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May 2025…/ This year, to mark Global Wellness Day (14th June) and International Yoga Day (21st June) Vakkaru Maldives invites guests to embark on a restorative journey guided by renowned healer and holistic therapist Daria Gudkova. Throughout her exclusive month-long residency at the luxury resort, guests can participate in transformative group and private sessions designed to reduce stress, improve sleep, release emotional blockages, and restore physical and mental harmony – all in the calming embrace of the island's natural beauty.

A certified Kundalini and yoga therapist, Daria brings a wealth of knowledge from years of immersive study and spiritual practice in the Himalayas. Her journey into Eastern philosophy began in 2018 and led her to spend over five years in India, where she studied Sanskrit, yoga therapy, sound healing, and energy-based techniques including Reiki and crystal healing. Today, she shares her intuitive and individualized approach with those seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual alignment.

During her residency at Vakkaru, Daria will offer a comprehensive wellness programme that integrates movement, meditation and energy work. Complimentary group sessions include once a week morning yoga session, morning meditation and breath-work session and an afternoon sound bath session.

For guests seeking deeper personal healing, private sessions range from singing bowl vibrational massages and chakra balancing to Reiki with crystals, Kundalini breathing practices, and Vedic gemstone consultations based on individual birth charts. Her bespoke yoga menu also includes traditional Hatha Yoga, dynamic Vinyasa flows, Kundalini Yoga, and therapeutic sessions tailored to specific physical or emotional needs.

“Healing is a personal journey, and my goal is to create a nurturing space where guests can reconnect with their true selves,” says Daria Gudkova. “Vakkaru's energy is incredibly grounding – it has the perfect environment for deep rest, renewal and spiritual clarity. Through sound, movement and intention, I hope to guide guests towards a more harmonious state of being.”

Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Vakkaru Maldives continues to be a haven for those seeking authentic wellness experiences. Daria Gudkova's month-long residency is a rare opportunity for guests to explore the deeper dimensions of well-being in one of the world's most naturally beautiful settings.

For further information about the resort, please visit vakkarumaldives.com or contact reservations@vakkarumaldives.com to make a reservation. `

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About Vakkaru Maldives 

Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its spectacular sea life, Vakkaru Maldives is an award-winning timeless sanctuary. An awe-inspiring 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport takes you to this secluded reef island, shaded by coconut palms and blessed with calming ocean views and powder-soft white-sand beaches. Here 111 beautifully appointed Overwater and Beach Villas are elegantly designed to respect their surroundings, while exceptional dining experiences and amenities await in six restaurants, two bars, and a wine cellar. Among our industry-leading offerings is overwater Merana Spa, complete with an Ayurveda practice and a regular host to residencies by the world's most inspiring wellness practitioners. Children and teens are generously catered for in the Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club respectively, while guests of all ages can play against world-famous pros through best-in-class coaching or play each other on the padel tennis court. Splash offers a host of thrilling water sports, ocean excursions, private luxury yachts as well as coral adoption programmes.

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