The Nam Hai is reinforcing its commitment to wellbeing with the introduction of seasoned yoga instructor Mr. Giri Raf Timshina.
Timshina, who began his training in Varanasi — one of the holiest cities in India — and has studied at length in spiritually rich Kathmandu, Nepal, offers a free, hour-long class starting at 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
Paid classes are also available. All classes take place at the resort’s open lounge, a spacious pavilion above the main swimming pools and overlooking the tranquil East Sea.
“If there’s one thing that’s become clear in the 18 months I’ve been here it’s that most of our guests live a healthy lifestyle,” said Mr. Herbert Laubichler-Pichler, general manager of The Nam Hai. “They like to spend time at the spa, eat right and exercise. Giri’s classes perfectly complement our existing list of amenities.”
Prior to arriving at The Nam Hai, Timshina taught at Hotel Himalaya in Kathmandu, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu and the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, in Thamel, Nepal.
Situated on 35 hectares of landscaped tropical gardens, the Indochina Land-owned Nam Hai is an all-villa property managed by GHM and featuring 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas ranging from one to five bedrooms, each with its own infinity pool.
Signature features of The Nam Hai include two gourmet restaurants; a tropical spa beside a lagoon; three beachfront swimming pools; and an 18-hole, Colin Montgomerie-designed golf course (The Montgomerie Links Vietnam).
Since opening in December 2006, The Nam Hai has established a reputation as one of the best resorts anywhere. Among the many accolades it has received include:
· Leading Hotels of the World International Convention: ‘Commitment to Quality Award’ 2009
· 2009 Asia Spa & Wellness Festival: ‘Best Destination Spa’
· TTG (Asia-Pacific): ‘Asia’s Best Beach Resort,’ 2008 TTG Travel Awards
· Travel + Leisure (US): ‘World’s Best Resort’ 2008 Design Awards
· Gourmet Traveller: One of the ‘Best New Hotels 2008’
· Conde Nast Traveller (UK): Inclusion in the ‘Hot List’ 2007
· Conde Nast Traveler (US): Inclusion in the ‘Hot List’ 2007
· Conde Nast Traveler (US): ‘One of the World’s Hottest New Hotels’ & ‘One of the World’s Top New Spas’
· Conde Nast Traveller (UK): ‘One of the World’s Top 75 Hotels’
· Gourmet Traveller: One of the ‘Best of the Best’ new hotels
· Travel + Leisure (US): Inclusion in the ‘It List’ 2007
· Travel + Leisure (Australia): Inclusion in the ‘It List’ 2007
· Cigar Aficionado (US): ‘Best New International Beach Resort 2007’
