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Remedies of Breathing in the Maldives
A tourist relaxes as she takes a bath at Conrad Maldive Rangali Island resort. Many spas and resorts utilize the seawater to reduce the tension and stress of the muscles, they also use it to detoxify the skin and improve circulation.
Nestled like pearls in the sparkling and vast waters of the Indian Ocean, with its magnificent natural beauty and blissful beaches, Maldives has become popular among travelers from all over the world, looking for a quiet place to rest and relax their bodies and minds. However, the incomparably crystal clear lagoons and the breathtakingly rich flora and fauna of its islands are not the only source of inspiration provided by these tiny island.
The seawater that makes up about 99 percent of the country and the sea breeze that sweeps over its tiny islands also provide healing and multiple health benefits to both the mind and the body. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, discovered the therapeutic qualities of seawater by noticing the healing effects it had on the injured hands of fishermen. The seawater not only restricted infection risks, but patients who followed treatments involving the use of seawater found that it also promoted pain relief.
Through history the ocean has been thought of as a therapeutic, boundless reservoir of remedies. The ancient Greeks soaked themselves in seawater and warm seaweed baths, while they inhaled salt water vapors. While drinking large quantities of seawater without a physicians consultation may have adverse effects, currently spas and resorts utilize the seawater to reduce the tension and stress of the muscles, they also use it to detoxify the skin and improve circulation.
With many of the vital elements necessary for a healthy body, such as vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements, and amino acids, seawater has a very similar composition as our blood plasma. Seawater with its rich content has been said to relieve acute asthma, regulate the acidity of the cells, and boost the level of mood regulators.
Living near the beach exposes you to these optimum conditions where you unknowingly inhale the salty sea air while your skin is constantly being nursed by it. The Maldivian islands offer you the ultimate and perfect opportunity to experience and feel the remedies of seawater. As inhaling is one of the most effective method of delivering most substances to the blood stream, products such as salt air inhalers have emerged. Salt air is said to be very helpful for respiratory problems caused by pollen and other allergies, infections and asthma, while it is also known to prevent dehydration.
In a world in transition where industries that highly contribute to the pollution of air and water are growing, salt air can provide you with the cleansing effect that can keep your lungs healthy and your minds relaxed and calm. Surfers and those involved in water sports agree that the salty spray of sea water in the air, that they constantly inhale, is indeed a natural treatment that brings you natural respiratory relief.
While modern medicines are a vital part of living a healthy life, seawater and sea air with their salty benefits provide a more natural means of experiencing the healing power of nature. While you watch in awe the astounding sunsets, you can feel the soft white sand of its beaches massage your feet. As you breathe in, the fresh salty sea air you feel overwhelmed by the solace of what you experience at Maldives beneath the tall palm trees swaying with the wind.
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.
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.
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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