Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Named Best Global Wellness Resort of the Year in the 15th SpaChina Wellness & Spa Awards

Home to health haven AyurMa, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been named Best Global Wellness Resort of the Year by SpaChina, China's premier spa and wellbeing publication.

Within AyurMa's three-acre (1.2 hectare) expanse, an expert team of naturopaths, Ayurvedic physicians, yogis and therapists work within the four pillars of Planetary Wellbeing, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy and Wellness to create bespoke programs that invite guests to cultivate care for themselves, others, the oceans and the planet.

Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – an area recognised for its unique collaboration between people and nature – AyurMa is as conscious of Earth-friendly practices and conscious connections as it is of individual care. Its onsite gardens grow more than 75 species of plants that are used in its zero-mile Ayurvedic remedies, while its plastic-free operations also benefit from comprehensive management plans for waste, energy and water. The wider global community is front of mind too: AyurMa offers e-consultations and a complimentary daily yoga livestream to anyone around the world via www.ayurma.life. Previous classes are accessible via an online video library.  

Alongside these conscious connections, AyurMa seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies. Its latest innovation, PraMā, is bookable as a five-stage wellness screening; in-depth biomarker diagnostics, postural and joint mobility findings, metabolic evaluations, pulse readings, iris diagnosis, Oligoscans and 3D body composition scans are used to craft personalised health-enhancing blueprints.

AyuMa is also renowned for its condition-targeting Yoga Therapy courses.  Facilitated by the alumni of S-VYASA – the world’s first “University for Yoga” and pioneer of Yoga Therapy through scientific research – each course acts as a tailored yoga prescription, addressing specific ailments from a medical perspective to reveal the true healing potential of the ancient art of yoga.

Commenting on the SpaChina award, Four Seasons Regional Vice President and General Manager Armando Kraenzlin recognised the increased importance placed by Chinese travellers on new technologies and environmentally aware luxury.

"In the ever-evolving world of luxury wellness, cutting-edge innovation cannot come at the expense of planetary protection," he says. "We are proud to have been recognised by SpaChina for the efforts we are taking to create an experience that considers the needs of our surroundings as well as of ourselves. In addition to the incredible efforts of the AyurMa team, our wider Resort encompasses everything from biodigest composters and Mushroom and Orchid Houses to a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, on-site gardens plus chickens, ducks and quail in our ongoing attempts to minimise the impact of our operations."

Indeed, AyurMa's “Planetary Wellbeing” concept ripples extensively into Landaa Giraavaru's surrounds. The Resort's restaurants draw from more than 100 varieties of herbs, vegetables and fruits grown on-site; an 8800-frame coral reefscaping project boosts the delicate local reefs with more than half a million coral fragments; Parley-affiliated recycling projects support the local community as well as the Resort; and a partnership with EarthCheck ensures accountability across all operations in line with global Sustainable Development Goals.

At AyurMa, Planetary Wellbeing experiences align with nature’s rhythms. Sensory Wake Up to Wonder walks encompass yoga alongside exploration of the awakening island. Al fresco Mud Therapies performed under an ancient Banyan tree use sun baths to dry healing mud applications. And each evening, the daily Rahumathuge Vaguthu (Earth Blessing) brings AyurMa's team and guests together for a beautiful shared gratitude ritual.

Other AyurMa highlights include the Om Supti Night Spa, a meandering Yoga Energy Trail, global Visiting Practitioners, jungle AntiGravity Yoga, and Teresa Tarmey facials.

In addition, every day at 7:30 am GMT (3:30 pm Beijing Time) complimentary livestream yoga is accessible worldwide to all via www.ayurma.life, with previous classes available in a complimentary online video library. Guests and non-guests alike can also book online e-consultations in Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy (each including in-depth health history reviews alongside personalised discussions, recommendations and programs). Ayurvedic and wellness tips, recipes, insights and Visiting Master articles are also available on the AyurMa website blog. Finally, AyurMa’s Instagram page @ayurmamaldives delivers regular hits of wellness wisdom and actionable tools for a happier, healthier life for all.

AyurMa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru  has also been shortlisted as a finalist for the Spa Team of the Year at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2025 @worldspawellness - a testament to the dedication, passion, and teamwork of the whole AyurMa family; results will be announced in March 2025. Book a transformative journey at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru by visiting the website, emailing reservations.mal@fourseasons.com, or calling the Central Reservations Department at +960 66 00888.