Hit delete on stress by taking a relaxation retreat in Thailand’s best wellness region, Phuket. Phuket is a province that includes Phuket Island and Phuket City. It is one of the most naturally blessed locations in Thailand with lush forests, serene hilltops, secluded caves, and beautiful beaches. Phuket today is dotted with wellness resorts, spas, and yoga retreats, located in beautiful settings, that offer the best therapies that will relax and heal your mind, soul, and body. So, grab the best Phuket holiday packages and check out the following guide on the best spas and yoga retreats in Phuket for wellness and relaxation.
Anantara Spa
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Live and heal in a private oasis of luxury and peace. At Anantara, you get stunning villas set in a traditional Thai village-like setting overlooking a lush forest and a private beach. This place also has a spa that has won multiple international awards for its amazing treatments. Their Ancient Healing Renewal program uses traditional Thai massage and spa treatment secrets to relax and rejuvenate your body. Similarly, their Reset Wellness Program uses modern treatments to renew your mind and body. The place also has hydrotherapy pools where you can experience the best relaxation techniques that will make an everlasting impact on your health and fitness.
Amatara Welleisure Resort
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Imagine doing meditation and yoga while overlooking an icy blue Andaman Sea. Well, you don’t just have to imagine, you can actually experience this here at Amatara Welleisure Resort. Mixing wellness with leisure, the resort gained fame for its yoga retreats. They have the best staff and trainers who ensure you leave happier and feeling better than when you came to the resort. Their meditation and detox programs take complete care of you as they also include curated meals that will help you feel better. Amatara Welleisure Resort also has many exercise and nutrition programs created by experts for families that you can also follow after you leave the resort. This place is amazing and will definitely have a positive impact on your overall health.
Atmanjai
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Get a deep detox and feel like a whole new healthy person at Atmanjai. The resort is gorgeous with some of the best beach views that will not only make you feel happy, they will also make a great backdrop for your pictures. One of the ways holistic healing happens here is through diets. You can get amazing juice fasts for cleansing your system, cruelty-free plant-based diets, or even probiotic-rich foods to restore your digestive health. Apart from the usual treatments, you can also experience reiki and sound healing, which aren’t available at many other places in Phuket. Atmanjai also has a wide choice of stay options that can fit any budget and are ideal for lone travelers to full families.
Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
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Ayurveda therapies in Phuket? It’s true! Ayurveda is India’s version of ancient medical science where treatments are based on natural remedies, diet, exercise (yoga), and lifestyle. It is known for treating illness from the root rather than just treating symptoms. Therefore, Ayurveda treatments are considered some of the best in the world, and you can experience them at the Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort. You can experience the best treatments that are enhanced by yoga, medicinal oil massages, spa treatments, and amazing plant-based diets. All the treatments are done by qualified Ayurveda specialists who will help you unlock the best secrets of this ancient way of life. You can be a part of retreats, or you can also get day passes and still experience awesome ancient treatments.
Amanpuri
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On the west coast of Phuket lies Amanpuri, the place that originally popularized wellness vacations. This amazing resort has been around for a long time and has been a pioneer in Phuket gaining its reputation for being a wellness hub. The resort has some of the most luxurious villas and pavilions that overlook amazing scenery, and this is where your healing starts. Amanpuri also has fantastic restaurants that serve delicious and healthy food. Apart from the amazing health center that can work miracles on your body, you can also go for traditional Chinese medicines, Muay Thai workouts, acupuncture, and hydrotherapies. But that’s not all. Under detox therapies, you can experience colon hydrotherapy, ozone and liver detox, and tests to detect heavy metals in your system. The treatments at Amanpuri are futuristic and you are going to feel many positive effects in your life through them.
Trisara
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Trisara’s Jara Spa is one of the best spas in Phuket. From curated health treatments to sunrise and sunset yoga therapies, you can experience a wide range of treatments that will clear your aura and heal your body. As famous as Jara is, there is something at Trisara that is even more famous. ‘Plant, Raise, Understand’ better known as PRU is Trisara’s Michelin-star restaurant serving some of the most amazing food that draws people from all over the country. The concept of the restaurant is to either grow your own food or buy from local farmers and fishermen to increase sustainability. The head chef, Jimmy Ophorst, works his magic on these ingredients and turns them into the best continental food that impresses one and all. So, even if you don’t go to Trisara for treatments, go there for the PRU restaurant.
Keemala
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Live in nature at Keemala’s cottages located in the Kamala Forest. Even the Villas are treehouses built atop strong trees. This is a resort that promises a stay experience like no other. Even your healthy dining needs are well taken care of, thanks to the restaurant chefs’ ability to curate the meal to your exact nutritional needs and dietary restrictions. While restaurants look after your gut health, Mala Spa looks after your mind and body by offering you the best traditional treatments that have been upgraded with modern methods. There are meditations and yoga, there are massages and skin treatments, and exclusive spa programs that are customized to your needs. You will leave a happier and healthier person after your stay at Keemala.
Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort
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So far, you have read about fitness retreats that are calmer and more relaxed, but Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort has a different approach. Here, you can renew your spirit and vigor by participating in a range of sports that will keep you active and going throughout your vacation. A schedule will be prepared based on your fitness needs and you will get to do exercises like strength training, play tennis and football, swim in an Olympic-size pool, run a triathlon, and more. Plus, you don’t need to worry about injury as your progress will be monitored by professionals like doctors, physios, chiropractors, nutritionists, and coaches. On the diet front, you have two restaurants serving the most nutritious vegan food that will help you renew your strength and reduce inflammation. Once you finish your fitness program here, you will feel like a complete athlete and will want to live a healthy and fit life.
Como Point Yamu
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If you need to get healthy while being pampered then Como Point Yamu is the place for you. With treatments ranging from body wraps and detox body scrubs to acupuncture and lymphatic draining, you are going to have an amazing time at Como Point Yamu. You can also experience skin treatments that will make you look and feel younger. The stay options at Como Point Yamu are amazing with breathtaking views and even the treatment rooms come with stunning scenery of limestone islands. And if you want an active vacation, there’s also a gym and a host of fitness activities supervised by personal trainers that will get you back into shape. The options here to get fit and rejuvenated are aplenty.
The Slate
The resort is one of the premier resorts in Phuket thanks to the opulent rooms and the elegant interiors that act like treatments for the eyes, and the beautiful surroundings will put you at ease. The Slate has KRU Precision Wellness Center where you can experience a plethora of therapies that target different needs like weight loss, detox, lifestyle changes, and anti-aging. Everything here is done under the watchful eyes of experts. But if it is pampering that you want, The Slate has you covered for this as well. The Coqoon Spa lavishes the best spa treatments that include massages and scrubs. You will feel like the clock has been turned back on the quality of your skin and how you feel on the inside. The Slate is a brilliant place to uncover peace, relaxation, and mindfulness.
In Phuket, wellness is a serious business. No wonder people from all over the world flock to this province and leave feeling like the best versions of themselves. So, if you too want to achieve a balance between your body, mind, and aura, book a Phuket vacation today!
