Ayurvedic Retreats at The St. Regis Maldives Resort – Luxury Travel Magazine

Private island resort The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, has launched a series of Ayurvedic retreats, curated by its in-house Ayurveda doctor at its overwater Iridium Spa. Those embarking on the new Ayurveda Wellness Voyages will indulge in pure relaxation in the paradisiacal surroundings, while being given the tools to live a healthy and happy life once they return home.

Dr. Sudhi Suresh, who has been practicing the ancient Indian medicinal system for over ten years, has developed three, five and seven-day retreats which are designed to promote good health through a mind-body connection.

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, which was developed over 3,000 years ago in India, based on the belief that health and happiness is maintained through a balance in mind, body and spirit. As a complete way of life, it includes yoga, diet, herbal remedies and meditation to enhance the overall wellbeing of those who practice it.

Each retreat begins with a one-to-one private lifestyle consultation with the doctor. Lasting 30 minutes, the session includes a pulse diagnosis, a series of lifestyle-analyzing questions and a questionnaire to complete. The doctor uses this information to establish guests’ body type in addition to the state of their physical and mental health, and creates a bespoke recommended lifestyle program of diet and activity.

Following the assessment, guests will receive a specially recommended combination of spa treatments and private yoga sessions that have been tailored based on their individual requirements. The Ayurvedic rituals include massages, exfoliation and steam treatments to encourage good health and relaxation. The retreats include:

Navikarana (Renewal):

Three days: £640pp ($890)

• One wellness consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor
• One 75-minute Abhyanga treatment (a four-handed massage with medicated herbal oils)
• Two two-hour treatments, based on the doctor’s recommendations
• One private yoga session

Ashwasa (Recovery)

Five days: £1,060 ($1475)

• Two wellness consultations with the Ayurvedic doctor
• One 75-minute Abhyanga treatment (a four-handed massage with medicated herbal oils)
• Four two-hour treatments, based on the doctor’s recommendations
• Two private yoga sessions

Punarjanma (Rebirth)

Seven days: £1,530 ($2,125)

• Two wellness consultations with the Ayurveric doctor
• One 75-minute Abhyanga treatment (a four-handed massage with medicated herbal oils)
• Six two-hour treatments, based on the doctor’s recommendations
• Three private yoga sessions

Dr. Sudhi Suresh obtained his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery at the K.V.G Ayurveda Medical College in India after following in the footsteps of both his father and his grandfather. He has worked at a range of top hotels worldwide, before joining The St. Regis Maldives when it opened in November 2016.

The unique lobster-shaped Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, perched above the clear waters of the secluded Dhaalu Atoll, offers spa heaven on a remote tropical island. It is the largest overwater spa in the Maldives, and is home to a hydrotherapy Blue Hole Pool, which uses heated seawater and an array of whirlpool jets to deliver curative physical and psychological benefits.

A stay at the The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli is from £1,127 ($1,575) per night in a Garden Villa with Pool.  Sea plane transfers from Male are $665 return per person. To book visit www.stregismaldives.com