A sanctuary for discovery, the all-villa boutique resort welcomes McGrath’s energy and warmth as she delivers yoga and wellness services to its spirited travelers amongst the backdrop of Nanuku’s lush tropical landscape.
ÒNanuku shines as an unforgettable destination invigorated by a staff that goes above and beyond to provide each guest with an exemplary and personalised experience,Ó said Sascha Hemmann, General Manager of Nanuku, Auberge Resorts collection.Ê ÒNicci’s zest for both her practice and to those whom she teaches seamlessly blends with the passion brought forth by our Nanuku family. We are delighted to have her join us.Ó
An Australian national from Queenscliff, Victoria who spent her early years enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle in the town’s vibrant green peninsula, McGrath began her career as a yoga instructor in 2001. Residing in Fiji for the past eight years, she emerged as a leader within the Fijian yoga industry in her capacity as managing director and senior yoga Instructor at the Yoga Centre in Suva for the last five years. Previously, McGrath served as managing director and group fitness instructor at My Fitness Yoga center, also in Suva.
ÒFor the past twenty years, I have enjoyed a rewarding career that allows me to educate and enlighten others through the power of yoga,Ó shared McGrath. ÒNow to extend that gift to guests at Nanuku, where wellness and adventure are celebrated by visitors from all corners of the Earth, feels like a dream come true.Ó
In her new role, McGrath oversees all aspects of the resort’s daily, complimentary yoga classes and private guest instruction with focus on incorporating Viti Levu’s natural surroundings into an invigorating yoga experience for guests of all ages and levels. Private yoga instruction is available by appointment in the privacy of guests’ own oceanfront villa or can be arranged at many of the breathtaking vantage points around property that overlook the cerulean South Pacific Ocean. Nanuku’s state-of-the-art fitness center, located within the Lomana Spa and Wellness Centre, offers guests a variety of wellness endeavours that include Asana yoga classes that balance and harmonize the body, mind and spirit; Pranayama classes that utilize breathing to influence the flow of Ôprana’ vital energy; meditation classes that focus and quiet the mind; and Reiki sessions thatÊbalance, healing, relaxation and stress reduction.
McGrath’s appointment follows recent enhancements to the wellness facilities and offerings at Nanuku including two new on-the-beach spa treatment rooms and the introduction of Watsu Aqua Therapy for guests. Available to guests as a weekly class or private offering, Watsu is a gentle form of in-water body therapy that combines elements of massage, joint mobilisation, shiatsu, muscle stretching and dance that has a range of therapeutic benefits and is even ideal for post-operative rehabilitation or prenatal care.
