THE SIAM'S OPIUM SPA INTRODUCES ITS PROGRAMME OF VISITING WELLNESS ARTISANS

Bangkok icon kicks off roster with residency by Sunderta She Kaur, practitioner of Kundalini Yoga, Raindrop Technique TM and Siulum Qi Gong Staff

Opium Spa & Wellness at The Siam Bangkok, a blissful utopia of serenity and an urban escape from the hectic commotion of the buzzing city, kicks off its roster of visiting wellness artisans which will further enhance its credible wellbeing offer. A team of international specialists in personal development will underpin the holistic programmes already available, bringing guests a range of gentle, nurturing holistic approaches to take them on a journey of self-discovery and deep relaxation.

Sunderta She Kaur, visiting wellness artisan and certified in Kundalini Yoga, Raindrop techniqueTM, and Siulum Qi Gong Staff will be in residence in May. Guiding and supporting those seeking real change and personal transformation, Sunderta will be offering a series of private and public sessions to help others embrace healthier life cycles and live with more balance and awareness.

On offer will be:
Kundalini Yoga Private Session (2 hrs) & Group Workshops (1.5 hrs)
Combining an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices, Sunderta will lead guests through her signature Kundalini Yoga experience. An ancient practice previously reserved for a privileged elite, Kundalini Yoga is a complete science and technology for everyone, combining movement, posture (asana), dynamic breathing techniques (pranayama), relaxation, meditation, and chanting (mantra) to reconnect body, mind and spirit. Regular practice works deeply to strengthen and balance the nervous and glandular systems, leading to increased emotional stability, clarity of mind, and physical vitality through the lifecycle.
Approx. £80 (THB3, 500) for private class / £33 (THB1, 450) for public group workshop

Raindrop Technique TM Private Session (1.5 hrs)
The powerful and non-invasive Raindrop TechniqueTM was developed by Dr. Gary Young integrating pure essential oils with reflexology and healing techniques from Tibetan and Native American traditions. Clients experience a prescribed sequence of seven or more pure essential oils that work deeply at a cellular level to bring all bodily and energetic systems into alignment. Young Living pure essential oils are applied first to the feet and then to the back and head, for a deeply relaxing non-invasive experience that offers many benefits: immunity boost, spinal alignment, muscle relaxation, improved circulation, body detox, stress relief, reduced inflammation, and increased height.
Approx. £127 (THB5, 585) for private session

SiuLum Qi Gong Staff Private Session (1 hr) & Group Workshops (1 hr)
Based on ancient Chinese wisdom and a high level form of Qi Gong, Martial and Healing arts, guests will be treated to a very special series of exercises not commonly taught. Traditionally practiced with a bamboo staff, the Qi Gong exercises focus on vitality and improving overall wellbeing and health. Appropriate for everyone, young and old, these exercises will help guests experience a physical and energetic alignment that cannot be obtained from regular fitness classes of exercise programs.
Approx. £80 (THB3, 500) for private session/ £33 (THB1, 450) for public group workshop

Future wellness artisans scheduled for 2017 include:
Akashic record with Agapi Apostolopoulo (September)
Shamanic Journey & Drumming Circle with Vanja Olivier (November)

The Siam Bangkok's tranquil setting in the Dusit quarter on the banks of the Chao Phraya River makes it a perfect location for a journey of self discovery and personal development. The hotel's Opium spa offers a further haven with an exclusive, private ambience, immersing guests in a 360-degree regenerating experience which endeavors to re-establish optimal health, both mentally and physically. The programmes at the resort's spa, Opium Spa & Wellness, ranging from 60 minute treatments to four-day retreats, are carefully tailored to every guest's needs, and have at their core the healing and restorative powers of Ayurveda, Reiki and Yoga.

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Notes to Editors:

The Siam Bangkok (www.thesiamhotel.com; T. +66 (0)2 206 6999) has rooms available from approx. £464 (THB 20,667) per night based on two people sharing a Siam Suite on B&B basis, excluding VAT and service charge.

About The Siam
Set on three acres of verdant frontage along the Chao Phraya River, The Siam is a private 39-room luxury retreat located in Bangkok's royal Dusit district. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, the Art Deco inspired, Thai antique infused masterpiece is the kingdom's premier urban resort. Guests have an array of superlative amenities at their fingertips: restaurants, cooking school, bar, café, spa, gym, yoga terrace, Muay Thai boxing ring, beauty salon, library / cinema, infinity pool, gift / antiques gallery, conservatory and traditional Thai houses. For an unforgettably unique experience, relish the exclusivity of staying in one of the Orient's most distinctive destinations. The Siam is a Sukosol Hotel, member of Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts and Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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