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An Exclusive Yoga Retreat at Anantara in the Maldives

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Anantara Yoga Maldives.net.mv – This December Anantara Dhigu and Anantara Veli in the Maldives will team up with England’s renowned Yogasphere wellness retreats, taking guests on journey of self-discovery and wellness through yoga and meditation. Surrounded by the pristine beaches and crystal clear waters, the lagoon shared by Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Maldives is the ideal place to find inner peace and relaxation.

Recipient of the World Travel Awards 2015 Leading Spa Resort Brand in the Maldives, Anantara Spa delivers an holistic approach to wellness that results in the perfect harmony of outer radiance and inner serenity. Launched September last year, Anantara’s new Balance concept addresses the health savvy traveller and growing demand to seek professional guidance on how best to achieve the right balance in life. Resident and visiting practioners, as well as hosted retreats such as Yogasphere, are attracted to Balance’s refreshing concept, as it offers an inspirational variety of health, wellbeing and healing elements that are incorporated into a luxury Anantara holiday.

At the heart of Yogasphere are founders and life partners leading Harley Street life coach Leo Lourdes and Mandy Jhamat, described by Marie Claire as one of the UK’s top yoga teachers. With the simple mantra that ‘Bliss is Boundless’, Yogasphere believe yoga is a living breathing philosophy that enlightens and inspires, transforming your body and mind.

Leo Lourdes says, “We’re very excited to be holding our Yogasphere retreat in the Maldives with a resort brand that lays so much importance and value on Spa, Yoga and wellness. We often get requests for running retreats in Maldives and we are delighted to bring our existing and new clients exclusively here for our yoga retreats at Anantara. Some locations in the world impress you, others impress upon you. Then there are places like Anantara that are simply unforgettable.”

With over 7,000 clients worldwide; Mandy and Leo provide weekly classes at esteemed locations across London such as the top of The Shard, one to one sessions, life coaching, yoga at work, and stunning international wellbeing retreats in environments conducive to wellness. Anantara in South Male Atoll, Maldives, could not be more true to the wellness values modern travellers seek when balancing healthy living with a sense of discovery.

During a week in paradise from 5th to 12 December, acclaimed Yogasphere tutors will guide guests through the principles of Yoga with a combination of movement, seminars and mind-body practices to create a dynamic flow. In between two daily yoga sessions, the world’s greatest paradise awaits discovery. The Maldivian elements of lush tropical nature, soft powdery white sands and translucent ocean provide vivid and sensual inspiration as well as a natural healing environment.

Just 35 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport, the private island resorts of Anantara Veli, Anantara Dhigu and Naladhu are perfect for an inspiring yoga retreat where turquoise waters beckon from your choice of beach, ocean facing and over water villas. Guests enjoy a host of dining options across various world cuisines, infinity pools and fitness centres, as well as a multitude of water sports, from diving to surfing, deep sea fishing and sailing.

To book your place on a Yogasphere retreat at Anantara in the Maldives visit www.yogasphere.eu/maldives
For more information on Balance by Anantara, please visit:
http://veli-maldives.anantara.com/wellness.aspx

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Francesc Miralles and Numthip Puntha to lead wellness residencies at Amilla Maldives

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Amilla Maldives is hosting two visiting wellness practitioners during February and March, offering guests access to tailored therapies focused on balance, vitality and overall wellbeing.

Currently in residence, Francesc Miralles is at the resort from 30 January to 20 February 2026. An internationally recognised wellness consultant from Catalonia, he brings more than three decades of experience across Classical Chinese Medicine, physiotherapy and luxury hospitality. His approach integrates therapeutic movement, seasonal wellbeing and food as medicine, supporting guests in building resilience, restoring energy and achieving a sense of calm. During his residency, guests can book personalised sessions including physiotherapy, postural alignment, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and facial acupuncture, alongside Harmonia classes focused on posture, mindfulness and longevity nutrition.

From 20 February to 25 March 2026, Francesc will be followed by Numthip Puntha, also known as Amp. A highly qualified physiotherapist from Thailand, she specialises in integrative therapies that combine Lifestyle Medicine, Sound Healing and Chi Nei Tsang. Her treatments are designed to support emotional release, detoxification and the restoration of the body’s natural energy flow. Guests will have the opportunity to experience healing massage, lymphatic drainage, Tibetan sound therapy, cranial release, Reiki and Chi Nei Tsang, as well as group sound bath sessions.

These visiting practitioner programmes form part of Amilla Maldives’ ongoing focus on personalised wellness, delivered within the resort’s tranquil island environment. Further information about the resort and its wellness offerings is available via the Amilla Maldives website.

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Dr Shakkeel AM to offer visiting practitioner sessions at Ifuru Island Maldives

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Ifuru Island Maldives is welcoming Dr Shakkeel AM as a Visiting Wellness Practitioner, marking a step in the resort’s plans to develop a curated Visiting Practitioner programme.

Dr Shakkeel, a CIDESCO-certified naturopath and acupuncturist, will be in residence at the resort from 28 January to 30 March. The residency forms part of Ifuru Island Maldives’ strategy to introduce rotating international wellness specialists and expand its holistic wellbeing offering.

With more than ten years of experience in luxury wellness hospitality across the Maldives, India and Bahrain, Dr Shakkeel brings a personalised and integrative approach to wellbeing. His practice is influenced by classical Ayurveda and modern therapeutic methods, drawing inspiration from his grandfather, an Ayurvedic healer.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences and advanced acupuncture training from the Jing Well Academy. Each guest programme begins with a comprehensive consultation, including Tridosha assessment, tongue diagnosis and pulse analysis, to tailor treatments to individual needs.

During his residency, guests will have access to a range of therapies, including therapeutic and cosmetic acupuncture, Kalari Marma therapy, sleep-enhancing treatments, detoxification programmes, posture alignment therapy, immersive Ayurvedic rituals, restorative bodywork and guided meditation sessions.

Ifuru Island Maldives said the residency supports its long-term plan to establish a rotating Visiting Practitioner programme, aimed at offering guests access to internationally experienced wellness experts and structured, results-driven wellness journeys.

Guests will be able to begin their experience with a complimentary Ayurveda or wellness consultation during the residency period.

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Milaidhoo Maldives introduces high-end wellness residency led by Dr Lim Xiang Jun

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Milaidhoo, an intimate island retreat located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has announced a once-in-a-season wellness residency with internationally renowned integrative medicine specialist Dr Lim Xiang Jun, taking place from 22 to 28 February 2026.

For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to experience Dr Lim’s integrative approach to wellbeing in a private island setting. The founder of a leading modern Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice in Singapore, Dr Lim brings more than 20 years of experience and a rare mastery of both Eastern and Western healing traditions, including acupuncture, TCM, energy medicine, yoga, Ayurveda, meditation and metaphysics Bazi astrology.

During her residency, Dr Lim will offer bespoke one-on-one consultations and signature therapies aimed at restoring vitality, balancing energy and supporting transformation of mind, body and spirit. Guests will have access to her globally recognised treatments, including facial acupuncture, gua sha, reflexology and Chi Nei Tsang, as well as immersive sessions in meditation, qigong, yoga, sound healing and energy therapy. The residency’s distinctiveness lies in its integration of ancient wisdom, modern clinical practice and metaphysical insight, creating a personalised journey for every guest.

“Milaidhoo is an ideal sanctuary for guests seeking to reset, recharge and reconnect with themselves,” said Paul van Frank, General Manager of Milaidhoo. “By pairing the island’s serene, barefoot elegance with Dr Lim’s transformative expertise, this residency delivers an experience that is intimate, exceptional and truly unique.”

Dr Lim Xiang Jun added: “I am honoured to bring my holistic practices to Milaidhoo Maldives for the first time. The island’s natural tranquillity and energy provide an ideal environment for guests to embark on a personalised wellbeing journey. I look forward to guiding each guest through integrative traditional therapies, meditation and energy healing to help them reconnect with their vitality.”

With a limited number of consultations and treatments available, the residency is designed for guests seeking a holistic reset and a deeply personalised wellness experience within Milaidhoo’s peaceful island surroundings.

Guests wishing to secure their stay for this exclusive residency may visit the resort’s Special Offers page to reserve their wellness journey.

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