Meditation
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.
W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.
The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.
The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.
Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.
The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.
The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.
W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.
Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.
W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.
ELE|NA marked World Asthma Day with a series of wellness activities across its properties, focusing on the role of breath in overall wellbeing.
The programme was designed to highlight the connection between breathing, movement and daily health practices. According to the company, the initiative aimed to position respiratory health as an integral part of routine wellness rather than a purely clinical concern.
Activities began with guided breath awareness sessions combined with stretching exercises. These sessions focused on controlled movement and breathing techniques intended to improve mobility and support more regulated breathing patterns. The approach was structured to help participants reduce tension and restore a steady physical rhythm.
The programme also included Floating Sound Healing sessions, where participants were positioned on water while exposed to therapeutic sound frequencies. The sessions were designed to support relaxation and mental focus through controlled sensory input.
The overall programme combined breathwork, movement and sound-based therapy as part of a structured wellness approach. ELE|NA indicated that these practices were intended to support awareness, relaxation and physical balance.
The company operates across 12 properties, including OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, OBLU SELECT Sangeli, OBLU SELECT Lobigili, OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, VARU by Atmosphere, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO and RAAYA by Atmosphere, as well as properties in India.
Through the initiative, ELE|NA presented its wellness framework as extending beyond spa treatments, incorporating routine practices centred on breathing, movement and relaxation.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé collection within the House of Siyam, has announced plans to host a Wellness Week from 15 to 22 June 2026, in conjunction with Global Wellness Week. The programme will be led by international creative and fitness practitioner Ilariia Auvitu.
Ilariia Auvitu, whose background spans multiple countries and disciplines including acting, modelling and fitness, will guide a series of sessions focused on structured wellbeing practices. Her approach combines physical activity with routines aimed at supporting mental balance.
A key component of the programme is the Tech-Free Sunrise Yoga and Breathwork Ritual. The session is designed to provide a period of structured activity without digital devices, with a focus on breath control and guided movement aimed at supporting mental regulation.
The schedule will also include Morning Yoga with Flow sessions, intended to establish physical rhythm and energy for the day. In addition, Pool Fitness sessions will be conducted in the resort’s pool area, offering water-based exercise.
Selected evenings will feature Sunset Pilates and Stretching sessions. These will include low-impact exercises focused on strength and flexibility, followed by guided stretching.
Through the Wellness Week programme, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is offering a series of activities aligned with the observance of Global Wellness Week, combining structured fitness sessions with a setting designed to support rest and recovery.
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