This month, find out how "one day can change your whole life" at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The sixth annual Global Wellness Day takes place on Saturday, 9 June, and Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, is gearing up for the occasion with an international roster of expertly curated programming designed to bring a beautiful balance to your mind, body and spirit.
Global Wellness Day 2018 coincides with Ramadan this year, providing a perfect opportunity to embark on a voyage of renewal. The event is a natural fit for Four Seasons, a hospitality company committed to creating memorable spaces and experiences that enable guests to unwind, relax and recharge.
In celebration of the Global Wellness Day, Four Seasons hotels and resorts in the region and beyond are offering a variety of complimentary and charitable activities that focus on self-care and wellness. These capture the spirit of the Four Seasons #MoveThisRamadan campaign, which encourages light exercise as a natural component of your Ramadan ritual through a diverse programme of activities at 15 properties worldwide.
Led by fitness experts, each session is specially designed to help you feel energised and reflects the Ramadan pillars of togetherness, sharing and cultivating inner peace. From jogging to yoga, stretching and strolls, the choice of activities has been carefully planned to take into consideration local climates and appropriate activity levels. The sessions also take advantage of the stunning locales surrounding each property.
Where will your trip around the world of wellness take you? Find out below:
Dubai
Holistic Healer Muneeza Jaffer Labuschagne has helped to positively transform people's lives all around the world. This Global Wellness Day, Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre is offering complimentary one-on-one meditation sessions with Muneeza for those looking to access the subconscious mind with the goal of self-empowerment and positive change. One hour sessions will be available at the Spa between 9:00 and 11:00 am and 2:00 and 6:00 pm local time and include a series of meditative techniques, with the aim of putting guests on the path to a balanced and happier state of being. As a bonus, guests can opt in for a complimentary 15 minute teaser of the Spa’s aromatherapy massage to relax muscles and de-stress.
Mauritius
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has crafted a packed itinerary of activities that celebrate living well. The itinerary begins at 7:00 am local time with guests embarking on a jogging tour of the Resort alongside sugarcane fields, followed by beachside yoga and meditation. For a high-intensity activity, guests can try underwater cycling with the Resort’s aqua bike coaches or learn how to uppercut with a boxing class. For a rhythmic workout, a dance class will showcase Sega, the traditional dance of Mauritius. Snorkeling and sound healing therapy cap off the day, leaving guests invigorated and revitalized.
Serengeti
A Sunset Kopje Nature Walk and Meditation at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti provides an ideal setting to pause, reflect and take in nature’s beauty in celebration of Global Wellness Day. For this special occasion, guests will be treated to the complimentary evening excursion, as the USD 200 booking fee will be waived. Local Maasai will lead a short walk to a sunset kopje, teaching guests about surrounding plants and nature along the way. Once they’ve arrived at their destination, guests will take in panoramic views of the sun setting over the Serengeti plains followed by a guided meditation from the Lodge’s resident yogi in unrivalled tranquillity.
Bali
Amongst the lush Balinese greenery, resident wellness mentor Ibu Fera of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan will host complimentary Global Wellness Day offerings beginning in the early hours of the evening. A former nun who studied in monasteries across Asia, Fera will lead a relaxation meditation. A 30-minute yoga session encourages a healing philosophy that evokes spiritual connection powerful enough to affect physical change. To let go of past negativity, a “burning letter ritual” signifies a new path to living well spiritually and mentally.
Hawaii
Join Marine Naturalist Lauren Sauer of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai as she leads participants to the island’s ancient Hawaiian salt pens for a salt harvesting experience. Guests will learn how pure ocean salt has become a cornerstone of Hawaiian living, used for medicine, food preservation and natural health products, including the Spa’s Salts of the Ocean Body Treatment. The harvested salt will later be incorporated into dishes during a cooking class led by Executive Chef Thomas Bellec. Spa treatment and cooking class proceeds will benefit Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the health of Hawaii Island through the reforestation of native Hawaiian trees. Complimentary fitness activities promoting physical wellbeing will also take place throughout the weekend including rock climbing, pool yoga and stand-up paddle boarding.
New York
Improve balance and gain clarity of mind with the Resident Healers of Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown from 9:00am to 11:00am local time in honour of Global Wellness Day. During a 90-minute session, co-founder of The Cristalline, Rashia Bell, together with travel wellness expert Snow Shimazu will lead participants in a yoga class, followed by a light post-session smoothie and kombucha bar to leave participants feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Programming profits will be donated to Global Green, the philanthropic partner of Global Wellness Day.
Philadelphia
As excitement continues to build for the Hotel’s official opening, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center is celebrating Global Wellness Day with a “Mindful Morning” in partnership with Comcast. Free to the public, the 90-minute wellness workshop will officially introduce Four Seasons Spa offerings to Philadelphians. Starting at 9:00am local time, the public will enjoy a variety of activities led by fitness expert Steve Hoffman and yoga instructor Susan Gwaltney. Together in the Comcast Plaza, the pair will lead active body weight training, followed by restorative stretching. This will mark the first Four Seasons event in Philadelphia since 2015, and participants can enjoy a photo booth, post-workshop scented towels, healthy snacks and beverages.
Los Angeles
Join Alo Yoga ambassador Andrew Sealy for a helipad yoga class featuring 180 degree views of the city at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Known for his Instagram-worthy poses, the master contortionist will lead a free session at 8:30 am local time. Following a morning stretch, celebrity nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author Kimberly Snyder will hold a wellness talk at her juice bar located in Vinoteca. At 12:00 noon, a wellness panel will feature Suze Schwartz, founder of Unplug Meditation; and Emilie Hoyt, founder of LATHER. Satisfy healthy cravings with lunch from top plant-based Chef Matthew Kenney of Plant Food + Wine at Cabana Restaurant, and wrap up the day with a guided meditation at 3:00 pm from spa partner Deganit Nuur of Nuurvana. Free guided meditation is available to the public for the first 10 sign-ups.
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