10-Day Yoga and Wellness Island Escape in the Maldives

Each day of this retreat is dedicated to one of the seven chakras, working from the root chakra on day two through to the crown on day eight, with the final full day bringing them all together. Morning sessions are energising flows at sunrise — expect vinyasa-style movement combined with pranayama breathwork focused on that day's chakra. Evenings are slower: restorative and yin yoga designed to leave you settled and restored before dinner.

The island itself is part of the reason this retreat works. Kamadhoo sits in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO world biosphere reserve, which means the marine life is protected and abundant. During free time you can snorkel the house reef, swim in a natural pool alongside turtles, or watch dolphins from your yoga mat if you're lucky. The local culture is a big part of the experience too — you're staying on an inhabited island, not a sterile resort, so you'll meet Maldivians and eat local fish and tropical fruit.

Ari Liakeas leads the retreat. She has twenty years of experience across movement, yoga, therapeutic massage and food, and also runs Stellar Therapies, a wellness company in Scotland. She designed this program specifically to address the stress and anxiety that come from daily life — the structure of the day, the focus on breath, and the long stretches of unscheduled time are all deliberate. It's not a bootcamp; it's a chance to step out of routine and let the body and mind recalibrate.

The accommodation is at the Kamadhoo Inn, a guesthouse with ensuite rooms, air conditioning, and views over the ocean. The included meals are breakfast and dinner only — lunch is not part of the package, though the guesthouse restaurant serves food and there are local eateries to explore. There's also a one-hour spa treatment included in the price, plus group excursions and access to specialised workshops.

What's included

- Airport pickup & drop-off (MLE to Kamadhoo and return) - 9 nights accommodation in a shared or private luxury room - Daily yoga classes (sunrise energetic and evening restorative) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - 1 hour spa treatment - Group excursions/activities (e.g., snorkeling to see turtles and whale sharks) - Specialized workshops - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast and dinner included per day) - Wifi connection - FREE wellness gift - Post-retreat integration support (online session)

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance (mandatory) - Lunch (not included in the package) - Extra night before/after retreat (optional add-on, ~$79 USD) - 60-minute massage (optional add-on, ~$70 USD) - Private class (optional add-on, ~$40 USD) - Additional treatments (optional add-on, ~$70 USD) - Other personal expenses