Avani+ Luang Prabang has announced a new wellness program ahead of World Wellness Weekend, September 15–17, 2023. The multi-day “Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn” package includes meditation classes with a senior monk, health-conscious meals, alms-giving ceremonies, and other immersive activities that showcase Laos and its heritage.
Guests can enjoy “Sunrise Cruise by Mekong Kingdoms,” a breakfast experience served onboard a traditional boat as they glide past a series of ancient temples where monks in saffron robes chant prayers during sunrise.
On weekends, guests can join meditation sessions hosted in a hidden Buddhist temple by Monk O-Bee, an elder who draws on his profound knowledge of Buddhist philosophy to guide attendees on the path to mindful and fulfilling living. Travelers can also join locals for a daily alms-giving ceremony as a way of showing respect to the monks and earn merit. These traditional activities will offer guests insights into local habits and ways, while their voluntary donations to temples will go towards their development and maintenance.
Between activities, Chef Marcus Freminot, a Seychellois chef known for his Creolean cooking techniques, will offer nutritious meals. At the Anantara Spa, guests can enjoy signature wellness therapies designed to heal the calm the mind and relax the body.
The three-day “Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn” package includes:
- Minimum three nights’ accommodation for two
- Daily breakfast
- Roundtrip airport/train station transfers
- A breakfast cruise
- Alms-giving ceremony
- Meditation and conversations with local monks at a nearby temple
- One 60-minute massage per person at the hotel’s Anantara Spa
For more information, visit www.avanihotels.com.
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