Asaya Wellness Retreats And Workshops Led By International And Local Masters

Recognizing the unique nature of the stresses in our lives today, our wellness programs are created for you alone, without judgment. World-renowned visiting expert practitioners combine the best traditional and alternative therapies that treat and heal, or inspire and empower you to realise your goals and aspirations and achieve deep, positive change. Immerse yourself in a meditative retreat at Asaya for up to a week and emerge from it rested, relaxed and refreshed, or instead challenge yourself in small-group workshops, led by masters in their field, which will equip you with deeper knowledge and new life skills.

One such visiting master is Khun Pot, a native of the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, often referred to as the Kingdom's spiritual capital. He is a master massage therapist with more than 30 years experience in Thai traditional medicine. Using his deeply intuitive touch, he is able to explore how congestion and energy move and function in the body and has developed a unique, masterful style of bodywork, known as Thai tok sen massage, which is profoundly transformative. This ancient practice involves the use of special wooden instruments made from the bark of the tamarind tree to relax muscles by a rhythmically tapping motion, tok sen, which creates a healing vibration working deeply through the fascia and muscles in the body. Khun Pot is currently at Asaya until 5 June.

The talents of Khun Pot will be followed in October 2019 by visiting practitioner Alexander Ivanov, a wellness practitioner dedicated to creating authentic experiences and unique environments which encourage holistic well-being. Originally from Bulgaria, his journey into healing and bodywork has taken him to Thailand, Bhutan, Cambodia and Indonesia, where he learned an extensive range of therapies which are now skilfully integrated in his treatments. One of his many specialties is '5 Elements Qigong', a system of self-healing and energy ( qi ) cultivation which has been practised in China for thousands of years. Through a set of movement exercises, breathing work and healing sounds, this class promises to balance the qi flow along meridians and major organ systems of the body.

From 1 to 7 November 2019, Rosewood Phuket and WANDERluxe Yoga by Taryn Vison present Yoga Retreat with Taryn. Since she was a teenager, Taryn has dedicated herself to the art of meditation as she believes it’s a powerful tool to reduce stress and tension, gain clarity, and increase awareness and energetic channeling. As she says, “Meditation is a gateway to well-being. It greatly balances resources and skills with life's challenges and increases self-awareness.” Join Taryn on a journey to find balance and well-being over this seven-day, six-night retreat. Relax in a Partial Ocean Pool Pavilion including breakfast at Red Sauce Restaurant, daily yoga and meditation sessions with Taryn, a 60-minute Thai massage, and welcome and farewell dinner at Ta Khai restaurant. Reserve now until August 31 and receive 15% savings.

Last but not least, Asaya welcomes back Toby Maguire from November 20 – February 20 2020, an experienced holistic practitioner whose work has been featured in the Sunday Times, Forbes Magazine and the Huffington Post. Originally from the United Kingdom, Maguire's commitment to helping and healing others prompted a move to Southeast Asia in 1998 to study meditation, Chinese medicine, hypnotherapy and Asian philosophy. For the last 10 years he has been visiting renowned health and wellness resorts worldwide whilst also running his own stress management company, where the high-profile regular clients include Olympic athletes, footballers, royalty, Hollywood actors and top executives. With a blend of gentleness, compassion and humour, he uses his knowledge to bring about greater self-awareness and peace of mind.