Mindful festivities await: Chiva-Som Hua Hin debuts serenity cruise

Friday, December 1, 2023

Chiva-Som Hua Hin, a groundbreaking wellness retreat in Thailand, seamlessly blends festivity and rejuvenating healing for the upcoming holiday season—a golden opportunity to refresh the mind, body, and spirit as we step into 2024.

As the cool Thai season graces Hua Hin, the coastal haven reveals its utmost beauty with sun-drenched days accompanied by brisk, invigorating breezes, setting the stage for impending celebrations. This year, Chiva-Som’s festivities promise simplicity and joy, steering away from the typical excesses associated with the season.

Adding a mindful touch to the Chiva-Som experience is the introduction of the Serenity Cruise—an immersive journey inviting guests to embrace the therapeutic embrace of nature. Weather permitting, the cruise sets sail every Saturday at 4 pm on a traditional junk boasting distinctive red sails and comfortable deck seating. Guests are treated to health-infused Chiva-Som beverages and snacks, relishing panoramic views of Hua Hin, the rhythmic ocean waves, invigorating breezes, and the serene beauty of the sunset.

On Christmas Eve, guests are treated to a nourishing Christmas feast, accompanied by the sweet melodies of local children singing carols. Welcoming the New Year, a ’60s-themed Peace & Love celebration unfolds on New Year’s Eve, featuring a banquet, dancing, and a prime view of Hua Hin’s midnight beach spectacle.

Chiva-Som’s spiritual offerings on New Year’s Eve present an opportunity for guests to release the burdens of the past year and embrace the coming one with a clear and healthy mindset. Traditional medicine practitioner Chananchida Banyeam guides a session using Tibetan singing bowls on December 31st, harnessing harmonic tones and vibrations to focus the mind and induce a blissful state of relaxation.

The New Year journey continues on January 1st with a ‘loving kindness’ meditation led by metta healer David Stojanovic. By quieting the mind and bestowing kindness upon oneself and others, guests can shed negativity and welcome positivity into their lives.

Guests are also encouraged to participate in a traditional Thai merit-making ceremony on New Year’s Day, offering alms to Buddhist monks during their morning rounds along the beach.

For those seeking to prepare their bodies for the new year, Chiva-Som recommends the Fitness and Optimal Performance retreats. The Fitness retreat kickstarts a healthier lifestyle through purposeful movement and nutrition, including innovative workouts like H2o Body Complex and VisionBody. The Optimal Performance retreat, tailored for those pushing their physical limits, addresses muscle imbalances and mobility issues through kinaesthetic assessments and specialized physiotherapy treatments.

To mark the inauguration of the Serenity Cruise, a special opening rate of THB 2,500++ per person is offered. Festive season rates start from THB 32,000++ per person per night for double occupancy and THB 42,000++ per person per night for single occupancy.

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