5 Resorts Celebrating Global Wellness Day 2025 in the Maldives

As we step into the month of June, many in the Maldives are getting ready to mark Global Wellness Day (GWD).

Celebrated on the second Saturday of June, with this year’s festivities falling on June 14, the day is an opportunity to take a pause and reflect on how we can nurture better and healthier lives.

What began as a social project in Turkey thirteen years ago has since grown into a global movement involving tens of thousands of people. Take a look at how some of the leading resorts in the Maldives are marking the day with unique and holistic programmes.

Menopause Retreat at Oblu Xperience Ailafushi
The wellness-focused resort is launching a dedicated retreat for women taking place from June 5 to 9. Curated by the award-winning wellness brand ELE|NA, the programme incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine with Neuro-linguistic Programming in order to provide a holistic and personalised experience for their guests. The retreat aims to create a peaceful and comfortable sanctuary where this transformative journey in a woman’s life can be celebrated.

https://ele-na.com/menopause-retreat/
Aqua Fitness with Rajni Maker at Kuda Villingili
One of India’s leading aqua fitness experts, Rajni Maker will be leading the Global Wellness Day activities at Kuda Villingili this year. From June 14 to 18, Rajni will bring her signature blend of flow and vitality to the resort with a water-based wellness programme. Guests with different fitness experiences, from beginners to athletes, can take part in high-intensity aqua kickboxing in the largest pool in the Maldives. Guided nature walks, beachside body scrubs, sunrise Pilates sessions, and a family HIIT session are some of the other revitalising and relaxing experiences taking place during this wellness weekend.

https://www.kudavillingili.com
Rajni Maker
Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Gentle movement and mindful moments are at the heart of the GWD activities at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. From June 14 to 19, the programme will begin every day at sunrise with a Qigong movement and meditation session– a Chinese practice based on intentional movement and controlled breathing. The programme continues with an indoor golf experience to stimulate the mind, followed by a water sports competition to challenge the body. Healthy cooking classes and nutritious dining options round off the wellness activities.

https://www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com/blog/global-wellness-day-2025-at- hideaway-maldives/
Holistic Healing with Dr Lisa Schuster at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
Dr Lisa Schuster is a medical doctor, acupuncturist, meditation teacher, and yoga teacher based in Munich. The holistic healer has a dedicated focus on sound therapy and is renowned for her sound healing techniques which have helped individuals find clarity and alignment in their lives. Reflecting the JW Marriott brand ethos to “Be Mindful and Present”, Dr Schuster will be leading a series of restorative sound bathing experiences at the resort from June 14 to 16. The sessions will be complemented by wellness elixirs and nourishing refreshments.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mlejs-jw-marriott-maldives-resort-and- spa/overview/
Wellness Coach Shubhangi Chauhan at Angsana Velavaru
From June 13 to 15, Angsana Velavaru will play host to holistic wellness coach Shubhangi Chauhan. She is the founder of WITHIN, a fitness and wellness coaching entity with 23 practitioners supporting physical, mental, and emotional health across the globe. Shubhangi will be leading a curated programme featuring strength and breathwork sessions, yoga for flexibility and inner balance, and a Wellness Circle exploring mental clarity, nutrition, and community care. The highlight of her residency will be a blindfolded Free Flow Dance followed by Yoga Nidra, an emotive experience that invites guests to surrender to the present and embrace rhythm over routine.

https://www.angsana.com/maldives/velavaru/experiences/moments-to-come