Beach Republic Resort, Koh Samui - Part Two

Yoga, meditation, spa treatments and the finest cuisine are just a few of the reasons why you should consider staying at Beach Republic Resort for your next romantic or wellness getaway. 

• Where are we: Moving through a series of balance poses in a yoga class at the stunning yoga sala at Health Republic, Koh Samui.
• Highlights: Health Republic offers a range of yoga styles with some of the island’s best teachers; you can experience everything from vinyasa flow to yin yoga, with a sublime view of the lush tropical palms and beach backdrop.
• The Details: Beach Republic Resort is located 30 minutes from Koh Samui Airport (to read our full review of Beach Republic resort click here).

On Location

My alarm rings at 6.30am, and I wake up feeling good, pulling back the curtains to see the sun rising. What a great start to the day! Slipping into my yoga gear and splashing some water on my face, I make my way downstairs along the short path to Health Republic. This is a newly built area of the resort; with crisp white interiors and natural sand coloured furniture, stylish accents and sweet staff, it embodies a sense of calm. I arrive in perfect time to enjoy a detox drink and walk over to the well-designed yoga sala, which is surrounded by manicured gardens in complete harmony with the environment so you can stretch and flow through your warrior poses and feel one with nature. Bowie the yoga teacher welcomes us to the class as we get settled on our mats. The fresh salty breeze sweeps over my face as we start with a gentle meditation to align our bodies and mind. I start to feel a greater sense of self as my awareness expands and I feel more present within my surroundings. 

Guiding us through a series of stretches to warm up our limbs as we move into the hatha practice. This style of yoga promotes healthy circulation and healing and builds greater flexibility and strength. I loved my teacher Bowie, she was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, her classes are the perfect opportunity to be inspired, recommit to your practice and find a new level of comfort within your body and they are suitable for any level even beginners. It’s a joy to be unplugged from technology in this nurturing and luxe environment which offers an authentic experience where time is completely on your side and you have the freedom to consciously immerse yourself into discovering a new way of being healthy, adopt new habits in mindfulness and recharge yourself at the deepest level. This is my kind of healthy vacation where your energy and vitality will be refreshed just by being here and your only job is to simply relax.

To read part one of the On Location blog at Beach Republic Resort, click here.

For more information on writer and photographer, Gaye Gerard, visit www.gayegerard.com.