Calm Spa Sanctuary
Calm Spa Sanctuary at JA Manafaru has evolved into a world-class wellness haven that balances ancient and cutting-edge experiences. Immersed in pristine jungle, the spa offers a vast array of holistic treatments, from traditional massages and Eminence facials to genetic testing and tailored dietary programs.
The spa stretches across a large swath of the island, guiding you past ancient banyans, koi ponds, meandering waterways and serene pagodas, with the symphony of the forest as a soundtrack. As you traverse the expansive complex, you’ll feel pebbled pathways massaging your bare feet.
The eight treatment rooms are crafted from tropical hardwood and feature private walled gardens, where sunken showers and bathtubs await. This tranquil oasis also includes steam rooms, saunas, plunge pools, a hair and nail salon, and a lengthy menu of yoga classes to help restore your energy and balance.
- One of the spa’s signature therapies, Maldivian Dhivehi Beys draws from the ancient plant-based medicinal system of the same name. Developed in collaboration with a local healer, the massage features a warm poultice filled with homegrown herbs, designed to deeply relax muscles and nourish the skin.
- Try the Chakra Balancing Massage. The experience flows from a full-body massage using smooth Maldivian tiger cowrie shells to a facial massage enhanced by crystals.
- Join a workshop at the Alchemy Bar to make your own aromatic souvenirs. Using herbs plucked on the island, you’ll create organic scrubs, soaps and balms rooted in the Dhivehi Beys tradition.
- Among the spa’s many Wellness Retreat Programs, you’ll find high-tech options like epigenetic testing, which evaluates how lifestyle and environmental factors have influenced your gene expression. With this intel, the Maldives spa personalizes treatments, diet and supplements to optimize your health.
- Another transformative experience is the Banyan Tree Journey. Part forest bathing, part adventure, this morning trek guides you through the jungle, where you’ll pause for breathwork under the shade of seven ancient banyan trees.
- Look for the rotating roster of visiting practitioners. In the past, they have included a life coach, a clinical expert in pain and stress, a physiotherapist and an energy specialist.
- The luxury spa’s wide-ranging treatments reflect the Maldives’ history as an international crossroads. Experience Ayurvedic therapies like Shirodhara (the practice of pouring warm herbal oils onto the forehead), as well as Thai, Balinese and Maldivian therapies. There's also an impressive array of yoga offerings, including vinyasa, ashtanga, couples yoga and pranayama.
- The luxurious couples suite is covered with floor-to-ceiling windows, but high stone walls afford privacy for the two treatment beds along with the deck and alfresco circular hot tub.
- A cozy, air-conditioned spa library curates a selection of health, wellness and beauty books.
- The Mini Spa caters to kids ages three to 12 with special treatments like the Fabulous Facial, a chocolate mask with cucumber slices for the eyes, and Mom and Me or Dad and I, where parent and child both get a 60-minute massage and a nail service.
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