{"id":1884,"date":"2024-06-02T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/18.143.208.154\/?post_type=retreat&#038;p=1884"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:39:10","slug":"chiva-som-hua-hin-retreat-tension-release","status":"publish","type":"retreat","link":"https:\/\/www.chivasom.com\/en\/chiva-som-hua-hin\/retreat\/tension-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Tension Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unwind and heal with our Tension Release Retreat, one of Chiva-Som\u2019s signature wellness retreats for relaxation and natural support for high blood pressure. Through calming therapies and mindful practices, this program helps release tension and restore inner balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<!-- ACCORDION BLOCK -->\n<section class=\"section container-fluid accordion-block \"\n\tstyle=\" background-color: \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion treatment-items\" id=\"accordion-items\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\" accordion-item \" style=\"background: transparent !important;border-right: 0;border-left: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordionHeader_1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background: transparent !important;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button style=\"background: transparent !important;color:#000;\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#collapseOne_1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"collapseOne_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-headline3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1. What is included in the Tension Release Retreat?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"collapseOne_1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordionHeader_1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\"#accordion-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-body3 \"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This retreat offers a comprehensive program designed to reduce stress and support cardiovascular health. It includes a wellness consultation, daily treatments, wellness cuisine, fitness classes, and access to spa facilities. As one of Chiva-Som\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wellness retreats for relaxation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it also features therapies like bamboo massage, pranayama breathing, and naturopathic consultations to promote deep physical and emotional release.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\" accordion-item \" style=\"background: transparent !important;border-right: 0;border-left: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordionHeader_2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background: transparent !important;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button style=\"background: transparent !important;color:#000;\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#collapseOne_2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"collapseOne_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-headline3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2. Who is the Tension Release Retreat suitable for?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"collapseOne_2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordionHeader_2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\"#accordion-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-body3 \"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The retreat is ideal for individuals experiencing chronic stress, muscular tension, or high blood pressure. As part of Chiva-Som\u2019s specialised <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertension programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s particularly beneficial for guests seeking natural, holistic ways to manage blood pressure and improve overall well-being in a tranquil, supportive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\" accordion-item \" style=\"background: transparent !important;border-right: 0;border-left: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordionHeader_3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background: transparent !important;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button style=\"background: transparent !important;color:#000;\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#collapseOne_3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"collapseOne_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-headline3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3. How does the retreat help manage hypertension?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"collapseOne_3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordionHeader_3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\"#accordion-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-body3 \"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a combination of therapeutic treatments, nutritional guidance, and stress-reducing practices like acupuncture and biofeedback, this<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hypertension program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps guests regulate blood pressure naturally. The retreat also teaches sustainable lifestyle habits that support long-term cardiovascular health and emotional balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4658,"template":"","destination":[4],"goals":[34,28,32,30],"class_list":["post-1884","retreat","type-retreat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-chivasom-hua-hin","goals-general-health-improvement","goals-mindfulness","goals-recovery-rehabilitation","goals-stress-management"],"acf":{"excerpt":"Understand how your stress levels impact your blood pressure, energy and mindset with the all-round approach of this retreat.","dimensions":{"physical":4,"inner_peace":3,"dermatology_augmentation":2,"diet_immunity":3},"recommended_for":[{"description":"Improving posture","icon_class":"icon-physio"},{"description":"Overcoming a sedentary lifestyle","icon_class":"icon-fitness"},{"description":"Body pain and stiffness","icon_class":"icon-holistic"}],"rate_code":[{"rate_code":"RET_TBA"},{"rate_code":"TRR_10N"},{"rate_code":"TRR_14N"},{"rate_code":"AFFILIATE"},{"rate_code":"CSAT30"},{"rate_code":"RET_TBA_CLUB3326"},{"rate_code":"90EARLYBIRD26"},{"rate_code":"120EARLYBIRD26"},{"rate_code":"OP26"},{"rate_code":"RRR2026"},{"rate_code":"RENEWALESCAPE26"},{"rate_code":"HIDEAWAYHAVEN26"},{"rate_code":"CSxVISA2026"},{"rate_code":"CNMAY2026"},{"rate_code":"RSMAY2026"},{"rate_code":"CSFAMILY"},{"rate_code":"OPEARLYBIRD26_3N"},{"rate_code":"120EARLYBIRD26_3326"},{"rate_code":"OP_3326"},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""},{"rate_code":""}],"hide_from_filter":false,"image":4658,"highlights":[{"highlight":"Accommodation","description":"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. 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Enjoy the perfect environment to support your chosen activities and treatments.\r\n"},{"highlight":"One daily treatment per night of stay","description":"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."},{"highlight":"Laundry (Four pieces per day)","description":"Experience the convenience of our complimentary laundry service, perfect for refreshing up to 4 pieces of your wardrobe."},{"highlight":"The Chiva-Som Collection","description":"Each retreat guest is gifted a curated Chiva-Som Collection set, featuring a tote bag, personalised journal, amenity bag, and personalised water flask \u2014 designed as timeless keepsakes from your wellness journey at Chiva-Som."}],"notes":"","stay_length":[{"nights":"10","included":[{"modality":"Bio-Feedback Rebalance","count":1,"note":"","selection":[{"title":"Bio-Feedback Rebalance","description":"Bio-Feedback Rebalance is a heart-focused breathing technique that helps you to understand how your emotions can either deplete or renew your mind, body and spirit, and how these reactions profoundly impact your wellbeing. 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