life-changing storiesStar Date 20-03-07, Gabriella and Craig have beamed down for a crap!! Fantastic program, great results from both of us, see you in the future after many binge sessions, burgers and beer (kidding). Thanks a lot to all the staff.
Thank you (after 7 day fast). My second time lost 10 kilos but for a man who started at 135 kilos not so much!? A fantastic week, I feel like a new man. All the stress of work and family gone, so peaceful, so relaxing. Time just flew by. The detox girls – so nice and efficient, so helpful. The massage facility was money well spent! The Thai classical [massage] was two hours of pure bliss. David 5/4/2005
All together a wonderful, educational and inspiring stay with the 7 day fast. Appreciate very much Nadia’s assistance in all my questions. I love the energy and atmosphere of The Spa. I love your Thai cuisine. Your friendly and smiling staff are excellent in keeping the place clean. Overall I love to be here and plan to return for another fast sometime. Lots of love, Birgitte
Hi Nadia, Just wanted to again say many thanks for everything and for contributing to, what was for me, a memorable stay and a massive step forward at this challenging time in my life – I hope to be back one day! Best wishes, take care, Steve
Today I felt like the glowing sun radiating over the beach, this island and the universe – universal light. Thank you and Namaste. Liza . June 27, 2007
It Takes a Village
Like this
To bring people
From around the Planet
Who come to Seek and Find
The sharing and caring
To nourish their souls. Kathleen Dec 17 06
A big thank you to everyone here at Spa Samui, a lovely spiritual place to be. Loved every minute even though I didn’t quite manage the fast, but will be back to complete my mission!!! Have learnt a lot of lessons here to help me continue my life in a more fulfilled way. For the first time I accept me for me. Roxanne
Yoga Comments
I enjoyed yoga with Mike and Mel a lot. Despite feeling sore, I could feel an improvement in my muscles after only a couple of sessions. Nat, July 07
Phenomonal teachers, amazing environment. What more could a person want? Greg, Aug 4, 07
Love the yoga, especially Mel. Wish it was done morning and evening. Great place. Diane, Aug 6, 07
Mel is a brilliant teacher. Agree with previous comment. Would be great to have morning and night [classes]. Sally, Aug 07
I thought Mel and Mike’s teaching were of a very high standard. I thought particularly in the explanations, which were thorough, detailed and clear. I have been doing yoga for many years and it was a pleasure to learn from them (they must have had good teachers themselves!!) Thank you and Namaste, Marlyn, Sept 07
I took classes at the beach and the village and found all of the teachers very knowledgeable, clear and concise in their instructions. The ‘gentle’ stretching left me feeling very relaxed. Afternoon/evening classes would be fabulous. Alison, Oct 07
Yoga was fantastic really enjoyed it and will keep practicing. Thanks Ute and Anna. Will be back in May. So see you then, love Sandi
Having the opportunity to do yoga here while fasting was wonderful. I learnt a lot more about my body, despite having done yoga for the past 2 years. Ute and Anna Dhanyavaad!. You are both very aware and enlightened, especially on how to instruct us novices to work well but carefully on our bodies. Your higher understanding was my gain and a joy. I will look into Iyengar and Anasura Yoga when I get back home. I will remember you .. and return if possible. Hope to see you still here and sharing beautiful energy then – positive and grateful, Tehnaz
I had yoga with Ute and Anna. Both were great for me and helped me to maintain positive energy during my fast. I was a total beginner and it was hard for me, but after my muscles felt stretched and relaxed. Susie
Steve’s Ashtanga yoga course has been the best and most rewarding yoga class I have ever taken. I achieved 3 moves I was never able to do before and gained a better understanding of how to place my body into the correct posture. I felt fantastic! Thank you very much for your guidance and support. (It may seem more challenging in the beginning but stick with it!!) Sarah, 02/01/06
Dear Ute, Anna, Mike and Mel, Thank you all so much for introducing me to yoga and helping me get my body into postures I’d only dreamt about. Thank you for your patience, expert instruction, helpful and handy tips I can take with me but most of all bringing fun and enjoyment to each class – hard work with a giggle. I’m glad I can also take a bit of your away with me, Ute and I look forward to Anna’s DVD coming out later in the summer. I will definitely be seeking out yoga classes wherever I end up in the world and hope to find more inspirational teachers like yourselves. Hope to see you all again in Koh Samui. Take care and keep smiling and having fun, Christine
Anna, One of my most treasured experiences here was ‘dissolving and blossoming’ in your beautiful yoga sessions. You have inspired me and I hope when I return here to have truly built my healthy mind body and spirit. You are a treasure! Thank you for your gift, Sue, 28/7/07
Chi Gung Comments
Far and away the most energy I had during my fast was right after doing Chi-gung. I fasted for 12 days, which would not have been possible without the energy it gave me. Tea helped too. P.B.
Thanks SanBao, The chi-gung was really powerful, it works and your teaching style is great. Geoffrey
Thank you for introducing me to the art of Qi Gong – a fascinating and very moving experience. With love, Sarah, March 07
Chi Gung, a totally new experience for me. A special experience, that gives me energy in the mornings, like I never felt before. The perfect start for healthy breathing the rest of the day. Today it was my last Chi Gung here with San Bao but absolutely not my last Chi Gung experience. This will be a life lesson for me… Thank you San Bao for this great new experience and all the words of wisdom. Hilde
Just wanted to write a little recommendation to my fellow fasters about how fabulous the chi gung is!! We have had such a fabulous experience and gained so much energy from the classes, highly recommended to boost your energy for the whole day. Thank you San Bao – you are a great teacher. With love, Nikki and Sarah
Your Chi Gung and meditation sessions each morning filled me with energy and serenity. Your calmness of spirit calms all around you and your teaching style is wonderful. I look forward to each session and look forward to continuing exploring the energy of Chi Gung. Thank you for this gift.
Tea Ceremony Comments
Thank you for creating such a harmonious and giving space in which both the tea and conversation flow. If not for that space, both in the village and at the beach, I would not have had the opportunities to meet people who have literally helped me to make enormous and concrete shifts within myself. Your giving, generous and balanced approach to life and the generosity with which you share it is an inspiration. Thank you does not convey the depth of my gratitude to you. Merryn, Sept 19 07
San Bao, Thank You! I really enjoyed your Oolong tea ceremonies. What a great social occasion. Learnt some things, met some great people, had some deep and interesting chats! You take care and all the best for the future – may your adventures be positive! Best Jeff, 7/1/06
I enjoy drinking oolong tea, especially when not drinking coffee! So it was a welcome relief to attend your tea sessions and to gain mental stimulation from the tea and from the conversation. Thank you for facilitating such a wondrous event. Stephen, May 30, 05
Thank you for the Qi Gung and the very entertaining tea ceremonies. Both were a very important part of our spa experience and the hightlight of our stay. See you next time, Zebe and David
Meditation Comments
What a wonderful way to begin the day. I learned so much about myself, the world and new techniques for meditating. Highly recommend as a daily practice. Thank you SanBao for being here and offering so freely of yourself.
San Bao, thanks so much for your morning meditation. You really can feel your positive presence in that room. I especially enjoyed the Tibetan bowls that you used. You have provided some great meditational experiences for me! Thanks with all my heart, Sarah
San Bao, thank you, For a working class bloke this has been my first experience of meditation and it has been an insight. More power to you, Jose
Thank you for your words of wisdom, it truly inspired me each day. After the meditation I felt an enormous sense of well being and relaxation. Clare
Many thanks, its been a wonderful experience for me. Meditation has greatly enhanced my relaxation and energy. You have inspired me to continue when I return home. Paul
Thank you for 2 weeks of meditation in the beautiful mornings of mother nature! Thank you for showing how to use meditation in every day life…. And thank you for the spiritual experience! ‘You start as a rock and turn into a glittering diamond’ Kind regards, Ajwi
Newsletter Comments
Dear Nadia, I just would like to drop you a line to thank you for your June letter. I found it quite uncanny how it found its way to my mailbox exactly at the time when I am going through a little bit a of a rough time and your reminder of The four Agreements proved to be very helpful. Many thanks and please keep me on your mail list. I very much hope to make one day to one of your beautiful resorts.
best wishes, Ewa
Dear Nadia, It's so nice to receive your nice letter where you emphatically remind us of the opportunity to reconcile with our body and mind in the ancient Roman history we find the said : MENTE SANA IN CORPORE SANO ' translated in English " if our mind is sane our body will also be healthy" we have to strike the balance ,unfortunately in today life people become disoriented and most of the time they tend to distort reality and forget to appreciate the simple yet amazing creation of the Lord and His energies and they take for granted the wonderful surroundings reminding us of the real goal of life! Thank you once again ,I simply feel grateful for the abundant love the Lord and the people surrounding me show on me and my family everyday. I wish all success for your wonderful SPA and please give my regards to the owner and his team which I meet few years ago .You are all doing a terrific job reawakening people to real life! Lots of Love. Ganga Das
Thanks for the nice email. Always a pleasure to read you and hope to be able to visit the spa again soon. all the best, Vanessa
Hi Nadia,Thank you for your newsletter - I always look forward to receiving them and the words always give me a sense of peace and encouragement, so thank you for this. Look forward to seeing you soon, Michelle
Thanks Nadia! What an opportune time to receive your email. It has brightened my day... just understanding the advice you included. Thanks a million! And enjoy your trip! Kathy
Dear Nadia, I love your newsletters, and I forward them to my friends. My experience there was life changing and I plan to be connected with your new project in Chiang Mai. You really helped some people. I have the deepest respect for you and what I observed when I was there, and your newsletters I read again and again to inspire me and keep me on track. I thank you for myself and others. Mahalo nui loa...Mana
Dear Nadia, I just wanted to write and tell you how inspirational I found this month's Spa Resorts e-newsletter. I write and edit the newsletter and marketing emails for a company called Beyond Chocolate, which encourages women who have been caught in a cycle of yo-yo dieting to ditch the diets and learn how to eat intuitively. I would like, with your permission, to quote some of your wise words about 'tuning in' and 'being your own guru' (two fundamental BC principles) in a forthcoming newsletter. I will, of course, accredit them to you and mention the good work of the Spa Resorts, where I enjoyed a wonderful retreat a few years ago. Do take a look at the Beyond Chocolate website -- the work of the two sisters who founded the company has changed hundreds of women's lives for the better: www.beyondchocolate.co.uk With very best wishes, Gill Wing
Hi Nadia! Well put. I truly identify with this message...truly. And that's how I approach my life and daily living (exception of my drive for athletic competitiveness and over-consumption of (good) foods), which leaves many people scratching their head as to why I go to bed (and wake up) so early, or don't eat certain foods or drink things with sugar or alcohol in them.
I wish I could come visit - alas, I'm going to the U.S. to visit my family and compete in the Ironman World Championships (70.3 - Half Ironman) in Florida on 10 Nov.... Hope you are well, and I'm amazed (and a little jealous) you are still there. Cheers, Garrett
Nadia, Your latest newsletter was fabulous! Have only just realised that I can reply (What a donut!!) you have been sending me these for a couple of years now ....... I first came the year of the Tsunami .....I cannot wait to come to Thailand at Christmas for much needed rest and yoga etc. and hopefully meet you one day ! I am dragging my boyfriend too as he needs it too - i think just for a long weekend at the spa as want to show him around Thailand as his first time.
If in the meantime I am made redundant then i shall come on my own for a good weeks treatment! Anyways what i meant to just say before babbling - was thank you for the inspiration today in your words - you brought tears to my eyes - very poignant and just what I needed to hear I am printing it off to keep in my filofax! Have a fantastic day in the knowledge that you have helped me to get through my day with a smile for the first time in ages! Fiona
Thanks nadia, I enjoyed your letter and thoughts therein very much. Yours Virginia
Dear Nadia, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful message with such depth. Really appreciated reading it as I'm sure many others have as well. I'll be at the Spa in early Feb and can't wait to get back!
All the best, Roberta
Hi Nadia, [re nov newsletter] Just got your latest news letter and loved it and will forward it on to others.. if that is O.K. with you and I really love the way that you write.. from the heart, in a clear and sincere way. Earl
Dear Nadia, Here we are all fine! Thank you for your wonderful and enlivening letter, it is always a Pleasure to receive them! I beg to remain your servant, Luigi
