brush the therapist combines different movements to promote nerve function, stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. This unique treatment helps relieve inner stress and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
In this immersive therapy, your hands will be treated with natural emollients and rejuvenating serum to combat dryness and protect skin from ageing signs. Your feet will be gently softened, soothed and enriched with a lipid complex to restore pliability and shield your skin. Volcanic stones exclusively for your hands and feet are added to this treatment to add a sensation of extra indulgence. A massage with stones deeply relieves all stress and tension from these often neglected areas, leaving hands and feet glowing with renewed vitality.
Please note the Luxury Hand and Foot Treatments do not include nail polish application.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Stimulating Hip & Thigh Treatment
- Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
- The Deep Blue Cleanse
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- LPG Cellu M6 Alliance®
- LPG Perfect Eyes & Lips
Concentrating on areas of the body prone to cellulite and fluid retention, this specialised treatment stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. A detoxifying massage and an application of Firm Body Gel follow deep exfoliation with a seaweed salt scrub. Essential reflex points on the feet and eye areas are activated to enhance the purifying and cleansing process.
This treatment is designed to soothe and deep cleanse, easing the source of irritation and congestion problems commonly found on the back. This intensive process incorporates a sea salt scrub, steam vaporisation, back massage and mud mask to leave the back blemish and problem-free.
This is the perfect facial to combat dehydration and environmental factors and help detoxify your skin at the same time. This treatment uses a unique Green Clay Mask rich in natural minerals that detoxifies and rejuvenates the skin, while also incorporating a luxurious scalp massage.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
The fully redesigned Cellu M6 Alliance® combines the synergy of 2 science approved technologies that allows fat elimination, while improving skin quality at the same time. This is a tailor-made treatment for simultaneous slimming and rejuvenative results.
Smooths wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, lifts and enhances the eyelids and re-plumps the lips.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Physiotherapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Spine Mobilisation
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.
Spine mobilization is a manual therapeutic technique that fosters movement in stagnant tissue and joints. Spine mobilization uses massage to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are typically associated with trauma to soft tissue such as strained muscle or pulled ligament. This treatment is ideal for anyone who requires a gentle approach to enhancing mobility and releasing tension.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Fascia Release Therapy
- Neurac® Method
- Joint Retraining
- Dynamic Core Exercise
- Gyrokinesis®
- Gyrotonic®
- H2O Body Complex
- H2O Therapy
- Inner Core Exercise
- Neuromuscular Exercise
- Refunctional Exercise
- Foot Exercise Session
- Corrective Posture Exercise
Fascia is a membrane that protects and separates muscle groups and bones. Fascia Release Therapy is a very relaxing treatment involving techniques to separate layers of fascia, release restrictions, and restore elasticity, conductivity and hydration. An effective hands-on technique that applies gentle, sustained pressure on fascia, this therapy focuses on scar tissue in the cranium, spine, ribs, pelvis and upper as well as lower extremities. This tension-releasing technique helps to normalise muscle tone, decrease pain and swelling, and increase soft tissue and joint mobility.
Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.
Joint Retraining is an exercise to enhance awareness of the sense of motion inside your joints. It could be described as ‘joint position sense’, to control limb postures and movements by the nerves mechanoreceptors into neural signals to the brain from sensors in the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. This exercise combines Ai Chi technique and Berg balance training. The benefits include an improved joint position sense and body awareness, improved balance, prevents the risk of falling, strengthens the core muscles, improves coordination and cocontraction of muscles.
Dynamic Core Exercise uses the revolutionary new CoreAlign® machine to strengthen core muscles in a balanced manner, thereby improving overall muscle strength and posture. Its two sliding carts and varying resistances allow muscles to work bilaterally and in a free-flowing manner. This exercise programme can be tailored for a wide range of body types, from professional athletes to retirees, for general strength and conditioning, joint rehabilitation, or simply maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.
Gyrotonic® exercise offers 360-degree freedom of movement, resulting in increased equilibrium through comfortable stretches that build strength in the spine. Exercises are performed on a fully-adjustable pulley tower that supports a variety of body types and levels of strength. The even and constant resistance in the handle unit and pulley tower ensures a smooth and safe experience for maximum positive effect.
Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.
This non-impact cardiovascular exercise is individually designed to provide the benefits of exercise without putting stress on the joints. H2O Therapy is a tremendously effective way to tone and shape your body, regardless of any preexisting physical problems such as musculoskeletal pain. The water supports your body weight and decreases tension in the joints, making this exercise safe and comfortable for people of all ages.
In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.
Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.
Our foot-focused class teaches a way to exercise weight-bearing parts of the foot to release tension from inside the arch.
Corrective Posture Exercise is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique movement method which has benefits & qualities similar to those found in Yoga, Tai Chi, gymnastics and dance. Our online Fitness Instructor will help you train for optimal trunk and core stabilisation, stretching and muscle coordination in order to improve your posture and learn about body awareness.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Super Stretch
- Body Composition Analysis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.
Body Composition Analysis provides you with a clear look at the make-up of your body and the proportions that are bone, muscle and fat. These percentages are far more relevant for your health and wellbeing than total weight. Our fitness programmes will help you use this information to achieve the right balance of body composition through education and action.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- MOTR
- FTM (Functional Training Movement)
- Kinesis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- TRX
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.
Functional training involves movements based on real-world situational biomechanics, helping to develop core strength and mobility for practical functions in everyday life. This kind of training works several muscle groups at once. As a result, you can build strength holistically, forcing the body to function as a single unit and improve coordination and neuromuscular control.
Set up in four stations, the Kinesis machine can be adjusted to perform various exercises that promote a better range of movement, increased strength and improved cardiovascular fitness. A great tool for physical aesthetics as well as rehabilitating injured muscles and joints, our personal fitness trainers will guide you through a series of Kinesis exercises to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
In suspension training, your hands or feet are supported by a single anchor point while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground using TRX. Through a series of guided movements, the desired percentage of bodyweight is loaded onto the targeted body zone for precision training. The TRX single-point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to train strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once through varying levels of resistance.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Therapeutic Massage)
- Acupressure Reflexology
- Crystal Massage & Quantum Healing
- Shiroabhyanga
- Mien Acupressure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Colonic Hydrotherapy
A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.
A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
This unique treatment combines both physical touch and energy healing, to deeply relax and improve both blood and lymphatic circulation. The use of energy during the massage not only serves to increase the therapeutic work of the massage but also allows for a deeper state of healing and relaxation. The therapist, uses warmed, carefully selected jade stones and therapeutic oil, to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions. The session ends with a cooled rose quartz crystal, to emphasise the energy healing nature of this treatment and to facilitate the release of any lingering negative emotions as well as promote life-force energy.
Shirobhyanga is one of the classical Ayurvedic Rasayana, or rejuvenation therapies. In this treatment imbalance will be ayurvedically diagnosed and individually selected medicated oil will be used to massage the head. Special attention is given to the marma points (acupressure points) so that deep and penetrating release of blockages will take place and also lymph drainage will occur. The head is the centre of the whole nervous system and when stimulated by massage the benefits are numerous and profound. Shirobhyanga can relieve many of the stresses and strains that cause tension, fatigue and insomnia.
Mien-Acupressure is a facial acupressure treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, balancing the tissue and cleansing lymphatic vessels. This Mien-acupressure treatment is an excellent tool for emotional detoxification, helping you deeply relax and de-stress. An acupressure tool is used to gently stimulate the facial meridian channels, releasing nervous tension and negative energy as well as rejuvenating those who suffer from jet lag or insomnia.
Skin is the body’s biggest elimination organ, and dry skin brushing is a highly effective way to remove the dead layers and rejuvenate the healthy skin underneath. It also encourages the flow of blood and lymph to eliminate the toxins.
Colonic hydrotherapy remains one of the oldest treatments in recorded history for detoxification and cleansing of the large intestine. An unbalanced diet can leave this organ blocked with deposits, leading to poor nutrient absorption, chronic ailments and lowered vitality. One to three colonic hydrotherapy sessions are highly recommended during a detoxification period, resulting in an almost immediate increase in energy, clarity of mind and better health. Many ailments such as irritable bowel, constipation, skin complaints, headaches, lymphatic congestion, parasitic infection, fatigue and even emotional stress can be improved by the cleansing and decongestion of the bowel.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Aloe Body Mask
- Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
- Soothing Eye Treatment
- Soothing Back Brush
- Luxury Hand Treatment with Stone Therapy
The healing powers of pure fresh aloe and cucumber are used to soothe, cool and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure. A relaxing foot and scalp massage is performed during the treatment, and you will emerge feeling calm and refreshed.
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the multitude of daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then stimulated to release deep tension.
This revitalising treatment uses Argan oil and Sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
This calming and relaxing, dry hands-on treatment works on a surface level with rhythmic combing and brushing techniques along the contours of your back. Using hands, wooden comb and cactus bristle brush the therapist combines different movements to promote nerve function, stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. This unique treatment helps relieve inner stress and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
In this immersive therapy, your hands will be treated with natural emollients and rejuvenating serum to combat dryness and protect skin from ageing signs. Your feet will be gently softened, soothed and enriched with a lipid complex to restore pliability and shield your skin. Volcanic stones exclusively for your hands and feet are added to this treatment to add a sensation of extra indulgence. A massage with stones deeply relieves all stress and tension from these often neglected areas, leaving hands and feet glowing with renewed vitality.
Please note the Luxury Hand and Foot Treatments do not include nail polish application.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Stimulating Hip & Thigh Treatment
- Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
- The Deep Blue Cleanse
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- LPG Cellu M6 Alliance®
- LPG Perfect Eyes & Lips
Concentrating on areas of the body prone to cellulite and fluid retention, this specialised treatment stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. A detoxifying massage and an application of Firm Body Gel follow deep exfoliation with a seaweed salt scrub. Essential reflex points on the feet and eye areas are activated to enhance the purifying and cleansing process.
This treatment is designed to soothe and deep cleanse, easing the source of irritation and congestion problems commonly found on the back. This intensive process incorporates a sea salt scrub, steam vaporisation, back massage and mud mask to leave the back blemish and problem-free.
This is the perfect facial to combat dehydration and environmental factors and help detoxify your skin at the same time. This treatment uses a unique Green Clay Mask rich in natural minerals that detoxifies and rejuvenates the skin, while also incorporating a luxurious scalp massage.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
The fully redesigned Cellu M6 Alliance® combines the synergy of 2 science approved technologies that allows fat elimination, while improving skin quality at the same time. This is a tailor-made treatment for simultaneous slimming and rejuvenative results.
Smooths wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, lifts and enhances the eyelids and re-plumps the lips.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Physiotherapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Spine Mobilisation
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.
Spine mobilization is a manual therapeutic technique that fosters movement in stagnant tissue and joints. Spine mobilization uses massage to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are typically associated with trauma to soft tissue such as strained muscle or pulled ligament. This treatment is ideal for anyone who requires a gentle approach to enhancing mobility and releasing tension.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Fascia Release Therapy
- Neurac® Method
- Joint Retraining
- Dynamic Core Exercise
- Gyrokinesis®
- Gyrotonic®
- H2O Body Complex
- H2O Therapy
- Inner Core Exercise
- Neuromuscular Exercise
- Refunctional Exercise
- Foot Exercise Session
- Corrective Posture Exercise
Fascia is a membrane that protects and separates muscle groups and bones. Fascia Release Therapy is a very relaxing treatment involving techniques to separate layers of fascia, release restrictions, and restore elasticity, conductivity and hydration. An effective hands-on technique that applies gentle, sustained pressure on fascia, this therapy focuses on scar tissue in the cranium, spine, ribs, pelvis and upper as well as lower extremities. This tension-releasing technique helps to normalise muscle tone, decrease pain and swelling, and increase soft tissue and joint mobility.
Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.
Joint Retraining is an exercise to enhance awareness of the sense of motion inside your joints. It could be described as ‘joint position sense’, to control limb postures and movements by the nerves mechanoreceptors into neural signals to the brain from sensors in the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. This exercise combines Ai Chi technique and Berg balance training. The benefits include an improved joint position sense and body awareness, improved balance, prevents the risk of falling, strengthens the core muscles, improves coordination and cocontraction of muscles.
Dynamic Core Exercise uses the revolutionary new CoreAlign® machine to strengthen core muscles in a balanced manner, thereby improving overall muscle strength and posture. Its two sliding carts and varying resistances allow muscles to work bilaterally and in a free-flowing manner. This exercise programme can be tailored for a wide range of body types, from professional athletes to retirees, for general strength and conditioning, joint rehabilitation, or simply maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.
Gyrotonic® exercise offers 360-degree freedom of movement, resulting in increased equilibrium through comfortable stretches that build strength in the spine. Exercises are performed on a fully-adjustable pulley tower that supports a variety of body types and levels of strength. The even and constant resistance in the handle unit and pulley tower ensures a smooth and safe experience for maximum positive effect.
Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.
This non-impact cardiovascular exercise is individually designed to provide the benefits of exercise without putting stress on the joints. H2O Therapy is a tremendously effective way to tone and shape your body, regardless of any preexisting physical problems such as musculoskeletal pain. The water supports your body weight and decreases tension in the joints, making this exercise safe and comfortable for people of all ages.
In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.
Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.
Our foot-focused class teaches a way to exercise weight-bearing parts of the foot to release tension from inside the arch.
Corrective Posture Exercise is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique movement method which has benefits & qualities similar to those found in Yoga, Tai Chi, gymnastics and dance. Our online Fitness Instructor will help you train for optimal trunk and core stabilisation, stretching and muscle coordination in order to improve your posture and learn about body awareness.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Super Stretch
- Body Composition Analysis
- Personal Training
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.
Body Composition Analysis provides you with a clear look at the make-up of your body and the proportions that are bone, muscle and fat. These percentages are far more relevant for your health and wellbeing than total weight. Our fitness programmes will help you use this information to achieve the right balance of body composition through education and action.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- MOTR
- FTM (Functional Training Movement)
- Kinesis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- TRX
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.
Functional training involves movements based on real-world situational biomechanics, helping to develop core strength and mobility for practical functions in everyday life. This kind of training works several muscle groups at once. As a result, you can build strength holistically, forcing the body to function as a single unit and improve coordination and neuromuscular control.
Set up in four stations, the Kinesis machine can be adjusted to perform various exercises that promote a better range of movement, increased strength and improved cardiovascular fitness. A great tool for physical aesthetics as well as rehabilitating injured muscles and joints, our personal fitness trainers will guide you through a series of Kinesis exercises to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
In suspension training, your hands or feet are supported by a single anchor point while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground using TRX. Through a series of guided movements, the desired percentage of bodyweight is loaded onto the targeted body zone for precision training. The TRX single-point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to train strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once through varying levels of resistance.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
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- Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Therapeutic Massage)
- Ear-Ab Reflex
- Acupressure Reflexology
- Crystal Massage & Quantum Healing
- Shiroabhyanga
- Mien Acupressure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Colonic Hydrotherapy
A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.
Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.
A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
This unique treatment combines both physical touch and energy healing, to deeply relax and improve both blood and lymphatic circulation. The use of energy during the massage not only serves to increase the therapeutic work of the massage but also allows for a deeper state of healing and relaxation. The therapist, uses warmed, carefully selected jade stones and therapeutic oil, to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions. The session ends with a cooled rose quartz crystal, to emphasise the energy healing nature of this treatment and to facilitate the release of any lingering negative emotions as well as promote life-force energy.
Shirobhyanga is one of the classical Ayurvedic Rasayana, or rejuvenation therapies. In this treatment imbalance will be ayurvedically diagnosed and individually selected medicated oil will be used to massage the head. Special attention is given to the marma points (acupressure points) so that deep and penetrating release of blockages will take place and also lymph drainage will occur. The head is the centre of the whole nervous system and when stimulated by massage the benefits are numerous and profound. Shirobhyanga can relieve many of the stresses and strains that cause tension, fatigue and insomnia.
Mien-Acupressure is a facial acupressure treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, balancing the tissue and cleansing lymphatic vessels. This Mien-acupressure treatment is an excellent tool for emotional detoxification, helping you deeply relax and de-stress. An acupressure tool is used to gently stimulate the facial meridian channels, releasing nervous tension and negative energy as well as rejuvenating those who suffer from jet lag or insomnia.
Skin is the body’s biggest elimination organ, and dry skin brushing is a highly effective way to remove the dead layers and rejuvenate the healthy skin underneath. It also encourages the flow of blood and lymph to eliminate the toxins.
Colonic hydrotherapy remains one of the oldest treatments in recorded history for detoxification and cleansing of the large intestine. An unbalanced diet can leave this organ blocked with deposits, leading to poor nutrient absorption, chronic ailments and lowered vitality. One to three colonic hydrotherapy sessions are highly recommended during a detoxification period, resulting in an almost immediate increase in energy, clarity of mind and better health. Many ailments such as irritable bowel, constipation, skin complaints, headaches, lymphatic congestion, parasitic infection, fatigue and even emotional stress can be improved by the cleansing and decongestion of the bowel.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Aloe Body Mask
- Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
- Soothing Eye Treatment
- Soothing Back Brush
- Luxury Hand Treatment with Stone Therapy
The healing powers of pure fresh aloe and cucumber are used to soothe, cool and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure. A relaxing foot and scalp massage is performed during the treatment, and you will emerge feeling calm and refreshed.
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the multitude of daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then stimulated to release deep tension.
This revitalising treatment uses Argan oil and Sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
This calming and relaxing, dry hands-on treatment works on a surface level with rhythmic combing and brushing techniques along the contours of your back. Using hands, wooden comb and cactus bristle brush the therapist combines different movements to promote nerve function, stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. This unique treatment helps relieve inner stress and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
In this immersive therapy, your hands will be treated with natural emollients and rejuvenating serum to combat dryness and protect skin from ageing signs. Your feet will be gently softened, soothed and enriched with a lipid complex to restore pliability and shield your skin. Volcanic stones exclusively for your hands and feet are added to this treatment to add a sensation of extra indulgence. A massage with stones deeply relieves all stress and tension from these often neglected areas, leaving hands and feet glowing with renewed vitality.
Please note the Luxury Hand and Foot Treatments do not include nail polish application.
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- Stimulating Hip & Thigh Treatment
- Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
- The Deep Blue Cleanse
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- LPG Cellu M6 Alliance®
- LPG Perfect Eyes & Lips
Concentrating on areas of the body prone to cellulite and fluid retention, this specialised treatment stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. A detoxifying massage and an application of Firm Body Gel follow deep exfoliation with a seaweed salt scrub. Essential reflex points on the feet and eye areas are activated to enhance the purifying and cleansing process.
This treatment is designed to soothe and deep cleanse, easing the source of irritation and congestion problems commonly found on the back. This intensive process incorporates a sea salt scrub, steam vaporisation, back massage and mud mask to leave the back blemish and problem-free.
This is the perfect facial to combat dehydration and environmental factors and help detoxify your skin at the same time. This treatment uses a unique Green Clay Mask rich in natural minerals that detoxifies and rejuvenates the skin, while also incorporating a luxurious scalp massage.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
The fully redesigned Cellu M6 Alliance® combines the synergy of 2 science approved technologies that allows fat elimination, while improving skin quality at the same time. This is a tailor-made treatment for simultaneous slimming and rejuvenative results.
Smooths wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, lifts and enhances the eyelids and re-plumps the lips.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Chiva-Som Signature Herbal Massage
- Chiva-Som Signature Total Body Care
- Spa Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Chiva-Som Skin Haven Facial
- Marine Mud Wrap
- Cleansing Cocoon
- Revitalizing Cocoon
- Siam Ritual Cocoon
Our signature herbal massage consists of deep pressure techniques and heated fresh Thai herbal packs, together with your choice of Chiva-Som massage oils. This energising treatment begins with the herbal packs to warm your muscles, then the therapist works gently and firmly using their forearms, elbows and thumbs to relieve tension in all parts of the body. It is especially beneficial to the muscles of the legs, back, neck and shoulders.
This splendid experience begins with a dry skin brush and a Deep Cleansing Coffee Body Scrub, before moving on to a deeply soothing aromatherapy massage with a selection of Chiva-Som signature massage oils. Afterwards, our therapist will gently treat your facial skin with an exfoliating cleanse, lymphatic drainage and pressure point techniques, as well as a scalp massage for supreme relaxation. After this complete treatment, your skin will have its own remarkably smooth glow, leaving you relaxed and refreshed for the rest of the day.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
Our most popular facial, this restful and balancing treatment combines wonderful Thai herbs and floral essences to create a thoroughly refreshing, cleansing, healing and hydrating treatment. Your skin will be strengthened with anti-oxidants that provide a natural defence against damaging free-radicals. With this immersive and therapeutic treatment, you will feel relaxed and renewed.
A healing, anti-inflammatory body wrap where skin brushing, exfoliation and Chiva-Som signature massage oil are combined with warmed marine mud. The high mineral content of this wrap helps relieve aches and pains, thereby soothing skin and releasing tension.
Our Deep Cleansing Coffee Body Scrub exfoliates and stimulates circulation, hastening the removal of toxins and boosting the lymphatic system. This detoxifying treatment is especially for those concerned with cellulite and fluid retention, and is ideal for relieving heavy legs or sluggishness post-flight.
This natural envelopment begins with a Zesty Thai Body Polish followed by a choice of Chiva-Som signature oils for the massage. A deep healing and cooling treatment helps relieve a wide range of ailments, from superficial skin conditions to musculoskeletal aches and pains. Active herbal and aromatic extracts stimulate the circulation and refresh the mind.
An active herbal scrub with sea salt begins this uniquely transformative treatment, followed by a choice of Contemplation oil to relax frazzled nerves, or stimulating Zing oil to relieve tired joints. The treatment then features a nourishing wrap with a combination of Aloe Vera and Rejuvenating Body Moisturiser that cocoons and soothes sensitive skin to complete your renewal and leave you feeling relieved and revitalised.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Physiotherapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Spine Mobilisation
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.
Spine mobilization is a manual therapeutic technique that fosters movement in stagnant tissue and joints. Spine mobilization uses massage to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are typically associated with trauma to soft tissue such as strained muscle or pulled ligament. This treatment is ideal for anyone who requires a gentle approach to enhancing mobility and releasing tension.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Fascia Release Therapy
- Neurac® Method
- Joint Retraining
- Dynamic Core Exercise
- Gyrokinesis®
- Gyrotonic®
- H2O Body Complex
- H2O Therapy
- Inner Core Exercise
- Neuromuscular Exercise
- Refunctional Exercise
- Foot Exercise Session
- Corrective Posture Exercise
Fascia is a membrane that protects and separates muscle groups and bones. Fascia Release Therapy is a very relaxing treatment involving techniques to separate layers of fascia, release restrictions, and restore elasticity, conductivity and hydration. An effective hands-on technique that applies gentle, sustained pressure on fascia, this therapy focuses on scar tissue in the cranium, spine, ribs, pelvis and upper as well as lower extremities. This tension-releasing technique helps to normalise muscle tone, decrease pain and swelling, and increase soft tissue and joint mobility.
Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.
Joint Retraining is an exercise to enhance awareness of the sense of motion inside your joints. It could be described as ‘joint position sense’, to control limb postures and movements by the nerves mechanoreceptors into neural signals to the brain from sensors in the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. This exercise combines Ai Chi technique and Berg balance training. The benefits include an improved joint position sense and body awareness, improved balance, prevents the risk of falling, strengthens the core muscles, improves coordination and cocontraction of muscles.
Dynamic Core Exercise uses the revolutionary new CoreAlign® machine to strengthen core muscles in a balanced manner, thereby improving overall muscle strength and posture. Its two sliding carts and varying resistances allow muscles to work bilaterally and in a free-flowing manner. This exercise programme can be tailored for a wide range of body types, from professional athletes to retirees, for general strength and conditioning, joint rehabilitation, or simply maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.
Gyrotonic® exercise offers 360-degree freedom of movement, resulting in increased equilibrium through comfortable stretches that build strength in the spine. Exercises are performed on a fully-adjustable pulley tower that supports a variety of body types and levels of strength. The even and constant resistance in the handle unit and pulley tower ensures a smooth and safe experience for maximum positive effect.
Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.
This non-impact cardiovascular exercise is individually designed to provide the benefits of exercise without putting stress on the joints. H2O Therapy is a tremendously effective way to tone and shape your body, regardless of any preexisting physical problems such as musculoskeletal pain. The water supports your body weight and decreases tension in the joints, making this exercise safe and comfortable for people of all ages.
In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.
Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.
Our foot-focused class teaches a way to exercise weight-bearing parts of the foot to release tension from inside the arch.
Corrective Posture Exercise is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique movement method which has benefits & qualities similar to those found in Yoga, Tai Chi, gymnastics and dance. Our online Fitness Instructor will help you train for optimal trunk and core stabilisation, stretching and muscle coordination in order to improve your posture and learn about body awareness.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
- Body Balancing
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Fast-Track Back Release
- Physiotherapy
- Stress Release Therapy
- TECAR Massage Therapy
This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.
Total Body Balancing is an evaluation and treatment approach using Tuina principles, body re-patterning, myo-fascial release and spinal release to relax the body and improve circulation, nerves and energy flow. This treatment includes rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of techniques that mobilise the joints. Kinesiology techniques are then performed for arm and leg re-patterning, combined with relaxing joint tension.
This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.
Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
Frequent use of a personal computer and sitting still for extended periods of time can cause chronic physical problems. Stress Release Therapy is designed to relieve stressed musculoskeletal areas using a unique combination of myofascial techniques. Through soft tissue therapy, upper body massage and heat applied on the whole arm, we ease tension and enhance blood circulation. The treatment ends with the application of an herbal compress to the eyes and facial area, to relax soft tissue around the eyes. The benefits gained from this therapy help to relieve eye, neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and hand strain.
Tecar massage therapy is a classic manual physiotherapy session with the added bonus of the use of the patented WINBACK device, which uses a high-frequency current, ranging between 300 KHz and 1 MHz, to accelerate 'natural regeneration' in the body’s tissue. This non-invasive, low-level energy device promotes the stimulation of circulation to targeted areas and enhances the rehabilitation process of muscle and joint conditions.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Super Stretch
- Body Composition Analysis
- Personal Training (25 minutes)
- Pilates
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.
Body Composition Analysis provides you with a clear look at the make-up of your body and the proportions that are bone, muscle and fat. These percentages are far more relevant for your health and wellbeing than total weight. Our fitness programmes will help you use this information to achieve the right balance of body composition through education and action.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
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- MOTR
- FTM (Functional Training Movement)
- Kinesis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- TRX
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.
Functional training involves movements based on real-world situational biomechanics, helping to develop core strength and mobility for practical functions in everyday life. This kind of training works several muscle groups at once. As a result, you can build strength holistically, forcing the body to function as a single unit and improve coordination and neuromuscular control.
Set up in four stations, the Kinesis machine can be adjusted to perform various exercises that promote a better range of movement, increased strength and improved cardiovascular fitness. A great tool for physical aesthetics as well as rehabilitating injured muscles and joints, our personal fitness trainers will guide you through a series of Kinesis exercises to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
In suspension training, your hands or feet are supported by a single anchor point while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground using TRX. Through a series of guided movements, the desired percentage of bodyweight is loaded onto the targeted body zone for precision training. The TRX single-point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to train strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once through varying levels of resistance.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
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- Adventure Training (Biking)
- Aquatic Therapy
- Yoga Private Session - Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
- 3 P’s of Perfect Fitness
- Vision Body
A ride on a mountain bike with Trainer can be a fun and healthy way to get to know the area and appreciate some of the natural beauty that Thailand has to offer. Chiva-Som will provide the Mountain bike for this session and a fitness instructor will take guests sight-seeing, cycling along Hua-Hin beach and around Hua-Hin town.
BENEFITS
▪ Improves cardio-vascular function
▪ Promotes muscular function
▪ Increases cardiovascular fitness.
▪ Increases muscle strength and flexibility
▪ Decreases stress levels.
▪ Strengthens bones.
▪ Decreases body fat levels.
▪ Prevents and manages disease.
Aquatic Therapy liberates you physically and mentally. Your therapist uses the buoyancy of the water to support you, while the joints are mobilised and the muscles gently stretched. Each movement flows smoothly into the next, and is co-ordinated with the rhythm of the breath, allowing the process to take place at the emotional as well as physical level. The deep relaxation and nurturing soothes the mind into a feeling of peace and lightness of spirit, freeing the body from pain or discomfort and allowing for restoration.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
Three of our most popular Fitness services rolled into one session: Pilates, Personal Training and Super Stretch. Ideal if you like variety in your exercise, or if you are not sure which of our services you would like to continue with throughout your stay.
Vision Body is aimed at anyone who wants to bring out the best in themselves by investing the best in themselves. As a unique, wireless EMS functional workout system, Visionbody delivers the full potential of intense full-body muscle training, with complete freedom of movement. This innovative fitness technology will help you achieve new heights in your fitness capabilities.
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- Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Therapeutic Massage)
- Ear-Ab Reflex
- Acupressure Reflexology
- Crystal Massage & Quantum Healing
- Shiroabhyanga
- Mien Acupressure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Colonic Hydrotherapy
A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.
Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.
A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
This unique treatment combines both physical touch and energy healing, to deeply relax and improve both blood and lymphatic circulation. The use of energy during the massage not only serves to increase the therapeutic work of the massage but also allows for a deeper state of healing and relaxation. The therapist, uses warmed, carefully selected jade stones and therapeutic oil, to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions. The session ends with a cooled rose quartz crystal, to emphasise the energy healing nature of this treatment and to facilitate the release of any lingering negative emotions as well as promote life-force energy.
Shirobhyanga is one of the classical Ayurvedic Rasayana, or rejuvenation therapies. In this treatment imbalance will be ayurvedically diagnosed and individually selected medicated oil will be used to massage the head. Special attention is given to the marma points (acupressure points) so that deep and penetrating release of blockages will take place and also lymph drainage will occur. The head is the centre of the whole nervous system and when stimulated by massage the benefits are numerous and profound. Shirobhyanga can relieve many of the stresses and strains that cause tension, fatigue and insomnia.
Mien-Acupressure is a facial acupressure treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, balancing the tissue and cleansing lymphatic vessels. This Mien-acupressure treatment is an excellent tool for emotional detoxification, helping you deeply relax and de-stress. An acupressure tool is used to gently stimulate the facial meridian channels, releasing nervous tension and negative energy as well as rejuvenating those who suffer from jet lag or insomnia.
Skin is the body’s biggest elimination organ, and dry skin brushing is a highly effective way to remove the dead layers and rejuvenate the healthy skin underneath. It also encourages the flow of blood and lymph to eliminate the toxins.
Colonic hydrotherapy remains one of the oldest treatments in recorded history for detoxification and cleansing of the large intestine. An unbalanced diet can leave this organ blocked with deposits, leading to poor nutrient absorption, chronic ailments and lowered vitality. One to three colonic hydrotherapy sessions are highly recommended during a detoxification period, resulting in an almost immediate increase in energy, clarity of mind and better health. Many ailments such as irritable bowel, constipation, skin complaints, headaches, lymphatic congestion, parasitic infection, fatigue and even emotional stress can be improved by the cleansing and decongestion of the bowel.
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- Naturopathic Consultation
- Nutrition Consultation
- Initial Acupuncture
- Traditional Thai Therapeutic Massage
The human body is a complex organism with the innate ability to heal itself when
we learn how to listen to it and respond by supporting its needs. The Naturopathic approach seeks to find the underlying causes of your symptoms, remove obstacles to healing, and implement appropriate changes that restore the body’s natural tendency to return to health. Naturopaths use herbs, homeopathy, nutritional supplements, lifestyle modification, exercise, detoxification and the concept of food-as-medicine to help put your health back on track. Chiva-Som offers a full naturopathic dispensary of herbs and supplements which may be prescribed during the consultation.
With countless fads and diets found throughout the culture, it is confusing to know whom to trust for reliable information. Rather than a prescriptive “eat like this” approach, our nutrition expert will focus on educating you about the basic requirements of your body, where to get your nutrition and what effect nutrients have on the body in terms of sustainable weight control and optimal health support.
As one of the five interdependent branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this treatment begins with a diagnosis along traditional Chinese methods, which includes thorough history-taking and identifying significant signs from pulse and tongue analysis. Acupuncture treatment helps reduce blockages, stimulate energy flow, and restore balance in the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture treatment has been shown effective in helping relieve aches and pains, insomnia, digestive disorders, stress and chronic immune dysfunction as well as to generally improve wellbeing.
This highly regarded healing procedure is the combination of modern scientific understanding and an ancient system of medicine once only available to occupants of the Royal courts. Using only the fingers and palms, practitioners unblock the 10 main health lines, akin to meridians in Chinese medicine, which allows restoration and energy flow to the whole body, creating wellness and vitality. Sufferers of acute or chronic pain, migraines, digestive or pelvic ailments and joint discomfort may sense immediate improvement of symptoms after this deep tissue and hot compress massage. Follow up treatments may begin with Thai herbal steam the use of traditional Thai herbs which can be obtained from our pharmacy on prescription of our Traditional Thai Medicine specialist.
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- Aloe Body Mask
- Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage
- Soothing Eye Treatment
- Soothing Back Brush
- Luxury Hand Treatment with Stone Therapy
The healing powers of pure fresh aloe and cucumber are used to soothe, cool and hydrate your skin after prolonged sun exposure. A relaxing foot and scalp massage is performed during the treatment, and you will emerge feeling calm and refreshed.
This deep hand massage is designed to thoroughly release tension that accumulates in the hands and arms from the multitude of daily tasks we use them for. Working the major channels/meridians of the arms first, reflex points in the hands are then stimulated to release deep tension.
This revitalising treatment uses Argan oil and Sandalwood to soothe, refresh and counteract the effects of environmental factors that cause fine lines or puffiness around the delicate eye area.
This calming and relaxing, dry hands-on treatment works on a surface level with rhythmic combing and brushing techniques along the contours of your back. Using hands, wooden comb and cactus bristle brush the therapist combines different movements to promote nerve function, stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. This unique treatment helps relieve inner stress and will leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
In this immersive therapy, your hands will be treated with natural emollients and rejuvenating serum to combat dryness and protect skin from ageing signs. Your feet will be gently softened, soothed and enriched with a lipid complex to restore pliability and shield your skin. Volcanic stones exclusively for your hands and feet are added to this treatment to add a sensation of extra indulgence. A massage with stones deeply relieves all stress and tension from these often neglected areas, leaving hands and feet glowing with renewed vitality.
Please note the Luxury Hand and Foot Treatments do not include nail polish application.
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- Stimulating Hip & Thigh Treatment
- Deep Cleansing Back Treatment
- The Deep Blue Cleanse
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- LPG Cellu M6 Alliance®
- LPG Perfect Eyes & Lips
Concentrating on areas of the body prone to cellulite and fluid retention, this specialised treatment stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. A detoxifying massage and an application of Firm Body Gel follow deep exfoliation with a seaweed salt scrub. Essential reflex points on the feet and eye areas are activated to enhance the purifying and cleansing process.
This treatment is designed to soothe and deep cleanse, easing the source of irritation and congestion problems commonly found on the back. This intensive process incorporates a sea salt scrub, steam vaporisation, back massage and mud mask to leave the back blemish and problem-free.
This is the perfect facial to combat dehydration and environmental factors and help detoxify your skin at the same time. This treatment uses a unique Green Clay Mask rich in natural minerals that detoxifies and rejuvenates the skin, while also incorporating a luxurious scalp massage.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
The fully redesigned Cellu M6 Alliance® combines the synergy of 2 science approved technologies that allows fat elimination, while improving skin quality at the same time. This is a tailor-made treatment for simultaneous slimming and rejuvenative results.
Smooths wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, lifts and enhances the eyelids and re-plumps the lips.
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- Chiva-Som Signature Herbal Massage
- Chiva-Som Signature Total Body Care
- Spa Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Chiva-Som Skin Haven Facial
- Marine Mud Wrap
- Cleansing Cocoon
- Revitalizing Cocoon
- Siam Ritual Cocoon
Our signature herbal massage consists of deep pressure techniques and heated fresh Thai herbal packs, together with your choice of Chiva-Som massage oils. This energising treatment begins with the herbal packs to warm your muscles, then the therapist works gently and firmly using their forearms, elbows and thumbs to relieve tension in all parts of the body. It is especially beneficial to the muscles of the legs, back, neck and shoulders.
This splendid experience begins with a dry skin brush and a Deep Cleansing Coffee Body Scrub, before moving on to a deeply soothing aromatherapy massage with a selection of Chiva-Som signature massage oils. Afterwards, our therapist will gently treat your facial skin with an exfoliating cleanse, lymphatic drainage and pressure point techniques, as well as a scalp massage for supreme relaxation. After this complete treatment, your skin will have its own remarkably smooth glow, leaving you relaxed and refreshed for the rest of the day.
Ideal for anyone on our Detox or Weight Management Retreat and for those individuals suffering from post-surgery lymphatic buildup. Starting with full body skin brushing, this is a very light, slow, specialised massage that helps promote lymphatic circulation and immune function.
Our most popular facial, this restful and balancing treatment combines wonderful Thai herbs and floral essences to create a thoroughly refreshing, cleansing, healing and hydrating treatment. Your skin will be strengthened with anti-oxidants that provide a natural defence against damaging free-radicals. With this immersive and therapeutic treatment, you will feel relaxed and renewed.
A healing, anti-inflammatory body wrap where skin brushing, exfoliation and Chiva-Som signature massage oil are combined with warmed marine mud. The high mineral content of this wrap helps relieve aches and pains, thereby soothing skin and releasing tension.
Our Deep Cleansing Coffee Body Scrub exfoliates and stimulates circulation, hastening the removal of toxins and boosting the lymphatic system. This detoxifying treatment is especially for those concerned with cellulite and fluid retention, and is ideal for relieving heavy legs or sluggishness post-flight.
This natural envelopment begins with a Zesty Thai Body Polish followed by a choice of Chiva-Som signature oils for the massage. A deep healing and cooling treatment helps relieve a wide range of ailments, from superficial skin conditions to musculoskeletal aches and pains. Active herbal and aromatic extracts stimulate the circulation and refresh the mind.
An active herbal scrub with sea salt begins this uniquely transformative treatment, followed by a choice of Contemplation oil to relax frazzled nerves, or stimulating Zing oil to relieve tired joints. The treatment then features a nourishing wrap with a combination of Aloe Vera and Rejuvenating Body Moisturiser that cocoons and soothes sensitive skin to complete your renewal and leave you feeling relieved and revitalised.
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- Physiotherapy
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Spine Mobilisation
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.
Spine mobilization is a manual therapeutic technique that fosters movement in stagnant tissue and joints. Spine mobilization uses massage to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are typically associated with trauma to soft tissue such as strained muscle or pulled ligament. This treatment is ideal for anyone who requires a gentle approach to enhancing mobility and releasing tension.
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- Fascia Release Therapy
- Neurac® Method
- Joint Retraining
- Dynamic Core Exercise
- Gyrokinesis®
- Gyrotonic®
- H2O Body Complex
- H2O Therapy
- Inner Core Exercise
- Neuromuscular Exercise
- Refunctional Exercise
- Foot Exercise Session
- Corrective Posture Exercise
Fascia is a membrane that protects and separates muscle groups and bones. Fascia Release Therapy is a very relaxing treatment involving techniques to separate layers of fascia, release restrictions, and restore elasticity, conductivity and hydration. An effective hands-on technique that applies gentle, sustained pressure on fascia, this therapy focuses on scar tissue in the cranium, spine, ribs, pelvis and upper as well as lower extremities. This tension-releasing technique helps to normalise muscle tone, decrease pain and swelling, and increase soft tissue and joint mobility.
Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.
Joint Retraining is an exercise to enhance awareness of the sense of motion inside your joints. It could be described as ‘joint position sense’, to control limb postures and movements by the nerves mechanoreceptors into neural signals to the brain from sensors in the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. This exercise combines Ai Chi technique and Berg balance training. The benefits include an improved joint position sense and body awareness, improved balance, prevents the risk of falling, strengthens the core muscles, improves coordination and cocontraction of muscles.
Dynamic Core Exercise uses the revolutionary new CoreAlign® machine to strengthen core muscles in a balanced manner, thereby improving overall muscle strength and posture. Its two sliding carts and varying resistances allow muscles to work bilaterally and in a free-flowing manner. This exercise programme can be tailored for a wide range of body types, from professional athletes to retirees, for general strength and conditioning, joint rehabilitation, or simply maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.
Gyrotonic® exercise offers 360-degree freedom of movement, resulting in increased equilibrium through comfortable stretches that build strength in the spine. Exercises are performed on a fully-adjustable pulley tower that supports a variety of body types and levels of strength. The even and constant resistance in the handle unit and pulley tower ensures a smooth and safe experience for maximum positive effect.
Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.
This non-impact cardiovascular exercise is individually designed to provide the benefits of exercise without putting stress on the joints. H2O Therapy is a tremendously effective way to tone and shape your body, regardless of any preexisting physical problems such as musculoskeletal pain. The water supports your body weight and decreases tension in the joints, making this exercise safe and comfortable for people of all ages.
In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.
Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.
Our foot-focused class teaches a way to exercise weight-bearing parts of the foot to release tension from inside the arch.
Corrective Posture Exercise is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique movement method which has benefits & qualities similar to those found in Yoga, Tai Chi, gymnastics and dance. Our online Fitness Instructor will help you train for optimal trunk and core stabilisation, stretching and muscle coordination in order to improve your posture and learn about body awareness.
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- Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
- Body Balancing
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Fast-Track Back Release
- Physiotherapy
- Stress Release Therapy
- TECAR Massage Therapy
This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.
Total Body Balancing is an evaluation and treatment approach using Tuina principles, body re-patterning, myo-fascial release and spinal release to relax the body and improve circulation, nerves and energy flow. This treatment includes rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of techniques that mobilise the joints. Kinesiology techniques are then performed for arm and leg re-patterning, combined with relaxing joint tension.
This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.
Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.
Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.
Frequent use of a personal computer and sitting still for extended periods of time can cause chronic physical problems. Stress Release Therapy is designed to relieve stressed musculoskeletal areas using a unique combination of myofascial techniques. Through soft tissue therapy, upper body massage and heat applied on the whole arm, we ease tension and enhance blood circulation. The treatment ends with the application of an herbal compress to the eyes and facial area, to relax soft tissue around the eyes. The benefits gained from this therapy help to relieve eye, neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and hand strain.
Tecar massage therapy is a classic manual physiotherapy session with the added bonus of the use of the patented WINBACK device, which uses a high-frequency current, ranging between 300 KHz and 1 MHz, to accelerate 'natural regeneration' in the body’s tissue. This non-invasive, low-level energy device promotes the stimulation of circulation to targeted areas and enhances the rehabilitation process of muscle and joint conditions.
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- Super Stretch (25 min)
- Body Composition Analysis
- Personal Training
- Pilates (25 minutes)
After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.
Body Composition Analysis provides you with a clear look at the make-up of your body and the proportions that are bone, muscle and fat. These percentages are far more relevant for your health and wellbeing than total weight. Our fitness programmes will help you use this information to achieve the right balance of body composition through education and action.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
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- MOTR
- FTM (Functional Training Movement)
- Kinesis
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- TRX
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.
Functional training involves movements based on real-world situational biomechanics, helping to develop core strength and mobility for practical functions in everyday life. This kind of training works several muscle groups at once. As a result, you can build strength holistically, forcing the body to function as a single unit and improve coordination and neuromuscular control.
Set up in four stations, the Kinesis machine can be adjusted to perform various exercises that promote a better range of movement, increased strength and improved cardiovascular fitness. A great tool for physical aesthetics as well as rehabilitating injured muscles and joints, our personal fitness trainers will guide you through a series of Kinesis exercises to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.
Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.
In suspension training, your hands or feet are supported by a single anchor point while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground using TRX. Through a series of guided movements, the desired percentage of bodyweight is loaded onto the targeted body zone for precision training. The TRX single-point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to train strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once through varying levels of resistance.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
Choose 1 service from the list below.
- Adventure Training (Biking)
- Aquatic Therapy
- 3 P’s of Perfect Fitness
- Watsu®
- Yoga Private Session - Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Flow
- Vision Body
A ride on a mountain bike with Trainer can be a fun and healthy way to get to know the area and appreciate some of the natural beauty that Thailand has to offer. Chiva-Som will provide the Mountain bike for this session and a fitness instructor will take guests sight-seeing, cycling along Hua-Hin beach and around Hua-Hin town.
o BENEFITS
▪ Improves cardio-vascular function
▪ Promotes muscular function
▪ Increases cardiovascular fitness.
▪ Increases muscle strength and flexibility
▪ Decreases stress levels.
▪ Strengthens bones.
▪ Decreases body fat levels.
▪ Prevents and manages disease.
Aquatic Therapy liberates you physically and mentally. Your therapist uses the buoyancy of the water to support you, while the joints are mobilised and the muscles gently stretched. Each movement flows smoothly into the next, and is co-ordinated with the rhythm of the breath, allowing the process to take place at the emotional as well as physical level. The deep relaxation and nurturing soothes the mind into a feeling of peace and lightness of spirit, freeing the body from pain or discomfort and allowing for restoration.
Three of our most popular Fitness services rolled into one session: Pilates, Personal Training and Super Stretch. Ideal if you like variety in your exercise, or if you are not sure which of our services you would like to continue with throughout your stay.
This passive technique is derived from Zen Shiatsu and performed in a specialised warm-water pool. The buoyancy of the water supports you, while your joints are mobilised and muscles gently stretched by a therapist. Each move flows smoothly into the next, and is coordinated with an integral rhythm that allows emotional as well as physical progression. Through deep relaxation and nurturing, the mind can find peace and freeing the body from pain or discomfort.
The feature that distinguishes Ashtanga Yoga from the other forms of yoga is its unique movement and breathing system, or Vinyasa. Movement through the sequence of poses (Asanas) is responsible for producing heat, which, in turn, produces sweat that is both cleansing and purifying. As students progress more deeply into the practice, toxins held in the deeper layers of muscle tissue and internal organs are also released. The power of the breath is the key to this system of yoga. It draws the mind in on itself and, in so doing, yokes mind and body together. It is the breath, the energy centres (Bandhas) and the eye focus (Dristi) that, when applied together, bring about the physical and the meditative aspects of Ashtanga Yoga. The practice itself becomes a dynamic meditation.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of yoga and from which a lot of the styles of yoga originated. Yogis use physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation in order to bring the body into perfect health and for more spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely. The meditative aspects of yoga can also help to develop your willpower, concentration and self-withdrawal. Hatha Yoga practice is a splendid way to cope with stress, relieve tension and promote positive moods.
Vinyasa means linking movements. Vinyasa Flow Yoga is derived from Ashtanga Yoga, whereby the set sequence from the Ashtanga Yoga system has been ‘dissected’ to assemble a more freeform, creative approach. A typical Vinyasa Flow class begins with the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and continues with a variety of poses through the flowing movements of Vinyasa. Each pose will lead to the next like a continuous dance. It is advisable to be somewhat familiar with some basic yoga poses before trying Vinyasa Flow Yoga, as the pace will be quite fast. Although not essential, some basic Ashtanga Yoga experience will also be helpful. This style of Yoga is suitable for those who already have some previous experience in Yoga and are looking for a more dynamic, fun and challenging practice.
Vision Body is aimed at anyone who wants to bring out the best in themselves by investing the best in themselves. As a unique, wireless EMS functional workout system, Visionbody delivers the full potential of intense full-body muscle training, with complete freedom of movement. This innovative fitness technology will help you achieve new heights in your fitness capabilities.
Choose 3 service from the list below.
- Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Therapeutic Massage)
- Ear-Ab Reflex
- Acupressure Reflexology
- Crystal Massage & Quantum Healing
- Shiroabhyanga
- Mien Acupressure
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Colonic Hydrotherapy
A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.
Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.
A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
This unique treatment combines both physical touch and energy healing, to deeply relax and improve both blood and lymphatic circulation. The use of energy during the massage not only serves to increase the therapeutic work of the massage but also allows for a deeper state of healing and relaxation. The therapist, uses warmed, carefully selected jade stones and therapeutic oil, to relieve muscle tension and release trapped emotions. The session ends with a cooled rose quartz crystal, to emphasise the energy healing nature of this treatment and to facilitate the release of any lingering negative emotions as well as promote life-force energy.
Shirobhyanga is one of the classical Ayurvedic Rasayana, or rejuvenation therapies. In this treatment imbalance will be ayurvedically diagnosed and individually selected medicated oil will be used to massage the head. Special attention is given to the marma points (acupressure points) so that deep and penetrating release of blockages will take place and also lymph drainage will occur. The head is the centre of the whole nervous system and when stimulated by massage the benefits are numerous and profound. Shirobhyanga can relieve many of the stresses and strains that cause tension, fatigue and insomnia.
Mien-Acupressure is a facial acupressure treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, balancing the tissue and cleansing lymphatic vessels. This Mien-acupressure treatment is an excellent tool for emotional detoxification, helping you deeply relax and de-stress. An acupressure tool is used to gently stimulate the facial meridian channels, releasing nervous tension and negative energy as well as rejuvenating those who suffer from jet lag or insomnia.
Skin is the body’s biggest elimination organ, and dry skin brushing is a highly effective way to remove the dead layers and rejuvenate the healthy skin underneath. It also encourages the flow of blood and lymph to eliminate the toxins.
Colonic hydrotherapy remains one of the oldest treatments in recorded history for detoxification and cleansing of the large intestine. An unbalanced diet can leave this organ blocked with deposits, leading to poor nutrient absorption, chronic ailments and lowered vitality. One to three colonic hydrotherapy sessions are highly recommended during a detoxification period, resulting in an almost immediate increase in energy, clarity of mind and better health. Many ailments such as irritable bowel, constipation, skin complaints, headaches, lymphatic congestion, parasitic infection, fatigue and even emotional stress can be improved by the cleansing and decongestion of the bowel.
Choose 2 service from the list below.
- Naturopathic Consultation
- Nutrition Consultation
- Initial Acupuncture
- Traditional Thai Therapeutic Massage
The human body is a complex organism with the innate ability to heal itself when we learn how to listen to it and respond by supporting its needs. The Naturopathic approach seeks to find the underlying causes of your symptoms, remove obstacles to healing, and implement appropriate changes that restore the body’s natural tendency to return to health. Naturopaths use herbs, homeopathy, nutritional supplements, lifestyle modification, exercise, detoxification and the concept of food-as-medicine to help put your health back on track. Chiva-Som offers a full naturopathic dispensary of herbs and supplements which may be prescribed during the consultation.
With countless fads and diets found throughout the culture, it is confusing to know whom to trust for reliable information. Rather than a prescriptive “eat like this” approach, our nutrition expert will focus on educating you about the basic requirements of your body, where to get your nutrition and what effect nutrients have on the body in terms of sustainable weight control and optimal health support.
As one of the five interdependent branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this treatment begins with a diagnosis along traditional Chinese methods, which includes thorough history-taking and identifying significant signs from pulse and tongue analysis. Acupuncture treatment helps reduce blockages, stimulate energy flow, and restore balance in the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture treatment has been shown effective in helping relieve aches and pains, insomnia, digestive disorders, stress and chronic immune dysfunction as well as to generally improve wellbeing.
This highly regarded healing procedure is the combination of modern scientific understanding and an ancient system of medicine once only available to occupants of the Royal courts. Using only the fingers and palms, practitioners unblock the 10 main health lines, akin to meridians in Chinese medicine, which allows restoration and energy flow to the whole body, creating wellness and vitality. Sufferers of acute or chronic pain, migraines, digestive or pelvic ailments and joint discomfort may sense immediate improvement of symptoms after this deep tissue and hot compress massage. Follow up treatments may begin with Thai herbal steam the use of traditional Thai herbs which can be obtained from our pharmacy on prescription of our Traditional Thai Medicine specialist.
*Hydrotherapy - may choose from Detoxifying Balneotherapy, Rebalancing Balneotherapy, Floatation Therapy or Body Jet Blitz
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Longer retreats are also available on request, please email reservation@chivasom.com for further details