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Diving into Empowerment with Maldives’ First Female PADI Course Director Zoona Naseem!

Nova Maldives welcomes female PADI course Director to its serene shores for a two-day scuba and snorkelling event to celebrate International Women's Day.

Zoona Naseem, the first female PADI Course Director in the Maldives is bringing her expertise and passion for diving to the soulful shores of Nova Island Resort. Zoona is also the owner of Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, located on the beautiful Villingili island! As the first female PADI Course Director, Zoona is dedicated to empowering women in the tourism and diving industries, inspiring young people to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

As Nova Maldives welcomes Zoona for a soulful event this Women’s Day, guests can explore a lineup of activities. This includes guided dives for beginners and advanced divers alike, as well as snorkelling in the resort’s beautiful house reef. Additionally, guests will also have the unique opportunity to learn from Zoona first-hand. Novices will also stand the chance to experience a complimentary trial dive ‘bubble-maker’ session in the shallow lagoons of Nova.

Special Rates & Course Creits this IWD at Nova Maldives

During this time period, guests can explore the discounted rates and course credits. These will be applicable to the Discover Scuba Diving course and entry-level scuba diving courses. Additionally, guests will also have the chance to win a complimentary Open Water Course for two. The Nova soulmates, Nova’s team members, also stand the chance to win one course. Participants are also to receive discounts and credits for Open Water or Scuba Diver courses.

In an exciting announcement, the island resort is also offering a 40% discount for direct bookings made via the resort’s website during this time. With the starting price of $1,262 inclusive of all on a Full Board basis and $1,498 inclusive of all on An Inclusive Basis. Direct bookings also offer 15% off selected watersports, spa treatments, complimentary snorkelling gear, and daily sunrise yoga.

Nova Maldives offers guests a laidback, eco-friendly island experience. Here, guests can reconnect with themselves, each other and nature amidst a soft-luxury setting. Guests can explore from 76 beach and water villas with private terraces.

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Kuda Villingili Resort Welcomes India’s Aqua Fitness Expert Rajni Maker for Global Wellness Day 2025

Aqua Fitness Expert

From June 14 to 18, 2025, the luxury resort in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili will host an exclusive wellness program celebrating Global Wellness Day, inviting guests to reconnect with themselves, nature, and community through the transformative power of water. Rajni Maker, a trailblazer in India’s aqua fitness scene known for her innovative and inclusive water-based workouts, will lead the five-day event.

Aqua fitness expert Rajni Maker brings over 16 years of experience in Pilates, mindful movement, and water-based training to the Maldives, where she will lead guests through a fun and energizing mix of low-impact exercises suited for all fitness levels. Her signature programs, including Aqua Tabata, Kickboxing, Circuits, Pilates, Aerobics, and Zumba, blend science with flow to deliver joyful, joint-friendly workouts that boost overall vitality. Recognized by NATCOM and ATNI for her contributions to the field, Rajni also holds an Aqua Specialisation from the Federation of International Sports Aerobics and Fitness in Singapore.

She shared her excitement about the upcoming program

“I am thrilled to bring my expertise to Kuda Villingili. The resort’s serene setting and expansive aquatic spaces offer the ideal canvas for meaningful, water-based wellness experiences. My goal is to help every participant reconnect with their body and mind, while also leaving them with simple, sustainable practices they can continue at home—whether they are just beginning their wellness journey or are seasoned fitness enthusiasts.”

Wellness Experiences Set in Paradise

Kuda Villingili Resort already welcomes wellness lovers with a variety of experiences that promote balance, vitality, and inner peace. Its private island spa features eight treatment villas specializing in holistic therapies with organic, island-inspired ingredients. On top of that, guests who prefer active pursuits will find the Maldives’ largest pool, a cutting-edge gym overlooking the ocean, and a jungle yoga pavilion perfectly positioned for sunrise and sunset practice.

Now, with Global Wellness Day approaching, the resort has pulled together an experience that goes beyond the usual. Throughout the five days, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated lineup of activities designed to nourish both body and soul:

  • Start with a guided nature walk through the island’s lush landscape, ending with a mindful beachside body scrub using traditional Maldivian ingredients.
  • Then, wake up your core with sunrise Pilates sessions using the Magic Circle, focusing on strength and flexibility.
  • After that, join Rajni for high-intensity aqua kickboxing classes—a joint-friendly but seriously energizing cardio workout.
  • Families can also get moving together during fun and active beach HIIT sessions.
  • For something playful, join a friendly padel tennis match and compete for wellness-themed prizes.
  • Later, tap into your creative side with a nature-inspired painting session.
  • And finally, take time for yourself with a one-on-one wellness consultation with one of the resort’s expert practitioners.

As the schedule flows from movement to mindfulness, the entire program ties beautifully into this year’s Global Wellness Day theme, #ReconnectMagenta. It’s all about slowing down, recharging, and reconnecting, whether that means bonding with loved ones, finding inner calm, or just being present in nature.

About Rajni Maker and Flow & Fit

Rajni Maker is more than just an aqua fitness expert, she’s reshaped the way people in India experience movement in water. Her Flow & Fit program brings her vision of fitness to life: fluid, empowering, and deeply restorative. Not to mention, she blends elements of yoga, functional training, and rehab into every session, creating something that feels both powerful and healing.

With certifications from respected institutions like ACSM, the Pilates Institute of America, and the Evidence-Based Fitness Academy, Rajni backs her passion with real knowledge. What makes her stand out, though, is how she turns fitness into something fun, approachable, and doable—whether you’re brand new or a long-time wellness enthusiast.

You can check out the brochure here

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