If yoga is your passion or you have always been interested in learning, then this luxury yoga holiday at Shanti Maurice will give you a good foundation. Enhance the physical, mental and emotional aspects of yoga in a simple, effective and practical way. Taught by Indian yoga masters from the award winning sister property, Ananda in the Himalayas and supplemented with amazing holistic treatments.

This Escapes includes:

• 1 Personalised Wellness Consultation with Doctor
• 1 Personalised Yoga Consultation
• 1 Thai Massage
• 1 Reiki Session OR Hydrobath
• 4 Personalised Yoga Sessions
• 2 Private Meditation Sessions
• 1 Private Jalneti OR Pranayama Session
• Unrestricted use of the Hydrotherapy facilities
• Opportunity to participate daily scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities - yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Lectures etc
• Access to daily schedule of group Fitness activities - morning powerwalks or jogging, kayaking, tennis, windsurfing, snorkelling, Circuits, Legs & Bums classes
• BONUS Free Exclusive Spa Discovery Programme:

• - Daily Personal Training (45 mins)
  - 1 x Private Yoga Session
  - 1 x Shanti Fusion Massage

• Daily complimentary round of golf at Domaine De Bel Ombre 18 hole Championship course BONUS Free Golf*
• 7 nights accommodation
• BONUS Free Half Board*
• A bowl of fresh fruits, provided daily in the room
• Return transfers to and from Plaisance Airport, Mauritius BONUS Free transfers
• Return flights to and from Plaisance Airport, Mauritius

Special Offers:

Reduced Single Supplement valid for stays between

• 13 October 11 - 22 December 12
• PLUS additional 10% single traveller discount for stays bertween 01 November - 22 December 11
• PLUS additional 15% single traveller discount for stays between 07 January - 22 December 12

Early Booking Offer - 10% discount for double occupancy valid for stays between

• 01 November - 22 December 11 (book 21 days before travel)
• 07 January - 22 December 12 (book 60 days before travel)

Stay for 7 nights, pay for only 4 nights valid for stays between

• 01 November - 22 December 11
• 07 January - 22 December 12

*Free Half Board valid for stays between

• 25 November - 22 December 11
• 07 January - 30 September 12

*Golf Offer: one complimentary round per person per day valid for stays of minimum 7 nights when staying in a villa category room between

• 23 December 11 - 22 December 12

Travel Diary:

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Shanti Maurice Details

Location

Shanti Maurice is spread over 35 acres of tropical gardens, with unparalleled views of the surrounding hills and offshore reefs, the resort is located in the south coast of Mauritius at St. Felix and is approximately 35 kilometres or a 40-minute drive south-east of Plaisance Airport.

Transfer time - 30 minutes by car

Airport - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Flying time - 12 hours 

Time Zone - GMT +4 hours

Rooms

61 spacious suites and villas. All the villas enjoy privileged beachfront locations overlooking the sea and are designed to ensure privacy. Chose from a junior ocean suite, luxury villa with pool, luxury suite villa with pool or presidential villa.

Food

Shanti Maurice prepares nourishing and immune enhancing food, based on the 5000 year old medical science of Ayurveda, which allocates the importance of the right food according to your body type – Vata, Pita and Kapha. Based on these principles, which convert easily to suit all cuisines, the food at Shanti Maurice promises an eclectic and wholesome combination for perfect health. Mauritian and International cuisine is available in the relaxed environment of the All Day Dining restaurant and internationally acclaimed chefs will treat you to mouth watering delicacies at the Speciality Fine Dining experience as well as 24 hour room service with patio dining, beach and pool service and a beach and poolside service ensure to cater for your every need.

The Fish and Rhum Shack offers rustic beach-side dining celebrating the bounty of the surrounding seas, complemented by cocktails using rum from the local distillery and a selection of beers from the village brewery.

Gourmet Picnic Hampers can also be provided for guests wanting to get out and explore the staggerinly beautiful 36 acres of exotic garden.

Fitness and Daily Activities

A spacious sports centre offers the latest cardio and gym equipment with built in TV and audio systems. Personal trainers are ready to offer exercise tips as well as aerobics sessions and expert advice on nutrition, muscle development, slimming and toning. The sports centre has a tennis court and bicycles for guest use.

Lectures on the Vedanta, ancient Indian texts on the principles of life and living, will be conducted by senior disciples of Swami Parthasarathy, internationally acclaimed exponent of Vedanta. Yoga at Shanti Maurice is completely traditional in form and stems from the roots of hatha yoga with adaptations to suit individual needs as well as simple meditation techniques, grounded in ancient Indian traditions yet immediately practical for modern needs and easy to incorporate into daily life. Shanti Maurice will also offer special workshops with private sessions with visiting Masters in different areas of Wellbeing for those who choose to explore and understand holistic well being for the body, mind and spirit.

Other Activities

Morning walk, trek and nature walk, Pranayama, Physical training and aerobics, beachcombing, fitness sessions, cultural performances, Ayurveda lecture, Deep Sea fishing, Aqua Yoga, Cooking classes, Tennis coaching classes, library and golf at Bel Ombre, a 10 minute drive from Shanti Maurice.

Insider Tips

Dine in Grandma's Kitchen. Every week the resort organises a dinner in the home of a local family, with Grandma sharing her family recipes and tales of yesteryear, so you can enjoy a real taste of Mauritius and the warmth of its people. 

Wellness Approach

• With a large emphasis on traditional Indian practices of Ayurveda, yoga and meditaiton, the spa excels at goal-driven programmes (detox, weight loss, ayurveda, stress management etc) all overseen by the experienced and professional Ayurvedic Doctor.  In addition to an extensive range of Ayurvedic treatments, there are many International therapies for those looking for expert pampering. Comprising 25 treatment rooms with specialised areas for each discipline, the spa offers the expertise to guide you towards healthier lifestyle changes.

Freestyle Spa

• Comprehensive hydrotherapy facilities include a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, large lap pool and Watsu heated seawater pool.

Find out more about the benefits of >>Freestyle Spa

Signature Treatment

AfricologyBody Ritual:  A beautiful experience in which the energetic essence of plants is captured in order to work in harmony with the body’s own energy field. Botanical treatments help combat damage to living cells and they are free of chemicals or perfumes that can disrupt your hormonal rhythm. Using the intelligence of Nature, the Wellbeing ritual starts with a renewal scrub; gently exfoliating lifeless skin cells while nourishing. This is followed by a warm compress and a nourishing, anti-oxidant body cocktail massaged into the skin. The aroma of South African Snow Bush transforms a stressful mindset to one of enduring tranquillity. Your sense of wellbeing is further enhanced with a Rose Botanical Facial which works towards rebalancing the skin’s natural oil secretions.

We Love

• The Africa's Slimming Detox Mud: An invigorating treatment that stimulates fatty cell activity. Valuable when the body is in need of a detox. Combinations of holistic African herbs are blended into our all natural earth clay which improves circulation, lymph drainage and the body’s ability to balance again.
• Watsu: A form of bodywork carried out in a warm saltwater pool which combines elements of massage, shiatsu, and movement therapy. The body is floated, stretched, and massaged. The mind calms and the muscles relax and release. Stress and tension wash away and pain is relieved. The body’s natural flexibility is renewed.

Return on Investment

Enlightened and Rejuvenated