At NIHI Sumba, we invite specialists in various fields from around the world to share their passion and purpose with our team and guests, everything from culinary arts to healing modalities, entertainment, photography, sport, and more. 

Use our upcoming line-up to set the date for your trip. Activities offered by Visiting Gurus may be pre-booked with your hotel reservation in order to guarantee a spot.

 


 

NIHI Guru Lina

Lina Love

Visiting GUru

Lina Love teaches power movement, mobility and stretching. The power of mindfulness and changing lives drives her passion to help others on their adventure to physical well being.

Lina is a certified 500hrs RYT yoga instructor in traditional hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, Aerial and fly High Yoga, Power yoga. She is also passionate about fitness and is committed to providing extensive instruction and counseling to clients, while motivating them to find true inner peace and their healthiest self. One of her many strengths lies in creating powerful teaching plans that aim to support and benefit each and every client, bringing forth a love and respect for the art of yoga and all that it encompasses.

Available for bookings from
1 october to 31 october, 2024
1 Januray to 30 January, 2025
SERVICES OFFERED:
  • MAT PILATES
  • MOBILITY AND STRENGTH TRAINING
  • FLEXIBILITY TRAINING
  • PRENATAL YOGA & PARTNER YOGA
  • AND MANY MORE...

NIHI Guru Emilie

Fitness & Flow Sessions

by Emilie nyman

Emilie, a native of Norway, brings extensive expertise in wellness and health gained from her global adventures. With a background in Osteopathic Medicine and a specialization in women's health, she offers a holistic approach to well-being.

Her extensive experience in yoga and yogic philosophy spans over 17 years, making her a trusted guide in mindfulness and physical well-being. Her tailored sessions and immersive retreats provide both rejuvenation and profound self-discovery for men and women. Focusing on biomechanics, neurology, and the spiritual essence of yoga, Emilie's teachings create deep connections between mind, body, and spirit, offering a transformative journey toward well-being and rejuvenation.

Available for bookings from
1 August to 1 october, 2024
1 November to 1 January, 2025
FITNESS & FLOW SESSIONS:
  • PILATES
  • FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
  • FASCIA RELEASE FLOW
  • HIIT CARDIO

 

NIHI Guru Kiki Moka

The Cocktail Club

Visiting GUru

Kiki Moka, often dubbed the Godfather of Indonesia’s bar scene, is a beacon of cheer and influence. Ranked #75 in Drinks International's Bar World 2023, you'll likely find the country's cocktail king dancing atop the bar at The Cocktail Club, the latest addition to the 22-venue F&B group where he serves as Head Mixologist.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Kiki Moka was Indonesia’s first World Class Bartender representative and a veteran of Jakarta’s bar scene. As Head Mixologist of The Union Group, he helped Loewy and Union Brasserie, Bakery & Bar secure spots on Asia's 50 Best Bars list for five consecutive years. The Cocktail Club, the group’s newest venue, debuted at #32 and recently climbed to #19, earning the titles of Indonesia's Best Bar and Best Cocktail Menu Award in 2023.

Events Dates:
20-21 OCTOBER, 2024

 

NIHI Guru Phil Davies

Phil Davies

Visiting GUru

Having been on his spiritual journey since his teens, Phil has worked as a healer, practitioner and a facilitator of change for more than 3 decades. As a gifted healer offering his exceptional talents and a magnitude of skills to bring, fast, effective and lasting change, he specializes in guiding beyond trauma, outdated belief systems and negative emotions. Phil offers an opportunity to find peace, freedom, confidence, through deepening the connection to Self.

Available for bookings from
10 November to 10 December, 2024
SERVICES OFFERED:
  • EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES
  • HYPNOTHERAPY
  • VIBRATIONAL ATTUNEMENT

 


 

NIHI Guru Phil Davies

The Healing Power of Horses

With Carol Sharpe

In the heart of Sumba, where the rhythms of nature and the whispers of ancient wisdom intertwine, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self – discovery and healing through our Equine Intuitive Awareness Retreat. An intimate retreat for 6 equine enthusiasts. Drawing upon the sacred practices of ancient tribes, who have long understood the profound connection between the human spirit and the natural world, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your awareness and cultivate inner knowing.

Join us as we create a nurturing space where you can connect with these majestic creatures and unlock the transformative power of nature. Whether you are seeking healing, clarity, or simply a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you, our Equine Intuitive Awareness Retreat promises an enriching experience that honors the ancient practices of connection and awareness.

Available for bookings from
5 December, 2024 to 10 December, 2025
13 February, 2025 to 18 February, 2025
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NIHI Guru Phil Davies

Vijay Goyal

Visiting Practitioner

Originally from India, Vijaya specializes in yoga and various holistic therapies. Working one to one with clients, she advises suitable treatments to match personal wellness goals. She will be offering 6 types of mind, body and spirit sessions for our guests who are seeking Wild Wellness at NIHI®.

“It is my belief that we, as individuals, have an important soul function or life path to live. When that part of us isn’t honored or allowed to awaken, dis-ease in many forms can set in. Yoga, meditation, reflexology, reiki, reconnective healing, cranio-sacral therapy, access bars, inner child work, family constellation, past life regression and rebirthing breathwork can help that path become clear and awaken the courage to follow it.”

Available for bookings from
15 December, 2024 to 15 January, 2025
SERVICES OFFERED:
  • Touch Therapy & Massage
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Breathwork & Meditation
  • Tarot Readings

 


 

NIHI Guru Javier de Prado

Javier de Prado

Visiting GURU

Licensed in Psychology and a Thai Massage Master Certified by Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) Javier has more than 15 years of experience, has visited the south of Asia on several occasions to study with some of the best masters in Thai massage. His passion for his career has taken him to Europe, to deepen into osteopathy-based therapies such as Osteothai, Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. He runs Thai Massage courses all over Latin America and travels the world sharing "The Art of Touch" in some of the world’s most recognized wellness centers. Well-known for his soft and warm hands, he has a unique way of listening and taking care of everyone.

Available for bookings from
15 March, 2025 to 25 April, 2025
SERVICES OFFERED:
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Osteothai
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Liquid Light

 

Equestrian Specialist

Equestrian Specialist

The stable has embraced bitless riding, working on a true connection with these majestic beings, prioritising their well-being and natural instincts above all else. Be guided by the wisdom and grace of these remarkable creatures, the extensive experience of our horse whisperer and the dedicated horseman of sumba we hope to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience.

The Sandalwood team offer guided rides along our wild, beautiful beach or through the lush adjacent rainforests, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our surroundings, a walk or gallop on the pristine white beach or splashing in the blue ocean while connecting with these majestic beings.

Finding joy by simply being with these gentle giants. Learning to ride or improve your confidence, creating a better understanding of our horses, connecting with them to better understand ourselves and finding a moment of peace in their present. The presence of horses naturally engages and stimulates brain-to-heart synchronisation allowing flow of overall wellbeing alignment.

SERVICES OFFERED:
  • Sunrise & Sunset beach rides
  • Equine Wellness
  • Bush to Beach trails
  • Kids Pony Club
  • Riding lessons
  • Swimming with Horses

 


 

Photography

Photography Services

Allow one of our in-house photographers to create a unique tailor-made photographic and video experience for you. They can capture your stay in Sumba creating memories that you’ll never forget: surfing, water sports, portraits, riding and swimming with horses and other activities during your stay.

SERVICES OFFERED:
  • ACTIVITIES PHOTOS
  • SUMBA SEAHORSES
  • SURF PHOTOS

 


 

 

Future Practitioners

NIHI Guru Alex

Bodywork Therapy

by Alex Scrimgeour

Alex is a highly-trained Bodywork Therapist specializing in Dien Chan Facial Reflexology. After completing a degree in Acupuncture in 2011, he undertook clinical internships at the Institute of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine in Saigon, where he first learnt about Dien Chan.

Passionate about helping people achieve optimum health and wellbeing, he studied a wide range of therapeutic modalities from Tui-Na to Thai Massage, Deep Tissue to Qigong. His signature Dien Chan treatment releases the hidden tension and emotional stress that builds up in the background of busy modern lifestyles.

Available for bookings from
July 2025
BODYWORK THERAPY SESSIONS:
  • DIEN CHAN FACIAL REFLEXOLOGY
  • FULL BODY REFLEXOLOGY
  • ACUPUNCTURE
  • DIEN CHAN + BODY ACUPUNCTURE
  • TAI CHI QIGONG

 


Do you have a special gift you’d like to bring to the Edge Of Wildness™? To apply to be Nihi’s next visiting Visiting Guru send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]