Fusion Maia, Asia's first 'all spa inclusive' resort, is launching eight new wellness retreats running from October 2014 to March 2015.  The retreats willoffer a comprehensive range of programmes: from mind, body and spirit development to wellness and beauty sessions, fitness and bootcamp workshops to life strategy programmes.

Each retreat is unique and highly personalised, and hosted by a well respected figure in their field.    Wellness cuisine menus have been designed to complement each of the retreats offered, and post-stay follow-up support will also be provided.

Fusion Wellness Retreat Programmes

26 October - 2 November 2014: 'Revolution Retreat' hosted by Dr Nadine Cameron

Melbourne-based expert in mindfulness meditation Dr Cameron runs meditation workshops and consults with companies worldwide. Her passion for mediation comes from her own rich experiences with the practice and leads to her belief in its power to relieve stress and lead to clarity of thought, better concentration and enhanced creativity.

2 - 9 November 2014: Discovering Meditation/Strength in Stillness and

9 - 16 November 2014: Body-Mind-Balance Hosted Dr Petra Müller-Rupprecht

A General Practitioner specialised in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, in her 20 years of practice Müller-Rupprecht has developed a coaching method using tools gained in her study of Eastern and Western Philosophy, Astrology and Shamanism.

23 – 30 November 2014: 'Flourish & Thrive Yoga' hosted by Katherine Smith

'Global nomad' Smith runs yoga retreats and holidays in inspiring locations worldwide.  Her mission is 'to inspire change in you through yoga, words, nourishment and unchained, unapologetic flourishing fabulousness and fun, so you too can live a luscious, luminous life of plenty'.

30 November – 7 December 2014:    'It's Time to Shine' hosted by Mandy Amos 

Originally from Sydney, Amos has enjoyed a colourful background as a professional hair and make-up stylist, business owner, teacher and tour leader. At Fusion Maia she will help guests to shine by learning style fundamentals to create an effortless signature look that reflects and expresses each guest's authentic self.

7 – 14 December 2014: 'Best Life Boot Camp' hosted by Natalie Rivier

Rivier specialises in motivational workshops on health and wellness and has worked for over a decade inspiring healthy lifestyles in clinics, schools, chiropractic clinics, and within the corporate sector as a fitness instructor, nutritional consultant and wellness educator.

11 – 18 January 2014:  'A Beautiful Life Strategy' hosted by Bhavini Kalan

Kalan istrained in Sivananda, Ashtanga Vinyasa (Pattabhi Jois) and Kundalini Yoga. Her lifestyle workshops and retreats integrate her yoga teachings with Ayurveda principles in a fusion of the best of Eastern and Western lifestyle thinking.

22 – 29 March 2015: 'New You: Relax, Explore & Renew' hosted by Samantha Ridgeway

Following her own voyage of personal discovery, Ridgeway now travels the world transforming lives through her knowledge and ability to teach and guide her students to be healthier and happier. Her method combines yoga, nutrition, chakra balancing and meditation.

The retreats are part of the Natural Living Programme offered at Fusion Maia - a plan that offers simple inspirations for sustainable Natural Living at home via its seven daily themes.    From butterfly breathing or star jump walking (Feel Free); 'mindful apple' mindfulness sessions or a wellness tea talk (Eat Well) to a lantern ceremony or slow silent walk (Act Mindfully), the resort's seven Natural Living practices ensure balance and well-being for body, mind and spirit.  Each day is marked by a specific aromatherapy scent, floral colour theme and herbal tea, to focus energy and encourage mindful enjoyment of life's sensory pleasures. 

Healing Holidays (0207 843 3597; www.healingholidays.co.uk) offer a 7 night Body-Mind-Balance Retreat Programme at Fusion Maia from £2055 per person sharing and £2555 per single traveller. Price includes flights, transfers, accommodation in a Pool Villa, Natural Living cuisine half board & Daily green juice and a minimum of 14 customized spa therapies, complimentary daily spa natural living program activities and use of spa facilities. Based on travel  from the 9th November – 16th November.

For more information on Fusion Maia please visit http://maiadanang.fusion-resorts.com/.

NOTES TO EDITORS: FUSION RESORTS

Fusion Resorts is a forward-thinking resort collection offering the very best of Vietnam.    Guided by its two principals, Chief Visionary Officer Louk Lennaerts and Chief Executive Officer Marco Van Aggele,   Fusion Resorts' spirited team of thoughtful visionaries is dedicated to creating philosophies of substance that both keep harmony with the natural surroundings and surprise guests with individualised care.  The company is currently working on a number of diverse hospitality projects under their Fusion Resorts brand, and Fusion Maia will be joined in2014 by Fusion Suites in Da Nang and Fusion Maia in Cam Ranh. 

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