EUPHORIA, ENERGY AND EQUILIBRIUM:
FLOW LIBERATES WELLBEING AT
PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Natural vitality. Clean products. Biological betterment: the newly opened
flagship from lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts introduces FLOW; plantpowered natural experiences that move freely through every space, liberating
guests to tune into euphoria and balance.
Opened on 18 May 2021, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has crafted anintelligence-led, sensory approach to holistic wellbeing through its wellness
offering, FLOW. Healing through sound, touch, and intelligent technology,the concept focuses on cultivating a state of mind, body and play whereconnection comes from letting go, nurturing body and soul by being in themoment.
Every wellness journey at Patina Maldives begins with a personal consultation
to give guests insight into their posture, sleep, and lifestyle habits. Bespoke
programmes combining movement, nutrition, and biohacking with nurturing
therapies are designed for each guest, harnessing their energy to embrace
total freedom, enhance overall vitality and boost immunity. Rooted in thebelief that wellbeing of the individual is inextricably linked to that of theplanet, Patina’s light-footed offering combines the cleanest of products witha collection of experiences, Immersions and technologies designed to release
the mind and promote cellular growth.

GO WITH THE FLOW
Spanning 1,500 square metres, FLOW at Patina Maldives is a place of pure andtangible soul, crafted from native materials and made perfect by human talent.
It offers a complete wellbeing journey by providing inspiration, guidance, andopportunity for guests to recharge, reconnect and rediscover themselves, eachother, and nature, in lush surroundings. The best therapeutic practices fromaround the world and professional advice come together to support guests in
exploring their full potential for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
A collection of high-performance facials for men and women arecomplemented by deeply nurturing holistic body immersions in six double
treatment suites, designed with simple, clean lines and warming wood tones
to cocoon guests in a space of calm serenity. The Vagus Nerve Meditative
Massage focuses on the longest cranial nerve in the body - reaching from thebrain to the gut - to regulate stress, rest and digestion; and Vibration Therapy,
in which sound and vibration balancing are used to heal stress disorders, pain,depression and sooth that emotional roller coaster. Aquatic-led Immersions
exist in the form of Watsu, a gentle water bodywork perfect for deep
relaxation and tranquillity, as well as flotation tanks, which give you sanctuaryfrom an overstimulated world and may lead to increased creativity, focus andconcentration.

HEAR TO HEALAs a key component of FLOW and catalyst to the Immersion menu, cutting edge
biohacking applications allow guests to explore new ways of ensuring they lookand feel their very best. Pioneering IRIS sound immersion technology triggers
positive brain activation through audio, using an algorithm to split out andincrease sound wave information to the brain. The process stimulates the brainboosting high frequency Beta waves (13-30 Hz) dominant in our waking state
and when we are alert, attentive and focused on a demanding task. This soundevokes an active listening brain state reflecting higher engagement and reward,
and associated endorphin release – described by psychologists as a ‘flow state’.
Immersive sound brings neurological benefits ranging from improved
motivation and performance levels to increased learning and feelings ofwellbeing and personal fulfilment. By inducing deep relaxation, it has beenshown to improve cardiac health by boosting heart rate variability. The
sessions are delivered through patented IRIS Flow headsets in the relaxationarea, either before or after immersions, to prepare or relax the body and mind,or as a complement to creative activities.
Curated to showcase this unique collaboration, an exclusive IRIS x Patina
Hotels playlist is now available via the IRIS - Listen Well mobile app. Simply
download the app for free via App Store or Google Play, click on ‘IRIS Library’and select ‘IRIS x Patina Hotels’ under ‘IRIS-curated playlists’.

CLEAN PRODUCTS
The product ranges on the island have been selected for their outstanding
performance, shared vision and Oceans First philosophy. Providing the skincare
and cleansing products throughout the resort including the in-room amenities,
Margate-based Haeckels has created an exclusive range, The Indian OceanCollection, especially for Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. The key component inHaeckels products is natural seaweed, rich in vitamins, minerals and aminoacids with hydrating, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The
Indian Ocean Collection combines Eucheuma Cottonii, also known as ‘Sea
Bird Nest’, an edible local seaweed harvested in Sri Lanka widely recognised
for its powerful healing properties. This is combined with locally foraged andsourced ingredients including lemon verbena, grapefruit, lime, and lemongrass
to create a deeply personal product range designed for on island life. Thecollection also includes two massage oils for use in treatments, created using
Maldivian papaya and local ingredients: Calm, featuring jojoba, papaya andlemon verbena oil and Uplifting, with neroli and Egyptian geranium.

Alongside Haeckels, Immersions are delivered using the OSEA range ofinnovative skincare formulations. Drawing inspiration from the ocean, sun,earth, and atmosphere, this family-run business is dedicated to creatingproducts and experiences that support mental and physical wellbeing
and has led the way in the industry in eliminating harmful ingredients inits formulations. The range is produced using certified vegan, organic,bioavailable seaweed, and pure steam-distilled and cold pressed essential
oils, priding itself on its rigorous supply chain and official climate neutral
status. This results-driven ethos has ensured the products in the range have acult international following.
To combat the fatigue of travel and support the immune system throughenvironmental changes, exclusively designed vitamin blends are provided
by Nourished, creators of bespoke 3D-printed ‘gummy stacks’ of nutritional
supplements. The customised Patina Blends come in different compositions
including Amplify & Harmonise, Inner Peace, Inner Beauty and Inner Strength,
which can assist with improving skin tone, energy, sleep, relaxation, and focus.
The gummies are made from 28 key ingredients, including ginger, vitamin B12,
Lycopene, Ashwagandha and patented ingredients LactoSpore, HydroCurcand Vita-algae D3. Guests can also arrange for their own personalised blend
to be prepared and delivered ahead of their arrival via the Patina app.

PLANT-BASED POWER
Nutrition is an integral part of the FLOW ethos, as reflected in a series ofplant-based culinary Immersions at Roots, the resort’s signature plant-basedrestaurant. Specially designed Roots x FLOW menus may be recommended
as part of a wellness journey, offering guests the opportunity to bio hack theirimmune system though nutrition.
Pure, seasonal ingredients - locally sourced where possible – are cherished,and mindful, plant-based eating is central to the resort’s culinary ethos.
An on-island organic permaculture garden provides fresh produce for thekitchens, all grown from meticulously sourced super-strain organic plant seeds
with original DNA for enhanced nutrition. Guests are encouraged to explore
and forage the variety of vegetables and herbs available within the garden attheir leisure to unite their senses and offer an opportunity to be present andconnected to their culinary experience.

AN ENERGY THAT SETS YOU FREE
Personal growth is stimulated further with access to sleep therapists,nutritionists, Reiki practitioners and posture specialists, who make up
the pulse of Patina Maldives. Feel the pulse with life changing ideas andknowledge through the resort’s weekly schedule of happenings. On island
is a large selection of low and high impact group exercise classes, natureand cultural activities as well as 24-hour access to Reboot (the gym), twoswimming pools, and complimentary use of bikes, snorkelling sets, stand-up
paddle boards and kayaks.
Guests will receive a personalised note from their Essentialist a week prior toarrival to establish preferences - from slipper and bathrobe sizes to dietaryrequirement and preferred drinks for the minibar - and assist in making any
special arrangements or wellbeing bookings. All wellbeing services will also be
available to book on the Patina app, both in advance and on-island.
— Ends —NOTES TO EDITORABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property fromsophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest
hospitality concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned Brazilianarchitect Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary one- tothree-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all ofwhich embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation.
Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immersethemselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating culinary
experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace pavilion — all
while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from the destination’scommunal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

ABOUT HAECKELS
Haeckels is a 100% natural skincare brand from Margate. They harvest
seaweed from coastal regions and formulate these extracts into perfumes,
candles, skincare, and homeware products. Founded in 2012 by volunteer
beach warden and coastal enthusiast Dom Bridges, Haeckels was born ofdisillusionment by the production ethos of many larger skin care companies.
Dom wanted to create simple hand-crafted products that showcased
the surrounding coasts natural ingredients in the hope that the products
themselves would then promote Margate’s heritage of healthy coastal living.
When Haeckels was just starting out Dom would collect seaweed and local
botanicals along the Margate coast and bring them bring back to his family
kitchen to experiment. Sustainability has always been part of Haeckels’philosophy and has only become more and more entwined with what theydo. Haeckels strives to implement the same care found in their hometownof Margate and raise the same awareness about the fragility and value ofthe ocean. Never satisfied with following the status quo, the brand protects
the ocean through ocean conservation partnerships, challenges the wastefulcosmetics industry through housing products in glass and packaging themin award-winning mushroom packaging whilst also creating revolutionary
products including pill format shower gels that are activated in water.

ABOUT OSEA
Drawing inspiration from the ocean, sun, earth and atmosphere, OSEA
was created with a singular intention in mind – to deliver your best skinwith the highest quality ingredients. Using the best ingredients possible,
sourced from all over the world, has allowed OSEA to eliminate the need forsynthetic ingredients entirely, while delivering active and effective solutions
for your skincare needs. OSEA products are all plant-based and gluten-free,as they pride ourselves on their commitment to delivering conscious veganskincare. OSEA’s products are cruelty-free and do not contain animal-derived
ingredients such as lanolin, beeswax, carmine and beyond. OSEA believes
animal rights matter. Since 1996, this family owned and operated businesshas been passionate about reducing their environmental impact. At every
touchpoint they aim to minimize their carbon emissions from the recyclabilityof packaging to using renewable energy for the office and skincare studio,
and even through giving initiatives in support of organizations that work hardto protect our planet for future generations. OSEA is now officially Climate
Neutral Certified. Climate Neutral is a nonprofit that helps brands to offset
greenhouse gas emissions. With the support of Climate Neutral, OSEA wereable to measure, offset and reduce 100% of their carbon footprint for the year
2020. They will affirm this commitment annually.

ABOUT NOURISHED
Nourished is the world’s first truly customised nutrition product. Using an
innovative 3D printing technology and patented vegan encapsulation formula,
Nourished has developed a revolutionary method to combine seven different
active ingredients into one daily personalised stack. 98 per cent of Nourished’s
ingredients are sourced from the UK and are from ethically sourced suppliers
which are all vegan certified, sugar-free, free from all major allergens, andHalal and Kosher friendly. All Nourished packaging is 100 per cent plastic-free
and is recyclable or home compostable.

ABOUT IRIS
Jacobi Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe has been considered a leading innovatorin the music industry for over 15 years. Possessing a background in finance andan irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit, he has been behind start-ups spanningtechnology, music, venues and record labels. With a clear vision and desire toinstigate change in the music space by bringing ‘live’ experiences to everyone,
Jacobi became obsessed with tackling music compression and audio quality
issues alongside neurological behaviour and human performance. It was in2016, while building a music festival in California that would blend music andsocial change with audio quality at its heart, that he was introduced to thetwo key engineers behind IRIS technologies Ltd. Instantly blown away by thesuperior audio experience and their unique understanding of the neurologicaleffects of sensory input stimuli, he began to build a business model focused

on hacking the nervous system to improve human performance and qualityof experience looking to solve the many issues found with digital content.
Today IRIS has been recognised as the most innovative steps forward inaudio and human performance in over 10 years. IRIS continues to expand its
understanding of this area and the book of patented technology solutions.

ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella HotelGroup. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals to a
new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections with themselves
and the world around them. The human-centred design flows with thenatural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing for each guest’s
individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly the same. A five-star,sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will be the firstlaunch, with a property in development in Ubud, Bali and opportunities inChina, Japan and Southeast Asia also being pursued.

ABOUT FARI ISLANDS
Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates nature,
craft and connection. A Pontiac Land Group development anchored by three
world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located in the North Malé Atoll
within the Maldives, a 45-minute luxury boat transfer from Malé InternationalAirport.
The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built
around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection ofhandpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have beenmasterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by Marcio
Kogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring about
a delicate balance of serene and social. One of the islands is home to athoughtful hospitality campus; Fari Campus is a dedicated island for staff witha focus on community, education, and engagement, and is the first of its kindin the Maldives.

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Luann Alphonso
Director of Marketing Communications
luann.alphonso@patinahotels.com

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Fari Veli Huraa
North Malé Atoll, 20026
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