Detox centres cater for all clients demands and sessions are varied in terms of content, duration and price. Samui has some world class detox environments and it is impossible to write here what is available and where. There is simply too much on offer as Samui is gaining a reputation as a detox destination. You do not need to be resident at the centres for most programs and day visitors are more than welcome.

As you would expect, Koh Samui has a great many massage businesses which range from the very well qualified to the less well qualified street and beach massages. Near to the house we have two local massages that are really first rate that offer various traditional Thai, oil and sports massages. A five minute walk from the house is the world class Samahita and next door to that, a bamboo sala beach massage. We can put you in touch with something in your price range suiting your requirements.

Koh Samui has some world renowned meditation centres including Dipabhaven, Samahita and Kamalaya. Most include a degree of Yoga with the meditation. Dipabhaven offers week or month long silent retreats with meditation and yoga and a focus on the teachings of Buddha. You have a daily audience with an English speaking Monk for 15 minutes if you wish and the whole thing is truly a life changing experience. Everyone can learn something about themselves on these retreats. They are not for the faint heart and are not without some pain and discomfort. They should definitely not be treated as a holiday. Dipabhaven is completely free including all accommodation and delicious vegetarian food. It is funded by a foundation who wish to help all who wish to explore and find some enlightenment.

Samui is well known for spa hotels which combine spa treatments such as facials, body treatments, manicures, herbal treatements etc with massage, detox and sometimes yoga and fitness work. For spa treatments there are many bookable services available at the spa retreats for non residents. It is worth thinking about what type of treatment you may like and we can steer you in the right direction. One of our favourites is Tamarind Springs Forrest Day Spa where you can enjoy superb massage treatments among lush tropical vegetation and giant granite boulders, and drift between herbal steam caves and cooling rock pools. Another superb spa is Beach Republic Asian Fusion Spa where they revitalise the body’s Sen or Meridian Lines, utilizing Chinese reflexology, Japanese Reiki, Indian Ayurvedi treatments, and Traditional Thai massage with hot herbal compress.

There are many five star Thai Cooking schools in Koh Samui rated on Trip Advisor. These include Yings, Island Organics, Pai, In Fusion etc. You can go as an individual or join a group, you can pick your duration and even your menu. These can be tailored to dietary needs for example vegetarian, gluten free etc. Some offer week long courses and some offer half day drop in sessions. A typical two hour course would go something like this: You will learn how to prepare herbal drinks, a curry with your own hand-made curry paste and one of the most appreciated Thai dishes among the followings : raw papaya salad (som tam), coconut galangal soup (tom kha kai) or stir-fried rice noodles (pad thai). The courses are not only about cooking a feast with the help of professional cook, they are fun and an opportunity learn about Thai food traditions.

Yoga is a huge activity in Thailand and Samui has some lovely yoga centres catering for all abilities. All of them welcome day visitors and many offer long term weekly or monthly classes leading to Yogi qualifications. The best known ones are: Samui Yoga located at the Thai Dance Studio in Bophut. The studio is well equipped and air-con too. Vikasa Yoga can be found in Coral Cove. This is perhaps Samui's most well known yoga venue. Yogarden, a funky little yoga studio and general hangout for healthies in Fisherman’s Village in Bophut. Yoga House & Spa is a yoga studio located at the Walking street in Lamai and offer daily yoga classes as well as meditation workshops. It also has an attached vegan cafe.