The ultra-luxurious private island resort, the Nautilus Maldives prides themselves as the ideal haven to unplug and be untethered. The advantages technology has brought to human lives is equally significant as the distractions and stresses it poses in everyday life. From endless scrolling to continuously gluing yourself to a screen, the Nautilus aspires to free guests from these habits with their ‘Mindcation’ package. Experience a vacation like no other by reconnecting with loved ones and yourself in the pristine surroundings of nature.
When guests arrive at The Nautilus, they will be encouraged to store their laptops, cell phones and all digital devices in a wooden lockbox located within each house and residence. Flat screen TVs will also be replaced with a speaker or iPod, from which soothing music will be played. Moreover, specially curated series of Meditation Podcasts from Ananda in the Himalayas will be available to guests. These podcasts will help alleviate anxieties, stay in the present and begin and end days on a positive mindset. To preserve the tranquil ambience of the island, usage of electronic devices outside the residence is also discouraged.
Instead, guests will be offered an impressive list of activities through which they can reconnect with themselves. Ranging from bespoke treatments led by experts, the Solasta Spa will immerse guests in a holistic experience where restoration and rejuvenation is guaranteed. During the first stage of the wellness journey, guests will be inspired to take up daily meditation and mindfulness practices in what Nautilus calls ‘Your Journey back to Self’.
As per Nautilus’s digital detox philosophy, guests will be urged to experience 1-on-1 Reiki sessions with a professional while Antar Mauna will help guests unwind and relax. The age old mediation practices of Yoga Nidra will nourish well-being on multiple levels and the Tibetan Singing Sound Bath is revered to be the ultimate antidote for internet addiction. Enjoyed in the comforts of your own pool, the latter integrates aqua and sound therapy resulting in a surreal experience that stimulates the brain waves to relax and relieve stress.
The Mindcation package comes along with other designated spa treatments as well, aimed to elevate guests on physical and mental levels. This includes Shiatsu (form of therapeutic bodywork from Japan), Abdominal Detox (Inspired from Taoist monks), Arnica Bath, Shiodhara and Abhyanga (Ayurvedic therapies to relieve neck and shoulder tension) and lastly Moksha (The Solasta Aryuvedic Signature).
In addition to this, guests can also partake in Art of Bohemia activities where drawing and music lessons, macramé- making, crochet classes and Boduberu will form the next part of the tranquil journey. Furthermore, landscaping, gardening and cooking workshops aim to enhance the three senses; smelling, touching and feeling. Adding to this is the Ananda’s healthy cuisine, based on six fundamental food tastes, promoting healthy eating at its finest.