Kamalaya Koh Samui is wellness sanctuary and holistic spa ideally located amid a tropical landscape and lush vegetation on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. <br /><br /> Kamalaya translates as Lotus (Kamal) Realm (alaya) in the ancient language of Sanskrit, symbolizing the unfolding of the human spirit. Kamalaya offers a synergistic wellness experience to help people reconnect to life’s potential and achieve optimal wellbeing. The cuisine, the service style, the environment and even the architecture are designed to support and enhance the wellness therapies and services. The land itself is a powerful part of the journey, giving guests a direct experience of the healing power of nature. <br /><br /> Kamalaya was conceived and founded by John and Karina Stewart. John visited Koh Samui in 2000, where he discovered a piece of land that immediately captivated him with its strong energy. He was especially drawn by a cave that once served as a place of meditation and retreat by Buddhist monks, and with this discovery he knew that he had found the ideal home for Kamalaya. Since opening in November 2005, Kamalaya has been offering enriching holistic wellness programs which combine healing therapies from East and West, in a breathtakingly beautiful natural environment.