5 Best wellness activities at top luxury resorts in the Maldives for Global Wellness Day 2022

As the world celebrates Global Wellness Day on June 11, top luxury resorts in the Maldives are offering some of the best wellness activities for visitors to enjoy. From sunrise yoga and free diving to self-massage workshops, there is something for everyone who wants to improve their health and well-being.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable wellness experience, check out these five-star resorts in the Maldives which are launching a variety of new wellness experiences in celebration of Global Wellness Day.

1. Free diving & sea-inspired cocktails over ‘Aqua Week’ at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Pullman Maldives is running a special ‘Aqua Week’ from June 7 to 12 to promote the health benefits of all things inspired by the sea. 

This includes healthy aquatic-themed elements on June 11, which will start with a sunrise yoga session in the lagoon. There will be a special 90-minute spa treatment using Phytomer (marine-based natural care products) available throughout the day, and in the evening, sea-inspired energy-packed cocktails will be served around the resort.

An internationally renowned free diver from Hawaii, Jessica Cao, will also be at the resort for the event to lead a workshop on June 11. The session will include a breathing and meditation class as well as an introduction to freediving for beginners.

Aqua Week experiences will be offered complimentary to resort guests. For more information or to book, visit www.pullmanmaldivesmaamutaa.com/.

2. New Willow Stream Spa Experience & Reset Programs at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is bridging the gap between tourism and wellness by creating reflective spaces to promote wellness throughout the resort.

To encourage guests to enjoy a personal oasis experience, the resort has introduced The Willow Stream Spa. The relaxing spa treatment combines four fundamental elements of health to provide a soothing sensory journey that balances earth, air, fire, water, and wood, leaving guests balanced and in harmony with nature.

Additionally, a new series of ‘Reset Programs’ has been introduced. Entitled ’The Secret Key to Happiness and Wellness’, they include holistic therapies for body and soul and a selection of carefully curated treatments authentically connected to the Maldives island culture. Each program highlights the resort’s indigenous practices and nutritional programs and is geared toward couples, friends, and families.

The spa is located in a 2,000 sqm wellness area. This allows guests to relax and renew their energy in both indoor and outdoor spaces. The resort also has an infinite pool, which is the longest in the Maldives.

For more information or to book, visit www.fairmont.com/maldives/spa/maldives-willow-stream-spa.

3. Sunrise yoga, self-massage workshops, and singing bowls at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort

At Raffles Meradhoo Maldives, Global Wellness Day will start with a sunrise yoga session led by the resort’s experienced in-house practitioner Ansuman.

The resort’s day of celebration will also include a range of free activities and amenities to promote spiritual and physical well-being, including a self-massage workshop, a singing bowl session, and a meditation class to go with the sunrise yoga session.

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo spans two islands, one natural and one overwater, built in a Maldivian style, with the resort’s spa set over the water. 

Each luxurious treatment is based on native ingredients and ancient rituals that blend nature’s therapeutic power with cutting-edge technology.

Experiences planned for Global Wellness Day will be offered to guests complimentary. For more information, visit www.raffles.com/maldives.

4. Relish fresh and locally sourced produce at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives has introduced a special “Go Fit & Healthy Program,” which is a seven-night wellness journey with daily fitness consultations, healthy meal ideas, a healthy meal plan and advice, a diverse exercise regimen, and results-oriented spa treatments.

Personal trainers will assist guests in setting objectives during the initial assessment and provide continued coaching throughout the week.

The five-star resort boasts 72 overwater pool villas, 30 beach pool suites, and three beach spa pool residences, including the Sun Spa and fitness club, Little Birds Kids Club, dive and watersports center, and five dining options to choose from. This private island is intended to be a place of rest and rejuvenation, with plenty of seclusion and a variety of onsite recreational facilities for couples and families alike.

The resort’s Sun Spa by Healing Earth offers bespoke healing therapies to take guests on a journey of deep relaxation for a holistic well-being experience.

To book or for more information, email Resort.Kuredhivaru.Reservations@movenpick.com or phone +960 656 3000.

5. Nurture well-being through marine immersion at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

Nestled amid palm trees, ferns, and banana plants, the Suvadiva Spa at the adults-only Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is perfect for those who love untouched nature, lagoons, and coral reefs—the ideal place to nurture well-being. The skilled team of therapists combines the best of Asian and European wellness philosophies to relax and revitalize guests on their journey to well-being.

Gaafu Alifu Atoll, where the resort is located, is famed for its rich, diverse marine life and is considered one of the best places to dive in the Maldives.

SuvaDiva Divers, the PADI 5-star dive center at the resort, shows guests how best to have a diving experience with the sharks, sea turtles, and rays that inhabit the vast blue lagoon.

There is also a plethora of other aquatic experiences available, from kayaking, sailing, and stand-up paddleboarding to jet skis and fun tubes.

To book or for more information, visit www.mercuremaldiveskooddooresort.com/.

Featured image: credit to Felix Hug, shared by Accor

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