Wellness residency at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

Wellness residency at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

Found nestled in the Raa Atoll on Huruvalhi Island, The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives is excited to welcome expert in holistic wellness and master of Kerala Ayurvedic traditions, Ranjith Saj, to the idyllic island retreat as part of their ongoing monthly series of wellness residencies exclusive to the resort. With over 15 years of experience from spas across the world, Ranjith Saj brings a fresh approach to relaxation and rejuvenation for guests to experience. With practices, methods and a philosophy that transcends time and place, he has a unique ability to communicate with people from all cultures.

Renowned for his practices with exclusive resorts around the world, Ranjith Saj will share his global expertise and passion for holistic wellness with guests at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, offering extensive and personalised treatments using simple tools that include bamboo and medicated oils. Bringing treatments that include a series of traditional oil and holistic massages, his residency and practices are designed to strengthen the connective tissue in the body, restore power and endurance, and improve circulation.

Ranjith Saj’s world class treatments will be available for all guests to experience throughout his residency, with a complimentary 20-minute lifestyle consultation also included. Treatments include an Muscle Energy Balance, a Eurasion technique which release stiffness and knots from muscles; Ayurveda Immune Booster Therapy, a stimulating head massage and full-body treatment to strengthen the lymphatic system; Ayurvedic Healing Therapy, an ancient Indian Ayurvedic therapy that soothes chronic back pain, joint pain, muscle cramps; Warm Bamboo Massage Therapy, known as the ‘Good Luck Plant’ treatment that works to calm and energise the body; Holistic Balance, an exclusive holistic massage that treats mucous congestions and relieves headaches, migraines, and stiff necks; and Vedic Detox and Relax, a herbal exfoliation massage that eliminates toxins and helps break down subcutaneous fat storage.

Ranjith Saj’s treatments will take place in one of the nine private treatment rooms with ocean views at The Standard Spa, alongside an indoor hydrotherapy playground that offers a traditional communal Hamman, cypress aroma steam room and contract plunge shower. The perfect place to recover, play, chill and explore.

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Thomas holds a university degree with a focus on Languages, Humanities, Culture, Literature, and Economics, earned in both the UK and Latin America. His journey in Asia began in 2005 when he worked as a publisher in Krabi. Over the past twenty years, Thomas has edited newspapers and magazines across England, Spain, and Thailand. Currently, he is involved in multiple projects both in Thailand and internationally. In addition to Thailand, Thomas has lived in Italy, England, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, and Bali, but he spends the majority of his time in Asia. Through his diverse experiences, he has gained a deep understanding of various Asian cultures and communities. Thomas also works as a freelance writer, contributing short travel stories and articles to travel magazines. You can follow his work at www.asianitinerary.com

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