The resort islands of the Maldives are one of the most beautiful and serene destinations in the world, famed for a blissful calm and slow lifestyle. A good reason to travel to the Maldives is for guests to learn yoga or combine their love of yoga with a holiday in paradise. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose the Maldives for some Yoga Time Out.
1. The perfect backdrop for Yoga
Renowned for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, the islands of the Maldives are infused with a magical ambience, especially in the early and late hours of each day. This is the preferred time for yogis to roll out their yoga mats and let the energy surrounding them guide their yoga flow. Some resorts like Milaidhoo Maldives have an air-conditioned yoga pavilion for yoga practice during the hotter hours of the day.
2. Best Yoga practitioners
Not only guests on holiday, but also professional and experienced yogis appreciate the serene setting to practice yoga, as well as to take their students on a yoga journey during their stay. Milaidhoo has a resident Yogi, who includes extended breathing techniques and meditation in his sessions, to create a holistic and utterly relaxing yoga experience.
3. Destination Yoga
Here in the Maldives a yoga session is not confined to a yoga sala or the guest villa. Sessions can be booked in the privacy of your villa or for example on a private sandbank – if the weather permits – or even water yoga in the gorgeous pool of the Compass Pool Bar.
4. More than Yoga
While the day may begin and end with an inspiring yoga session, guests can spend the daytime exploring the surrounding underwater world at Milaidhoo’s vibrant house reef or lounge on their spacious villa deck. There are many other experiences to enjoy, not least the extensive gourmet dining options the resort has to offer.