Find Balance and Joy at W Maldives This September
Saturday 30th of August 2025
W Maldives will host The Joy Rituals, a two week wellbeing programme designed in collaboration with Happy Hormones Yoga founders Rajendra Kumar and Katrin Berger. Scheduled from 15 to 27 September 2025, the programme will invite guests to explore yoga, meditation, laughter and sound healing while surrounded by the island’s natural beauty.
The sessions include sunrise and sunset yoga, breathwork and meditation, laughter yoga, immersive sound healing and lectures on health and happiness. Aqua Yoga in the lagoon and evening meditations under the stars will provide memorable highlights. The schedule also coincides with World Wellness Weekend, held from 19 to 21 September 2025, placing W Maldives in line with global wellbeing initiatives.
Rajendra Kumar, a two time world record holder and gold medallist in yoga, is recognised for his focus on laughter and presence in practice. His achievement of continuous laughter lasting three hours and 47 minutes reflects his view of joy as a pathway to self discovery. Katrin Berger, a certified yoga teacher, sound healer and molecular biologist, brings an approach that combines scientific knowledge with spiritual practice, encouraging balance and connection.
Commenting on the collaboration, Amila Handunwala, General Manager of W Maldives, said, “At W Maldives, we are constantly looking for bold and inspiring ways to elevate the guest experience. The Joy Rituals with Happy Hormones Yoga brings a fresh dimension to wellness, blending the playful spirit of W with transformative practices. It is a chance for our guests to find balance, energy, and joy in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings.”
Rajendra Kumar added, “Yoga is not only about physical postures, it is about living fully, freely, and with a smile. Through The Joy Rituals, we want to remind people that laughter and joy are powerful tools for healing and awakening. Bringing this philosophy to W Maldives feels like the perfect match of spirit and setting.”
Katrin Berger also shared, “Our work is about creating harmony in both body and mind. With sound healing and yoga, guests can release tension, restore balance, and feel more present in their lives. At W Maldives, surrounded by nature and beauty, this experience becomes even more profound. We are thrilled to share The Joy Rituals with guests from around the world.”
Guests may also book the Stay, Dine and Fly package, which includes daily breakfast, a three course dinner and roundtrip seaplane transfers. The Joy Rituals offers two weeks of wellbeing in a setting that brings together movement, laughter and mindfulness.