SOUL Wellness and Health Festival by Soneva in the Maldives

Published

11th August 2023

From September 29 to October 8, 2023, Soneva in the Maldives is hosting SOUL, a new festival dedicated to enriching your body, mind and soul… well-being and health.

The SOUL Festival will take place in the Maldives from September 29 to October 8, 2023. The program has been announced, and the focus is on informative talks, wellness sessions, and practical sessions led by a panel of visionaries, thought leaders, and pioneering wellness experts. A partnership between the Soneva hospitality group and the international wellness company ORGANIC INDIA, the festival promises to be an immersive experience in all forms of health and wellness. It will be held at the Soneva Fushi Resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Maldives.

Among the international speakers at the festival were: an American developmental biologist known for promoting the idea that genes and DNA can be manipulated by a person's beliefs, proposing a non-academic conception of epigenetics, Dr. Bruce Lipton ; a New York Times science journalist and author of bestsellers such as Healing Yourself, Jo Marchant ; clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert, Shauna Shapiro ; an Australian biochemist, author of thirteen bestsellers, speaker and founder of the Bio Blends range of food supplements, Dr. Libby Weaver ; a pioneer of Ayurvedic aromatherapy, Farida Irani ; a holistic nutritionist specializing in the field of integrative medicine, Luke Coutinho ; an award-winning director and producer, Louie schwartzberg ; a gastroenterologist and author of The Brain Gut Connection, Emeran mayer ; an actress and biohacking expert, Davinia Taylor ; the first Westerner to have obtained a title from an Ayurveda university and to have been authorized to practice Ayurveda in India, Dr. Robert Svoboda ; a naturopath and doctor of oriental medicine, Dr. Lilly-Marie Blecher ; an anxiety and mindfulness coach, Amanda Huggins; spiritual leaders, Swami Chidanand Saraswati et Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati.

The SOUL Festival will take place over ten days and two weekends, offering participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of ancient healing traditions as well as scientific advances and modern medicine serving individuals, communities, and the planet. Sunset cocktails on the sandbar and a plant-based dinner on the beach will mark the official opening of the inaugural event, followed by musical performances and stargazing at the Soneva Fushi Island Observatory.

Each morning during the festival, attendees will begin their day with a group yoga and meditation session on a beach, achieve new fitness goals with workouts in the outdoor jungle gym, explore the wonders of the Indian Ocean during guided paddleboarding sessions, or learn more about nutrition and health from experts. Guests will have the opportunity to reconnect and recharge through daily self-care rituals and individual consultations with speakers or treatments experienced exclusively during the SOUL Festival.

Many conferences will be of great importance such the neuroscience of well-being with Bruce Lipton, Emeran Mayor, Shamini Jain, Paul Salins et Farida Irani ; The Eye of the Storm – Finding Balance in Times of Chaos with Shauna Shaipro, Dr. Lilly-Marie Blecher, Luke Coutinho et Robert Svoboda ; building a regenerative future with Damon Gameau, Sonu Shivdasani, William Bissel, Gaia Vince, Louie Swartzberg et Bruce lipton ; from health crisis to health awakening with Amanda Huggins, Louie Swartzberg and Jo MarchantThe conferences will also be broadcast online.

The Festival's sound will be provided by the renowned Indian classical composer Ustad Kamal Sabri, the sound therapy practitioner and singer-songwriter Kristin Hoffman and the contemporary Indian poet Bhawari Basanti.

To this end, Soneva is offering an exclusive deal for three-, five-, or ten-night packages. Three-night stays at Soneva Fushi start at $7 (approximately €600) for two people, with the offer including full festival access, accommodation in a luxurious private villa, daily meals on a full-board basis, and round-trip transfers from Malé Airport. Bookings before May 6, 970, will receive an additional 31% discount on the package price.

Proceeds from SOUL Festival tickets will be donated to the Soneva Foundation and the Organic India Foundation to support the development of projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

Soneva Fushi is easily accessible via Male International Airport or Mafaru International Airport in Noonu Atoll. With every stay at Soneva Fuji, guests can enjoy the Soneva experience and service, with barefoot attendants available 24/24 to assist with any request, from pampering treatments at Soneva Soul, to unique and precious island experiences, to exciting activities planned at The Den, the region's largest kids' club.