Winter in Paradise: Velaa Private Island’s ‘Snow Room’ in the Maldives

Cryotherapy is gaining popularity in the wellness industry, using short bursts of cold temperatures to promote healing, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. At Velaa Private Island in the Maldives, the resort offers their own unique twist where guests can experience this rejuvenating practice in the resort’s signature ‘snow room,’ offering a delightful “Winter in Paradise” escape—an invigorating way to kick off the new year. 

Amidst Velaa Private Island’s stunning turquoise waters, a frosty haven might seem unexpected. Yet, this unique feature of the Wellbeing Village delivers a refreshing contrast to the Maldives’ warm January breeze, providing a revitalizing start to guests’ tropical retreat. 

The snow room is most effective when paired with sauna sessions, creating a powerful combination of hot and cold therapy that relieves tension, eases pain, and promotes overall healing. While guests can’t take these cutting-edge amenities home, Velaa’s Wellness Village offers personalized programs to help each guest continue their wellness journey independently.  

These programs blend advanced science with Ayurveda to create a holistic healing experience. From blood analysis profiles and ultrasound facials to traditional arts like sound baths, guided meditations, and yoga, Velaa Wellness Village draws on a rich lineage of healing practices to provide comprehensive care. 

When not indulging in these state-of-the-art facilities, guests can enjoy walks along private stretches of beach, luxuriate in overwater bungalows, or enjoy pure and unprocessed whole foods at the Wellness Village’s Faiy Restaurant – complete with a personalized diet plan from a trained nutritionist. 

The start of a new year is the best time to reconnect with the senses and prioritize wellness at the closest place to Paradise on Earth.