Celebrating International Yoga Day! Best Luxury Yoga Retreats in Maldives
Sunday 21st of June 2020
Celebrating International Yoga Day! Best Luxury Yoga Retreats in Maldives
21st June of every year is marked as the International Day of Yoga, celebrated with the aim to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word derived from Sanskrit means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
The proposal to establish this day was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly. “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action ... a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”
The theme for 2020 Yoga Day is "Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home" since countries have adopted several social distancing measures to fight the pandemic. But as the world gradually moves towards recovery, here are some of the best and unique yoga experiences in the Maldives that you should have at least once in your lifetime.
Yoga by the Ocean at One & Only Reethi Rah
The resort’s expert yogi will take you through a series of strengthening asana poses as you gaze out at the surf from the over-water Chi Pavilion. With the ocean below and a beautiful sky above, try Pilates for low-impact flexibility and endurance, or increase core strength and defy gravity with aerial yoga. One & Only offers guided meditation, available on request in the naturally beautiful Yoga Pavilion, or even in your own villa.
Mindfulness Retreats at Six Senses Laamu
At Six Senses, you can enjoy group meditation classes or private sessions with experienced in-house practitioners. The resort’s spa facilities include a roof top yoga studio and a visiting practitioner born in the land of Yoga (India) and has 12 years of experience as an internationally certified personal trainer and yoga teacher.
Yoga & Meditation at Taj Exotica
Rediscover yourself at the picture perfect destination rich in blue ocean waves and pristine sands. Taj Exotica offers a variety of yoga and meditation programs including advanced sessions, Pranayama and Jala Neti. The calm and stillness that the serene atmosphere provides makes it the perfect ground for spiritual growth.
The Soneva Spa at Soneva Jani
Even the name itself means wisdom in Sanskrit. The resort encourages guests to learn new skills and rethink their lifestyles with a focus on wellness. You are open to a variety of options for yoga such as the Thai Massage, which combines gentle or strong, yoga-like stretching. Soneva Jani also offers private yoga sessions hosted at the Yoga pavilion, fitness center, beach or in the privacy of your villa.