Sustainable luxury resort Amira Maldives welcomes the autumn season with love-based residencies by TCM therapist, yogi and textile artist Consuelo Saroyan and experienced naturopathic doctor Tridendra Shakya, offering guests an inspiring journey of self-reflection, restoration, enhanced mindfulness and deep serenity.
Consuelo and Dr. Shakya will be based at the resort’s Jav Spa during August and October/November respectively, offering personalized wellness experiences including acupuncture, breathwork classes, energy healing workshops, one-on-one consultations and retreats based on their respective areas of expertise.
From Conscious Body Therapy to Chakra Darshan Yoga with Consuelo Saroyan (August 1-31, 2024)
With 18 years of study and experience leading immersive retreats around the world, holistic healer and yoga pioneer Consuelo Saroyan blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques in her unique Conscious Body Therapy and Chakradarshan Yoga methods. Drawing on centuries of practice, Consuelo has designed a menu of treatments for the mind, spirit and body, from Namikoshi Shiatsu and shamanic drum journeys to group mandala art rituals and a range of yoga practices.
Blending ancient Tuina techniques with modern methods, Consuelo’s signature Conscious Body Therapy takes Amira’s guests on a journey where Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meets innovation, using cupping, meridian stimulation and gua sha tools to release tension and activate energy flow. Consuelo’s Namikoshi Shiatsu Therapy session involves a short consultation with Consuelo before applying pressure with the thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows and feet to stimulate the body’s meridians and promote relaxation (both 75 minutes, US$250++/approx. GBP195++ per person).
Chakra Darshan Yoga balances the body’s energy centres and activates the chakras with deliberate poses and movements. Yin Yoga targets connective tissue and fascia through extended, purposeful postures. Pranayama and meditation are all available as private or group sessions (60 mins, from US$45++ / approx. GBP35++ per person). Guests seeking emotional release and spiritual connection can join Consuelo for a private shamanic drumming journey (60 mins, US$180++ / approx. GBP140++). The rhythmic beats induce a trance-like state, unlocking deeper awareness.
Consuelo invites guests to gather in a silent group meditation circle under either the new or full moon on 4th August and 19th August respectively (60 mins, US$45++ / approx. GBP35++ per person).
Holistic Medicine by Dr. Tridendra Shakya (October 1st – November 30th, 2024)
An experienced medical doctor and naturopath, Dr Tridendra Shakya has over 17 years of expertise in the field of holistic medicine and specializes in a variety of therapies including acupuncture, cupping, chiropractic massage, reflexology, stress management through breathing techniques and therapeutic yoga.
Dr Shakya approaches treatment with a holistic approach, offering comprehensive care aimed at promoting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Treatments and therapies available to Amira’s guests during their two-month training period include acupuncture (60 minutes, US$289++ / approx. GBP224++) for pain management, weight loss or facial rejuvenation, and acupuncture massage (90 minutes, US$389++ / approx. GBP301++), an in-depth treatment based on traditional Chinese medicine that combines acupuncture with marma point massage to relieve pain and tension in the back and neck.
Guests can also experience ancient yogic practices such as Yoga Nidra (a guided meditation also known as ‘psychic sleep’) (45 minutes, US$169/approx. GBP131), Yoga Cleanse (120 minutes, US$389/approx. GBP301) and Vedic Sinus Cleanse – three detoxifying yogic kriyas followed by acupuncture and deep relaxation techniques to purify and strengthen the immune system) (120 minutes, US$389/approx. GBP301).
Ideal for those suffering from insomnia, snoring or sleep apnoea, Dr Shakya’s Three-Step Sleep Well package (120 mins, US$389++ / approx. £301++) includes acupuncture, conscious respiratory inhibition and an effervescent foot bath to open airways and improve lung function and blood circulation, while the Head-to-Toe Reviver (90 mins, US$289++ / approx. £224++) uses reflexology techniques to energise and invigorate the body and mind.
Guests can also choose to enhance Dr Shakya’s therapies with cupping, auricular seed acupuncture, lymphatic marma facial massage or electrical stimulation (from US$45++ / approx. GBP 35++).
For more information about Amira Maldives’ upcoming Wellbeing Residences, click here. here.
