What does being fit mean to you? Apart from looking good, you should also feel good emotionally and spiritually.  The primary objective is to help you achieve this complete state of fitness – from the inside out.  Whether you are experienced or you are starting out with a fitness and exercise programme, the Chiva-Som Fitness Retreat will help inspire, motivate and educate you to achieve all of your desired goals.

Internationally qualified, extensively experienced trainers will take into account your goals, health history and lifestyle to develop an all-round fitness program for you.  This may include muscle toning, core stability, endurance training, joint mobilisation and stretching.  Visualisation techniques, motivation and inspirational ideas are combined with the latest technology, research and equipment to drive you towards optimal physical performance.

Inclusions:

• 7 nights accommodation
• 3 spa cuisine meals per night (beginning with dinner)
• Individual health and wellness consultation (45 mins)
• Complimentary physical analysis (30 mins) and skin consultation are available if required
• Daily fitness and leisure activities (8 classes daily)
• Unlimited use of Water Therapy Suites (Steam, Sauna and Jacuzzi)
• 7 Daily Massages (Thai, Chiva-Som, Invigorating or Relaxing Foot)
• 1 Health & Fitness Assessment
• 4 Personal Training Sessions*
• 3 Private Super Stretch
• 1 Deep Tissue Massage**
• 1 Nutrition Consultation
• 1 Body Measurement Follow Up
• Return airport transfers
• Return flights from UK to Bangkok, Thailand

* Personal Training – may alternate with: Pilates Body Conditioning, Kinesis, Private Boot Camp, TRX, Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) or Travel Training

** Deep Tissue Massage – may alternate with: Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

PRICES FROM £2,999 PER PERSON – based on twin room sharing

SPECIAL OFFERS:

Double occupancy in Thai Pavilion receive complimentary couple treatments (in addition to those included in your chosen programme). Choose from Meditation, Tai Chi, Thai Herbal Massage ot Thai Boxing).
VALID FROM O1 MAY TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2012

TESTIMONIALS – Click here to read what the people who stayed there had to say

Each room has satellite colour TV, a DVD player and ceiling fans.  Air conditioning is available for maximum temperature control and comfort, International Direct Dial telephones, bathrobes, hair dryers, refrigerators and room safes are standard in all rooms.

All rooms at Chiva-Som also allow for personalisation for you, the scent burned in oil burners in each room is individually chosen, the amenities in the bathroom are altered depending on your needs and the linen and pillows used within the bedroom can be changed depending on your preference.  All Chiva-Som suites come with private butler service throughout your stay.

Ocean View Room: has its own balcony overlooking the swimming pool, beach and the Gulf of Thailand.  These rooms have a bathtub with shower included.  Double beds are standard and they can be separated into two twin beds if requested.

Thai Pavillions: traditional Thai style buildings are set in landscaped gardens overlooking the resort’s lake or gardens.  Grouped together, three Pavilions share a terrace and outdoor Sala sitting area.  These rooms have a separate shower cubicle from the bathtub.

Herbal Suites and Fragrence Suites: provide a separate living room to bedroom area.  Adjoining both the bedroom and living room is an outdoor terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.  All suites come with Butler Service throughout your stay.

Rainforest Suites: offer a separate living room to bedroom, a guest bathroom and separate shower to bathtub area.  Included in these suites is a separate dressing and wardrobe area.  These suites have an extended terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.

Golden Bo Suite: includes a large living room, dining area and day area which all lead out to the swimming pool and the suite’s private outdoor terrace.  A guest bathroom is included with the suite plus a circular Jacuzzi in the main bathroom.  There is a separate dressing and wardrobe area leading from the main bedroom giving guests ample space for personal items.

Leelawadee Suite: Chiva-Som’s top suite. The suite offers a private entrance and includes a spacious living room and dining room with a separate kitchen to host private dining. The bedroom has an extensive walk in dressing and wardrobe area giving guests ample space for personal items. The main bathroom hosts a large circular Jacuzzi and there is an additional guest bathroom accessible from the living room.  The suite opens out into a large private garden and outdoor terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand where guests can enjoy private meditation and yoga sessions.

A secluded world of beauty and serenity, Chiva-Som is the “Haven of Life.” Nestled within seven acres of lush tropical gardens, this beachfront health resort represents tranquillity at its best. Focusing on greater well-being and vitality, Chiva-Som offers extensive physiotherapy, fitness, spa and holistic health facilities to help you relax, restore and rejuvenate. Personalised programmes and treatments are available for everyone from weight management and stress reduction to skin rejuvenation and longevity. Choose from an extensive range of over 150 treatments, improve your fitness with Tai Chi, Pilates and personal training classes and heal your mind and body with yogic technologies, complementary therapies and medical services.

TRANSFER: 3 hours by road from Bangkok

• The Emerald Room Restaurant – serves spa cuisine meals included in the daily programme with an emphasis on low fat, lower calorie food with some vegetarian and wheat, gluten, dairy and sugar-free dishes integrated into the menus.

• Taste of Siam Restaurant – offers a superb range of international snack foods and drinks for those not participating in a strict meal plan and also specialises in authentic Thai dinners.

• The Orchid Lounge – serves an extensive choice of drinks (mocktails and teas) and refreshments available to quench your thirst at any time of the day.

• Library – A variety of books, magazines and newspapers are available in the Library with free Broadband Internet and WIFI access.

• Chiva-Som Boutique – carries a range of essential items, books, artefacts, souvenirs and branded Chiva-Som products.

• Gymnasium – state-of-the-art, high technology equipment that amounts to over 30 cardio and resistance machines; all coming together to make your exercise programme successful, be it for weight loss, toning or shaping.

• Dance Studio – programmes include various exercises such as Aerobic, Step Aerobic, Dancing, Abdominal, Buttocks and Thighs workout, Pilates, Mind & Body Conditioning.

• Pilates Studio – fully equipped Studio includes machines such as Reformers, a Cadillac, Wall Units, Combo Chair and various accessories to enhance your Pilates experience and provide a challenge.

• Kinesis Studio – four stations that develop the body at different angles come together to provide a well-balanced functional workout. This form of training can be done as a class or individually to improve strength, co-ordination and balance.

• Fitness Testing Room – assessing flexibility, muscle strength and Cardio-respiratory Endurance will ensure that the fitness programme prescribed suits your body’s needs and goals as well as being safe.

• Yoga Sala – specially designed area has an extensive range of yoga equipment that will help enhance yoga practice whatever level you are.

• Yoga Pavilion – this open-air pavilion, with its wide floor space, gives a comfortable feeling while you exercise. Designed so the fresh sea breeze blows through, it is ideal for all types of exercise. Relax with breathing yoga or work up a sweat with Thai Boxing.

• Tai Chi Pavilion – helps to make you absorb full natural energy as well as being relaxing and calm while doing activities such as Tai Chi, Sunrise Yoga, etc.

• Outdoor Swimming Pool – maintained with the environmentally friendly salt water chlorination system, our outdoor pool is 20 by 15 metres of pure luxury. Attentive pool staff will keep you refreshed with cold towels and water to make your experience complete.

• Watsu Pool – developed by a Shiatsu therapist, Watsu is a treatment that relaxes the body and mind at the same time. Let one of our therapists help you drift in a relaxed state and improve your flexibility and mobility.

• Bathing Pavilion – main indoor pool complex contains a temperature controlled 20-metre pool treated without conventional chlorine, a steam room, Jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, Kneipp foot passage and male and female changing rooms.