Layan Life by Anantara Officially Opens in Phuket With a Revolutionary Wellness Retreat Concept

Phuket, Thailand, October 7, 2024 -  Minor Hotels is excited to announce that Layan Life by Anantara, a world-class wellness retreat based at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Thailand, is officially open. Drawing on more than two decades of pioneering wellness expertise from Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Layan Life offers bespoke 3- to 10-day programs using a Whole of Life approach to wellness that celebrates and supports key life stages. 

Guests with a variety of wellness goals such as weight management, stress relief, fitness and anti-ageing, can now book programs created by specialist medical doctors and Thai medicinal experts. These programs combine ancient Thai wisdom with advanced medical treatments and diagnostics, tailored wellness nutrition,  and guided fitness, resulting in a highly specialized, holistic approach to well-being.

Separating the retreat from its competitors is the brand concept, which honors life’s journey at every stage or chapter, and its foundational principle – the joy of choice. This includes the choice of treatments, personalized programs, and the type of journey guests wish to embark upon. Guests can opt for a solo retreat or come with family and friends. Families are warmly welcomed at Anantara Layan Resort, with plenty of activities to keep children entertained while parents focus on their wellness goals at Layan Life.

The Layan Life journey begins with a comprehensive wellness consultation, followed by a diagnostic check-up that includes epigenetic testing and advanced physiotherapy with 3D body scans. The results are analyzed by the medical team, who then curate bespoke programs using the Life Method, which integrates four key pillars of wellness: Longevity Medicine, Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), Complementary Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine.

Layan Life’s identity is rooted in Anantara’s Thai heritage and honors the four elements at the core of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM): earth, water, wind, and fire. Treatments include herbal remedies and hands-on therapies that aid in balancing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, complemented by state-of-the-art medical and holistic therapies.

Set within a biophilic designed space of 19,020-square-feet split across two stories, the lower level includes a 2,368 sq. ft. gym, 646 sq. ft. yoga studio, 377 sq. ft. Pilates studio, meditation rooms, and a hydrotherapy area with vitality pools, saunas, and a steam room. The upper floor houses medical and holistic facilities, rooms for consultations, physiotherapy, TTM, aesthetic treatments, IV procedures and medical treatments including cryotherapy, hyperbaric chamber, and hydro colonic therapies. There is also a Thai herbal dispensary where personalized herbs are prescribed. 

Activities to suit all guests, and keep the family entertained, are offered in the Active Zone including tennis courts, a Muay Thai ring, a climbing wall and archery, and the Outdoor Fitness area has activities such as ziplining, mountain biking and a beach bootcamp, as well as a selection of water sports including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing. Cultural immersions include craft workshops, Thai language and cultural etiquette classes, temple tours, hands-on cooking classes, Thai tea tasting, and ocean bound excursions to explore nearby islands. 

The Food for Life concept has been curated by expert wellness chef Filippo Tawil. All dishes are free from gluten, dairy and processed sugars, and feature a balance of high-quality macronutrients. The Anantara Spa at the resort adds to the well-being experience with an array of treatments, indigenous experiences, spa and hydro therapies, spiritual and enriching rituals and high-tech facials.

Customized packages such as Active for Life, Mindfulness for Life and Beauty for Life include three meals per day, specialized treatments, daily group classes, expert wellness talks, and special room rates at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Options include pool villas and suites with private outside relaxation areas as well as villas for all the family. There are also fifteen pool residences offering unrivalled privacy, luxury and ocean views at the Layan Residences by Anantara. 

Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International (MINT), and CEO of Minor Hotels commented: "Layan Life represents a significant milestone in our commitment to wellness. With Layan Life by Anantara, we are redefining wellness retreats by combining cutting-edge technologies with the timeless wisdom of ancient Thai traditions in one of the most beautiful settings in the world."

Vice President of Operations for Minor Hotels Southern Thailand, Frederic Varnier, added: "We are excited to launch this groundbreaking retreat at our prestigious property Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a sanctuary that offers a personalized and immersive wellness journey for guests from all over the world."

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Editor's Notes:

Anantara is a luxury hospitality brand for modern travelers, connecting them to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences, and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. The collection of distinct, thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts provides a window through which to journey into invigorating new territory, curating personal travel experiences.

From cosmopolitan cities to desert sands to lush islands, Anantara connects travelers to the indigenous, grounds them in authentic luxury, and hosts them with passionate expertise. The portfolio currently boasts over 45 stunning hotels and resorts located in Thailand, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mozambique, Zambia, Tunisia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands and France, with a pipeline of future properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America.

The brand’s premier vacation ownership program, Anantara Vacation Club, extends the opportunity to own a share in the Anantara experience with a portfolio of eight luxurious Club Resorts as well as travel privileges at partner resorts and hotels worldwide.

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About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 540 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travelers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a collection of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026.

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