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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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Angsana Velavaru weaves wellbeing into World Wellness Weekend celebrations

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Angsana Velavaru is marking World Wellness Weekend with a series of holistic activities designed to support physical and mental wellbeing. From 19 to 21 September, the resort is hosting three days of complimentary sessions led by its in-house yoga instructor.

Each morning begins with aqua aerobics at the Kuredhi Pool, combining gentle resistance and the movement of water to awaken the body. On 20 September, attention shifts to an evening sunset yoga session, guiding participants through a flow of movement and breath as the sun sets over the island. The programme concludes on 21 September with sunrise yoga on the beach, a practice blending pranayama and ashtanga elements in the calm of dawn.

The resort’s wellness approach extends beyond the weekend, with a range of treatments available at the award-winning Angsana Spa. Therapists draw upon traditional Asian techniques to restore balance and energy, offering treatments such as body polishes, facials, and holistic massages with natural ingredients. Guests may also take part in personalised wellness rituals designed to nurture both body and mind.

Located in South Nilandhe Atoll, Angsana Velavaru integrates wellbeing into the island experience. From yoga and spa therapies to the tranquil pace of island life, the resort provides an environment where health and renewal are at the centre of the guest experience.

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo marks global wellness initiative with three-day celebration

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has announced a series of complimentary and signature wellness experiences to mark World Wellness Weekend, scheduled for the third week of September 2025. The programme is designed around Westin’s five Pillars of Well-Being — Feel Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well, Move Well, and Play Well — encouraging guests to restore, move, and connect in the natural surroundings of the Maldives.

The activities commence on Friday, 19 September, with a game of water volleyball, combining light-hearted competition with physical activity under the Maldivian sun. As evening falls, the practice of Yoga Nidra will be held, guiding participants into a state of conscious rest and restoration.

On Saturday, 20 September, the agenda features Craft Your Glow, a workshop where guests create body scrubs using natural ingredients and tropical botanicals. The day continues with runWestin, an invigorating sunset beach run that highlights the benefits of movement and outdoor exercise.

The programme concludes on Sunday, 21 September, with Sunrise Yoga at the resort’s Yoga Pavilion. This gentle morning practice harmonises breath and movement, offering a balanced start to the day. Later, a Massage Workshop will provide guided techniques for easing tension in the head, neck, and shoulders, offering couples and individuals alike skills they can apply beyond their stay.

Situated in Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort integrates its well-being philosophy across the guest experience. The resort positions World Wellness Weekend as more than a schedule of events, presenting it instead as an opportunity to embrace mindful living, movement, and rest.

Guests considering a stay may also opt for the ‘Earn, Eat, Enjoy; package, which includes breakfast for two adults and two children, a resort credit of USD 70, and a range of complimentary wellness activities to enhance their island experience.

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SO/ Maldives to host three-day wellness retreat with Anna Kanyuk

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This September, SO/ Maldives will host SCULPT. STRETCH. SHINE., a three-day wellness retreat in collaboration with international wellness figure and founder of Top Stretching, Anna Kanyuk. The programme will take place in the setting of Emboodhoo Lagoon and aims to combine movement, mindfulness, and contemporary lifestyle elements within a luxury resort environment.

The retreat will span three days on the resort’s private island, offering participants a structured experience designed to support physical fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. Activities will include sunrise sessions on floating decks, evening programmes on the beach, and a series of workshops and classes delivered by Kanyuk and other experts.

Mornings will begin with workouts on the ocean-facing yoga deck, ranging from full-body flows and posture-focused core exercises to high-intensity cardio sessions. These will be followed by small-group workshops at the Pavilion at Hadaba, where participants can join sessions such as Kanyuk’s Facebuilding 101, skincare practices, and talks on nutrition, motivation, and lifestyle balance. In the evenings, activities will move to Lazuli Beach, where stretching, breathwork, and reflection will take place as the sun sets.

The retreat is designed not as a detox programme but as a curated approach to rebalancing and rejuvenation. Each session is intended to help participants enhance physical strength, improve skin health, and adopt practices to support mental clarity.

SO/ Maldives describes itself as a private-island fashion resort that combines avant-garde design with natural surroundings. Villas are located either overwater or within the island’s vegetation, with minimalist interiors, private pools, and wide lagoon or jungle views. Social and dining venues include Lazuli Beach Club, which offers a Mediterranean-inspired experience, and Hadaba, the resort’s signature Middle Eastern dining concept.

With its design-driven identity and wellness-focused philosophy, SO/ Maldives is positioning the retreat as an opportunity for guests to pursue wellbeing within a high-end leisure setting. SCULPT. STRETCH. SHINE. will be held as an intimate programme with limited participation available.

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