Chiva-Som is a sanctuary to relax and restore the mind, body and spirit. We were delighted to welcome back Khun May Savita as she continues her wellness journey through treatments, exercise, and nourishing cuisine. Our care extends beyond the stay itself; offering guidance and support for our guest’s wellbeing long after they return home.

We’re honoured to welcome back Khun Natapohn Tameeruks, who returned to Chiva-Som Hua Hin to pause, reconnect and reward her body and mind through holistic wellbeing.

Staying at Chiva-Som is a time to reset. To become more aware of yourself both mentally and physically. We were delighted to welcome Mr. Suyesh and Mrs. Bhavna, who enjoyed a blissful stay focused on rejuvenation, improved health, and inner balance.

Wellness isn’t just about detox or weight loss—it’s about reconnecting with yourself. During their stay at Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Mr. Sanjay and Mrs. Maheep Kapoor experienced holistic wellbeing through expert care, mindful nutrition, rejuvenating therapies, and practices thoughtfully designed to nurture the totality of you.

A journey of wellness and relaxation for Christine Amour Levar. Her retreat was a gentle balance of therapies and nourishment, bringing deep relaxation, easing tension and leaving her feeling refreshed in both body and mind. We were delighted to see Christine feeling renewed and restored.

Drawn by a friend’s recommendation, Mrs. Bajaj and her husband first visited Chiva-Som Hua Hin 14 years ago—and have returned every year since. With the help of our experts, they always leave feeling renewed. To them, Chiva-Som is more than a retreat—it’s a home they look forward to returning to time and again.

Drawn by Chiva-Som’s world-class reputation, Mr. Sehgal embarked on a personalised programme that proved transformative after past health challenges.

We are honoured to have Sergio and Caroline join us at Chiva-Som Hua Hin for a transformative personalised wellness program.

Technology plays a huge role in our life. We cannot imagine getting through each day without our many devices.  Media multitasking can be damaging to our brains. If we are using technology, it’s important to use just one device at a time. If you find this difficult then it maybe time for you to have a digital detox.

Digital detox refers to a period when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and social media platforms. This form of detoxification has gained popularity as individuals have increased their time spent on digital devices. It is no secret that the social media excitement has become out of control and studies are now showing that social media use can lead to depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, anxiety, social isolation, and the list goes on. If you find it difficult to go on a total retreat from the digital world then it might help to start with a small set of goals first.  Being digital free for twenty-four hours is a good goal but for some people even a half-day will help them to de-stress.

Here are some simple tips to begin the process:

Turn off notifications during work hours

Convert your screen settings to black and white

Put away your phone during meals

Designate tech-free hours

Make your bedroom free from all gadgets and turn off Wi-Fi at bedtime

Limit yourself to one screen at a time.

Change your notifications, unsubscribe from email newsletters that clutter your inbox

If you are feeling fine about your technology habits, there is no need to guilt yourself into a social media cleanse. But if your affinity for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat is causing you stress or getting in the way of your life, then taking a break might be helpful. You may try mindful activities such as Yoga, gardening, cooking or walking. These mindful activities seem so simple, but they allow our minds time to be creative, to ponder, to have eureka moments, and to feel comfortable in our own company.

Nutrition is the foundation of health

Food is the best way to enhance the senses and experience. The food made in personalised way or aiming at specific needs of the person on retreat not only satisfies the hunger but the Soul. The guest starts recognising the purpose and need of coming to the retreat and takes home added knowledge about food and effect of food as nutrition to the body and soul.

Wellness cuisine in Zulal is carefully and artistically crafted to cater to the likings and needs of all age groups. The cuisine is mostly gluten free and sugar free still the divine taste of the cuisines lets us experience that the food has its own taste and enhancements like sugar is only for excitement of the brain but not food for soul.

The ingredients are organically grown and locally procured to the maximum possibility. Special attention is given to use nutrient dense foods and fermented foods to improve digestive function. There are variety of teas, herbal infusions and smoothies which are crafted for nutrition, nourishment and wonderful taste at any time of the day.

The Wellness cuisine with nutrition value also has element of TAIM added to it to enhance healing properties .Zulal is the first resort persuing Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine so while creating menius Quranic foods and healing herbs were taken into consideration and emphasis is given on healing based wellness.

For example:

In cold soups – Melon soup seasoned with cinnamon is served which is refreshing, hydrating fibre rich but with touch of healing powers of cinnamon

Pomegranate Gazpacho with Olive oil– the best combination to quench the thirst and hunger. Pomegranate is praised by The Prophet (may peace be upon him): Whoever eats pomegranate, Allah will light his heart for forty nights.

The Holy Quran mentions pomegranates as one of the paradise fruits.

In Islamic medicine as well, and the Imams have always stressed on its importance. In regards to this, “Eat sweet and sour pomegranates, since they empower man and refine blood”

Olive oil: This food is mentioned in Quran. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Eat the olive oil and apply it (locally), since there is cure for seventy diseases in it, one of them is Leprosy”. Olives are said to be the food of Prophets. Olive oil is excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach, not to mention its low calorie cooking benefits

Consumption of olives on a regular basis lowers the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, improves the condition of those with autoimmune diseases, and keeps one’s glucose metabolism in check. In Herbal infusions – Licorice tea is a great example of creating equilibrium amongst the humours by controlling the Phlegm and induce purification of blood

Emphasis is given on use of herbs like rosemary, basil, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, star anise.

It is the black seed referred to by the Prophet (PBUH) (570–632), who once stated that “the black seed can heal every disease, except death.

Avicenna (980–1037 AD) refers to N. sativa in his Canon of Medicine, as the seed that stimulates the body’s energy and helps recovery from fatigue and dispiritedness.

These are only few examples of the involvement of TAIM elements in Zulal wellness cuisine We understand that as per the principles of medicine eating as per temperament and body type make the body assimilate food better. The wellness cuisine loaded with goodness of herbs and unique combinations makes Zulal standout proudly in the field of complete wellness.

Spreading food intelligence with appropriate portion sizes and good combination of ingredients comes from the Principle of moderation in Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine.

For more information or reservations, please email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com, call/WhatsApp +974 4477 6555 or visit https://www.chivasom.com/en/zulal/traditional-arabic-and-islamic-medicine/