GlobalSpa
16-Jul-2025
Discover the many health benefits of the cold water at OBLU SELECT Sangeli.
Wellness at ELE|NA Ayur evolves once again with the introduction of a revitalising Cold Water Immersion experience. It is a transformative new ritual that brings the science of contrast therapy to the serene shores of OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Designed to complement your island rhythm, this curated offering takes you on a journey through movement, warmth, cool immersion, and deep relaxation.
At its core, contrast therapy harnesses the body’s response to sudden changes in temperature, shifting between heat and cold to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery, and elevate mood. At ELE|NA Ayur, this practice is thoughtfully woven into your day on the island to experience deep renewal through a guided sequence of warmth, movement, ice, and stillness.
A Day Designed Around Balance
Begin your morning with sunrise yoga, flowing through gentle movements as the sun rises over the Indian Ocean. Transition into a leisurely morning by the pool or beach, soaking in tropical rays that relax muscles and uplift the spirit.
Midday invites you into the steam room, where warm vapours open the pores and prepare your body for what comes next: the Cold Water Immersion Experience. Guided by expert wellness practitioners, take a plunge into an ice-cold bath that stimulates the nervous system and sharpens mental clarity. The sudden drop in temperature is both shocking and deeply satisfying, triggering a surge in endorphins and an instant sense of alert vitality.
To complete the journey, unwind with a deeply grounding massage, easing the body into a state of calm and integration. This rhythmic dance between hot and cold forms the foundation of contrast therapy- stimulate, recover, repeat.
“At ELE|NA, we believe wellness should be intuitive and individual. The addition of cold water immersion creates the perfect opportunity to explore contrast therapy in a way that feels natural within the Maldivian setting. It’s not about extremes, it’s about harmony,” shares Heidi Grimwood, Vice President of ELE|NA.
Whether easing into wellness with gentle steps or diving into revitalising rituals, this curated flow invites guests to experience Wellness Your Way™, with the unexpected luxury of ice, right here in paradise.
