19 Feb 2026
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Longevity
Koh Samui, Thailand - February 2026- Kamalaya, a multi-award-winning destination health spa, announces the launch of its life-enhancing Blue Zones® group retreat May 3-9, 2026. This innovative program, based on 20 years of research by Blue Zones, offers an immersive experience to discover the secrets of longevity with the opportunity to learn practices drawn from ancient wisdom.
Blue zones are regions across the globe where residents enjoy exceptionally long and vibrant lives, with high rates of centenarians and low rates of chronic disease. Founded on the principles of plant-slant diets, movement and social connection, guests of the retreat will undergo a reset through Kamalaya's world-renowned practitioners. These experts will identify guests' specific constitution (Dosha) to allow the Blue Zones® principle of plant-based eating to be tailored specifically to the individual's metabolic needs. Kamalaya's healthy cuisine is rooted in the principles of functional medicine, embracing the concept of food as medicine and designed to support cellular detoxification, reducing inflammation, and restore balance to the body.
Guests will experience firsthand the physical vitality and endurance that characterizes the world's oldest inhabitants by engaging in an array of physical activities from gentle yoga practices, Qi-Gong and meditation to invigorating movement workouts. Led by the experienced Céline Vadam, Retreats and Hospitality Expert at Blue Zones, participants will have the opportunity to engage in transformative workshops. Designed to help participants find balance in life, cultivate inner happiness and peace, explore life's purpose and embody their full potential. Additionally, participants will delve into the Blue Zones' Power 9® principles, which are based on proven evidence that making simple environmental changes and prioritizing healthy choices can have a significant impact on improving people's lives. Guests will be practicing vagus nerve regulation and emotional detoxification, providing the downshift necessary to absorb the longevity teachings within the serene tropical setting.
Open to guests aged 18 and over, the Blue Zones Group Retreat will take place 3 – 9 May 2026 and is available as a 6-night program, priced at 204,550 THB (6,615USD) per person. The comprehensive retreat includes 26 invigorating treatments and activities, as well as three daily meals. Whether guests are seeking to make lifestyle changes or simply searching for a truly rejuvenating getaway, this group retreat offers a holistic experience that will address individual needs and aspirations.
As with all guests at Kamalaya, participants in the Blue Zones group retreat will receive a wellness consultation and Body Bio-Impedance Analysis on arrival, complimentary participation in Kamalaya's daily holistic schedule of activities and use of the herbal steam caverns, swimming pools, thermal plunge pools and Shakti Fitness Centre.
For bookings and further information, email reservations@kamalaya.com or call +66 (0) 77 429 800. For information on additional group retreats please visit https://kamalaya.com/wellness-group-retreats/
Media Contact: Carol Ann Kelley-Elwell carolann@vkpr.com Victoria King Public Relations.
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About Kamalaya
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is a multi-award-winning haven nestled on the tranquil southern coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Since 2005, Kamalaya has provided a nurturing environment for guests to reconnect with balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Integrating the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions with the science of Western medicine, Kamalaya offers personalised wellness programs that support each individual's path to lifelong wellbeing. Programs include Detoxification, Gut Health, Sleep Enhancement, Pre and Post Menopause, Brain Enhancement, Emotional Resilience, and Longevity.
Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live better, longer. The company's work is rooted in explorations and research done by National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner in blue zones regions around the world, where people live extraordinarily long and/or happy lives. The original research and findings were released in Buettner's bestselling books The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones, Thrive, and Blue Zones Kitchen—all published by National Geographic books. Using original Blue Zones research, Blue Zones works with cities and counties to make healthy choices easier through permanent and semi-permanent changes to our human-made surroundings. Participating communities have experienced double-digit drops in obesity and tobacco use and have saved millions of dollars in healthcare costs.
