Vakkaru Maldives Launches New Holistic Wellness Programmes, Visiting Practitioners and Classes

Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, 10 July 2024 – Having recently welcomed resident fitness and wellness instructor, Praveen Kavumchal – a yogi, Reiki master, healer, and spa expert – Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to be launching a series of wellness activations in 2024 to help guests focus on their health and wellbeing during their stay. Guests will now be able to make the most of personalized wellness programs, new weekly programs designed by Praveen and his team, to help them maintain or reach their optimal fitness and health goals whilst residing in paradise; and exclusive time with visiting practitioners.

Vakkaru Maldives now offers a balance of experiences such as meditation, Reiki, breath work, yoga, crystal bowl sound healing, Pilates, HIIT, functional training, and more. These new wellness offerings beautifully complement the existing Ayurveda therapies that are available at the resort’s award-winning Merana Spa and provide guests with yet another way to boost their spirit, body, mind, and soul whilst enjoying their island getaway.

Further to classes and in combination with the new private wellness sessions available below, an individual’s wellness program can be uniquely created.

Holistic:

• Mindful Meditation – a mind and body practice to alleviate stress and cultivate a peaceful mind with breathing and relaxation techniques
• Reiki – an ancient energy healing technique designed to reduce stress and harmonize the body’s energy centers to foster a sense of balance and promote overall well-being
• Breath work – a guide to an exquisite technique to reduce stress and cultivate relaxation and a deep connection between breath and consciousness
• Yoga Sessions – providing a one-on-one yoga journey to awaken senses and rebalance body, mind, and soul with Praveen.

Fitness & Bodywork:

• Pilates – a dynamic and invigorating class to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall well-being with an experienced instructor to guide participants of all fitness levels
• HIIT – a fitness class incorporating high-intensity interval training with heart-rate-raising moves through short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods to elevate metabolism and improve muscle tone, burn fat, and increase strength
• Functional Training – utilizing targeted exercises to strengthen the entire body, unlocking a myriad of benefits for optimal health and vitality
• Strength/Stability Training – designed to enhance strength, size, power, and endurance of the muscles and improve coordination of overall body strength through resistance and stability training 

Elevate Your Inner Wellbeing:

• Crystal Bowls Healing Sound Meditation – Immerse in the exquisite practice of soul healing with the resonating melodies of crystal singing and Tibetan bowls, a nurturing experience for body and mind, with harmonic vibrations of healing instruments that gently penetrate the skin, fluid, and bones creating a profound sense of well-being to a cellular level.
• Full Moon Yoga and Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation – A special monthly session and healing journey unlike any other, aligning energy with the lunar phase and promising a peaceful pause at the end of the day, to wake up with a rejuvenated spirit the next day.

With new wellness offerings, visiting practitioners and the resort’s existing Ayurveda packages and therapies, Vakkaru Maldives is the perfect destination for those seeking serenity, rejuvenation, relaxation and an overall mind, body and soul reset.

HOW: Vakkaru Maldives’ 8am group classes are complimentary for all guests, whilst the 11am and 5pm classes are chargeable at US$35++ per person. Rates for private wellness sessions and Ayurveda treatments in the Merana Spa vary. For more information visit www.vakkarumaldives.com/spa