Rock Stars of the Spa World: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Announces Show-Stopping Line Up of Visiting Wellbeing Gurus September 16, 2015, Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives
Get ready to rock your wellbeing world! From Iyengar, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga to Life in Movement and Conscious Movement Therapy, the Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru announces its 2015/16 sell out-worthy line up of visiting masters: five VIP instructors, highly sought after among celebrities, royalty and athletes alike.
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“We continually strive to elevate our wellbeing approach and couldn’t be more excited to have confirmed some of the world’s most high profile and inspirational yoga and movement instructors,” comments Sandie Johannessen, Director of The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat. “It’s radiantly obvious that each practices what they so poetically preach and teach – our guests are in for a real wellbeing treat.” Introducing the "famous five": Ocean Bloom: October 17–31, 2015 • Twice daily group yoga classes, private yoga classes and private Conscious Movement Therapy classes Canadian-born and now Thailand-based, Ocean has worked internationally as a celebrity personal trainer, fitness competitor and instructor, choreographer, yoga teacher, actress, writer and speaker. The art of movement has been a meaningful part of her life since starting dance classes at age three. It was yoga, however, that changed her life, revealing a way to balance her personal approach to wellbeing: physical fitness (raw, outdoor training) with inner, spiritual development (yoga, meditation and clean eating). She now shares this method with others in her ultimate fitness and yoga retreats. USD 80 per person (group); USD 250 per person (private). Summer Dien: November 1–14, 2015 • Twice daily group yoga classes and private classes American-born Summer discovered yoga in 2010 while working as a kindergarten teacher and became a devotee from day one, embarking on intensive study of Ashtanga yoga, Vipassana meditation and Kaivalyadhama pranayama. Wholly committed to her personal path while supporting and uplifting others in their journey and practice, she speaks multiple languages and has worked with thousands of aspiring yogis from all walks of life. Her radiance is evident both on and off the mat – spreading love, joy and kindness to everyone she encounters. USD 80 per person (group); USD 200 per person (private). Les Leventhal: December 1–13, 2015 • Twice daily group Vinyasa Flow yoga classes and private classes Originally from the US, Les is one of Bali’s most beloved yoga teachers, a bestselling author and a competitive sportsman. His Vinyasa flow classes are rooted in Forrest tradition (as a result of his training with Ana Forrest); they also incorporate alignment and technique cues learned from Tias Little, and integrate his firm foundation in the Eightfold path of Buddhism. Les inspires all to explore their own spirit voice: to heal their hearts, laugh, cry, dance, sweat and just let go. USD 80 per person (group); USD 200 per person (private). Ivana Daniell: January 10–23, 2016 • Twice daily group Life in Movement (LIM) classes, private LIM classes and private Personal Body Alignment classes
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Italian-born Ivana is the ultimate movement mentor, body and posture expert. She has more than 20 years of experience in the methods of intelligent movement, Pilates, Gyrotonic, core alignment and posture reeducation, and has worked with numerous celebrities, royalty and athletes as well as countless television and media appearances. It was a career-ending dance injury that led Ivana to develop her pioneering and revolutionary LIM approach when no other exercise and physical therapy relieved her pain. LIM is a unique, holistic system that considers each individual’s lifestyle, posture, body type and medical history in developing a bespoke exercise and manual therapy program. USD 80 per person (group); USD 300 per person for private assessment (90 min); USD 200 per person (private 60 min class). Lorraine McConnon: February 28 – March 9, 2016 • Twice daily Iyengar Yoga classes and private classes British-born Lorraine has been a qualified Iyengar yoga teacher for nearly 30 years. She holds the prestigious Senior Level One Iyengar yoga teaching award having studied with BKS Iyengar and his family, both in England and India. A dedicated yogini from a young age, she finds the Iyengar approach unmatched in its depth and subtly. Based in London, she also teaches internationally and has developed a nurturing style that is detailed and precise, yet warm, patient and inspiring. USD 80 per person (group); USD 200 per person (private). About the Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat is a health and longevity centre that combines western medical application with ancient Asian holistic sciences. It places huge importance on individual preference, merging multiple wellness approaches to create bespoke programs. The setting is therapy in itself: a three-acre (1.2 hectare) complex stretching from the centre of the lagoon to the heart of the jungle. An extensive menu offers innovative one-off and multi-day treatments including: traditional Ayurvedic Immersions and Panchakarma; holistic ila Chakra Blessing rituals; Night Spa sleep rituals; AntiGravity Yoga; results-driven Pure TDA Facials; and high-end beauty, including a Rossano Ferretti hair salon. Therapists are so widely trained that off-menu treatments can also be implemented. To book a session with the Resort's visiting Wellbeing Gurus, contact The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat on tel: (960) 66 00 888, fax: (960) 66 00 800 or email spa.mlg@fourseasons.com.http://www.fourseasons.com/ maldiveslg
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PRESS CONTACTS Juliana Ang Director of Public Relations 583 Orchard Road, #08-02 Forum Singapore 238884 juliana.ang@fourseasons.com (65) 6514 82 81
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