Mindfulness in the Maldives: de-stress at Gili Lankanfushi

It’s no secret that as a generation, we’re more anxious than ever; political uncertainty, the rise of social media and the pressure of the daily grind have led to heightened stress levels in us all. Whilst a holiday should be the perfect way to switch off, often our stresses have a way of following us across the globe, no matter how hard we try to leave them at the security gate. That’s why this year, Gili Lankanfushi has teamed up with four experts in holistic healing, helping their guests to feel calmer, at peace and equipped with a take-home toolkit to help them deal with their everyday worries.

First on the roster is bestselling author, Ayurveda enthusiast, chef and wellbeing entrepreneur, Jasmine Hemsley. From 12 – 19 March 2018, Jasmine will lead immersive and soothing sound bath sessions, masterclasses on the ancient wisdoms of Ayurveda, and a live cooking masterclass, teaching a number of signature recipes from her new Ayurvedic cookbook, East by West. 

From 10 – 18 April, breath coach and founder of Breathing Tree Rebecca Dennis will take up residency on the island, offering in-depth conscious breathing workshops. Trained in the cutting edge breath technique Transformational Breath, Rebecca’s sessions will harness the power of conscious breathing to unblock emotions and release tension, specifically aimed at those who have stress, anxiety, addiction and sleep issues. Take-home advice cards will be available in all rooms, meaning guests can continue to use breathwork to combat stresses, even once they’ve left the island.

Meditation guide and inspirational speaker Jody Shield will head to the island from 22 – 29 August, helping guests to switch off, clear emotional debt and restore energy abundance through meditation, mindfulness and her transformative LifeTonic classes. Jody’s emphasis will be on helping guests to process the past, allowing them to become more present, and build a life they love.

Finally, 10 – 17 November will see hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge take up residency at Gili Lankanfushi. Chloe will be leading hypnotherapy workshops to help with anxiety and confidence issues, and will be leading a talk on her bestselling book ‘The Anxiety Solution’, a practical guide for women suffering from anxiety, allowing them to achieve a calmer life with a quieter mind.

To book a stay over the residency dates, visit www.Gili-Lankanfushi.com.