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.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has introduced a curated collection of personalised wellness journeys designed to help guests slow down, reconnect, and restore balance. Blending ancient healing traditions with contemporary wellness practices, the new programmes provide a sanctuary of calm for travellers seeking clarity, rejuvenation, and a deeper sense of inner peace.

As travellers increasingly seek meaningful escapes, the resort’s Silent Immersion and Digital Detox Journeys have emerged as signature experiences. These programmes centre on mindful silence, connection with nature, and guided therapeutic rituals, offering respite from digital fatigue and the pressures of daily life.

Guests may select from several tailored journeys, including:

• Hermit Silent Immersion: A serene in-villa retreat featuring mindfulness sessions, restorative treatments, and personalised yoga to encourage clarity and quietude.
• Digital Detox Silent Immersion: An invitation to step away from devices and embrace stillness, supported by sound healing, breathwork, and sensory wellness rituals.
• Sleep Well Programme: A calming combination of aromatherapy therapies, Shirodhara, soothing massages, and sound healing designed to improve sleep quality and promote deep rest.
• Detox Journey: A rejuvenating programme that supports purification and renewal through herbal therapies, aerial yoga, detoxifying treatments, and lymphatic rituals.
• Fitness & Metabolism Booster: An energising blend of kickboxing, Pilates, targeted fitness sessions, and therapeutic massages to enhance vitality and physical performance.

Each journey begins with a personalised consultation to tailor every element — including movement, mindfulness, therapies, and rituals — to individual needs and wellbeing goals.

Set within the tranquil beauty of Maamunagau Island, the resort provides an immersive environment where turquoise waters, natural stillness, and curated wellness experiences work together to restore equilibrium. Guests are encouraged to shape their own pathway, whether seeking rest, clarity, renewal, or revitalisation.