Joali Being, an adults-only wellbeing retreat in the Maldives, announces the ‘Joy of Being' retreat inviting young adults and future naturalists. The retreat is for children to connect with nature, discover science, and explore their own path to wellbeing. The retreat is launching from June through August lasting seven days as guests can discover the Four Pillars of Joali Being - Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Children can take part in a variety of activities, educational classes, and ocean adventures with wellbeing consultants, marine biologists, nutritionists, and herbalists. Activities include Herbology 101, hands-on learning at the onsite coral reef restoration project and Turtle Rehabilitation Center, jungle yoga, nutritional workshops, stargazing and astronomy, and more. “Our guests have shared that they would love to share the Joali Being experience with their families and we’re excited to share the magic of our awe-inspiring destination and inspire the next generation of future wellbeing seekers and naturalists,” says Özgür Cengīz, general manager at Joali Being.
Experiences of the retreat include
- Sea Gardeners: With a marine biologist, young guests will learn the importance of the coral reef, Joali Being’s Coral Reef Restoration Project, interacting with live organisms, and replanting coral colonies in a nursery.
- Herbology 101: At AKTAR, Joali Being on-site herbology center, resident herbalists will educate on the healing power of herbs through workshops highlighting skin health, medicinal herbs, and the body system, while learning about aromatherapy and essential oils through soap making and connecting with the skin pillar.
- Friends of Nature: Teaching the new generations the importance of sustainable tourism, marine life and species found in the Maldives during a conversation with marine biologists.
- Nutritional Workshops: Connecting with the microbiome pillar, cooking classes will allow children to learn the art and science of cooking and explore the diverse world of taste and flavor through healthy ingredients with cooking classes and activities such as The Laughing Boocha, learning about the health benefits of kombucha; Iced Tea Hunters, making iced tea at SAI tea lounge with resident tea sommelier; Fuel Your Body, learning about nutrition with resident nutritionist; Fun with Mocktails, Mindful Nice Cream, and more.
- Snorkeling, A Turtle's Journey: On a voyage to the nearby turtle reef, young guests are immersed in nature watching marine life up close. Children will learn about how Joali Being supports the Olive Ridley Project, protecting sea turtles and their habitats in Raa atoll through rescue and rehabilitation, research, education, and outreach
- Jungle Yoga & Active Meditation: Experienced movement and mindfulness specialists will lead children and parents through meditation and traditional yoga mixed with animal inspired movements at the overwater Ocean Sala.
- Movement in Nature: Daily movement classes include Ninja Class, a self-defense martial arts class teaching inner strength and discipline; Ozzie’s Tennis Journey where children will learn strength, coordination, balance, reflex, and focus; pilates, beach games, dance classes, and more.
- Stargazing: With a Joali Being astronomer, children will learn about the night sky above, exploring space, the moon, planets and galaxies under the clear skies and glistening stars of the Maldives.