We celebrate an entire weekend dedicated to ourselves and our well-being
World Wellness Weekend isa global initiative with local activities conceived by Jean-Guy de Gabriac and celebrated on the third weekend of September on the occasion of the autumn equinox.
On September 21 and 22, 2019 in more than 100 countries and 2,000 facilities worldwide, recreational, fun, and free classes and events will be held under the banner of physical activity and wellness to share the philosophy of living wellness as a culture and a healthy, conscious lifestyle.
Today, due to stress, pollution, improper eating habits, poor exercise and few hours devoted to sleep because of the hectic pace of daily life, few can afford a healthy lifestyle following the pillars of well-being: physical activity, proper nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction through the practice of yoga or mindfulness activities.
At the third edition of the most important media event dedicated to wellness , some of the best wellness experiences in Italy were selected.
World Wellness Weekend
The Top Wellness Experiences in Italy
Tuscany
In Tuscany Canyon Park is an oasis of incredible beauty near Bagni di Lucca, where Nature is still the true protagonist. On the occasion of the World Wellness Weekend Canyon Park onSunday, September 22 is offering In Mind Wellness Experience, giving the opportunity to try some of the most impressive and interesting In Mind activities: Sup Yoga and Yoga Forest.
- At 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. two free SUP yoga (stand up paddleboard) sessions in a spectacular stretch of river, in total harmony with the Nature of Canyon Park: 8 SUP boards are attached to a floating structure, while the instructor in the center will guide participants in the practice of yoga, a truly impressive and unique experience.
- Instead, at 4 p.m. it will be possible to practice activities of Yoga in the Woods on a platform immersed in a pristine and timeless forest, ideal for “disconnecting” from everything else: relax, listen to your body and breathe in harmony with Nature, in an authentic environment to be experienced and respected in all its extraordinary beauty.
Sardinia
From the unspoiled nature of Canyon Park to the suggestions of theOgliastra area in Sardinia, where Giovanna Lorrai, SPA and Project Manager of InEvoSpa, on September 21-22, 2019 brings back to Sardinia the World Wellness Weekend within the InEvoSpaNaturaleSardegna project : experiencing wellness under the banner of sustainability and above all respect for the environment.
The setting for the many planned activities will beHotel Orlando, a marvelous property nestled in the Santa Barbara Natural Park in Villangrande Strisaili (OG), which will host two days dedicated to wellness, to regenerate Body, Mind and Spirit.
Nestled among millennia-old granite and centuries-old parks, the hotel smells of tradition, art and culture in a particularly evocative, rugged and wild area such as theOgliastra, but which allows for interesting wellness experiences between the mountains and the sea, thanks to itineraries focused on its naturalistic paradises and food and wine specialties.
The InEvoSpa program includes two days full of free activities between Pilates with Giovanna Sanna, Dynamic Yoga with Angelo Marratzu, Dance Therapy with Rita Deiola and Yoga with the Essences with Antonio Fois, plus a Dynamic Meditation session in the Woods for total rejuvenating immersion in Nature.
Tastings of typical specialties and 0-km products at the hotel restaurant and meetings on natural cosmetics by Pellhermosa and Le Erbe di Janas for environmentally sustainable wellness are also planned during the stay.
Participants will also receive a Wellness Voucher for“Il Rifugio della Quiete,” a Day SPA at the Sardegna Grand Hotel Terme in Fordongianus that also includes a discount to visit the adjacent ancient Roman Baths, a valuable Sardinian archaeological heritage.
Lombardy
Also the Lombardy is preparing to celebrate the World Wellness Weekend a Livigno, well-known ski resort in the Italian Alps, and has always been known for vacations of the “active“: downhill and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, hiking, exciting trips to Stelvio National Park, horseback riding, paragliding, golf, tennis, kayaking, and innovative stand up paddle on the lake.
To regenerate, relax and regain psycho-physical balance after a busy day Aquagranda is a real oasis of well-being of more than 10,000 square meters covered divided into the various areas slide&fun, fitness, wellness, beauty, one of the largest centers in Europe for sports, entertainment, relaxation and wellness.
In the Wellness&Relax area, you can choose between the striking indoor pool with whirlpool beds and water jets or the relaxing Thalasso pool, ideal for sound baths. Saunas with different temperatures and humidity levels are available in the sauna area: steam bath, bio-sauna, Sauna 90° for Aufguss rituals, area with ice and cold reaction well, which is essential after a sauna, and the Kneipp path, where the alternation of hot and cold allows for immediate benefit to circulation.
Aquagranda for the second consecutive year participates in the World Wellness Weekend 2019 with a series of wellness events at the Wellness&Relax. Starting at 3:00 p.m., several rituals will take place Aufguss e scrub in both Finnish sauna and steam bath, alternating with moments of relaxation with Tibetan bells, performed by skilled Sauna Masters or Aufgussmeisters.
TheAufguss or steam throw is a magical ritual that has changed the way of taking a sauna: it consists of pouring cold water and/or crushed ice on the brazier, possibly enriched with essential oils and/or other fragrances suitable for the sauna, which on contact with the heat of the hot stones create a cloud of water vapor that spreads inside the sauna, thus increasing the humidity of the environment and the perception of heat on the body. Through the rhythmic movements of a towel, sometimes accompanied by background music, the Sauna Master directs the hot, aromatized steam in the direction of the guests so that it is evenly distributed throughout the sauna through two or three jets of increasing intensity. At the end of the ritual, the benefits are immediate: the aufguss allows the elimination of accumulated toxins, relaxes the central nervous system and muscles, promotes an increase in immune defenses, improves breathing, metabolism and our mental and physical well-being.
Veneto
In Veneto at the World Wellness Weekend, the wellness initiative of JW Marriott Venice Spa & Resort, an exclusive complex built in Venice on Rose Island with a stunning view of the Lagoon and named “Luxury Private Island Spa – Continent Winner Europe” at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019, is worth mentioning.
The luxury resort, born from the conservative restoration signed by Architect Matteo Thun, is perfectly integrated with the surrounding landscape, reflecting the spirit of the Lagoon and enhancing its water element in the spectacular JW Venice Spa, the largest in Venice.
It is a unique place to regenerate, relax and achieve a new inner balance by indulging in the luxury of the most exclusive beauty & SPA treatments.
A full day of wellness-related activities and classes, but with a holistic approach, is planned for Sunday, September 22 at the JW Venice SPA: Energizing Circuit Training, Hatha Yoga, Relaxation and SPA Treatments.
The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of wellness and the many benefits to body, mind and spirit.
Get ready for a truly unique wellness experience.
Info:
world-wellness-weekend.org
