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The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is located on Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary – celebrating women’s health, vitality, and empowerment
By Emily Clarke
Briefly …
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian ‘science of life’, guides holistic wellbeing, and the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, is renowned for bringing its principles to life for women seeking balance, vitality, and empowerment.
Ayurveda, often described as the ‘science of life’, is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, with roots in India stretching back more than 3,000 years. Emerging from the Vedic traditions – a body of wisdom that saw no separation between health, spirituality, and the natural world – it taught that life works best when we move in rhythm with nature’s cycles – eating with the seasons, rising with the sun, and caring for body and mind.
Shaped by physicians such as Charaka, who emphasised inner balance, and Sushruta, whose surgical knowledge was centuries ahead of its time, Ayurveda developed into a system that viewed health as more than the absence of illness. Later, Vagbhata drew their teachings together into a practical and philosophical framework, reminding us that balance between body, mind, spirit, and the natural world lies at the heart of lasting wellbeing. Today, it continues to guide millions in cultivating resilience, calm, and vitality, offering not just remedies but a way of living well.
Kamalaya Koh Samui.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Koh Samui, has long been celebrated as a haven for personal transformation – with the renowned ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ calling it “A life-enhancing offering from a treasured retreat: this tropical trailblazer is an Ayurvedic haven”. With their signature ‘Radiant Bliss’ program, the sanctuary continues its tradition of offering wellness programs that blend ancient healing traditions with modern health science. The program provides a truly transformative experience, helping women to not only restore balance but also embrace a vibrant, thriving vitality at every stage of their lives.
Kamalaya Koh Samui’s Alchemy Tea Lounge.
‘Radiant Bliss’ is a thoughtfully designed wellness program that helps women reconnect with their natural rhythms while gracefully navigating the key transitions of life. From preparing for motherhood to embracing the changes of perimenopause and managing menopause, the program offers personalised therapies, expert guidance, and a nurturing space for personal restoration, empowerment, and healing. With a focus on hormonal balance and vitality, ‘Radiant Bliss’ nurtures women through every stage of life, providing the tools and guidance to maintain equilibrium and vitality through each phase.
“Every woman’s health journey is unique,” Kate Upton, Senior Practitioner at Kamalaya, tells The Solo Traveller. “Each stage of life brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and with ‘Radiant Bliss’, we offer a personalised, holistic approach that empowers women to feel balanced, radiant and connected to themselves, no matter where they are on their life journey.”
Kamalaya Koh Samui’s Wellness Treatment Room.
Guests work closely with Kamalaya’s team of wellness consultants, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners, and Life Enhancement Mentors, each of whom provides individualised care that focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Together, they address each woman’s unique health needs and aspirations, with a focus on emotional balance and empowerment.
Personal mentoring sessions are an integral part of the program, providing guests with a dedicated space to deeply explore their emotions, gain clarity on life goals, and uncover meaningful insights that nurture their long-term wellbeing. The sessions offer personalised guidance, empowering guests to cultivate emotional resilience and strengthen their sense of purpose. Guests also receive expert guidance on holistic ageing, cellular health, and lifestyle choices that support long-term vitality. Practices such as forest bathing, breathwork, and creative pursuits are encouraged, empowering guests to integrate wellness into their everyday lives.
A selection of the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary’s ‘Radiant Bliss’ treatments
Kamalaya Koh Samui’s Leela Steam Room.
Nutritional guidance
A personalised consultation with Kamalaya's experienced naturopaths, focusing on creating a tailored nutrition plan to support hormonal balance and overall wellbeing.
Traditional Chinese medicine
Rooted in over 3,000 years of Taoist philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) aims to restore balance by aligning the body’s energy with the natural rhythms of life. This holistic approach blends acupuncture, herbal remedies, and Qi Gong to cultivate harmony and vitality. Tailored to each woman’s life stage, TCM promotes emotional wellbeing, supports hormonal balance, and nurtures overall health, guiding women through transitions with grace and resilience.
Lanna Abdominal Samunphrai Ron Massage
A healing Thai therapy that focuses on the abdominal region to support relaxation, detoxification, and emotional wellbeing. The treatment promotes digestive health and emotional grounding, helping to bring balance and ease to the body and mind.
Royal Ayurvedic traditional massage or Kamalaya Signature Treatment – Three Treasures
A deeply soothing treatment that combines the ancient art of Ayurveda with modern wellness techniques. It rejuvenates the body and mind, reduces stress, and supports hormonal balance, ideal for women in all stages of life.
To explore the full Radiant Bliss program and treatments, visit the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary here.
Emily Clarke is a passionate solo traveller and The Solo Traveller’s Tourism Collaborations Lead.
