Xanadu Spa at Ifuru Island Maldives has announced the arrival of Devendra Pokhriyal, a highly regarded wellness practitioner from the Himalayan foothills of India, who will serve as a Visiting Practitioner from 23 October 2025 to 7 January 2026. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to experience his renowned healing therapies during this four-month residency.

Hailing from the birthplace of yoga and Ayurveda, Devendra brings extensive expertise across a diverse range of holistic disciplines, including Ayurvedic consultations, detox programmes, myofascial release, dry needling, marma therapy, and energy healing. His therapies are recognised for their ability to relieve pain, enhance mobility, and restore harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.

“We are excited to welcome Devendra as a Visiting Practitioner at Xanadu Spa,” said Marcel Sawyer, General Manager of Ifuru Island Maldives. “His authentic Himalayan knowledge and holistic approach will enrich our guests’ wellness journeys and add a distinctive dimension to their time on the island.”

During his residency, Devendra will offer a curated menu of treatments, including:

• Ayurvedic Consultations – personalised wellness guidance based on Ayurvedic principles.
• Marma Healing Therapy – revitalising energy flow and vitality through ancient Ayurvedic techniques.
• Remedial Massage – a bespoke full-body experience combining deep-tissue techniques, Thai stretching, and wooden tapping along meridian lines.
• Detox and Healing Therapies – including slimming detox massages, myofascial release, and nasya sinus cleansing.

Known for his compassionate and intuitive approach, Devendra has guided guests across the world toward relaxation, recovery, and transformation. His limited-time residency at Xanadu Spa presents a rare opportunity for guests of Ifuru Island to immerse themselves in authentic Himalayan-inspired wellness in the heart of the Maldives.

Kuramathi Spa has introduced a refreshed menu blending ancient Maldivian healing traditions – Dhivehi Beys – with global wellness practices and premium European products. The treatments honour the island’s natural essence and sustainability ethos, offering a tranquil space for relaxation and transformation.

Signature and Couples Treatments

Indulge in the Kuramathi Ultimate Revival, a detox therapy with a herbal scrub, heat wrap, and lymphatic massage, or the Kuramathi Ultimate Aromatherapy for deep relaxation. Couples can enjoy intimate options like the Harmony Retreat for Two, featuring a massage, facial, fragrant bath and bubbles, or the Shared Serenity, combining an aromatherapy massage and a luxurious bath infused with essential oils and salts.

Longevity Retreats

The spa offers rejuvenating multi-day retreats to rediscover balance and vitality. The 3-Day Triple Treats package includes a body scrub or wrap, a face and body ritual, and a massage for soothing renewal. The 5-Day Nirvana Peak package focuses on stress relief with Yoga Nidra, relaxation sessions, hand and foot pampering and a head-to-toe full body experience. The 7-Day Holistic Detox Getaway supports natural healing through detox treatments like muscle relaxation, chakra balancing, fitness sessions, and lymphatic facials. Each retreat promotes relaxation, healing, and improved health.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Ayurveda is rooted in ancient Indian healing practices that focus on achieving balance between the mind, body and spirit. These treatments use herbal oils and spices to relax the body, calm the mind, and rejuvenate the senses. Abhyanga combines rhythmic movements and nutrient-rich oils to detoxify and find harmony, leaving a lasting sense of relaxation. The exclusive Samatva treatment blends Abhyanga with Shirodhara, where warm oils flow over the forehead, offering deep relaxation and mental clarity by harmonising the body’s energy and opening the third eye. For a more immersive experience, the Healing Ayurveda Retreat provides a four-day holistic journey designed to detoxify, relieve stress, and achieve balance through a combination of therapies and mindful practices, leaving participants feeling utterly transformed.

Body Massages, Body Wraps And Exfoliation

The spa offers a carefully curated selection of massages designed to restore balance and vitality. Signature treatments include Thai Stretch massage, which combines pressure point therapy and deep stretching to enhance flexibility, and the Jet Lag Recovery treatment, perfect for easing travel fatigue. Guests can indulge in the Bali Bliss experience, inspired by Balinese traditions, or enjoy the soothing Mum’s to Be massage, tailored for expectant mothers. Other options, such as Deep Tissue Massage and Hot Stone Therapy, are ideal for relieving tension and promoting relaxation.

Body wraps provide a rejuvenating boost for skin and hair. The Coco Body Buffer exfoliates with natural ingredients like coconut and coffee, leaving skin smooth and glowing, while the Coco Hair Wrap deeply conditions hair using warm coconut oil. The Rose Body Indulgence combines exfoliation with rose-infused products for softer, nourished skin, and the Sun Soother Aloe & Cucumber treatment delivers instant hydration to sun-damaged skin. Each treatment is crafted to revitalise both body and spirit.

The Beauty Hub

Facials offer a luxurious experience designed to cleanse and hydrate the skin. The Aromatherapy Associates’ options include the Wellbeing Facial, which combines dual-layer masking with lifting and firming massage techniques to reinvigorate the skin. The True Glow Facial focuses on brightening and hydrating, leaving skin plump and luminous, while the Radiance Revival Facial uses specialised massage techniques to enhance tired skin, promoting a smooth, refreshed complexion.

For men, tailored Obsidian skincare rituals address specific needs such as deep cleansing, detoxification, and anti-aging. The Detoxifying Facial targets impurities with deep cleansing, exfoliation, and a detoxifying mask, combined with massage techniques to boost circulation and nourishment. The Anti-Aging Facial incorporates exfoliation, botanical masks, and sculpting massages to enhance elasticity and skin vitality.

Margaret Dabbs London

Margaret Dabbs offers luxurious nail, hand, and foot care to repair and revitalise. The Supreme Manicure and Pedicure using Margaret Dabbs’ PURE products, combines anti-aging treatments with nourishing masks and relaxing massages. The Anti-Aging Hand Therapy plumps and brightens skin with cleansing, a potent hand mask, and a revitalising massage. The Black Leg Masque Treatment soothes tired, swollen legs, stimulating circulation and relieving discomfort.

Wellbeing Classes

Kuramathi offers yoga and meditation to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Sunset Yoga on the beach blends poses and meditation for tranquility, while Power Yoga boosts stamina and flexibility. Vinyasa Yoga connects breath with movement for balance, and Meditation Breathwork sessions release stress through mindfulness.

Barceló Nasandhura marked World Wellness Weekend 2025 with a programme of rejuvenating experiences in collaboration with Wellness by Mandara. The celebration, held on Saturday, welcomed guests and visitors to a day centred on relaxation and self-care.

The schedule included a range of wellness-focused activities, from welcome drinks and skincare consultations to interactive sessions, product demonstrations, and giveaways, creating an engaging and restorative atmosphere for participants.

The event reflected Barceló Nasandhura’s commitment to encouraging a holistic lifestyle, providing both guests and the wider community with opportunities to take part in wellness-oriented experiences.

Wellness by Mandara, located within Barceló Nasandhura, is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The spa offers a wide selection of treatments and therapies designed to relax, rejuvenate, and restore balance, alongside monthly promotions that provide exclusive offers on treatments and wellness experiences throughout the year.