About this program
Step away from constant notifications, deadlines, and decision fatigue into a sanctuary where your only job is to soften, receive, and recharge. Relax & Renew weaves together therapeutic massages, energy-balancing therapies, and unhurried time in nature to restore equilibrium across your whole system. You’ll be guided by an expert team using both Eastern and Western approaches so that tension unwinds from your body, your mind becomes quieter, and your sleep and energy gradually reset.
Key outcomes
Program Overview
| Duration | 5 days/ 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Age range | 18 — 65 |
| Fitness levels | All Levels |
| Primary focus | Deep nervous system reset, stress relief, and gentle rebalancing of body and mind. |
| Type | Flexible |
Experiences & Services
Dietary Approach
Meal Philosophy
Sample day schedule
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 AM | Wake to ocean air, slow rising rituals | 30 minutes |
| 07:00 AM | Unhurried breakfast + grounding time | 1.5 Hours |
| 08:30 AM | Holistic morning session (yoga, movement, wellness assessment) | 1.5 Hours |
| 10:00 AM | Personal break / nature walk / tea | 1 Hour |
| 11:00 AM | Therapeutic bodywork session | 1.5 Hours |
| 12:30 PM | Nourishing, recovery-supportive lunch | 1 Hour |
Program pillars
Sessions
Touch-based healing
Benefits: Relaxation
A sequence of carefully chosen massages (Thai, head, hand, and foot) to release muscular and emotional tension from head to toe
Detox and circulation support
Benefits: Circulation, Skin health, and Gentle detoxification
Treatments such as Lotus Scrub & Wrap and Far Infrared Sauna
Gut and energy balance
Benefits: Digestive ease, Energy flow, and Overall vitality
Chi Nei Tsang and Bioresonance sessions
Venue & location
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa
Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand – hillside property overlooking the Gulf of Thailand
Kamalaya is a multi‑award‑winning wellness sanctuary set on a tropical hillside that cascades down to a quiet bay on Koh Samui. The property weaves lush greenery, natural rock formations, and open sea views into a serene village‑like environment. Pathways connect treatment spaces, yoga pavilions, pools, and dining areas, yet there are plenty of secluded corners for solitude and reflection. The overall design encourages guests to slow down, breathe more deeply, and feel held by nature while they move between sessions, meals, and rest
Country: Thailand
State: Surat Thani
City: Ko Samui
Venue Highlights
Transport Information
| Distance from nearest city | 30 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Koh Samui International Airport (USM) |
| Transport option | Additional |
Safety & Standards
COVID-19 & Health Protocols
Lead Experts
Dr. Ananya Rao
MBBS, Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, 10+ years in holistic retreat and lifestyle medicine practice
Dr. Ananya Rao combines Western medical training with a deep appreciation for Eastern healing traditions. Her work focuses on stress‑related health concerns, sleep disturbances, and burnout, helping guests understand how lifestyle, nervous system health, and emotional wellbeing are interconnected. At Relax & Renew, she oversees the initial wellness assessments, reviews any medical considerations, and collaborates with the therapy team to personalise each guest’s journey. Her calm, reassuring presence and practical guidance make it easy for guests to translate retreat insights into sustainable changes at home
Kritika Menon
Certified Thai Massage and Ayurvedic Massage Therapist; 12+ years of spa and retreat experience
Kritika specialises in intuitive, touch‑based therapies that help guests release layers of physical and emotional tension. Drawing on Thai, Ayurvedic, and contemporary spa modalities, she tailors each treatment to the individual’s body, mood, and energy levels. Her sessions are both deeply relaxing and subtly therapeutic, often leading to better sleep, improved circulation, and a renewed sense of ease. Guests frequently describe feeling “lighter and more present” after working with her
Health assessments
- BMI
- Body‑composition analysis (bio‑impedance)
- Blood pressure
- Basic vitals check
- Lifestyle & stress questionnaire
What makes this program unique?
Relax & Renew stands apart as a deeply restorative, non‑bootcamp style program designed specifically for people living with chronic stress, mental overload, and decision fatigue. Rather than pushing the body harder, it uses nurturing bodywork, subtle‑energy therapies, and unhurried time in nature to reset the nervous system from the inside out. Each stay is personalised through clinical‑grade assessments and a carefully sequenced mix of massages, detox support, and gentle movement so guests can feel safe, held, and progressively lighter. The environment itself—lush hillside, sea views, quiet communal spaces—acts as a co‑therapist, making it easier to unplug from digital life and reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms. Guests leave not only rested, but with practical tools and insights they can integrate into everyday life
Accommodations
Kamalaya is a multi-award-winning wellness sanctuary and holistic spa set on a lush hillside on Koh Samui, overlooking the sea. The setting combines tropical nature, thoughtfully designed architecture, and quiet communal spaces to create an environment where the nervous system can safely downshift. Guests stay in serene rooms and villas that connect them to the landscape while giving privacy and comfort between sessions.
Deluxe Garden View
Super Deluxe Garden View
Pool View Room
Pricing packages
Relax & Renew – 5‑Night Program
5 nights’ accommodation, all wellness meals, initial wellness and body‑composition assessment, curated sequence of massages and therapies, access to daily group classes (yoga, meditation, holistic fitness), use of pools and spa facilities, and basic departure guidance for maintaining results at home.
Relax & Renew – 8‑Night Program
7 nights’ accommodation, all wellness meals, initial wellness and body‑composition assessment, curated sequence of massages and therapies, access to daily group classes (yoga, meditation, holistic fitness), use of pools and spa facilities, and basic departure guidance for maintaining results at home.