Six Day Energy Retreat

Yoga encompasses spirituality, meditation, and exercise, to ultimately achieve an overall sense of wellbeing. Whether the focus is on breath-work, relaxation, or more physical activity, the various forms are covered in the Jemma Rivera Wilks six day energy retreat.

The retreat takes place between the 11th and 16th May 2008, set in the beautiful Huvafen Fishi island resort in the Maldives, with its own lagoon and underwater spa.  The retreat includes a Naturopathic Consultation to explore the body’s ability to heal and maintain itself, as well as several specialist massage treatments.

The retreat is run by Jemma Wilks, a renowned Quigong instructor and expert in wellbeing. Jemma has travelled and stayed in monasteries across Thailand and China, and has extensive knowledge of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation. Jemma specialises in free flowing Jing Yoga, “tendon changing... transforming yoga” which uses key bodywork techniques to unify the body and mind.

Every day of the retreat, Jemma runs Jing Vinyasa Yoga classes, which focus on structural integration and unusual forms of body work. She combines this with Prayanama and Mantras, as well as teaching Vinyasa Yoga techniques, which derive from the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga "connecting postures" work.  Finally, there is a focus on healing and meditation, with her ‘Before Bed’ yoga sessions.

The retreat takes place in an idyllic setting, and provides participants with an in depth physical and spiritual exploration into the many forms of yoga.  More information about yoga, and the various relaxation and therapy treatments available at a Spa can be found in the A-Z Directory.