Simply Abu Dhabi XXXVI

2 5 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he light is dazzling like floating diamonds on the vast expanse of ocean and the muzzy horizon in the far distance is wavering up and down. I’m horizontal, arms spread wide in a flying position, stomach tensed… I haven’t done this since I was about five years old. I’m trusting the two wide, brown feet holding me aloft to prevent a painful demonstration of gravity at work. This is my first time doing acro-yoga... my personal yogi at Samujana has already helped me with a niggling knee injury and now we’re doing balancing acts. My serene and smiley teacher transformed his life with yoga after a crippling back condition and now he takes enormous pleasure helping the guests and residents of Samujana. I feel energised and uplifted after the class and cool off in the seductive infinity pool of Villa One, perhaps the most impressive in the 27-villa estate of Samujana. The surface of crystalline water melts into the Gulf of Thailand and a stretch of pale sand looks to be a secluded beach surrounded by lush jungle. This is Koh Samui, neighbouring island to little sisters Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.