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Disconnect to Connect: The Digital Detox We All Need

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐱 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝

In today’s digital age, where the average individual spends over 11 hours daily glued to screens, there’s a profound need to disconnect. With a staggering 70% rise in anxiety levels associated with digital overconsumption, stepping away from our devices is not just refreshing—it’s essential for mental well-being.

Why Embrace a Digital Detox?

The incessant blue light from our screens disrupts melatonin production, affecting sleep. Beyond the physical, there’s a mental cost too. Instead of conversing with the person beside us, we often chat with virtual personas. Instead of admiring the sunset, we’re capturing it for social media. This constant digital immersion keeps us from truly experiencing the moments that matter.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭:

Realigning with the real world, away from the digital realm, offers profound benefits. Here are some tailored suggestions to help you do just that:

🏝️ 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: Whether it’s a weekend hiking trip a day at the beach, or even a picnic in the park, immersing yourself in nature helps to rejuvenate both body and mind.

🌿 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Begin your day with meditation or a mindfulness routine rather than diving straight into emails and notifications. This sets a more relaxed tone for the rest of the day.

🪷 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬: Consider vacations or retreats where the emphasis is on minimal or no technology. Use this time to truly engage with your environment and the people around you.

🪸 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Dedicate spaces in your home where no devices are allowed. This could be a reading nook, a meditation corner, or even your dining area.

🎨 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬: Engage in activities that don’t involve screens—painting, reading, or even board games. It’s a refreshing change and an opportunity to develop or rekindle skills.

🌊 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Prioritize activities that engage your body, like yoga, dancing, or jogging. Not only does this promote good health, but it also provides a natural break from our devices.

In essence, our goal is not to shun technology—it’s an integral part of our lives. Instead, we seek balance. To disconnect occasionally, so we can reconnect more deeply with the world around us, with each other, and with ourselves.

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 . 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

Break away from the screen and find solace at Devasom Khao Lak. Nestled amidst nature’s embrace, our beach getaway is tailored for those yearning to experience a healthier and more natural lifestyle.

Dive the ocean, embrace nature’s calm, and find true peace within. 

Join us and rejuvenate your senses in a digital-free environment.

🌟 From THB 5,900 per night, our Digital Detox offer includes one of Devasom’s Digital Detox Special Activities or Workshop, for your each and every stay. Valid for stay during: 15 Sep – 15 Nov 2023, minimum 2 nights.

🍃Digital Detox Special Activities and Workshops  (Choose one; complimentary):

* Daily Activity: Kayak Adventure & Forest Bathing, Private Yoga or Muay Thai or Mindfulness Session

* Saturday Workshop: Tea Appreciation, Ikebana Flower Arrangement, Himalayan Healing Sound Bath, Plant Sound Medicine Meditation, or

* THB 1,400 Credit at Devasom Spa | Wellness

Remarks: Daily Activity can be booked Wednesday to Sunday. Saturday Workshop program varies each week. Pre-book via Line @devasomexperience (limited availability). 

Regular Devasom curated experience:

* Mindfulness for Beginners (Every Friday)
* Beach Yoga (Every Saturday)
* Himalayan Singing Bowl Demonstration (Every Saturday)
* Calm Music Therapy (Every Sunday)

Book your Digital Detox getaway now. Breathe. Disconnect. Renew.

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Our Daily Activities:

  1. Kayak Adventure & Forest Bathing (Pre-book: Wed – Sun, subject to lagoon tide)

Explore the stunning waterways, lagoons, and mangroves of this beautiful region. Learn more about the local flora and fauna while we guide you to forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, an immersive practice which calms and connects you with nature.

  1. Private yoga with instructor (Pre-book: Wed – Sun)

Embark on your yoga journey with our customized one-on-one sessions, designed not only to address your specific goals and needs but also to magnify the benefits of yoga. Delve deeper into your practice, perfect each pose, and elevate your techniques under the expert guidance of our attentive instructors.

  1. Mindfulness for Beginner (Pre-book: Wed – Sun)

Our Mindfulness for Beginners course explains and guides you through the fundamental techniques of Vipassana Meditation, practised in the east for over 2,000 years. Mindfulness Meditation means using your mind to carefully consider your senses and thoughts, which helps to raise your awareness and calm your mind for many potential health benefits.

Our Exclusive Special Workshops:

  1. Tea Appreciation Workshop
  • Saturday, 23 Sep 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 14 Oct 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 28 Oct 15:00 – 16:00

Join us in our tranquil Tea Salon to explore the world of tea and herbal infusions, guided by our expert tea master. Discover unique blends and their health benefits, learn the art of brewing, and indulge in our special tea offerings.

  1. Ikebana Flower Arrangement Workshop 
  • Saturday, 16 Sep 16:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday, 7 Oct 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 21 Oct 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 11 Nov 15:00 – 16:00

Immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese art of Ikebana, where every arrangement tells a unique tale of nature’s beauty. Beyond aesthetics, Ikebana is a spiritual journey cultivating patience, presence, and inner peace. The art is a delicate balance of heaven, humanity, and earth, capturing fleeting beauty in carefully composed creations. Join us in exploring the harmonious dance of color, form, and lines. Allow Ikebana to become your serene escape from the chaos of everyday life as the petals guide you to a new way of seeing the world.

  1. Himalayan Healing Sound Bath
  • Saturday, 30 Sep 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 21 Oct 15:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday, 4 Nov 15:00 – 16:00

Discover the calming effects of a Himalayan singing bowls demonstration, designed to help participants relax their minds. In this practice, an instructor will strike the bowl with a mallet and then move the mallet around the bowl in a circular motion. These movements create sounds and vibrations that can ease tension, anger, and fatigue, providing a soothing experience for the body.

  1. Plant Sound Medicine Session
  • Saturday, 16 Sep 15:00 – 16:00

An inner voyage to self-discovery via sound bath from plant bio-data creating a musical journey in the harmonious listening experience between nature and human. The Plant Sound Medicine Journey will help you achieve deeper states of relaxation, which can lead to better sleep and reduced stress levels.

A revitalising Spa journey with spa credit worth 1,400 THB.

Regular Devasom Curated Experience

  1. Beach Yoga (Every Saturday, 09:00 – 10:00)

Start your day with Beach Yoga, a revitalizing practice that cultivates a centered body, a clear mind, and a harmonized spirit. By embracing the soothing rhythms of nature, beginning in the morning, this activity enhances your concentration and sets the tone for each day with heightened focus. Elevate your daily life as you bask in improved mindfulness and a balanced sense of well-being through the practice of Beach Yoga.

  1. Himalayan Singing Bowl Demonstration (Every Saturday, 14:00 – 15:00)

Discover the calming effects of a Himalayan singing bowls demonstration, designed to help participants relax their minds. In this practice, an instructor will strike the bowl with a mallet and then move the mallet around the bowl in a circular motion. These movements create sounds and vibrations that can ease tension, anger, and fatigue, providing a soothing experience for the body.

  1. Calm Music Therapy (Every Sunday, 14:00 – 17:00)

Wind down or do your reading at the Library, embraced by our Calm Music playlists, curated and played through our vintage analog sound system

Indulge in our extra private sessions:

1.  Private Sound Healing (Pre-book: Friday, Saturday or Sunday)

(THB 2,400++ per person, per session)   

  • 11:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:00 / 14:30 – 15:30 / 16:00 – 17:00

Enter a deep meditative state and experience healing through guided meditation and sound. The vibrations of Singing Bowls coupled with healing techniques stimulate the brain’s theta waves. This is a sign of deep meditation, slowing the heart rate and calming the nervous system to restore clarity of mind and tranquillity that brings healing.

2. Within and Without signature treatment (Pre-book: Every day, 10:00 – 19:00)

THB 4,200++ per person (120 mins)

Experience our signature Chakra Sound Bath with soothing singing bowls to heal and meditate your mind, followed by a rejuvenating Traditional Thai Massage to enhance your body’s flexibility and harmonize your body and mind.

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