Visiting Chivitr Wellness Retreat offers a transformative escape where guests reconnect with nature, discover holistic healing, and ignite personal growth in a setting designed for sustainable well-being. Guided by the vision of founder Or, Chivitr’s programmes blend the wisdom of Eastern traditions with modern science, ensuring guests leave with practical tools and renewed perspectives for lifelong health. The essence of Chivitr is to inspire meaningful, lasting change by enhancing the body, nurturing the mind, and uplifting the spirit in a peaceful sanctuary overlooking the beautiful Nai Harn Lake and Andaman Sea.
At the heart of Chivitr’s daily routine is the practice of mindful mornings. Or believes that how one starts the day sets the tone for everything that follows. Embracing mindful morning rituals helps ground the nervous system, cultivate gratitude, and enhance focus, resilience, and emotional balance – benefits that ripple throughout each day.
Wake Up Gently and Breathe
Or recommends beginning each morning with a period of quiet stillness, allowing body and mind to naturally awaken without the jolt of alarms, screens, or notifications. Instead of immediately reaching for technology, gently focus on the rhythm of your breath, perhaps with slow, conscious inhalations and exhalations for several minutes. This mindful breathing calms the nervous system, grounds awareness in the present, and sets a peaceful tone for the day. Breathwork practices, such as those integrated at Chivitr, like morning yoga or breathing therapy, are proven to help release tension, reduce stress, and support clarity even before the day truly begins.
Move with Intention
After grounding the mind, Or encourages engaging in soft, intentional movement to awaken and honour the body’s needs. Whether it’s gentle stretching, a few rounds of yoga, or a mindful walk along the tranquil paths by Nai Harn Lake, the emphasis is on listening to what feels nourishing for you. These movements spark circulation, energise muscles, and help synchronise breath and body, setting a foundation for vitality and alignment throughout the day. Guests at Chivitr often start with sunrise yoga or nature walks, experiencing how thoughtful movement enhances mental clarity, uplifts mood, and increases resilience for what lies ahead.
Practice Gratitude or Set an Intention
Or advises taking a few moments after movement to either reflect on gratitude or intentionally set the focus for the day. This could involve mentally acknowledging or journaling three things that inspire appreciation, such as the warmth of sunlight, meaningful relationships, or simple joys. Alternatively, it could mean setting a daily intention, such as “Today I will approach challenges with patience”. Science shows that gratitude and intention-setting promote a positive mindset, increase well-being, and provide a “north star” to guide us back amid life’s demands.