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Pilates in Paradise — Maldives, 2027
Daily Pilates & yoga on a private island. 4, 5 or 7 nights.
4, 5 or 7
Nights, your choice
all - inclusive
no add-ons
women
Only
pilates & yoga
Sessions
3 intakes
Mar, May & Oct
A women-only island retreat in the Maldives: 4, 5 or 7 nights of Pilates and flow yoga in the mornings, restorative yoga and sound healing as the sun goes down, and slow reef days in between.
2027 intakes: 15 March · 22 May · 10 October
Arrive on your start date and stay 4, 5 or 7 nights. May and October line up with our Sri Lanka retreat, so you can do both.
Is this your kind of escape?
You breathe better with salt in the air.
You love strong movement, balanced with something softer.
You've dreamed of the Maldives, just not on a honeymooners' island.
You want time to yourself, without travelling completely alone.
You want the full experience. Pilates for strength, yoga for flexibility, yin and sound healing for total rejuvenation, and a massage or two in between.
And once you arrive, you don’t want to think about a thing. Everything’s included and taken care of, so all you have to do is show up.
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
A day in paradise
8:30am: Pilates or flow yoga on the ocean deck, dolphins optional.
Breakfast: Slow and unhurried, overlooking the lagoon.
The day is yours: Snorkel the reef, swim with (friendly) sharks, paddleboard, dive or claim a hammock.
Lunch: At one of Kandooma's three restaurants.
Afternoon: COMO spa, a nap, a book, another swim.
5:30pm: Yin, restorative yoga, yoga nidra or sound healing as the sun goes down.
Dinner: Under the stars, with women who already feel like old friends.
Your week in paradise
| Day 1Arrival | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8Departure | |
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| Morning8:30am | Arrive anytime & settle inno formal activities | Mat Pilates45 min | Flow Yoga45 min | Mat Pilates45 min | SUP Yoga x Pilates*45 min | Flow Yoga45 min | Mat Pilates45 min | Closing Flow45 min |
| Evening5:30pm | Free evening | Yin Yoga60 min | Sunset Sound Healing60 min | Yoga Nidra45 min | Yin Yoga60 min | Yoga Nidra45 min | Restorative Yoga60 min | Safe travels! |
Day 1 · Arrival
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8 · Departure
Between sessions, the day is yours: snorkel the reef, swim with sharks, sail at sunset or slow down at the COMO spa. Every session is optional, so join what calls to you.
Shown for a 7 night stay. 4 and 5 night stays follow the same rhythm.
*SUP Yoga x Pilates on 5 & 7 night stays. 7 night stays also include a private 1:1 with Courtney and ice bath recovery.
Meet your host
Courtney Lanfranco
Founder · Pilates & Yoga Teacher
About eight years ago, we traded city life for island life and never looked back. The Maldives isn't a retreat destination for me, it's home. I live here, on a little island with my husband and our little one, in this ocean every single day.
Before Holistic Escapes, I spent years as a flight attendant, seeing the world but quietly burning out. Pilates and yoga brought me back to myself, and they're the thread running through everything I create now.
I'm passionate about making movement accessible for every body. Whether it's your first class or your hundredth, you'll find options, encouragement and zero pressure. My sessions are a safe space to slow down, breathe deeper and really feel what's going on in your body.
I can’t wait to welcome you to the island.
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With 10+ years of immersion in yoga, pilates and holistic healing — and qualifications in Pilates Mat, 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Breathwork and Somatic Mind-Body Healing — Courtney brings both depth of knowledge and a rare warmth to every session. Guests consistently say her classes exceed every expectation, that she explains things in a way that instantly makes your shoulders drop away from your ears, and that from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you feel completely taken care of.
Inclusions
✓ 4, 5 or 7 nights on Kandooma's private island, South Malé Atoll
✓ All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, plus unlimited selected drinks
✓ Pilates and flow yoga each morning with Courtney on the ocean-view deck
✓ Evening restorative/yin yoga & yoga nidra
✓ Sunset sound healing, every package
✓ Daily guided reef snorkelling, a sunset cruise and a sunrise fishing excursion
✓ 30-minute spa treatment at COMO Spa
✓ One dive a day for certified divers, equipment and guide included
✓ Return speedboat transfers Malé ↔ Kandooma, plus green tax
✓ SUP yoga x pilates on the lagoon (5 & 7 nights)
✓ Private 1:1 with Courtney + ice bath recovery (7 nights)
Not included:
× International flights
× Travel insurance (mandatory)
× Personal spending and extra spa treatments
× Tips and gratuities
Where you’ll stay
Your retreat, your length
4 Nights · The Taste
From US$1,620
per person, twin share
A short reset. Pilates and flow yoga each morning, slow evenings, one sunset sound healing.
✓ Everything in every stay
5 Nights · The Sweet Spot
From US$2,070
per person, twin share
Our most popular length. Enough time to properly unwind, on the water and off it.
✓ Everything in every stay
✓ Plus SUP yoga & Pilates on the lagoon
7 Nights · The Full Reset
From US$2,760
per person, twin share
The complete experience, with your own private session to close it out.
✓ Everything in every stay
✓ Plus SUP yoga & Pilates on the lagoon
✓ Plus private 60 min 1:1 with Courtney
✓ Plus ice bath recovery (3x)
Every stay includes Pilates and flow yoga each morning, evening restorative yoga or yin, one sunset sound healing session, all meals and drinks, and a dive a day for certified divers (7 nights means 7 dives). Full pricing by villa below ↓
Build your retreat
Select a villa, your dates, and how you'd like to stay — your price updates as you go.
before you book…faq’s
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Absolutely. Most of our guests do. We take room-mate matching seriously if you are looking to share a room, you’re in the best hands.
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Perfect. You don't need to be.
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You're welcome.
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No. Just choose private room with the single room supplement.
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That's built into the retreat.
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Absolutely not.
Extend your journey
Add Sri Lanka
A Sri Lanka Pilates & Culture Retreat. 7 nights across five UNESCO locations, before your Maldives reset begins.
Book both retreats together and save. Up to US$400 off with the combo.
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Your journey begins in Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka's main international airport, with direct and connecting flights from most major Australian cities. Seven nights later, as the Sri Lanka retreat ends, you'll fly directly from Colombo to Malé (MLE), about 1.5 hours, where a return speedboat takes you straight to Kandooma to begin your Maldives reset. We recommend booking as a group so we can travel together; full flight guidance is sent once your extension is confirmed.
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Your Sri Lanka extension includes 7 nights across five handpicked properties in Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella and Galle; daily breakfast and dinner (night one is breakfast only); daily pilates and evening restorative sessions; and visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the highland train journey, and genuine cultural immersion throughout. Full inclusions are confirmed in your personal quote.
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Each morning opens with Pilates and yoga flow in a different setting, from the shore of Negombo Lake to a mountaintop in Ella. Evenings wind down with restorative yoga and breathwork. All levels welcome.
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Sri Lanka is one of the most culturally rich small countries on earth. Your journey includes four UNESCO World Heritage Site visits, the legendary highland train through tea country, and a wildlife safari, plus plenty of time to wander ancient temples and soak up five distinct regions in seven days.
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Morning: pilates in a new setting, followed by breakfast. Daytime: UNESCO sites, the highland train, a wildlife safari, or simply time to explore. Evening: restorative yoga or breathwork, dinner, and rest before the next region.
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Five handpicked luxury and boutique properties, one for each stop on the journey (Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella and Galle), each chosen for its character, setting, and proximity to the morning pilates location.
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This extension is for you if you want to ease into your Maldives reset with a week of movement, culture and adventure first. If you love the idea of waking up somewhere new, want to move your body in extraordinary places, and want to arrive at Kandooma already unwound. Sri Lanka is where that begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Courtney Lanfranco — founder of Holistic Escapes and a Maldives local. She leads every session on Pilates in Paradise herself.
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A real mix of both. Mornings are Pilates and flow yoga on the ocean deck. Evenings are slower, with restorative yoga or yin most nights and one sunset sound healing session on every package. On 5 and 7 night stays you'll also get a SUP yoga and Pilates session on the lagoon.
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We keep it small and women-only, so it stays personal and connected rather than a resort takeover.
THE EXPERIENCE
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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Velana International Airport, Malé (MLE) — a return speedboat transfer is already included.
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Most nationalities get a free visa on arrival — check requirements for your passport before you travel.
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Yes, mandatory, purchased at time of booking — covering medical, emergency evacuation and trip cancellation.
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Yes — many guests pair this with our 7-night Sri Lanka Pilates & Culture Retreat beforehand, and you save up to US$400 when you book both together.
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIONS
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Four categories on Kandooma's private island: Garden Villa, Beach View Villa, Beach House Sea View, and Overwater Villa Sea View.
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A $500 deposit secures your place, followed by a personalised welcome pack with itinerary, villa details, flight guidance and packing list.
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Deposits are non-refundable, but if your plans change we can usually transfer your deposit to another Holistic Escapes retreat within 12 months, subject to cancellation periods. Full details are provided at booking, and we recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation.
BOOKING & SUPPORT