Since it emerged in September 2013, with its contemporary, minimalist design by Jean-Michel Gathy, set into the secluded cliffs of Vietnam’s Vinh Hy Bay, Amanoi has endured as a place of collected calm. To mark its milestone 10th birthday– Amanoi has revealed a host of exclusive anniversary events, including a wellness residency from leading Reiki master and energy healer, Rajeshwari Narurkar.
TEN YEARS OF AMANOI
2023 marks 10 years since Aman Group made its mark in Vietnam by bringing Amanoi, a precious gem located on the romantic Vinh Hy Bay with the quintessential values that have made the reputation of a variety of Aman's projects. In 2022, Amanoi was recognized as Asia’s Leading Boutique Beach Resort at World Travel Awards and Best Luxury Boutique Resort in Vietnam at Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. Recently, Amanoi won the Best Choices award from Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam magazine.
Over the past 10 years, Amanoi has always kept itself discreet and private, constantly improving to bring visitors standard resort experiences. From the magnificent natural landscape to the contemporary design that honours Vietnamese identity and unique health therapy experiences that help visitors recover and regenerate energy, all of that attract a large number of both local and international guests.
“Amanoi's journey over the past decade has been a testament to our commitment to offering guests an unparalleled experience of tranquillity. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we look forward to welcoming guests to our spiritual journey, fulfilling their resort experience with exceptional activities”, Ms. Joy Arpornrat Kuekthong, General Manager shared.
Moreover, contributing to the success of Amanoi in Vietnam are nearly 400 conscientious staff as well as the local community from artisans to cultural events… who have accompanied Amanoi from the very beginning.
On this special occasion, Amanoi honors the guests with a particular anniversary experience from 21 to 24 September 2023. On September 22nd, local artists will enchant you with a pre-dinner performance, complemented by cocktails and canapés. The 23rd brings a Cham blessing ceremony by the lake in the morning and an exclusive gala dinner party with a stunning lineup. Daily mixology, wellness workshops, and afternoon teas are organised throughout the celebration to complete the unforgettable experience. The journey is made even more effortless with round-trip transfers for a truly seamless experience from start to finish.
REIKI MASTER IN RESIDENCE
Since setting foot in Vietnam 10 years ago, Amanoi has set the goal of developing wellness immersion programs to give visitors time to restore their minds and regenerate positive energy. Until today, Amanoi has invested a lot in wellness programs and facilities, emphasising the commitment to guests' physical and mental well-being.
From 1 August to 30 September 2023, discover the expertise of Reiki master and energy healer, Rajeshwari Narurkar, thanks to a new two-month wellness residency at Amanoi. Having mastered her craft since 2004, Rajeshwari’s practice today focuses on shifting negative emotions that might have taken root in the body. Once the physical symptoms have been addressed, she then uses energy healing to treat the cause and restore a sense of calm.
Book one-off sessions with Rajeshwari or repeat treatments, all of which take place at the serene Aman Spa. Three options are available: the Abhyamga Massage Therapy (60/90 minutes), which targets the body’s 100-plus energy pathways to release toxins and relieve stress; traditional Reiki (60 minutes), an ancient healing practice designed to induce relaxation and restore balance; and the Chakra Psychic Healing and Balancing treatment (90 minutes), which focuses on the body’s seven energy centres to cultivate calm.
"Amanoi's focus on wellness and energy restoration aligns perfectly with my practice. I am excited to share the transformative power of Reiki with Amanoi's guests during my residency”, Rajeshwari Narurkar, Reiki Master.
ON THE HORIZON
The sun doesn’t set on Amanoi’s events in September. From 2-10 October 2023, a new Wellbeing Retreat invites introspection, guided by Dr Buathon Thienarrom – a leading authority on Thai wellness, Tibetan and Taoist alternative medicine. Highlights of the four-day, three-night stay – focussed on achieving internal alignment and mental clarity – include a private consultation and retreat orientation to determine the best program for each guest, a 90-minute Vietnamese massage and eight varied group and private sessions, dedicated to mindfulness, breathing exercises, mantra chanting, personal healing and learning how to nurture the body through food. A local master-led Cham ceremony, along with either a Wild Cat trek or a one-hour cruise along the coast at Amanoi, are also included.
From 2-5 December 2023, the upcoming Journey to Peace: Living in the Moment retreat will be led by Buddhist monk Geshe La, who found his spiritual path aged 13. In the decades since, he’s travelled the world and trained with the Dalai Lama. Today, now based in Canada, he is one of a very few Bon spiritual masters living in the West. Guests of the three-night retreat at Amanoi will experience a 90-minute Aman Signature Grounding Massage, one morning and one evening group session, plus dedicated workshops on days two and three designed to discuss changing perceptions, letting go, living mindfully and healing anger through kindness.
Both retreats include full-board accommodation and return airport transfers.
“We plan to have a new wellness residence and guest facilities in the upcoming years with the aim to bring a more comprehensive and unforgettable experience to all the guests paying a visit to Amanoi”, Ms. Joy Arpornrat Kuekthong added.
