The Maldives as a region is a holistic haven for five-star pampering and some of the world’s most luxurious resorts. Soneva is a pioneer in the industry offering bespoke wellness retreats that elevate experiences to a whole new level focusing on cutting-edge innovation and thousands of years of healing wisdom for every guest. The luxury resort operator has remained resilient throughout the pandemic with its mask-free stays and founder Sonu Shivdasani’s expert leadership. Soneva recently announced a unique transformative wellness concept that builds on Soneva’s 26-year combined experience—alas, meet Soneva Soul. Here’s what to look forward to on your next trip to Soneva resorts.
A new wellness brand
Soneva Soul is a new wellness brand by Soneva that combines thousands of years of ancient healing with modern science and medicine to reconnect mind, body and soul. It offers unique wellbeing services in a healing environment, focusing on providing balance, innovative healing and health optimisation.
Every guest embarks on a personalised pathway to health, happiness and fulfilment, encompassing resort spas, movement, sleep, yoga and meditation programmes in its offerings. Guests can also expect an itinerary filled with wellness and lifestyle products and programmes led by global network of acclaimed wellness specialists. Tailored integrated care plans are guided by the principle of ‘lifestyle evolution’ to help guests reach their maximum potential and long-term wellness goals.
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The new Soneva Soul Island Spa
Set to impress, the newly unveiled Soneva Soul Island Spa at Soneva Jani takes pampering treatments to new highs and is linked by raised walkways that wind among the trees. It’s a three-level complex designed in harmony with the calm of the island. Nearby sits the Over-water Spa at The Gathering. It includes open-air treatment rooms, consultation suites, therapeutic biomodulation rooms, a state-of-the-art gym and juice bar. There’s a yoga pavilion and meditation platform that features 360-degree views of the turquoise private lagoon.
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Programmes
Soneva Soul is now operational across Soneva’s other award-winning resorts: Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll and Soneva Kiri in Thailand.
Between now and early 2022, each Soneva Soul programme will have its own Ayurvedic doctor, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, integrative medicine doctor and highly trained therapists. Each bespoke journey includes focus on rest, recovery and regeneration as well as detoxification, movement, and optimisation, following principles such as balance, mindful living and self care.
The treatment menu unites traditional wellness philosophies including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalism and medicinal mushrooms, with cutting-edge treatment methodologies and therapeutic biomodulation, which will include heart rate variability testing, platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy), nutrient IV therapy, cryotherapy, ozone therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Guests can utilise the Yoga, Pranayama Breathing and Meditation Programmes. For those wanting to improve their slumber, opt for the Sleep Programme.