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JOALI BEING

Bodufushi, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Overview

JOALI BEING is a brand new sustainable, immersive wellbeing island retreat, the first and only one in the Maldives. The JOALI brand is committed to sustainability and its core philosophy of 'joy of living'. Following on from Joali's initial successful resort JOALI BEING is created with wellness in mind, every element of the hotel dedicated to enhancing your wellbeing by guiding you through a transformational journey of renewal and self-discovery leaving you feeling uplifted and inspired. Your entrance to this spectacular secluded island by seaplane will provide a hint of how special this retreat is with view of crystalline lagoons, pristine white sand beaches and lush natural landscape. Your stay will feel seamless with the help of your personal villa butler to ensure you make the most of your stay. The carefully curated cuisine by resident nutritionist will provide your taste buds with exceptional flavours with high nutrition. There are plenty of opportunities to educate yourself with herbology classes, healthy cooking demonstrations and integrative workshops. If your aim is to invest in your wellbeing with no temptations whilst being in paradise this retreat is the one for you!

When to go

Maldives has a consistent temperature all year round. There are 2 distinct seasons. December to April is the high season. Rain is more likely to occur between May to November. However this is the best time to visit if you are keen diver.

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What we love

The bespoke in-villa wellness mini-bar to eliminate temptations
Transformative experiences like breathwork and Sufi workshops led by master practitioners
Herbology centre where your treatment potions are expertly and freshly prepared with local herbs and plants

Who should go

Dedicated wellness seekers looking for renewal and self-discovery
Luxury travellers looking for a no temptations stay
Solo travellers looking to escape to paradise whilst learning how to enhance their health

Offers

Aktar Group Session (30 minutes)
Complimentary wellbeing consultation
Complimentary half board for stays between 11 May - 10 Oct 2023
Repeat guest discount - contact us for details
Offer 1 *
- 45% off the room (Ocean Pool villa, Sunset Ocean Pool villa, Grand Ocean Pool villa & Sunset Grand Ocean Pool Villa)
- 35% off the room (Beach Pool villa, Grand Beach Pool villa)
- For stays between 15 Feb - 10 May, min 3 nights stay, must be booked by 31 March
Offer 2 *
- 45% off the room (Ocean Pool villa, Sunset Ocean Pool villa, Grand Ocean Pool villa & Sunset Grand Ocean Pool Villa)
- 40% off the room (Beach Pool villa, Grand Beach Pool villa)
- For stays between 11 May - 10 Oct, min 3 nights stay, must be booked by 31 March
Offer 3 *
- 35% off the room (Ocean Pool villa, Sunset Ocean Pool villa, Grand Ocean Pool villa & Sunset Grand Ocean Pool Villa)
- 30% off the room (Beach Pool villa, Grand Beach Pool villa)
- For stays between 11 Oct - 25 Dec, min 3 nights stay, must be booked by 31 March
Early bird offer 2023 *
- 5 % off if booked 45 days in advance
- 10 % off if booked 90 days in advance
- For stays between 11 Jan - 25 Dec 2023
Long stay offer 1 *
- 5 % off if booked 3 - 5 nights
- 10 % off if booked 6 - 8 nights
- 15 % off if booked 9 - 11 nights
- 20 % off if booked 12 - 14 nights
- 25 % off if booked 15 + nights
- For stays between 11 Jan - 10 May & 11 Oct - 25 Dec 2023
Long stay offer 2 *
- 25 % off if booked 3 - 6 nights
- 30 % off if booked 7 + nights
- Fee half board
- For stays between 11 May - 10 Oct 2023

* Offer are not combinable

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JOALI BEING Discover 5 nights Retreat

Guiding you onto the path of wellbeing, this immersion offers a curated selection of mind and body session, it lays the foundation and introduces The Four Pillars of JOALI BEING. Weaving together exercise, nutritional guidance, self-care practices and mindfulness rituals you will discover your wellbeing lifestyle.

From price:

£7099 per person in double room

£12484 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment (60 minutes)
1 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Private mindful movement practice (60 minutes)
2 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Tea celebration (60 minutes)
5 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
5 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 5 nights. 7 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Mind 5 nights Retreat

This immersion program focuses on development of mindfulness practices to cultivate awareness of feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations, and surroundings. Through a gentle, nurturing touch JOALI BEING experts will guide you through the process of constructing mindfulness to improve wellbeing, overcome stress, and maximize performance and productivity.Immerse in the present moment through grounding and restorative practices, transformative sound therapy sessions, energy balancing treatments and mindful movement exercises that are designed to cultivate vitality, inner strength and resilience to navigate through modern world challenges.

From price:

£7443 per person in double room

£12833 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment & mindfulness assessment (60 minutes)
1 Mindfulness wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
1 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Mind & body series experience (120 minutes)
1 Private mindful movement session (60 minutes)
5 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
5 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 5 nights. 7 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Energy 5 nights Retreat

Whether you are beginning a new fitness routine or are well-advanced in training, this immersion is designed to help achieve physical and mental wellbeing. Through intelligent movement analysis, creative exercise sessions, and energy balancing treatments, your mind-body connection will be strengthened, to build resilience and reenergize your whole being, for you to return with a newfound sense of balance.

From price:

£7504 per person in double room

£12889 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment (60 minutes)
1 Intelligent movement analysis (60 minutes)
1 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
1 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Private movement session (60 minutes)
5 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
5 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 5 nights. 7 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

JOALI BEING Discover 7 nights Retreat

From price:

£9578 per person in double room

£17117 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment (60 minutes)
2 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Private mindful movement practice (60 minutes)
2 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
2 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Aktar herboloty workshop
1 Tea celebration (60 minutes)
7 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
7 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 7 nights. 5 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Mind 7 nights Retreat

From price:

£9814 per person in double room

£17353 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment & mindfulness assessment (60 minutes)
1 Mindfulness wellness consultation (30 minutes)
2 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
1 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Mind & body series experience (120 minutes)
2 Private mindful movement session (60 minutes)
7 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
7 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 7 nights. 5 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Energy 7 nights Retreat

From price:

£10825 per person in double room

£18371 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative lifestyle assessment (60 minutes)
1 Intelligent movement analysis (60 minutes)
2 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
2 Skin rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
2 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
1 Microbiome and immunity treatment (60 minutes)
4 Private movement session (60 minutes)
7 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
7 Complimentary group learning activities
Daily breakfast
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 7 nights. 5 and 12 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Weight Balance 10 nights Retreat

Understanding your personal starting point through an in-depth integrated nutritional consultation, we will chart your personal journey encompassing conscious cooking and customized movement sessions. By discovering new information, such as body composition and shape, posture and balance, and metabolic rate, you will form deeper understanding and appreciation for your body to enable an effortless integration of new habits into your lifestyle. Keeping the principles of moderation and balance in mind, this Immersion strengthens your immunity and supports your weight management goals.

From price:

£17347 per person in double room

£28127 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative nutrition consultation (60 minutes)
1 Follow-up wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 3D-fitness and alignment analysis (20 minutes)
2 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
1 Skin body rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
1 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
1 Microbiome and immunity treatment (60 minutes)
1 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
7 Private movement sessions (60 minutes)
1 Group culinary workshop (60 minutes)
1 Private culinary class for microbiome (120 minutes)
10 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
10 Complimentary group learning activities
Full board meal plan for 10 days
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 10 nights. 14 and 21 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Weight Balance 14 nights Retreat

From price:

£24307 per person in double room

£39399 per person in single room

Please contact us for personalised quote as discounts are not included in the above price

The Programme

1 Pre-arrival wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Integrative nutrition consultation (60 minutes)
1 Follow-up wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 Departure wellness consultation (30 minutes)
1 3D-fitness and alignment analysis (20 minutes)
3 Medicinal herbal tea and essential oil roller
1 The Four Pillars Signature massage (90 minutes)
2 Skin body rejuvenation treatments (60 minutes)
2 Energy balancing treatment (60 minutes)
2 Microbiome and immunity treatment (60 minutes)
2 Mind balance treatment (60 minutes)
9 Private movement sessions (60 minutes)
2 Group culinary workshop (60 minutes)
1 Private culinary class for microbiome (120 minutes)
14 Complimentary group mind & movement classes
14 Complimentary group learning activities
Full board meal plan for 14 days
Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkeling equipment
Access to complimentary activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops (some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge)
Bicycle in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request

This retreat is designed for 14 nights. 10 and 21 nights retreats are available. Contact us for details.

Green tax of $6 per person per night will apply, payable at the resort.

Wellness

Wellness is centred around four pillars: Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. The retreats Wellbeing Centre AREKA uses a blend of scientific therapies, diagnostic services, educational programmes and alternative healing treatments to curate their signature immersion programmes. The programmes are bespoke for you following an intelligent movement analysis and integrative health assessment.

Not many retreats can boast their own herbology centre, AKTAR where plant based concoctions are expertly curated for your individual treatment needs and herbology workshops are held.

The Discovery Sound Path takes sound therapy to a new level, this outdoor healing space features nine instruments which aim to restore your inner balance through harmonising vibrations and sounds.

For yoga bunnies the Ocean Sala is not to be missed, it features an antigravity yoga pavilion and meditation deck.

There are no less than 39 stunning treatment rooms transformational spaces including Kaashi Hydrotherapy Hall with its sensory deprivation room, movement and fitness spaces, private training rooms and SEDA the sound therapy hall.

Example treatments at JOALI BEING

Ayurvedic treatments
Maldivian energy treatment
Thai massage
Deep tissue massage
Mind coaching
Integrative massage

Activities

Activities available at resort

Wellness cooking classes
Open air cinema
Tea ceremonies
Herbology workshops
Organic garden tour
Water sports
Scuba diving
Snorkelling

Activities available at the surrounding area

Private picnic on a desert island
Local island hopping excursions

Typical Group Classes

Yoga
Pilates - reformer and mat
Meditation
Sound therapy
Afro dance
Tai Chi
HIIT
Tabata

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

The large 68 villas are uniquely built according to biophilic design principles to increase the guests connection to the surrounding nature of the beautiful island. This helps to enhance the energy flow and dissipate any negative vibrations.

Every villa features a private pool, butler service and sea views. Your mini bar will be customised to include wellness snacks and drinks suitable for you with no temptations that a usual mini bar holds. You villa will have BOSE sound system emitting meditative music to keep you in your zen throughout your stay as well as wellbeing games.

Ocean Pool Villa

This spacious 87m2 overwater villa offers a comfortable king-size bed, an airy sitting space and an elegant bathroom. Guests can relax on their overwater terrace with hammock, boasting a private infinity pool, stunning vistas, and private steps into the ocean below.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

Sunset Ocean Pool Villa

Boasting a private pool and sweeping sunset vistas, this overwater paradise affords guests with the ultimate Maldivian hideaway. With a comfortable king-size bed or twin beds and a decadent bathroom, with separate dressing room this 87m2 space is perfect for intimate stays. Enjoy the 133 m2 sundeck terrace with overwater hammock.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

Grand Ocean Pool Villa

Relax in the Grand Ocean Pool Villa, a spacious 95m2 and contemporary overwater retreat. Enjoy a comfortable king-size bed, separate lounge, airy and modern bathroom with dressing room, as well as your own private infinity pool, sundeck terrace and bespoke amenities.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

Beach Pool Villa

At 95m2 the Beach Pool Villa promises a luxury beach experience, offering direct private access to the white-sand beach, along with access to your own private pool. Each villa promises a comfortable night’s sleep in the expansive king-size bed, or the perfect evening relaxing in the spacious living area, offering stunning views of the ocean.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

Sunset Grand Ocean Pool Villa

Promising idyllic sunset views, the 95m2 Sunset Grand Ocean Pool Villa is a heavenly hideaway for water lovers. Experience overwater luxury with the comfortable king-size bed and unwind in the elegant bathroom, before spending the evening on your private terrace, complete with private pool and indulgent amenities.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

Grand Beach Pool Villa

Perfect for beach enthusiasts, the Grand Beach Pool Villa is an expansive 110m2 and tranquil hideaway located on the beach with an impressive 575m2 exterior space. Promising an elegant bedroom with a comfortable king-size bed, along with a stunning outdoor space and your own private pool, this villa is the ultimate for intimate beach stays.

Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities

What’s on the menu

A great deal of thought has gone into the food and drink offered here from the nutrition to the sustainability of the food.

The retreats in house nutritionist has curated the meals offering a wide selection of flavours and cuisines whilst keeping the nutritional content high.

Personalised nutrition sessions are available to create a bespoke meal plan for your stay. This will already be included if you are on the weight loss programme.

There are three signature restaurants to choose from as well as MOJO the tropical beach sanctuary located on a three layer sundeck for lunches and evening sundowners by the pool.

Don't miss SAI the tea lounge where you can take part in mindful tea ceremonies, be educated by the tea seminars with resident tea sommelier and enjoy an incredible range of brews.

Plantae

Fresh vegetarian and vegan delicacies are served in this open plan interactive dining space.

Ocean to table pescatarian delights on offer in an intimate dining location both inside and outdoor tables.

B'Well

Features the signature Joali Being menu with Earth to table meals for ingredient traceability which are fresh, sustainably sourced and locally harvested. Set in nature inspired location,

Location

Located on a secluded private eco-friendly island of Bodufushi in the Raa Atoll deep in the Indian Ocean, only accessible by a 40 minute seaplane journey from Male.

This natural island has untouched pristine beaches, crystalline lagoons and lush coconut palms.

The Raa Atoll is one of the best for diverse and rich marine life, perfect for diving and snorkelling.

Joali is committed to sustainability of this unique marine life and is home to one of three turtle sancturies in the Maldives as well as a reef restoration project.

Nearest airport

Nearest airport is Male International airport in Maldives.

During peak season November - February British Airways operate direct flights to Male in 10.5 hours.

Alternatively Sri Lankan airways and Middle Eastern carriers offer indirect flights.

From Male you will have to take a 40 minute seaplane to the resorts island which is an unforgettable scenic experience.

Families, Children & Infants

Minimum age is 14 years.

Reviews

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

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