Candlelight meditations, sunrise pilates and expert-led wellness workshops – that’s just a taste of what awaits at the Soul Festival this October. Held at Soneva Fushi, an award-winning eco-luxury resort set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives, this five-day retreat takes wellness to a whole new level. Forget cramped yoga studios and clichéd panels urging you to switch off your phone – the Soul Festival is wellness reimagined, blending luxury with holistic living.
Happening from October 9 to 13, the festival unfolds within a barefoot sanctuary, encouraging guests to connect with the earth and embrace nature at every step. Programmes follow four central themes: Foundations of Wellness, Peak Performance and Longevity, Holistic Balance and Vitality, and Practical Integration and Embodied Wisdom.
Each morning begins with mindful movement against a stunning ocean backdrop – from barefoot Sanctum sessions on the beach to energising pilates. After a nourishing breakfast, guests can dive into thought-provoking panels led by leading voices in the wellness world, including co-founders of the Flow Genome Project Jamie Wheal and Julie Webster, Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski, CEO of Bodyism Nathalie Schyllert, leading dermatologist Dr Timm Golüke and many more.
Afternoons are dedicated to hands-on workshops and intimate one-on-one sessions, ranging from trauma-informed bodywork and qi activation to somatic therapy. As night falls, the energy shifts to candlelit sound journeys, sensory dinners under the stars, live music and guided reflections.
The Soul Festival package is priced from USD 3,360 (£2500) per night for two adults. This includes full access to the festival’s programmes, villa accommodation, daily full board dining and free transfers. Book your tickets here.
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