Milaidhoo Maldives invites guests to begin the year feeling grounded and attuned to what truly matters, blending barefoot informality with a mindful approach to living. As the festive season draws to a close, the island encourages visitors to slow down, reconnect with the essentials and embrace a sense of calm through its New Year Renewal – 3-Day Detox Journey.

Curated for those seeking balance and inner harmony after the holidays, the programme nurtures both body and mind through gentle, restorative treatments featuring the acclaimed Aromatherapy Associates range. At Milaidhoo, wellbeing unfolds with intention, inviting guests to adopt the island’s unhurried rhythm and rediscover serenity.

Day 1 – Grounding & Harmonising

The experience begins with a personalised 15-minute holistic wellbeing consultation, ensuring each ritual aligns with individual needs. This is followed by a welcome ritual combining aromatherapy inhalations and cocoon meditation to ease the body and mind into a peaceful state.

Day 2 – Detox & Revitalise

Guests continue their journey with a private eucalyptus-infused steam ritual designed to invigorate and support immunity. An Aromatherapy Associates Detox Body Mud Wrap follows, offering purification and toning benefits, while a Wellbeing Facial restores both skin and spirit, leaving guests refreshed.

Day 3 – Renewed Energy & Inner Calm

The final day includes a Detox & Drainage Massage to enhance circulation and lymphatic flow, releasing tension and heaviness. A 30-minute sound healing session further promotes deep relaxation and renewed lightness. Guests depart with personalised stretching and mindful breathing exercises to maintain balance long after their stay.

Priced at USD 550++ per guest (240 minutes), the New Year Renewal reflects Milaidhoo’s philosophy of slow, meaningful living—a tranquil pause from everyday life. Each experience is thoughtfully designed to reconnect guests with themselves, their surroundings and the natural rhythm of life in the Maldives.

This festive season, ELE|NA at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI invites guests to embrace a period of reflection, renewal and mindful letting go with the arrival of Dr Amit Kumar (Eknath), a globally respected holistic wellness practitioner and master of yoga, meditation and sound healing. Set on one of the Maldives’ most serene private islands, the residency transforms the traditional holiday atmosphere into a sanctuary for clarity, rest and meaningful reconnection. Spanning the festive period and continuing through January, it offers guests the opportunity to reset and realign mentally, emotionally and physically as they welcome the year ahead.

From 15 December 2025 to 31 January 2026, Dr Kumar will guide a deeply immersive program that blends ancient healing arts with modern mind-body practices. Through sacred sound, intuitive movement and restorative therapies, he supports each guest in slowing down, tuning in and rediscovering a sense of inner steadiness. His approach reflects ELE|NA’s Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, empowering guests to shape their own journey toward balance and well-being. This may include sunrise practices, evening sound journeys or personalised therapeutic sessions created according to individual needs.

Signature Experience: The Divine Sound Bath

At the heart of the residency is Dr Kumar’s renowned Divine Sound Bath, a multisensory immersion using Himalayan singing bowls and refined vibrational techniques. The experience guides guests into deep stillness, calming the nervous system and inviting emotional clarity. Many describe this session as a complete energetic reset, emerging grounded, refreshed and more connected to their inner calm.

Complementing this signature offering is a curated selection of transformative experiences including intuitive massage rituals, meditative yoga flows, chakra-inspired energy work and ancient beauty therapies. Each session is intentionally designed to help guests step away from external noise and reconnect with their natural rhythm. The serene surroundings of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI enhance this process, with its peaceful ambience and spacious private villas ideal for rest and reflection.

“At ELE|NA, we believe wellness should be personal, intuitive and alive,” says Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President of ELE|NA. “Dr Kumar brings a presence that perfectly reflects this philosophy. His sessions allow guests to move beyond relaxation and rediscover harmony through sound, movement and mindful awareness.”

With the soothing rhythm of the Indian Ocean as its backdrop, ELE|NA offers an environment where wellness becomes an immersive and transformative experience. Guests are invited to step into the New Year with intention, supported by clarity, calm and a renewed sense of inner balance.

With growing interest in meaningful wellness escapes, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is drawing attention for its integrated approach to holistic health, guided by AyurMa — a centre where ancient wisdom and contemporary wellbeing practices come together.

Located within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, AyurMa has evolved into a space where guests feel deeply supported throughout their healing journeys. The centre brings together more than 30 specialists, including Ayurvedic physicians and Yoga Doctors from leading institutions in India. Their combined expertise forms the foundation of personalised pathways built around four core pillars: Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, Wellness, and Planetary Wellbeing.

Among AyurMa’s programmes, Panchakarma stands out as one of its most significant offerings. Widely regarded as Ayurveda’s signature therapeutic cleanse, the 14- to 21-day programme is designed to eliminate deep-rooted toxins, balance the doshas, and gently reshape daily habits. Each guest is paired with a dedicated Ayurvedic doctor from the outset, ensuring continuity and a strong sense of support from consultation through to completion.

The daily Panchakarma rhythm includes internal oleation, tailored cleansing therapies, Panchakarma-specific yoga sessions, Ayurvedic cooking classes, wisdom discussions, and simple, nourishing meals intended to aid digestion and healing. Evenings conclude with Earth Blessing, a gratitude ritual that brings together guests and island residents, offering a moment of collective stillness.

While structured, the programme is characterised by an atmosphere of calm and gentleness, with many participants describing it as the first time they felt able to fully exhale. The commitment to wellbeing extends well beyond the stay itself; guests continue to receive online consultations with their assigned doctor, helping them maintain balance long after leaving the island.

As interest grows in wellness travel and long-term lifestyle resets, AyurMa’s Panchakarma programme provides an experience that goes beyond surface-level retreat concepts. The resort has indicated its willingness to share further insights from its practitioners, along with personal stories from guests, for those preparing wellness features or forecasts for 2026.