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7 Day Paradise Retreat, Dhiffushi, Maldives
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Activities
Yoga
Other
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Minimum no. of participants
4
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Suitable for
All levels
Beginners
Intermediate
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Accommodation
Villa
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Length of retreat
6 nights
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Meals included
Dinner, Breakfast
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Capacity
up to 8 persons
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Main instructor language
English
Instructors also speak
German
Visualize waking up in the dim light before sunrise, hearing the ocean waves. You get up, step outside and listen to the peaceful sound of birds chirping and waves touching the shore. You walk up to the beautiful beach, looking out to the vastness of the ocean with its tropical islands in the far distance. Imagine practicing your sun salutation with sand under your mat, looking up to swaying coconut palm trees in the warm breeze and clear blue skies. By aligning with elements you work into achieving the highest level of perception and harmony with like-minded and loving people. Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated we pack up the mats and walk back into our island beach villa where local and western breakfast awaits you. Knowing you will spend your day relaxing, reading, snorkeling and diving you catch yourself smiling in pure bliss. The story behind this retreat is simple. Enjoy life to the fullest in paradise while being respectful to your body, mind, and soul. Live in balance with the environment and nature within the resources that are offered.
The tropical retreat is a magical journey that combines the five elements with yoga to create an incredibly enriching experience for the body, mind, and soul.
The Element Ether: Vastness of the Maldivian Sky 🌀
The boundless expanse of the Maldives, representative of the ether element, creates a space for inner peace and freedom. In our yoga practice, we harness this vastness to open the mind, find our center, and engage in the experience of the infinite.
The Element Air: Gentle Breezes 💨
The gentle sea breeze, as an expression of the air element, promotes the lightness of being. In our yoga exercises, we draw inspiration from the gentle sea breeze to deepen the breath and establish a clear connection between body and mind.
The Element Fire: The Energy of the Maldivian Sun 🌞
The intense sun of the Maldives, as the source of the fire element, not only warms the body but also ignites inner energy. In our yoga practices, we harness this powerful energy to release blockages, transform old patterns, and experience profound inner warmth.
The Element Water: The Indian Ocean 🌊
The water element symbolizes love, compassion, and contentment. In our yoga sessions, we integrate flowing movements to promote emotional balance. The gentle sound of the waves accompanies us on our journey to inner peace.
The Element Earth: The Natural Beauty of the Maldivian Islands 🌱
The natural beauty of the Maldivian islands with their white sandy beaches, as a manifestation of the earth element, creates space for growth and stability. In our yoga practices, we anchor ourselves in this earth energy to build strength, stabilize the spine, and feel a deep connection to the earth.
The harmonious connection of these elements with yoga in the Maldives offers a unique experience that goes far beyond the yoga mat. It supports physical flexibility, promotes mental clarity, and bestows a deep peace upon the soul.
Discover how the fusion of yoga and the elements in the Maldives wonderfully nourishes and enriches the body, mind, and soul.
Yoga
SALTY SANDY YOGA VIBES Come and join us on a life-changing experience. Leave the stress of everyday life behind and immerse yourself in a world full of relaxation, calm, liberating movement, and new inspiration. Commune with nature and take a deep breath. Fill your lungs with fresh salty sea air while learning more about yoga and deepen your practice, receiving a huge Vitamin D boost. Experience the tropical island that boasts of white sandy beaches, azure sea waters, and exotic, colorful coral reefs inhabited by a variety of extraordinary fish, turtles, rays, sharks, and many more. Meet the friendly and laidback people of the local islands, where you get an insight into the daily life of Maldivian people, their culture, and beliefs. Good people, good times, good vibes…The art of practicing yoga helps in controlling an individual’s mind, body, and soul. During this week you will learn more about yourself, gain self-love and inner harmony. You will start the day with a rejuvenating, energizing practice followed by a soft meditation. Before dinner you will take a step back to reflect on the day and enjoy a gentle and soft practice. I will help you to develop your own yoga practice in the midst of a tropical environment and the most beautiful beaches. At Nateea Yoga Retreat you will practice a variety of dynamic and energetic Vinyasa Flows, strong and mindful Hatha Yoga and soft and restorative Yin Yoga Visualize waking up in the dim light before sunrise, hearing the ocean waves. You get up, step outside and listen to the peaceful sound of birds chirping and waves touching the shore. You walk up to the beautiful beach, looking out to the vastness of the ocean with its tropical islands in the far distance. Imagine practicing your sun salutation with sand under your mat, looking up to swaying coconut palm trees in the warm breeze and clear blue skies. By aligning with elements you work into achieving the highest level of perception and harmony with like-minded and loving people. Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated we pack up the mats and walk back into our island beach villa where local and western breakfast awaits you. Knowing you will spend your day relaxing, reading, snorkeling and diving you catch yourself smiling in pure bliss. The story behind this retreat is simple. Enjoy life to the fullest in paradise while being respectful to your body, mind, and soul. Live in balance with the environment and nature within the resources that are offered. The tropical retreat is a magical journey that combines the five elements with yoga to create an incredibly enriching experience for the body, mind, and soul. The Element Ether: Vastness of the Maldivian Sky The boundless expanse of the Maldives, representative of the ether element, creates a space for inner peace and freedom. In our yoga practice, we harness this vastness to open the mind, find our center, and engage in the experience of the infinite. The Element Air: Gentle Breezes The gentle sea breeze, as an expression of the air element, promotes the lightness of being. In our yoga exercises, we draw inspiration from the gentle sea breeze to deepen the breath and establish a clear connection between body and mind. The Element Fire: The Energy of the Maldivian Sun The intense sun of the Maldives, as the source of the fire element, not only warms the body but also ignites inner energy. In our yoga practices, we harness this powerful energy to release blockages, transform old patterns, and experience profound inner warmth. The Element Water: The Indian Ocean The water element symbolizes love, compassion, and contentment. In our yoga sessions, we integrate flowing movements to promote emotional balance. The gentle sound of the waves accompanies us on our journey to inner peace. The Element Earth: The Natural Beauty of the Maldivian Islands The natural beauty of the Maldivian islands with their white sandy beaches, as a manifestation of the earth element, creates space for growth and stability. In our yoga practices, we anchor ourselves in this earth energy to build strength, stabilize the spine, and feel a deep connection to the earth. The harmonious connection of these elements with yoga in the Maldives offers a unique experience that goes far beyond the yoga mat. It supports physical flexibility, promotes mental clarity, and bestows a deep peace upon the soul. Discover how the fusion of yoga and the elements in the Maldives wonderfully nourishes and enriches the body, mind, and soul.
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Yin Yoga
- Other
Other
view moreSunday: Arrival
- We welcome you into our beautiful beach villa: Dhiffushi Island Villa
- Please make sure to arrive latest at 3pm Opening ceremonie
- Dinner
Monday:
- We start our day with an energizing sunrise yoga and meet up after for our nutritious and local breakfast in our villa.
- You will have plenty of time after, to relax, unwind and purely enjoy the beautiful island. In the afternoon we will meet up for a restorative Yoga session during sunset. Dinner will wait for us after Yoga at the Villa.
Tuesday:
- Sarting the day with Yoga.
- Breakfast
- Nurse Shark Snorkeling
- Yin Yoga
- Dinner
Wednesday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Coconut oil/ palmtree weaving workshop (included, but optional)
- Yin Yoga
- Walking Meditation
- Dinner
Thursday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Dolphin Watching
- Yin Yoga
- Dinner
Friday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Free time
- Vinyasa and Somatic Awareness practice: Closing
- Last night Barbecue
Saturday:
- Sunrise Vinyasa
- Breakfast
- Check out at Dhiffushi Island Villa 12pm
The Island Dhiffushi 🏝️
Dhiffushi is home to a mesmerizing underwater world and its own house reef which is more than 10 km long housing colorful corals, breathtaking varieties of fishes, and other marine flora and fauna.
Snorkeling in this paradise is absolutely amazing! You may even spot Turtles, Stingrays, and little sharks!
This beautiful local island in the North Malé Atoll has a magical vibe and offers a lot of activities besides relaxing at the white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Diffushi is 0.95 km in length and 0,2 km wide. It was one of the first non-resort islands in the Maldives proving that you don’t need to pay for an expensive all-inclusive resort to have the amazing Maldives experience.
As it is the most eastern inhabited island of the Maldives, you are able to witness the sunrise first in the country. You will find one of the best diving sites close by.
Remember that this is a local island and therefore alcohol is prohibited and we want to respect their cultures and religion.
Diving – If you are interested in diving please let me know, as wonderful diving spots are just around the island and you are also able to learn how to dive.
Watch the locals everyday life
Fishing is a key part of local island life on the Maldives, and many islanders rely on it for their livelihood. Fishing boats can be seen departing from the islands early in the morning, and the catch of the day is often sold at the local fish market. In addition to fishing, some locals also engage in agriculture, growing crops such as coconuts, bananas, and papayas.
Explore the Island´s beauty
A unique aspect of the island beauty of the Maldives is the bioluminescent plankton that can be found in the waters around the islands. At night, these tiny organisms emit a blue-green glow, creating a magical and otherworldly atmosphere. Visitors to the local islands can take nighttime boat tours or swim in the bioluminescent waters for an unforgettable experience
How to get there
Arrival Information:
Check in time: 12:00 pm
Check out time: 12:00 pm
Arrival by plane at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE)
As soon as you book your flight, you can kindly let us know the arrival and departure time on Sunday, so we can arrange the pick up and drop off for you MLE – Dhiffushi -MLE.
The speedboat drive is about 45 to 50 minutes.
Airport
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE) - 0 km
Villa
You will stay in the unique, suitably furnished, private and lovely decorated villa, located in the northeast of the island.
Walking into this unique garden villa, you will find an intimate, outside relaxing area. This is your safe haven, where you can dine barefoot, with sand between your toes and take a refreshing bath after practicing your sunrise yoga.
With four bedrooms, villa is suitable for up to eight people. All bedrooms have their own small bathroom and air conditioning.
Every room has one single bed and one queen size bed with its own bathroom, ideal to share with another yogi. But we do offer one bedroom as a single bedroom, if you would like to have your privacy.
We kindly inform you that, given the availability and group size, alterations may be made to the accommodation. However, rest assured that the substituted accommodation will be of a comparable standard.
- Garden
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free wifi
- Tours and daytrips
- Retreat planning services
- Scuba divine equipment rental
- Airport transfer
- Outdoor exercise possibilities
- Dishwasher
- Linen & towels provided
- Cooking
- Private kitchen available
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- TV
- Surfboard and SUP rental
- Transport services
- Restaurant nearby
You will be served two meals per day, with water included throughout the day (coffee, and tea for breakfast).
It is a delicious variety of Indian, Maldivian and western vegetarian food (Seafood is optional).
If you’re having a fast day, please kindly let us know, that there will be no food going to waste.
Also if you have any allergies, please don’t hesistate to contact me.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Water
- Juice
- Tea
- Vegetarian
- 2 yoga classes daily
- Walking meditation during sunset at the beach
- daily vegetarian half-board meal (seafood option)
- Dolphin Watching
- Airport Group Transfer Malé-Dhiffushi-Malé
- Nurse Shark Snorkeling
- 6 nights accommodation
- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Flights
- Health and Insurance expenses
- Required PCR tests
- Any other excursions which are not listed
- Yoga mats
Free cancelation 90+ days before check in
Guests will incur a fee 50% if they cancel their booking 60-89 days before check-in
Guests will incur a fee 100% if they cancel their booking 0-30 days before check-in
Tia
Instructor
Nateea (Tia) is your retreat host and yoga teacher. She is a warm hearted soul lighting up the room with her smile, following her dream to share this light with people all over the world. Born in California, USA with caribbean and german roots she early learned how to appreciate her uniqueness.She leaves space for you to unfold your true self, helping to embrace what makes you unique. Nateea is happy, ambitious and peace loving and fell in love with the versatility of the world. Her mission is to spread her affection for yoga in the most beautiful places the world has to offer.
Yoga
Currently, she works as a private yoga and meditation teacher for a renowned NBA player, allowing her to pursue her special interest in creating Hatha classes for athletes. She also shares her knowledge at various locations, including apartment housings. In the past, she collaborated with a 5-star guesthouse in Germany and had the opportunity to teach intimate and exclusive groups. Furthermore, she taught regular yoga classes for up to 15 people at the beach, lake, and in private one-on-one sessions at her self-owned yoga studio, Nateea Yoga. With her exposure to diverse body types and levels of proficiency, she possesses the ability to adjust poses and cater to individual requirements and capacities.
She offers a unique yoga experience and moving meditations, creating a joyous, inspiring, and motivating atmosphere that respects all body types and provides each person with a secure and impartial environment to explore and discover their authentic selves. Her classes are physically and mentally demanding and are taught in English and Sanskrit (or German). To her, yoga is an inspirational lifestyle, and she encourages her students to observe their thoughts, put their ego aside, and allow their bodies to progress.