Nestled within luxurious spa resorts in Maldives, a holistic world of traditional wellness rituals awaits. These unique treatments passed down through generations, incorporate local ingredients and time-tested techniques to leave you feeling renewed and connected to the natural world.
Coconut Shell Massage
The versatile coconut is not just a key component in Maldivian cuisine but local wellness rituals too. This experience on offer at resorts like OBLU SELECT Sangeli begins with a rejuvenating coconut scrub, lovingly applied to cleanse, and nourish your skin. This is followed by “Kāshi Nāshi,” a local treatment that utilises coconut shells and indigenous ingredients for a revitalising body massage. It melts away tension, reduces stress, and soothes muscular pain, leaving you feeling truly pampered!
Sand Bundle Massage
Indulge in an ancient local healing practice with the sand bundle massage after a day of adventure and before you unwind in one of your resort’s luxury beach villas in Maldives. This time-honoured therapy utilises a warm pouch filled with sand to massage your body, easing muscle aches and discomfort. Ideal for those seeking relief from arthritis, rheumatism, and muscular spasms, the warmth of the sand penetrates deeply, promoting relaxation and healing.
Coconut Body Scrub
Immerse yourself in the deeply therapeutic “Kaashi Scrub,” a traditional wellness practice. It involves a body scrub using a combination of sea salt rich in minerals and detoxifying oils, leaving your skin refreshed and invigorated. The experience culminates in a luxurious application of pure Maldivian coconut oil, stimulating the lymphatic system and promoting deep relaxation. This treatment helps to reduce fluid retention, relieves stress, and leaves you feeling revitalised from head to toe.
Coffee Body Scrub
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Coffee isn’t just for that morning pick-me-up! The coffee body scrub harnesses the power of this beloved bean to keep your skin healthy and glowing. This local scrub uses a gentle circular motion to remove dead skin cells, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and deeply moisturise your skin with the added use of Maldivian coconut oil as well. This treatment offers a natural solution to combat cellulite and will leave you feeling invigorated, radiant, and ready to face the world.