Rejuvenate at Amilla Maldives with Expert Wellness Residencies

Tuesday 30th of July 2024

Amilla Maldives is embracing the autumn season with residencies by love-based TCM therapist, yogi, and textile artist Consuelo Saroyan, and experienced naturopathic doctor Tridendra Shakya. These residencies offer guests an inspiring journey of reflection, restoration, enhanced mindfulness, and profound tranquility.

Consuelo Saroyan and Dr. Shakya will be in residence at the resort’s Javvu Spa throughout August and October/November, respectively. They will provide personalized wellbeing experiences that encompass acupuncture, breathwork classes, energy healing workshops, personalized consultations, and retreats rooted in their respective specialisms.

Conscious Body Therapy and Chakradarshan Yoga with Consuelo Saroyan (August 1-31, 2024)

With 18 years of study and experience leading immersive retreats worldwide, holistic healer and yoga trailblazer Consuelo Saroyan blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques. Her signature Conscious Body Therapy and Chakradarshan Yoga method draw on centuries-old practices. Consuelo has curated a treatment menu for the mind, spirit, and body that ranges from Namikoshi Shiatsu and Shamanic drum journeys to group Mandala art rituals and various forms of yoga practice.

Consuelo’s Conscious Body Therapy combines ancient Tui Na techniques with contemporary methods, releasing tension and revitalizing energy flow through cupping, meridian stimulation, and Gua Sha tools. Her Namikoshi Shiatsu Therapy sessions apply pressure with thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, and feet to stimulate the body’s meridians and promote relaxation. (75 minutes; USD 250++ / approx. GBP 195++ per person).

Chakradarshan Yoga balances the body’s energy centers and revitalizes the chakras through curated poses and movements. Yin Yoga targets connective tissue and fascia through prolonged holds. Pranayama and Meditation sessions are available as private or group classes (60 mins; starting from USD 45++ / approx. GBP 35++ per person). Guests seeking emotional release and spiritual connection can join Consuelo on a private Shamanic drum journey (60 mins; USD 180++ / approx. GBP 140++).

On August 4 and 19, Consuelo will also host serene group meditation circles under the new or full moon (60 mins; USD 45++ / approx. GBP 35++ per person).

Holistic Medicine with Dr. Tridendra Shakya (October 1 – November 30, 2024)

Experienced Medical Doctor and naturopath Dr. Tridendra Shakya brings over 17 years of expertise in holistic medicine. He specializes in a diverse range of therapies, including acupuncture, cupping, manipulative massage, reflexology, and stress management through breathing techniques and therapeutic yoga.

Dr. Shakya offers comprehensive care aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. His treatments include acupuncture for pain management, weight loss, or facial rejuvenation (60 mins; USD 289++ / approx. GBP 224++). The Acu-massage, a deeply remedial TCM-based treatment, combines acupuncture and Marma Point Massage to release pain and tension from the back and neck (90 mins; USD 389++ / approx. GBP 301++).

Guests can also experience ancient yogic practices such as Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation known as ‘psychic sleep’ (45 mins; USD 169++ / approx. GBP 131++); Yogic Cleansing (120 mins; USD 389++ / approx. GBP 301++); and Vedic Sinus Cleansing, which detoxifies and boosts the immune system through three yogic kriyas, followed by acupuncture and deep relaxation techniques (120 mins; USD 389++ / approx. GBP 301++).

Ideal for those suffering from insomnia, snoring, or sleep apnea, Dr. Shakya’s three-step Sleep Well package (120 mins; USD 389++ / approx. GBP 301++) includes acupuncture, conscious breath restraint, and effervescent foot bathing to improve lung function and blood circulation. The Head to Toe Reviver (90 mins; USD 289++ / approx. GBP 224++) uses reflexology techniques to energize and invigorate the mind and body.

Guests can also enhance any of Dr. Shakya’s therapies with cupping, auricular seed acupuncture, lymphatic Marma facial massage, or electrical stimulation (from USD 45++ / approx. GBP 35++).

Experience the transformative wellness retreats at Amilla Maldives and embark on a journey of profound tranquility and enhanced mindfulness.