Our approach to wellbeing

Own your presence
Wellbeing is a lifelong journey. A path of small steps and big leaps guided by intuition, awareness, and practice. It’s an exploration of your inner self and your connection to the outside world. Often careful. Sometimes courageous. Always considered. Veya is here to support you along that path.
While everyone’s wellbeing journey is different, there are learnings and practices that universally help us find balance within our body, our mind, and our environment. Veya’s approach to wellbeing composes of a range of multidisciplinary modalities that have been distilled and clarified into 8 universal pathways toward being well – our 8 Pillars of Wellbeing.

8 Pillars of Wellbeing
Your ever-changing environment presents you with challenges and opportunities that direct your wellbeing journey. Banyan Tree’s proprietary 8 pillars of wellbeing is about sustained and balanced practices, serving as guiding principles throughout life’s journey.
The Veya journey is built on a 3-step protocol of Awareness, Discovery, and Sustenance.
Awareness
Your journey begins with an individual wellbeing assessment and mapping with a wellbeing host who is certified and trained in Eastern medicine, naturopathy, and coaching. Your host will work with you to create a bespoke program that aligns with your needs and priorities.
Discovery
Your personal program is curated from the group wellbeing activity calendar with emphasis on mindfulness practices, somatic practices, and lifestyle learning. Daily rituals and mindful practices centre the mind and body. Flexible Veya credits allows you to select and experience a range of purposeful spa therapies, weightless therapy, or individual practice sessions.
Sustenance
A private end-of-stay experience reflection and consultation will guide you to weave new learnings and practices into your lifestyle, so you may continue on your path of wellbeing when you return home. You will have access to a range of online wellbeing practice content to continue a balanced and sustained practice based on the 8 pillars of wellbeing.

Calm your mind and nurture inner peace with this guided meditation for a good restorative rest. When done before bedtime, it may help reduce insomnia and sleep troubles by promoting overall calmness.

Quality sleep enables the body to restore and rejuvenate. Learn practices and rituals you can incorporate in your daily life to improve your quality of rest.
Quality sleep is a critical but often elusive element of wellbeing. It is essential in helping your body repair and restoring mental energy for the day ahead. We designed your villa as the optimal environment to rest and restore. A selection of calming amenities, activities, and sleep workshops helps to further enhance your quality of rest.

Core muscles are the link between your upper and lower body, which is why a fit and flexible core underpins almost everything we do. This activity will improve posture and cultivate balance.

This equipment-free activity will strengthen the muscle groups most essential for your daily movement. It will also improve balance and agility, resulting in a reduction of physical strains and injuries.

Stretch your spine and condition your back with this yoga-inspired practice. This exercise aids the development of stronger back muscles and improve spine alignment.
From your cardiovascular system to your muscle strength, your body's vitality depends on a sustained and balanced fitness routine. Veya’s guided fitness activities are designed to align with your personal goals, with focus on cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and flexibility. Our fitness instructors are here to coach you in every move and help you discover new ways to stay flexible and fit.

Learn to cook healthy and hearty Thai dishes from our chef at Saffron, who will teach you how to keep nourishing your body after you’ve returned home.

Better nutrition and dietary practices can make significant improvement to your health. This workshop will teach you how you can sustain your youthfulness and vitality through conscious nutrition.
As your lifestyle and body type impact your nutritional needs, it's important to be conscious of what you eat. What foods benefit your wellbeing, and which ones don't? Veya cuisine weaves Asian and Mediterranean culinary influences with plant-forward ingredients for optimal health. Our resident nutritionist is on-hand to recommend dishes that fit your dietary needs and preferences.

Explore how you can transform negativity into positive catalysts. This workshop will introduce simple methods to help reduce stress and anxiety, while uplifting your spirits to make you feel empowered.

Positive feelings enhance your immune system, while active laughter stimulate your organs and soothes mental and physical tension. This session will help you heal through laughter.

Research has shown that mindfulness practices calm your mind, build emotional resilience, and improve your overall quality of life. This introduction to mindfulness, practices is a great way to get started.
Like physical exercise, regular mindfulness practice makes your mind work better, and makes you feel better. It calms you, helps you stay grounded, and ultimately strengthens mental resilience. Choose from a series of mind-body movement or mindfulness workshops, and guided meditation sessions to help you unleash the power of your mind, whether you're an experienced meditator or just starting out.

Partake in this mutually assisted yoga to improve your bond and foster a deeper interpersonal connection. Just trying out a couple's yoga class with your partner may inject more joy and commitment to your relationship.
Wellbeing is not always a solo journey. For those who wish to share their wellbeing experience with a friend or partner, we have activities designed to channel the power of social connection and improve your emotional wellbeing. Whether participating as a couple or a group, you'll create new memories and forge deeper bonds, and may even discover something new about each other.

Our modern lifestyles and movement strain our joints and muscles. In this workshop, you will learn simple and effective techniques to counter such strains and prevent future injuries.

This insightful workshop teaches you how to create your personalized therapeutic Thai herbal massage oil. Leave Veya with a bottle of the oil to recreate your own spa experience at home.

Our entire body weight rests on our soles. This workshop helps you determine your foot arch type and teach techniques such as self-massages and exercises to maintain the health of your feet.
One of travel's greatest joys is leaving a place with new insights and a fresh perspective on life. From Laughing Exercise to Compassion Mediation, interactive group activities to customised private sessions, Veya offers a wide range of wellbeing activities that encourage you to acquire new skills and never stop learning. The possibilities are yours to own.

Enjoy a morning trek along breezy Bangtao beach with a pair of customized walking poles for a thorough upper body workout. Burn calories and feel energized at the same time.

Harness the earth’s energy by taking a slow barefoot walk through the garden. Our practitioner will guide you to raise your sensory awareness to develop a new appreciation of the natural environment.

Paddle through the serene lagoons of Laguna Phuket and take a close-up look into the lush tropical lagoon ecosystem on this expedition.
When was the last time you completely immersed yourself in an unspoilt natural environment? Take advantage of Veya's verdant setting and rediscover nature's healing powers with our nature-based workshops and outdoor activities. Through beachside mediation and barefoot garden walks, we'll show you simple yet impactful ways of harnessing the power and science of nature to enhance your wellbeing.

This guided meditation will help you cultivate attitudes of affection, attention and appreciation to increase your happiness, reduce stress and increase social connectedness.

This guided meditation helps cultivate a sense of contentment trough conscious breathing practices and appreciative mindset for the small things in life.

We have a choice to hold on to anger or resentment or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Open your heart to each new movement with loving kindness meditation.
Your wellbeing journey is best sustained with an understanding and practice of virtues such as compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. During your stay, we'll teach you how sustained mindful practice and regular reflection can help chart a path towards a calmer mind, increased happiness, and deeper connectedness, which you can bring home and practise in your daily life, even after you have checked out.

We’re here for you
We personalise your Veya journey with an individual wellbeing assessment, mapping, and consultation. A bespoke wellbeing program curated from the group wellbeing activity calendar is built around your needs and wellbeing goals. Daily rituals and mindful practices centre the mind and body. A team of resident experts and your dedicated wellbeing host are on hand to guide, support, and celebrate with you on this journey.
Flexible Veya credit allows you to choose your preferred spa treatment, private sessions, or dining options at all restaurants. An end-of-stay experience reflection and consultation is also included so that you are able to weave new learnings and practices into your lifestyle, and continue on your path of wellbeing when you return home.
Expert Practitioners

Savittree holds a First Class Honours in Health Science of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine from the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi in Thailand. She is a professional licensed Doctor of Thai Pharmacy, Midwifery, Massage and medicine treatment. She has worked in Vibhavadi Rangsit Hospital in Bangkok and was a key committee member in developing the syllabus of health science on beauty programmes at the Thai Traditional Medicine College.

Elizabeth holds a Degree in Naturopathy & Yoga and a diploma in Nutrition and Diet. She began her career as a Nutritionist and Yoga Consultant and has worked with naturopathy colleges and hospitals around the world. She affirms natural healing modalities and appreciates the value of modern science in holistic wellbeing.
She is currently mastering at Naturopathy, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching.

Dr. Tomson Jose is a doctor in Yoga and Naturopathic medicine who hails from India. He holds a degree with gold medal in Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.
Previously, he was involved in holistic naturopathic consultation for his clients and believes that prevention is better than cure. Dr. Tomson is a disciplined, passionate and polite person who loves to travel, listen to music and meditate.
He has a strong knowledge in Acupressure, Hydrotherapy, Mud Therapy, and Nutrition for fasting.

Rajesh is a Master of Yoga from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in India. He holds a Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing and Panchakarma. With more than 10 years of experience, Rajesh has trained in various wellness retreats and monastries, and has also imparted his knowledge to several yoga teachers. He enjoys helping people in his role as a motivational speaker where he helps people to discover greater levels of commitment, success, love and increased physical and emotional wellbeing.
He has particular expertise in Ayurvedic Treatments, Yoga and Meditation.

Surat Sorasit holds Sports Science degree from Chulalongkorn University. He is also a certified trainer of the American Council on Exercise. He is a professional fitness instructor for more than 10 years. His specialities are energetic training such as Tai Chi Chuan and static stretching.
He is very passionate about helping others to improve their fitness.

Throughout the past 10 years Angelina travelled within and far from her native Thailand to be guided by many great teachers around the world in the ancient arts, philosophies and teachings of sound, ceremony, and energy, including Pranayama breathwork, meditation and Yoga.

Morgane is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and Yoga teacher whose passion for health, wellbeing and nutritional awareness inspired her to study medicine at Paris Descartes University and to travel globally as a lifestyle and wellness consultant.

Juan has dedicated his life to learning and understanding the bio-energetics of the human body. With his studies in human kinetics, acupressure and exercise science, and his extensive athletic background in martial arts and bodywork Juan is sought after for his unique treatments and programs that yield amazing results.

Ksenia has been sharing her dedication and expertise in the field of holistic wellness and its healing modalities internationally for more than 17 years. Ksenia has helped corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and busy professionals improve their work performance and personal wellbeing by transforming unhelpful thinking patterns into sustainable, positive mind habits.

Ocean is an internationally renowned Bodywork Therapist, Wellness Coach, certified Yoga teacher, and celebrity Personal Trainer. With over 25 years’ experience and extensive worldwide studies, Ocean’s pioneering approach combines fitness modalities with the ancient elements of Yoga, Ayurveda, Martial Arts, Meditation and Emotional Clearing Techniques.
Dining at Veya
Food that nourishes the soul
Veya Cuisine is a place that brings together all who desire to eat well, and enjoy conscious and nutritious cuisine that delights the senses and elevates the wellbeing.
Veya showcases plant-forward cuisine that weaves together Asian and Mediterranean influences in a creative, flexitarian approach that respects ingredient provenance. Menu signatures include bowls, broths, and reinterpreted iconic local dishes around a Fuel-Balance-Repair daily sequence. Resident ‘Nutrition Sommeliers’ assist guests in curating a tailored menu during their stay to fulfill dietary needs and preferences.






Saffron
Enjoy the finest Thailand has to offer with our signature Banyan Tree Restaurant bringing you authentic flavour with an innovative twist.
Contemporary renditions of traditional cuisine form Banyan Tree Phuket's array of vibrant and varied restaurants and bars, from the first Saffron Thai restaurant, to bites overlooking the golf course and wholesome meals by the pool.
Banyan Café
For a casual dining experience with a view overlooking the Laguna Golf Course, stop by Banyan Café. With a wide selection of light Thai and Western food options and a bright atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot for a quick meet up in between activities.