Natural luxury island resort Amilla Maldives has unveiled its latest spring wellness residency with Sensei Karol Krauser Hasegawa, founder of FitwellX. From now until the end of April 2025, guests at Amilla can engage in expert-led wellness journeys alongside complimentary classes, each designed to foster harmony between physical, mental and spiritual well-being through a blend of modern and traditional healing therapies.
With over 35 years of experience and a profound passion for wellbeing, Karol has travelled across the globe to study the diverse elements of traditional holistic healing, body work, yoga, meditation, martial arts, and sports medicine. During Karol’s spring residency, Amilla Maldives guests are invited to enjoy a moment of renewal with a choice of complimentary classes, from Movement Medicine, Chakra Meditation, Couples Massage or Mobility Class. Each transformative 45-minute workshop is designed to inspire relaxation, connection and balance, offering an empowering wellness experience.
For high-energy activities, guests can choose from an array of self-defense classes from around the world, including the Filipino Kali, a dynamic martial art originating in the Philippines that focuses on knife and empty-hand combat; Kuntao Silat, a combination between Chinese Kuntao and Southeast Asian Silat; and Kajukenbo, a Hawaiian hybrid martial art blending karate, judo, kenpo and boxing (60 minutes; from USD240++ per person or approx.. GBP190++ per person).
Guests can also discover a moment of zen with Restorative Yoga, a calming session incorporating meditation and gentle poses for relaxation and spiritual awareness; or Traditional Hatha Yoga, which balances the body, mind and energy through physical and breathwork techniques. Physio Yoga Therapy provides guests with personalised yoga routines, designed specifically to support their rehabilitation while improving strength and promoting overall recovery (60 minutes; from USD175++ per person or approx. GBP139++).
One-to-one Tai Chi and Qigong sessions (60 minutes; from USD240++ or approx. GBP190++ per person) showcase gentle movements that enhance balance, flexibility and energy flow; while Guided Meditation, Breathwork and Reiki clears blockages, reduces stress, and restores physical, emotional and mental balance (60 minutes; from USD175++ or approx. GBP140++ per person).
Karol’s Signature Intuitive Bodywork (from 60 minutes; USD240++ or approx. GBP190++ per person) lets guests experience a deep relaxation and healing session with a combination of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Malaysian, Thai and Asian massage traditions; while the Martial Arts Holistic Massage embraces the roots of traditional martial healing through energy work, acupressure, enhanced circulation, relaxation and therapeutic stretching (60 minutes; from USD240++ or approx. GBP190++). Additionally, the Medical Massage Therapy, Chronic Pain Relief, and Nerve Entrapment therapeutic massages use deep techniques, often paired with physiotherapy and corrective exercises, to provide a comprehensive holistic healing experience (from 60 minutes; USD240++ or approx. GBP190++).
For further information and reservations visit www.amilla.com.
Elegant Resorts (www.elegantresorts.co.uk; 01244 897271) offers seven nights at Amilla Maldives' Sunset Water Pool Villa from GBP 5,550 per person, including breakfast and receive up to a 30 per cent rate reduction, complimentary upgrade to half board, seaplane transfers, economy flights and UK lounge passes. Price based on two adults departing on 20 April 2025 from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic (book by 30 April); and valid for travel until 19 December 2025.
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About Amilla Maldives
Located in the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Amilla Maldives is an enchanting island resort for couples, families, and groups of friends to relax and play. Fringed by white sand beaches and one of the Maldives’ best house reefs, the island’s 67 Pool Villas and Residences each offer private pools and are thoughtfully designed with indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The Sultan’s Village kids club has plenty to entertain curious little ones, while activities such as kombucha-making, art, and painting classes ensure there is plenty to do for guests besides snorkelling and diving at world-class sites including Hanifaru Bay and the resort’s own famous Blue Hole.
An EarthCheck silver-certified member of Small Luxury Hotels’ Considerate Collection, Amilla embodies a commitment to finding harmony between luxury and sustainability.
Amidst the idyllic backdrop of the Maldives, the resort effortlessly intertwines the allure of an island getaway, the richness of Maldivian culture and lush natural surrounds.
Amilla is deeply conscientious about its role in fostering a relationship with local communities. In this spirit, guests are proactively involved on the importance of sustainability and inclusivity initiatives.
Amilla’s thoughtfully crafted dietary lifestyle choice menus encompass vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb/keto and paleo.
Named ‘Responsible Hospitality Partner of the Year 2024’ by Forbes Travel Guide in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as environmental sustainability, Amilla is proud to be an IncluCare-certified resort. Amilla continually strives to further adapt and refine its facilities, activities, and staff training to cater and care for guests with mobility or sensory needs and is a member of the Conscious Travel Foundation, a global community of travel businesses on a positive impact journey.
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