Fah Thai Magazine Jan-Feb 2018

SAMUI
listen to the rhythmic flow of the
waves? It actually de-stimulates
our brains. The sounds — coupled
with the visuals — activate your
parasympathetic nervous system
and help to slow us down and give
us a chance to relax.
Besides the sounds and
visuals, the smell of the ocean
breeze plays a part to soothe us.
That may have something to do
with the negative ions in the air
that you breathe in. The oxygen
atoms have extra electrons,
especially at waterfalls and the
ocean. Na Mueang Waterfalls
comes to mind, after you reach
it from the walking path. A
scientific paper had suggested
that therapy from negative ions
could be used to treat symptoms
of seasonal affective disorder, in
which the lack of sunlight creates
a depressive state. Finally, to
round out the senses, the simple
To be sure, some beaches and destinations induce
more relaxation and peacefulness than others.
That’s where Samui comes in. The combination
of visual beauty, warm sand, cool breeze, and
shimmering blue-green tint of the water all add up
to overall well-being.
Top
Find a spot among
the intimate rock
formations on
Koh Samui and
meditate.
Left
To feel like a whole
person again,
indulge in massage
therapy.
act of feeling the sand on your
feet makes you relaxed. Consider
a walk on Lamai beach, among
Samui’s plethora of powdery
sand offerings.
But like much of science and
medicine, it turns out there’s a
bit of a placebo effect happening
too. We’ve all been conditioned to
equating a beach, or a vacation,
with relaxation and peacefulness.
When we arrive at our destination,
our minds and bodies go into
automatic relaxation mode.
To be sure, some beaches
and destinations induce more
relaxation and peacefulness than
others. That’s where a return
trip to Samui comes in. The
combination of visual beauty,
warm sand, cool breeze, and
shimmering blue-green tint of the
water all add up to overall wellbeing.
It may not be scientifically
proven, but…
Whether you’re hoping to
take the perfect sunset photo,
are planning island excursions,
a twilight proposal, or want
sunset restaurant reservations
somewhere stunning, make sure
you’re free by 6pm. You’re always
guaranteed the best Samui sunset
anywhere on the island.
It’s the greatest hits of dazzling
spots. So off you go to Samui, with
its stunning scenery. It’s quiet
amazement of the best kind.
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