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Movement Inspired by Nature, Designed for Longevity

Active wellness is a pillar of Wild Wellness at NIHI® Sumba, a playground where the ‘workout’ takes a freeform shape as we are immersed in raw nature. Rest and recovery are also integral to our concept.

Guided by our fitness gurus, discover the endless possibilities of movement and longevity. Sumba is a playground to move your body, push boundaries, disconnect, and feel alive. From our epic new padel court to mobility training techniques for surfers, we have an endless range of activities for active explorers. We also have a free weights area down by the beach and an air-conditioned glass-fronted gym with ocean views for those who need a break from the island humidity while working out.

Foster happiness, move with intention, heal your central nervous system and get fit for life.

NIHI Sumba

Hikes & Treks

Rooted in longevity, mobility, and mindful movement, our hiking and trekking experiences immerse you into the raw beauty of Sumba.

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A female trekker explores the dense tropical forest on the Blue Waterfall Trek in Manupeu Tanah Daru National Park, surrounded by towering trees and lush jungle foliage.

NIHI Sumba

Padel

Experience the fastest-growing racket sport in the world on the first and only Padel court in Sumba.

  • Resort
Aerial view of NIHI Sumba’s vibrant padel court set amid lush tropical gardens, with guests playing a match against the backdrop of thatched villas and the Indian Ocean — a highlight of the resort’s Active Wellness program.

NIHI Sumba

Pickleball

Pickleball is a fun, sociable (and highly addictive) racket game for players of all ages. Our pickleball court is located at our Food Forest and is also surrounded by nature.

  • Resort
Aerial view of the Pickleball Court at NIHI Sumba, surrounded by lush jungle and overlooking the crystal-clear ocean. The vibrant blue court sits harmoniously within the tropical landscape, offering a serene and scenic setting for pickleball enthusiasts.

NIHI Sumba

Gym

At NIHI Sumba, our Health Studio at Menara Gardens is designed as a space to move, breathe, and thrive in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

  • Resort
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Wellness Menu

BROCHURE

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Experience personalized one-on-one sessions designed to build strength and alleviate pain.

Through customized exercises using weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight movements, you’ll address muscle imbalances, enhance stability, and improve posture. Each session targets specific areas to relieve pain and prevent injuries, ensuring proper form and alignment.

Ideal for athletes and anyone seeking pain-free movement, this training focuses on precise movement patterns for optimal results. Achieve
a stronger, more resilient body with NIHI’s holistic approach. Train with confidence, restore balance, and embrace a pain-free life.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

Move with intention guided by our experienced instructors. Balance your nervous and hormonal systems as you delve into a carefully curated
repertoire of fascia release stretches and refined movements.

Designed to optimize joint health and elevate
functional performance, this specialized session improves range of motion, strength, and stability.

Enjoy personalized attention and precise alignment in an intellectually engaging environment. Embrace the joy of fluid full-body mobility, empowering you to reach new realms
of strength, flexibility, and holistic well-being.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

Get back in the water a better surfer. Whether you’re just a bit sore after a surf lesson or looking to improve performance and prevent
injury, including surf stretches in your training is an often overlooked essential of this extreme sport.

Surfing demands extensive use of specific muscle groups and joints, particularly the core, arms, shoulders, back and knees. As a surfer, dynamic flexibility and ease of movement is key to staying injury free while ripping it up with style. Let us guide you through the perfect sequence of long- hold stretches designed to open the shoulders, lengthen the legs and release the lower back.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

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A truly unique wellness experience awaits at NIHI’s Equine Sanctuary.Beneath swaying palms and beside the sound of the ocean, retired sea horses become gentle partners in relaxation and healing. This deeply calming equine massage invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the quiet presence of these remarkable horses.Part of NIHI Spa’s Equine Wellness offering, alongside equine reiki and yoga, this experience can be included as part of your half or full day at NIHI Spa.

Raw, simple moments.

Two horses lingering at the water’s edge, their wet hooves sinking into the sand as waves roll in and out around them. No saddles, no riders, no destination. Just the quiet rhythm of the ocean and the freedom to simply be.

These are the moments that stay with you long after Sumba.
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Raw, simple moments.Two horses lingering at the water’s edge, their wet hooves sinking into the sand as waves roll in and out around them. No saddles, no riders, no destination. Just the quiet rhythm of the ocean and the freedom to simply be.These are the moments that stay with you long after Sumba..#nihigram @lina_jyoga

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Morning begins with the ocean stretched out before you. Set in an elevated position within the heart of @nihi, Wulla Marapu offers an expansive view of the full curve of Nihiwatu Beach. Designed for relaxed family living, Wulla Marapu is a three-bedroom villa that brings together Sumbanese heritage, tranquil open-air spaces, and the natural beauty of Sumba.

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Lie in the quiet presence of our horses as Carol guides a deeply restorative Reiki experience. Through gentle energy work and the horses’ calm, heart-centred presence, stress softens and you are gently returned to the present moment, where healing begins.

Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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From 1–14 June, we welcome visiting practitioner Carol, NIHI’s renowned Horse Whisperer.Lie in the quiet presence of our horses as Carol guides a deeply restorative Reiki experience. Through gentle energy work and the horses’ calm, heart-centred presence, stress softens and you are gently returned to the present moment, where healing begins.Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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Experience the place where Sumba’s raw beauty meets soulful renewal. Welcome to Nihioka, home of NIHI Spa.The journey is part of the magic. Ride on horseback along the coast, travel by jeep through rolling hills, or trek at sunrise past rice fields and villages before arriving at this secluded sanctuary by the sea.Beneath swaying palms and to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean, discover treatments designed to restore balance to body and spirit. Among Nihioka’s most unique offerings is its Equine Wellness experience, where retired horses guide guests through moments of connection, calm, and healing.From equine reiki and yoga to the signature horse massage, guests are invited to experience the gentle presence of these remarkable animals in a way found nowhere else. Whether enjoying a Spa Safari, spending a day immersed in wellness, or simply lying in stillness among the horses, every moment is designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself.Be wild. Be free. Be well..#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

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