Overlooking the mesmerising Indian Ocean, the Island Spa Retreat Maalhos in the Maldives offers an exotic package of Power Yoga Teacher Training Course. Surrounded by the pristine beauty of nature, the 15 days training course amidst the tropical island with the view of the white sandy beaches, marvellous cuisine, and authentic Maldivian culture is pure bliss.
In such an open-air ambience performing yoga is one holistic approach for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This will induce stamina, flexibility, and strength and offer the other default of the Yog Abhyas. Participants in this yoga retreat of Maldives often engage in learning Akshar power yoga which helps them develop a healthy body, reduces stress, and enables happy living and a peaceful mind. This 15 days power yoga training course can be done by any individual of all age group for releasing stress, anxiety, and improving concentration. Here in Island Spa retreat the Akshar power yoga flows are dedicated to the Paanchmahabhootas. The course will include scientifically designed Vinyasa yoga flows which will help in strengthening and stimulating the corresponding element present in the body.
On the first day of the power yoga, participants will engage in yoga krida followed by morning swimming session. After these, they are served organic vegan meal followed by another set of yoga flow. As the day flows, visitors after having their lunch can indulge in Kirtan in the afternoon. In the evening another power yoga session is done followed by an organic meal. This is the main routine which will be followed on all days with some additional activities like a meditation session, yoga nidra, house reef snorkelling, waste management and gardening workshop, Vedic mantra chanting, ayurvedic session, therapeutic session, acupressure session, etc.
The aim of the Island Spa Retreat Maldives is to create an improved work-life balance, along with self-improvement both mentally and physically and thus it is working in partnership with Akshar Power Yoga, the largest Yoga academy chain in India to induce the benefit of power yoga in one’s life. Being the best yoga organization in India, the students who participate in the teacher training course build high standards as yoga teachers all across the globe. Akshar power yoga trains freshers as well as experienced people.The Level 1 is regarded as the stepping stone for yoga training, while the level 2 is for advanced learning and creates a web of yoga entrepreneurs and teachers worldwide, who shares yogic culture and traditions.
Daily Schedule
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06:30 – 08:00 Morning Yoga
08:00 – 08:30 Morning Swim
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Training
13:30 Lunch
16:30 – 19:30 Yoga Training
19:30 Dinner
Week Schedule
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Sunday 15th September
Arrival day
Monday 16th September
06:30 – 08:00 Opening Circle
Tuesday 17th
15:00-16:00 House reef snorkeling
Wednesday 18th
20:00 Movie Night
Thursday 19th
15:00-16:00 Waste management and gardening workshop
Friday 20th
08:00 – 08:30 Beach clean-up (Karma yoga)
Saturday 21st
15:00-16:00 Turtle snorkeling
Sunday 22nd
Monday 23rd
06:30-10:00 Sand Bank Yoga
Tuesday 24th
15:00-16:00 House reef snorkeling
Wednesday 25th
15:00-16:00 Kajan Coconut Weaving
Thursday 26th
16:30-19:30 Dolphin Cruise
Friday 27th
Saturday 28th
13:00-14:00 Cooking Class
Sunday 29th
Monday 30th
Departure day 7am from Maalhos by 2hr ferry to Male. International flights should depart after midday
The Island Spa Retreat is a holistic health and spa centre located on the beautiful island of Maalhos in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll. The centre is perched on a private stretch of sunset beach (Bikini Beach) where sunrise and sunset yoga lessons take place to the backdrop of the mighty turquoise-coloured Indian Ocean. Nature, yoga on the beach, nourishment & friendship are key elements of this holistic wellbeing centre in the Maldives.
The Island Spa Retreat was founded by Kate, an inspiring English woman with over 10 years experience in the Spa and hospitality industry. Kate’s natural attraction to traditional holistic living and ancient healing methods of the East, lead her to opening up this Maldivian retreat centre in 2017.
Kate and her team of passionate yoga teachers, spa therapists and tour guides are ready to take guests on a holistic journey to the true authentic self. The Island Spa Retreat specializes in Kundalini, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, Ayurvedic health treatments, Thai massage and Balinese massage.
The centre offers all-inclusive health retreats and yoga holidays for everyone interested in holistic healing, detoxification, relaxation and mindfulness.
Madi Finolhu is a luxurious seaside boutique guesthouse with its own private stretch of sunset beach on the island of Maalhos. The guesthouse features clean, contemporary rooms, adjoined by private terraces shaded by tropical trees. The fully air-conditioned rooms are fitted with comfy double- or twin beds and each room is equipped with a satellite-TV, safety box, a mini-fridge and coffee- and tea making facilities. The adjoined bathrooms come with deluxe outdoor rain showers.
Madi Finolhu is a luxurious seaside boutique guesthouse with its own private stretch of sunset beach on the island of Maalhos. The guesthouse features clean, contemporary rooms, adjoined by private terraces shaded by tropical trees. The fully air-conditioned rooms are fitted with comfy double- or twin beds and each room is equipped with a satellite-TV, safety box, a mini-fridge and coffee- and tea making facilities. The adjoined bathrooms come with deluxe outdoor rain showers.