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Natural Ways to Recover from Burnout
To forgive and heal, you first must take time to sit with and process the pain, then forgive others and yourself by engaging in positive self-talk.
Benefits of detoxing digitally
The award-winning progress and innovative approach to health and holistic wellbeing we’ve achieved have been commended across the pages of the world’s best wellness and spa magazines for years.
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The award-winning progress and innovative approach to health and holistic wellbeing we’ve achieved have been commended across the pages of the world’s best wellness and spa magazines for years.
HEALTHY RECIPES
Cabbage Roll with Tahini Dip
Cabbage is antioxidant rich, especially in vitamins A, C, E and K; also rich with B vitamins and calcium, potassium, iron, iodide and sulphur.
Zucchini Spaghetti
A nutrient dense pasta-free spaghetti (the zucchini is the ‘spaghetti’) with a pumpkin based sauce.
Detox Pumpkin Soup
This hearty, flavoursome soup is high in the essential amino acid, tryptophan which promotes serotonin production in the body and supports healthy sleep.
Green Vegetable Detox Soup
This vegetable soup is a potent blend of vegetables, herbs and spices, loaded with essential nutrients for restoring health and vitality.
Gotu Kola Salad
Gotu kola is therapeutic for the brain and the central nervous system, helping to improve concentration and calm the nerves.
Sweet Potato Mash with Chinese Broccoli & Ginger Dressing
Another delicious vegan dish, with a good dose of antioxidants plus anti-inflammatory benefits from the ginger dressing.
Banana Flower Salad
A traditional Thai salad with a twist – blending delicious Thai herbs with Asian vegetables and a bit of spice – This detox-friendly salad is a hot ticket item on our Amrita lunch menu.
Kamalaya Detox Juice
Coconut water replenishes and cools the body, while basil and pineapple support digestion –a good accompaniment to any meal.
Strawberry Mojito
This mouth-watering Mojito is packed with strawberries which are an excellent source of manganese, potassium, folic acid and fibre.
Kale Salad
Rich in vitamins A, K and C, as well as calcium, fibre and iron, this dish also promotes healthy liver function.
Nam Prik Aong
Nam Prik Aong is a popular traditional spicy dip that originates from the North of Thailand.
Detox Energy Balls
Energy Balls are a delicious sweet treat and a good source of slow-release energy.
Pumpkin Seed Milk
A super healthy lactose-free alternative to dairy milk, pumpkin seed milk helps to reduce cholesterol and boost immunity.
Wing Bean Black Cod Salad
The traditional Thai version of this delicious salad usually includes pork or prawns and eggs, but at Kamalaya we serve it up with tender flakes of black cod. Wing beans are high in protein and calcium, and a great source of vitamins A and C, iron and enzymes.
Whole Wheat Pasta With Hummus
Hummus – you can make your own with the recipe (Hummus Recipe) on our website, or to save time use a good quality prepared hummus.
Papaya Bee Smoothie
Blend the goat yoghurt, papaya and honey with a few ice cubes, until smooth and creamy. Serve in a tall glass, sprinkling the bee pollen on top. Stir the bee pollen through when you’re ready to drink.
Jamu Turmeric Elixir
Jamu’s vivid colour is curcumin, the powerful anti-inflammatory component in turmeric, which is valued by many as a pain reliever and liver tonic.
Beetroot & Quinoa Risotto
Warm and grounding, this colourful and earthy sweet risotto provides a nutrient dense, low- inflammatory and nourishing alternative to a traditional white rice risotto.
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KAMALAYA CONVERSATIONS
Dr. Daniel Friedland
Dr. Daniel Friedland, a former guest, brings a wealth of experience and science-based knowledge to help leaders and their organisations optimise health and, in turn, productivity.
Philippe Joubert
For the first Kamalaya Conversation we hosted our repeat guest Philippe Joubert, a global business leader focused on building sustainability into the heart of business strategies to enable long-term growth.
Sandro Lane
Sandro Lane, the creator of one of the US’s best-known and only cold-pressed and extra-virgin fish oil supplement in the world.
Florence Williams
Florence Williams, a Washington D.C.-based journalist who has authored books including, The Nature Fix: Why Nature makes us Happier, Healthier and more Creative.
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Benefits of Yoga
Doing just one hour of asanas helped avid posers raise their levels of the brain chemical GABA by 27 percent.
Optimise Your Health for a Longer Life
Since time began, people have been looking for the secret to living a long and healthy life. Only a few generations ago, the thought of living to the age of 90 was an aspiration.
Burnout Causes & Prevention
So what is the best way of dealing with burnout and stress? Coping means stopping what you’re doing to take care of yourself.
A guided Meditation
The best way to lead a more productive life is to take regular breaks for your mind and body. These breaks enable you to reconnect to your essential self and recharge for ultimate physical and emotional strength.
Maintaining Weight Loss
Here is just a taste of the healthy eating guidelines we follow at Kamalaya.
Beetroot & Quinoa Risotto
Warm and grounding, this colourful and earthy sweet risotto provides a nutrient dense, low- inflammatory and nourishing alternative to a traditional white rice risotto.
Cleanse & Detox
Cleansing and detoxing your body is a great way to put yourself on the path to improved health over the long term.
Kamalaya Detox Juice
Coconut water replenishes and cools the body, while basil and pineapple support digestion –a good accompaniment to any meal.
Depression Support
The World Health Organization estimates that about 121 million people worldwide have some form of depression.
Stress & Adrenal Burnout Recovery
Excessive stress is the main cause. Working too much, sleeping too little, the constant demands of a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle, and even stressful life events can compromise the adrenals.
Mindfulness Tips
Practicing mindfulness can help interrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of having and emotional outburst. Discover our top tips and practices to equip you with tools to navigate through stress.
Yoga and Meditation
Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve harmony and helps the mind work in sync with the body.
How to get to Thailand
Thailand welcomes back international travellers and begins to reopen to the rest of the world, Koh Samui celebrates being voted as one of the Top 25 Islands Around the World by readers of influential Travel + Leisure magazine.
Adrenal Burnout
Characterized by constant fatigue, insomnia, low blood pressure, back and joint pain, decreased immunity and anxiety, it is the result of the adrenal glands going into overdrive, eventually becoming underactive before suffering a full burnout.
Yoga History
Yoga was first clearly expounded in the Vedic shastras (Hindu religious texts). Those that estimate Yoga’s age to be four thousand years see the history of Yoga from this point.
Whole Wheat Pasta With Hummus
Hummus – you can make your own with the recipe (Hummus Recipe) on our website, or to save time use a good quality prepared hummus.
IV Therapy
When there’s a synergy between scientific and holistic approaches to wellbeing, the benefits are truly transformative. They can be immediate too, such as with IV or intravenous therapy.
Functional Testing
Kamalaya now offers guests the opportunity to explore their path to wellness with a clear sense of purpose by undergoing bespoke screening prior to arrival in Thailand.
Pre-Arrival Functional Testing
In partnership with Paar, a London-based holistic vitality and longevity company, Kamalaya welcomes guests to explore their path of wellness with a clear sense of purpose by undergoing bespoke screening prior to arrival in Thailand.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Our spa retreat is the perfect place to escape from the pressures of feeling overwhelmed, but for those times that you need to quickly regain control of a situation, these are 7-steps to follow, shared by the wellbeing specialists at Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa.
Checklist to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Stress can cause both mental and physical symptoms. The effects of stress are different for different people.
Microbiome & Moods
The activity in your gut has a direct impact on the activity in your brain since it is connected by the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (GIT). It can affect our mental and emotional disposition when there are PH imbalances between the stomach (acid) and the pancreatic enzymes (alkaline), leading to mood, cognition and behavioural challenges.
Kamalaya Mentors
The team of Life Enhancement Mentors at Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa lead guests on an inward journey of self-reflection and can support them in letting go of emotions and perceptions that may be restrictive, unhelpful or damaging.
Gotu Kola Salad
Gotu kola is therapeutic for the brain and the central nervous system, helping to improve concentration and calm the nerves.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are one of the six darshanas of Hindu or Vedic schools.
Microbiome – The Essential Details
Your gut health plays a crucial role in digestion, absorbing nutrients and maintaining your health. In other words, if you have an imbalanced gut and a dysfunctional immune system, your serotonin and hormones are out of sync, and making healthier choices can be more challenging.
Strawberry Mojito
This mouth-watering Mojito is packed with strawberries which are an excellent source of manganese, potassium, folic acid and fibre.
Detox Diet
The most current research shows that in depth cellular detoxification of the body requires vital nutrients.
