SOUL Festival to explore the ‘future of wellness’ at Soneva Fushi

SOUL Festival to explore the ‘future of wellness’ at Soneva Fushi
Edited by Travel Weekly


The SOUL Festival returns to Soneva Fushi in the Maldives from October 9 to 13, 2024, for an enriching, immersive exploration of health and wellness.

Following a successful debut last year, the second edition will be a platform for discussion and discovery into the ‘Future of Wellness’ with wellbeing visionaries, thought leaders and pioneers.Soneva’s SOUL Festival redefines wellbeing – presenting conscious, transformative experiences for guests with insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses, engaging workshops as well as curated activities such as meditation, yoga, fitness boot camps, qi gong, breath-work and cacao ceremonies.

Incorporating a rich tapestry of inspiration, the festival also presents artistic expressions of music, art and culture alongside an array of wholesome, nourishing dining that focuses on plant-based and adaptogenic foods to promote balance and restoration.

Plant based dining will be a key focus. (Supplied)

This year, the lineup includes internal medicine and endocrine physician Zach Bush; professor of Clinical Stem Cell Research at Karolinska Institutet, Katarina Le Blanc; physician, bestselling author and speaker Jeffrey Rediger; philosopher, writer and founder of The Emergence Network, Bayo Akomolafe; spoken word artist, speaker and rights activist Richard Williams, also known as Prince EA; author, peak performance expert and founder of the Flow Genome Project Jamie Wheal; and health and wellness cultivator and media personality Irina Sharma, among others.“Magic healing powers and soul connection conversations,” Oli, an attendee of SOUL Festival, said.

“It has left a really big imprint on my heart and on my soul, and I’ve had some wonderful, deep healing. It’s been the best trip I’ve ever had because it was 100 times more than just a holiday and just education,”

Taking place over five days at the idyllic Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, festival guests will be able to reconnect with themselves and nature across miles of pristine sandy beaches and tranquil turquoise waters, complemented by 24/7 Barefoot Guardian butler service, exceptional dining journeys and rare experiences that delight.

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