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Surrender to the sea


SUGAR BEACH, MAURITIUS


At Sugar Beach, the sea itself is the therapist. The new 90-minute Ocean Healing ritual takes place on the shoreline, where sound healing guides guests to synchronise their brainwaves with the rhythm of the waves. Morning Shalom, held at the water’s edge, combines breathwork, body mapping and gentle coaching, encouraging guests to match each conscious breath to the pulse of the surf. HOW TO DO IT: Book fi ve nights at Sugar Beach from £414 per night. yoursunlife.com


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Experience authentic ayurveda


SHANGRI -LA HAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA


On Sri Lanka’s southeast coast, Chi, The Spa, has partnered with Siddhalepa — a name synonymous with Sri Lankan ayurveda for more than 90 years. It begins with Prakruthi: a consultation with an ayurvedic doctor to assess underlying imbalances. Guests then follow programmes combining tailored meals, yoga, herbal therapies and treatments. Rings of dough fi lled with medicated oil rest on the lower back to ease pain, while heated herbal compresses induce sweat and release tension. HOW TO DO IT: Programmes start from $275 (£205) per day. shangri-la.com


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Disconnect and reconnect


GILI LANKANFUSHI, MALDIVES


On arrival at Gili Lankanfushi, phones are swapped for a camera, with printed photographs available at the end of the stay, while each morning, Mr Friday — the resort’s villa butler — delivers a personalised digest of the day’s headlines over breakfast. A carefully chosen book awaits in every villa, encouraging guests to swap scrolling for reading. HOW TO DO IT: Turquoise Holidays off ers seven nights in a Villa Suite from £5,899. turquoiseholidays.co.uk


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