This Thanksgiving, the JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll invites guests to embark on a transformative wellness residency with Stephanie Zubiri.
Nestled in the turquoise waters of the Maldives, the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll is setting the stage for a profoundly personal journey this November 25 to 29, 2025. “Soulful Journeys: The Inner Odyssey,” a five-day wellness residency, promises more than just relaxation: it offers a chance to reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit. Guided by Stephanie Zubiri, award-winning author, journalist, and wellness facilitator, guests will explore practices that blend psychology, energy work, and mindfulness, all curated to help reclaim the authorship of one’s own story.
Each day of the residency is thoughtfully designed to guide participants through a thematic rhythm, from shedding old energies and finding calm, to celebrating gratitude, awakening vitality, and finally integrating these experiences into daily life. Beyond group practices, personalized sessions such as archetypal mapping, energy readings, and soul conversations enable intimate exploration and reflection, ensuring that every guest leaves not just rested, but transformed.
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An Alchemical Journey Through Mind, Body, and Spirit
From the moment guests arrive, every day of Soulful Journeys is curated to guide a deep inward exploration. The residency unfolds like a personal odyssey:
Renew
The journey begins with a gentle shedding of old patterns and energies. Through shamanic drumming, root chakra meditations, and mindful movement, participants are invited to release what no longer serves them and make space for new beginnings.
Calm
The second day slows the pace, centering the mind and grounding the body. Himalayan breathwork, self-chakra alignment, and guided meditations offer moments of stillness—an invitation to breathe, reset, and reconnect with the present.
Gratitude & Abundance
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated as a heart-opening ritual. Guests engage in reflective exercises, mindful movement, and breathwork designed to cultivate appreciation and invite abundance into their lives. It’s a day to honor what is, while opening oneself to all that’s possible.
Invigorate
Midway through the journey, energy is awakened and vitality stoked. Dynamic breathwork and Kriya Yoga sessions help participants reconnect with their inner fire, leaving them invigorated and fully present in their bodies.
Integrate & Close
The final day brings a sense of closure and reflection. A communal Gratitude Circle and intention-setting session enable guests to anchor their experiences in daily life and journal insights, centering on newfound wisdom before departing.
Personalized Pathways with Stephanie Zubiri
Beyond these collective experiences, Soulful Journeys offers intimate, one-on-one sessions tailored to individual exploration.
Oracle Card Reading
A 40-minute intuitive session offering insights into your current emotional landscape and guiding the soul’s path.
Soul Conversation
A 60-minute dialogue rooted in Jungian psychology to illuminate patterns, confront challenges, and deepen self-understanding.
Energy Reading & Soulful Alchemy
A 90-minute immersive experience using Reiki-inspired techniques and chakra attunement to rebalance your energetic field.
Archetypal Mapping & Soul Conversation
A 90-minute deep dive blending archetype exploration and guided reflection to map the energies shaping your life story and reimagine your personal narrative.
Each practice, whether shared in a group or explored privately, is designed not just to relax, but to transform. Guests leave with tools, insights, and rituals to continue their journey of renewal, gratitude, and self-discovery long after the sun has set in the Maldives.
For guests looking to book their stay and experience this transformative retreat, please contact [email protected] or visit jwmarriottkaafuatoll.com.
Photos courtesy of Stephanie Zubiri
