Wellness has always been a part of the Maldives’ appeal, but nature-based wellness in particular has been on the rise, with many resorts looking to integrate sustainability and holistic healing. Here’s how the wellness scene in the archipelago incorporates more of nature’s healing touch.
Plant-Based Remedies
The ancient healing traditions of the Maldives, called Dhivehi beys, combine plant-based remedies with modern therapies to achieve balance in the mind and body. Therefore, the use of natural herbs, oils and extracts is now fairly common, with resorts like dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives offering signature herbal treatments.
Aquatic Therapies
Water-based healing is also a crucial aspect of wellness in the Maldives, with aqua cycling and ocean-based mobility exercises now on the rise. Many all-inclusive resorts in Maldives also offer hydrating rituals and cold plunges to help reinvigorate the body with the soothing properties of water.
Organic Cuisines
Wellness isn’t all about outward therapies; it’s also very much about what you consume. Specialised diet plans featuring herbs, fruits and other locally sourced ingredients with no added artificial ingredients are a part of most wellness retreats and emphasise the connection between natural ingredients and wellbeing.
Mindful Movements Outdoors
Given that the Maldives is abundant in soothing natural scenery, it isn’t surprising that yoga, meditation and other movement-based therapies are conducted on beaches or in gardens. These outdoor sessions harness the soothing sensations of the natural environment to further heighten the effects of wellness on the mind and body.
