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This 8 days yoga and diving holiday will give you an introduction to yoga and how it can assist and improve your diving and breathing techniques. It is suitable for everybody, from divers to non-divers, and from experienced yoga practitioners to beginners. All yoga lessons are conducted by an international yoga master and can be performed by a yogi of any level. Each evening sunset class has a duration of 45 minutes that consists of an introduction, breathing practice, warm up, standing and seating sequence, and meditation. Diving is led by a PADI Dive Master or instructor in small groups from a traditional Maldives dhoni (boat). Dive sites are chosen based on weather and current conditions together with skill level of divers participating.
Unlike many of the other diving areas in Maldives, Haa Alif’s marine life seems to revel in the minimal interference from humans with flourishing hard coral growth over most of the submerged boulders. Soft corals do well on the sides of the boulders protected from often strong currents. Fish life thrives in the nutrient-rich waters bringing in the reef predators: white and black tip reef sharks and large numbers of manta rays. The area offers drift dives, cave diving and even the Maadhoo wreck. Wall dives are among some of the best you will find in the whole of the Maldives scuba diving region and the coral reefs shine in the sunny weather and clear waters that make for great visibility of up to 30 meters.
The program is suitable for certified divers and from experienced yoga practitioners to beginners. For individuals without diving certification programs can be designed to include learn to dive certification.
Highlights
Accommodation
Barefoot Eco Hotel
Barefoot is located within an almost untouched forest on the local island of Hanimadhoo in the preserved deep North of Maldives. This 4 star Eco Hotel is well connected to Male international airport by numerous daily 45 minutes flights which are included in the package. The dense vegetation allows not only privacy but the opportunity to experience untouched nature and the genuine and natural Maldives along with all the amenities expected from a charming accommodation option. A half mile private sandy beach and a turquoise lagoon frame and invite to experience an authentic and relaxing holiday at outstanding value.
Location
The hotel is located within an almost untouched forest on the Maldives local island of Hanimadhoo in the preserved deep North of Maldives. The dense vegetation allows not only privacy but the opportunity to experience untouched nature and the genuine and natural Maldives along with all the amenities expected from a modern day accommodation option. A half mile private sandy beach and a turquoise lagoon frame the hotel and invite you to experience an authentic and relaxing holiday at outstanding value.
Food
Buffet breakfast and dinner are served in the main sea view restaurant. Guests can enjoy typical dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine as well as international and oriental recipes.
All dietary requirements can be catered for if highlighted at time of booking.
The panoramic juice bar next to the main restaurant and the ice cream parlor looking directly out over the sea are ideal gathering places to sip soft drinks, fresh juices and healthy cocktails.
Optional things to do
Guests wishing for a more active holiday can enjoy the hotel’s fully equipped gym, canoes. windsurfing, kitesurf, snorkeling trips, night and fluorescent snorkeling, natural and cultural escorted bike tours, guided star watching, big game and light game sport fishing and guided kayak trips.
Arrival by plane
Cancellation policy
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Arrival at Male International Airport and transfer by domestic flight
17:30 – Sunset yoga designed to acclimate your body and soul to the setting sun.
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Partner yoga that offers a unique sequence for partners by fortifying trust and communication while building strength and flexibility in fun and intimate way.
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Hatha yoga that offers a unique sequence that trains body, mind, and breath. An excellent yoga workout for developing flexibility while creating a sense of inner calm.
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Yoga balance which is a powerful sequence for practitioners looking for more challenging postures.
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Gentle yoga offers very useful sequences for beginners. Suitable for all ages!
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Yoga flow which is a series of yogic postures practiced one after another with proper coordination of breath and body movement!
09:30 – Morning dive
17:30 – Yoga stretch which is a unique practice to loosen up muscles.
08:00 – Morning yoga that designed to balance your body for the day.
Transfer to Male International Airport and your onward destination.
