We’d like to share with you some of the fabulous entries we received for our recent 5th birthday essay contest, so this week our blog has been written by our wonderful Atmanjai community! So many kind and positive words, so many excellent writers, thank you again for your contributions.

Why Detox? Why Atmanjai? To Save Myself!

Atmanjai’s name and meaning is significant for me. Translated, Atmanjai comes from two Hindu words that mean Victory (Jai) with Spirit Self (Atman).

This meaning led me to believe that Atmanjai’s philosophy is that detox should connect you to your true essence. In other words, I wanted to “retreat” myself. A retreat as a destination spa is meaningless to me.

I also wanted a new experience at Atmanjai and Phuket. Would that be too much to ask? I’ve never been here. I wanted a fresh perspective on the retreat’s location.

I wanted to find loving kindess at Atmanjai. The people at Atmanjai provide personal support throughout the detox process.

I also wanted to raise my consciousness at Atmanjai. One of the goals of Atmanjai is lasting lifestyle change. It seems that some folks etox here just to re-tox back home.

Finally, I wanted to find advanced supportive supplements and treatments at Atmanjai. I like the ultra detox program, which is an all-inclusive detox experience supported with everything from a daily massage and FAR-infrared sauna to a full range of supplements including an organic oil blend and niacin tablets.

Atmanjai is pure bliss. Namaste.

I was enlightened 🙂

During & after my time at Atmanjai, I felt, for the first time in my life, physically, mentally & spiritually enlightened.

The chemical changes through detox & adjusted alignment through (unbelievably wonderful) massages & yoga to my physical body, the changes to my mentality through meditation & therapy sessions, and the joy brought on by all of the wonderful staff…made this the greatest 10 days of my life 🙂

A place to revitalize and focus

Although I am generally a healthy person, I work hard and play hard. I’m obsessive about business when I need to be and it has me travelling non-stop around the world, up to 180,000 miles a year. Such travels makes you an adventurer on the foods you intake regularly and not to mention the regional specialties of alcohol such as sake in Japan, sochu in Seoul, wine in Ausralia, Singapore slings in Singapore, etc. My diet can vary vastly over short periods of time as I treat regional delicacies as my own personal rewards for my travel and hard work. I work hard to make a living and travel a lot, but as my reward I eat like a king and drink the local concoctions.

Sometime the work, travels and diets feels like it’s catching up to you and slowing you down, either physically or mentally. That’s when I go to Atmanji to revitalize myself and I’ve been there 4 times already for fasting and a couple times just to relax.

I return because of the staff. Atmanji’s staff make you feel at home from the second you arrive. Atmanji is just the right size. It’s big enough to take care of any needs you have, but it’s small enough to be very personalized and it’s literally like the TV show Cheers, “sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came.”

I sometimes joke with Atmanji that they always see me at my worse, but it’s quite true. I go there when I’ve completed a major part of my life, have pushed myself to the limits and am forecasting a crash landing. I arrive typically overworked, a little stressed and in need of an overhaul.

Atmanji has done the trick for me every time and I will continue going back on a yearly or bi-yearly basis.

When you leave Atmanji, you will be physically and mentally prepared to go tackle anything you’re striving for.

I have nothing but praise for Atmanji.

Physical and spiritual transformation this side of paradise.

If you are looking for a place that offers a loving embrace and sanctified space look no further than Atmanjai. This is where true healing takes place and where all visitors, young or old, will find a path to health and well-being. Finding a balance between mind, body and spirit is never easy. I have been to many spas and clinics but at Atmanjai I found a unique combination of alternative therapies and treatments, wholesome food and dietary supplements, detox and cleansing experiences to restore vitality and and contentment. It’s a great place,in a beautiful location with a kind and attentive staff striving for the highest standards of courtesy, cleanliness and comfort. I have been twice and can’t wait to get back for my next visit.