The island of Bodufushi in the Maldives houses the first wellbeing island retreat of JOALI BEING in the archipelago nation and coming this Easter to the wellness sanctuary is a programme designed to revive and renew spirits. Guests booking their stays at JOALI BEING between April 6th-12th, 2023 will be in for a treat with a myriad of new offerings woven around folklore and cherished traditions awaiting at the iconic gateway.
This Easter season, JOALI BEING brings culinary delights, innovative wellbeing journeys and new visiting practitioners alongside a suite of active experiences for guests to engage in. Moreover, the symbolic Robin will be displayed decoratively in many areas of the island, a harbinger of spring and a symbol of rebirth and renewal.
To tailor a memorable holiday experience for families this Easter, JOALI BEING will be stepping up on gastronomy with unique adventures available for food connoisseurs. Culinary pop-ups will make an appearance this April centred around fireside and grill charcoal cooking, delivering rich and flavourful plates to savour. Conscious food lovers can also partake in inflammation-easing cooking classes curated by JOALI BEING’s expert nutritionists where Omega-3-rich foods will be highlighted.
Little guests can even channel their culinary talents with ‘Young Master Chef’ cooking classes conducted throughout the Easter period. Here, they can learn various easy culinary techniques, try new flavours and explore their creativity in the kitchen. Adding to these exceptional gastronomical events are caviar & tea tasting events to tantalize the tastebuds further.
Embarking on an interesting journey, guests can participate in creating all-natural skincare products with the help of JOALI BEING’s herbologists. By making use of a wide assortment of herbs, flowers and essential oils, guests can tap into the wisdom of apothecaries to produce an organic facial scrub that supports skin-cell renewal.
Those looking to align their minds and imbue a sense of profound calm can even hop onto guided meditation sessions accompanied by sound healing instruments. For an upbeat and lively time, they can also sign up for an adrenaline-rushing dance routine workshop where a combination of different dance styles will not fail to uplift the mood.
Yoga-seekers can delight in morning yoga sessions at the Ocean Sala with a complimentary version available for children during the day throughout Easter. Kids can do some outdoor exploration with Sound Discovery Path where a resident life coach will take young guests through an inspiring journey through JOALI BEING’s outdoor sound therapy oasis.
Three wellness Practitioners will be taking residency at the resort during the Easter season. This includes:
Javier De Prado Lizano- De Pedro Lizano will be inviting guests to uplift their stays with a seamless blend of Eastern and Western healing traditions. His sessions will focus on helping guests lead their transformation from within by creating a state of comprehensive well-being and delivering healing experiences such as craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, Osteothai sessions and Watsu.
Dr. Tara Swart Beiber- During her residency, Dr. Bieber will invite guests to epitomize their stays with immersive experiences that prepare them to better re-engage their daily lives. Some of the creative sessions brought by Dr. Bieber will enable guests to find personal clarity through a range of experiences such as individual executive coaching, reinvention based on neuroplasticity and etc.
Alexandra Demolling- Demolling is an experienced naturopath and iridologist who will be using herbal and vibrational remedies to guide guests on a holistic journey to mind and body balance. Her expert knowledge will be utilized in treating issues such as stress, inflammation and food intolerances while assisting guests to discover a more authentic and purposeful version of themselves.
Bold adventurers and environmentalists have plenty to look forward to at JOALI BEING. Adults and children alike can venture on a dolphin cruise during the magnificent sunset hour and enjoy delightful sights of bottleneck and spinner dolphins gleefully leaping around the boat. Moreover, they can also go on guided snorkelling tours with the resident Marine Biologist and greet the Indian Ocean marine life that lives in the budding ecosystems.
SEABOB snorkelling is an exhilarating activity available for adults too where guests can try out an advanced underwater scooter to explore the seascapes. Children can also learn about turtles through turtle snorkelling trips which will take them up close and near their natural habitats. This can be followed by an insightful conservation and marine talk taken by the resort’s marine biologist.
Besides these, guests can also fill their time by casting their hooks on a traditional Maldivian sunset fishing endeavour or discover the resort from above through an unforgettable parasailing experience. Capture the Gate of Zero, the Ocean Sala and the Island of Wellbeing from a completely new perspective.