7 Day Paradise Yoga Retreat in Fulhadhoo, Maldives
Yoga Retreat Maldives
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Maldives.
You’re constantly rushing, from one task to the next, your mind buzzing, your body exhausted. You crave peace, but even your “breaks” are filled with noise. What if the answer wasn’t more... but less? Less pressure. Less planning. Less screen time. Welcome to Fulhadhoo. A hidden island in the Maldives where time slows down, the ocean sings, and the sand invites you to walk barefoot again. During this week you will learn more about yourself, and gain self-love and inner harmony. Good people, good times, good vibes…
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Highlights
- Energetic and rejuvenating sunrise Vinyasa or Hatha yoga
- Self-healing with a Restorative or Yin yoga
- Manta Ray and reef snorkeling, dolphin watching
- Pranayama and meditation the under palm trees
- Special one on one stress management meditation class
- Half board meals
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
Your Zen Home for the week is an exquisite guesthouse nestled in the pristine beauty of the Maldives, directly in front of azure blue waters. Located on the picturesque island of Fulhadhoo directly next to the beach, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the natural wonders and warm hospitality that this tropical paradise has to offer. With its breathtaking surroundings and charming accommodation, Zen Inn is a perfect getaway for those seeking tranquility, adventure, and an authentic Maldivian experience.
Situated just a few steps away from the turquoise waters and powdery white sands of the Indian Ocean, Zen Inn offers a range of lovingly designed rooms that provide the comfort you seek. Each room is thoughtfully decorated with a blend of contemporary and traditional Maldivian elements, ensuring a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.
Zen Inn is an intimate retreat home with 6 bedrooms. You can choose between a private single room or a shared room with either two twin beds or one double bed. Bring a friend and benefit from a special rate.
Every room has its own terrace and overlooking the beach.
As Nateea Yoga Retreats see a lot of benefits in a more intimate group, they only allow a maximum participants of 10 people at the moment.
*Due to availability and group size the accommodation might change within the same standard.
*Free snorkeling equipment for tours and yoga mats are also available.
Program
About the Holiday
Come and join Nateea 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 deepening your practice, receiving a huge Vitamin D boost.
Experience the tropical island that boasts 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 people of Fulhadhoo, a hidden gem of the world, where you get an insight into the daily life of Maldivian people, their culture, and their beliefs. Good people, good times, and good vibes.
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 to achieve the highest level of perception and harmony with like-minded and loving people. Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, you pack up the mats and walk back into the beach villa where local and western breakfast awaits you. Knowing you will spend your day with yoga, relaxing, reading, snorkeling, or doing watersports you catch yourself smiling in pure bliss.
The art of practicing yoga helps in controlling an individual’s mind, body, and soul. During this week you will learn more about yourself, and 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. Nateea will help you 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.
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.
Through daily yoga, meditation, and connection to nature, you’ll reconnect with yourself in the simplest and most powerful way, by just being.
This retreat isn’t just a holiday.
It’s your return to stillness, simplicity, and the magic of living fully — one breath, one wave, one moment at a time.
Immerse yourself in a world full of relaxation, calm, liberating movement, and new inspiration.
Fulhadhoo really is a secret tip for all travelers, who want to have the real Maldives experience, away from an overpriced and artificial luxury resort.
Visualize waking up in the dim light before sunrise and 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.
Commune with nature and take a deep breath.
Knowing you will spend your day relaxing, reading, snorkeling, and diving you catch yourself smiling in pure bliss...
Come and join a life-changing experience. 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 white sandy beaches, azure sea waters, and exotic, colorful coral reefs inhabited by a variety of extraordinary fish, turtles, Mantas, 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. Dance to the soft rythmn of island sound and let go.
}-Sunday: Arrival
- Nateea welcome you into our beautiful beach guesthouse: Zen Inn Fulhadhoo
- Please make sure to arrive at 1 pm at the airport at the latest
- Opening ceremony
- Dinner
Monday:
- You start your day with an energizing sunrise yoga and meet up after for your nutritious and local breakfast in the villa.
- You will have plenty of time after, to relax, unwind and purely enjoy your day. Together you go and explore the beautiful island after breakfast. In the afternoon a meet up for a restorative Yoga session during sunset. Dinner will wait for you after Yoga at home
Tuesday:
- Starting the day with Yoga.
- Breakfast
- Manta Ray Snorkeling
- Yin Yoga
- Dinner
Wednesday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Coconut oil/ palm tree weaving workshop (included, but optional)
- Time for a one on one meditation
- Yin Yoga
- Walking Meditation
- Dinner
Thursday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Dolphin Watching and Reef snorkeling
- Yin Yoga
- Dinner
Friday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Free time
- Closing: Tropical Paradise Suprise with Yoga
- Last Evening Dinner
Saturday:
- Last Yoga session
- Breakfast
- Check out from Zen Home: 10pm
Included excursions
- Manta Ray Snorkeling
- Dolphin Watching
- Reef Snorkeling
- Last day tropical surprise
- Coconut oil / palm tree leave weaving workshop (seasonal)
Instructors
Nateea Borel
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.
Retreat location
Fulhadhoo — The Island Where Paradise Still Lives
Imagine a place where the world feels untouched — where powdery white sand beaches stretch endlessly and clear azure waters surround you. Fulhadhoo is not just an island, it’s a dream of paradise that chose to become reality.
Far away from the touristic resort islands, Fulhadhoo is part of the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, protected by UNESCO for its rare marine life and pristine ecosystems, being home of the very few and fragile Rose Garden Corals. For Nateea Yoga Retreats it is one of the most beautiful islands in the entire Maldives, a hidden gem.
The Beaches
Fulhadhoo’s beaches are the definition of perfection — long, wild, and so empty that you'll feel like you're walking through your own private paradise. The sand is powder-soft and white as snow, contrasting with the endless palette of blues from the lagoon. The shallow, warm waters invite you to simply float away from all worries.
The Lagoon
The shallow lagoon surrounding the island is one of the clearest in the Maldives, stretching out for hundreds of meters. The water is so transparent that you'll spot baby sharks, rays, and colorful fish just by wading in.
Nature’s Playground
Fulhadhoo is surrounded by coral reefs full of life. Go snorkeling, and you'll find sea turtles, and sometimes even manta rays gliding through the underwater world. If you're lucky, you'll even catch the bioluminescent plankton lighting up the beach at night — a natural phenomenon that makes the whole shore glow like a starry sky.
Serenity
Unlike the famous Maldives’ resort islands, Fulhadhoo feels like a secret that only a lucky few know about. With just a few guesthouses on the whole island, you’ll hear nothing but the soft rustle of palm leaves and the gentle rhythm of the ocean, feeling deeply connected to Mother Earth.
Barefoot Luxury
Forget five-star hotels. Fulhadhoo is nature’s five-star escape. Here, the luxury is simplicity: sleeping in a cute guesthouse, waking up to the sound of waves, and enjoying fresh tropical fruits for breakfast, dining, dancing and singing with the locals. Walking barefoot through the island. Living a simple and stressless life.
Sunsets Like Nowhere Else
When the sun sets over Fulhadhoo, the entire sky turns into a painting of deep pinks, fiery oranges, and soft purples. It will become a ritual to just go and watch the sunset quietly, and in awe.
The Heart of the Island — Its People
Fulhadhoo is not just about nature — it’s about authentic island life. The small local population of around 250 inhabitants welcomes visitors with open arms and warm smiles. Life here moves slowly, with traditional Maldivian culture still alive in every corner. You can walk through the tiny village, sip coconut water under palm trees, and join a fishing trip with locals. It’s a chance to reconnect with simple and genuine happiness.
Best Things to Do on Fulhadhoo
Snorkel with turtles and manta rays
Take a boat to nearby sandbanks where you'll have your own private island for the day
Watch dolphins dancing in the sunset
Discover the underwater world of the Baa Atoll
Stargaze on the beach while the bioluminescent plankton lights up the night
Enjoy traditional Maldivian coconut curries with fresh fish
And of course Yoga
%Fulhadhoo offers a unique blend of local Maldivian culture and tropical island beauty, making it important to respect local traditions while enjoying the island’s paradise.
The island is home to a small Muslim community, and local customs shape daily life. In the village area, modest dress is expected, meaning not to wear only a bikini, see through clothing or anything too sexy when walking through the village or visiting local shops. However, Fulhadhoo has designated huge bikini beaches, where tourists are free to wear swimwear and relax in privacy. These beaches are typically secluded, offering the perfect combination of respect for local culture and the freedom to enjoy the island’s beauty. Nateea Yoga Retreats always suggest to wear what you would to visit a friend in a café during summer, and maybe bring a light scarf to throw on top with you.
The locals are friendly, welcoming, and proud of their traditions, often inviting visitors to experience Maldivian cuisine or join fishing trips.
Why Fulhadhoo Should Be on Your Bucket List in 2025
If you're looking for a place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself, Fulhadhoo is it. This island isn't just another tropical paradise it's a sanctuary where nature, simplicity, and magic come together.
This is your sign to leave behind the noise, the crowds, the rush — and surrender to the rhythm of the ocean.
Fulhadhoo is calling.
Will you answer?
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
At this Fulhadhoo retreat, every meal is a love letter from the island. Imagine the taste of freshly harvested coconuts, sun-ripened mangoes, and island-grown vegetables, all prepared with care and intention. Much of what you’ll eat is sourced right here on Fulhadhoo.
You’ll enjoy two lovingly prepared meals per day, blending the best of Maldivian, Indian, and Western cuisines, always fresh, always flavorful. Sip your morning tea or coffee as the sun rises over the turquoise lagoon, and feel grounded by meals that nourish without fuss.
For the pescetarians, the local fishermen bring in the catch of the day, ethically and traditionally. And if you’re vegetarian, you’ll be delighted by the rich, colorful plant-based options available every day.
This retreat is all about listening to your body, so if you’re fasting or have specific needs, just let the organizers know. They’re here to support you with love and care, ensuring no food goes to waste, and every guest feels deeply nourished.
Please share any allergies or preferences before your journey, Nateea Yoga happily prepares meals that align with your needs.
If you’re having a fasting day, please let the kitchen team know, so that there will be no food going to waste.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Massages
Massages are available for an additional cost
Other activities:
- Dolphin-watching cruise
- Snorkeling
- Sandbank trip
- Island hopping: Goidhoo, Fehendhoo
- Beachfront romantic candlelight
- Discover scuba diving (single) - for beginners without certification
- Discover scuba diving (couples) - for beginners without certification
- Scuba diving for certified divers
- Open water diver certification
- Parasailing
- Watersport package - Subject to availability, jet ski, fun tube, kayak, windsurfing, wakeboarding, kite surfing, catamaran rental, SUP
- Male city tour
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily half-board meals (breakfast including coffee and tea, and seafood and vegetarian options will be available)
- 2 daily yoga sessions
- Walking meditation during sunset at the beach
- Pranayama Sessions
- Manta Ray snorkeling
- Dolphin Watching
- Reef snorkeling
- Coconut oil making / Palmtree leaves weaving workshop (seasonal)
- One on one stress management meditation
- Assistance from the Nateea Yoga Retreat team
- Transfer to and from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE)
What's not included
- Flights
- Health and insurance expenses
- Required PCR tests
- Any other excursions that are not listed
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
101 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE). Transfers to and from this airport are included in the price.
As soon as you book your flight, you can kindly let Nateea Yoga Retreats know the arrival and departure times, so they can arrange the pick-up and drop-off for you from and to the airport at the retreat start and end.
Getting here is a breeze, with the choice of a speedboat transfer or a quick domestic flight.
Speedboat transfers: Getting here is a breeze, with the choice of a speedboat transfer or a quick domestic flight
How to get to Fulhadhoo
Flight to Malé (Velana International Airport)
Your journey starts with an international flight to Malé International Airport (MLE), the main gateway to the Maldives. From there, you have two options to continue your journey to Fulhadhoo:
Option 1: Speedboat Transfer (Most Common & our choice of your transportation)
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Frequency: Daily speedboats from Malé to Fulhadhoo (or nearby islands like Goidhoo or Fehendhoo, with Fulhadhoo as one of the stops)
- Cost: 50 USD per person (one way)
- Experience: This is the most affordable and scenic option, offering stunning views of the turquoise waters as you glide through the atolls.
Option 2: Domestic Flight + Speedboat (Faster but Pricier)
- Duration: 20-minute flight + 30-minute speedboat ride
- Route: Malé to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV), followed by a speedboat transfer to Fulhadhoo
- Cost: Around 250-300 USD per person (one way)
- Experience: A faster and more comfortable journey with aerial views of the scattered atolls below.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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