GlobalSpa
22-Aug-2025
Soneva’s flagship wellness event, SOUL Festival returns to the Maldives for an immersive five-day journey led by Sanctum, Ground Wellbeing and more.
The SOUL Festival, the biggest and most immersive wellness festival returns for its 3rd edition in the Maldives, from October 9 to 13, 2025, at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ untamed Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set within a sanctuary of barefoot luxury at the world’s best beach resort, the five-day retreat will take you on a deeply immersive celebration of wellness, healing wisdom and human connection.
What to Expect at the SOUL Festival?
Each day at the SOUL festival will involve you in innovative and therapeutic healing sessions. Start your mornings with barefoot Sanctum sessions on the sand or Pilates overlooking the ocean. After a nourishing breakfast, panel discussions explore themes such as longevity, emotional health, recovery and modern wellness innovations. Afternoons offer deeper engagement through hands-on workshops and one-on-one sessions, including trauma-informed bodywork, clarity breathwork and somatic therapy designed to support deep relaxation and inner balance. As the sun sets, the island transforms with immersive sound journeys and social sensory dinners beneath the stars. Conclude the day with musical performances and closing rituals that invite reflection and reconnection!
Heal and Learn with a Panel of Experts
The 2025 edition welcomes an inspiring line-up of international thought leaders and practitioners. Returning to the Maldives are Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski, whose energising morning rituals set the tone for each day. Also featured are Peigín Crowley, founder of Ground Wellbeing and a champion of intuitive healing; Tim Gray, Europe’s leading biohacker and a global voice in optimised health and longevity; Nathalie Schyllert, CEO of Bodyism, offering a holistic approach to physical and emotional wellbeing; Frida Redknapp, wellness advocate and creative collaborator at Bodyism; Dr Timm Golüke, renowned dermatologist and pioneer in anti- ageing skin health; and Roses Gabor, sound therapist and musician known for immersive healing journeys.
The line-up also includes Kirsten King of Fluidform Pilates, Adrienne Adhami, wellness content creator and advocate for movement-led living, Dong Juan, Traditional Chinese Medicine expert and movement guide, and Anika Lefebvre, transformational breathwork facilitator. Closing the roster is Nils Behrens, a leading voice in longevity and preventive health.
Soneva Fushi: Your Encompass of Wellness
Not only the sessions, your accommodations at Soneva Fushi also speaks wellness and comfort. Choose between secluded villas nestled within jungle clearings or set directly on the sand. Nourishing, health- led cuisine crafted from organic island ingredients, healing therapies at Soneva Soul and endless opportunities to explore both land and sea create the ideal setting for deep a meaningful reset.
You can enjoy the full SOUL Festival experience with a dedicated package that includes luxurious villa accommodation, full board dining, return seaplane transfers, access to the complete programme, a complimentary Soneva Soul treatment and exclusive savings on therapies.
Packages start from USD 3,360 per night for two adults, with a 10% reduction available for bookings confirmed before August 31, 2025.
