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Find Your Centre: Wellness Trips to Take This Year

Posted on February 1, 2023June 16, 2025 by Alison Miller

Sometimes, a day at the spa is all you need to recharge. Other times, you have to go a little deeper. Creating the kind of space – mentally, physically, emotionally – that allows you to look inward and gain clarity is best done when you’re in an environment that caters to it. Expert-led and fully customizable, the immersive wellness experiences here invite you to disconnect from the world and focus on one thing: yourself. Healing with crystal singing bowls in coastal Vietnam, cycling through Florence – there’s a place and a plan for every vision of revitalization. The beauty of exploring wellness with Four Seasons is that all you have to do is find the place that speaks to you and let the experts do the rest.

Let nature move you in Lanai

Known as the last of Hawaii’s wild islands, Lanai is a crowdless, verdant paradise rising from the Pacific. Here, Four Seasons Resort Lanai hugs aquamarine Hulopoe Bay, a marine preserve bound by powdery white sand. Nearly all rooms have private lanais looking out on the ocean or tropical gardens. Bordered by native greenery, a lagoon-style free-form pool overlooks the ocean.

Taking full advantage of its spectacular surroundings, the Resort’s 1,100-square-foot (102-square-metre) Yoga Studio features some of the best views on the island. Classes in meditation, sound healing, reiki and yoga for any level can also be held right on the beach, allowing you to sink into the soothing back-and-forth rhythm of the ocean waves. The Resort also boasts Manele Golf Course – a links that designer Jack Nicklaus considers one of his finest – as well as clay tennis courts and a ranch offering scenic horseback rides through the hills of Koele.

Prefer an adults-only, all-inclusive wellness experience? You may want to book a stay nearby at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort – the first of its kind in the Four Seasons portfolio. Here, your personal journey to supreme health begins when you meet with a Sensei Guide to optimize your stay, whether you plan to end your vacation slimmer, more relaxed or both. The Hotel’s food scene alone is worth the trip, with menus devised by star chef Nobu Matsuhisa and a team of expert nutritionists.

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Find your fitness flow in Florence

Two exquisitely restored former residences built more than 500 years ago make up the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Its Renaissance-era elegance and 17th-century frescoes easily transport guests to another era.

“Our property is really the best place to reconnect with nature, relax and detox from a stressful everyday life,” says Spa Director Lucia Papalini. “In our 11-acre garden – the biggest private garden in town – guests are able to take personal fitness classes, training in a historical and amazing green space. They also particularly love meditation classes that can be done overlooking the Duomo.”

Find your place in the garden for a guided session focused on meditation, breathing and strengthening, or join a FLEX 30 class to limber up with static and dynamic stretching.

“People can also follow the running paths in the garden, or rent one of our customized bicycles to explore the city on two wheels,” Papalini says, “before ending the day with a Michelin-starred dinner prepared with the freshest vegetables coming from local producers.” The Hotel’s three restaurants – including the Michelin-starred Il Palagio, where choices are crafted using the best seasonal ingredients – turn out healthy, balanced meals to keep you properly fuelled.

Recovery and rejuvenation also come in the form of toning massages, iridescent mud therapy and body illumination treatments. Inside the glassy two-storey Spa, find further revitalization in the soothing steam bath. Afterwards, wander the regal 11-acre (4.5-hectare) Giardino della Gherardesca, a study in perfectly placed statues, fountains and flora, some planted centuries ago. You’ll feel like an Italian aristocrat – and, by the end of your stay, a particularly fit one.

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Learn the art of meditation in Vietnam

Situated on an immaculate stretch of Vietnam’s central coast, with three infinity pools cascading in stair-steps to the sea, Four Seasons Resort Hoi An (The Nam Hai) is a sanctuary for the spirit. Support, compassion and acceptance are the guiding principles of the Resort’s holistic Heart of the Earth Spa, which follows the teachings of revered Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. “The Heart of the Earth Spa is a serene environment where our therapists create a very special space,” says Spa Manager Dwi Susanti.

Classes and treatments are designed to help you stop, listen, examine the harmony of your surroundings and reach the musings of the inner self. You can practise yoga, meditation and mindful breathing in intro-level classes or go further with sound and breath exercises and reiki. A palm-shrouded yoga pavilion offers aerial yoga: Cradled in a soft hammock, you’ll stretch and soar into body-opening postures.

For the ultimate self-awareness moment, don’t miss the intimate Goodnight Kiss to the Earth ceremony. This ritual occurs each evening by the water, and invites you to send a traditional Vietnamese wishing lantern out onto the moonlit lagoon while listening to the meditative hum of the crystal singing bowls.

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Focus on nutrition in Westlake Village

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is a haven for those looking to really dig deep and make a change. The on-site Center for Health & Wellbeing offers four-day, three-night health retreats designed by experts to drive individual results. There are three focuses to choose from: Sustainable Weight Loss, Optimum Performance and Spa & Beauty. You can also opt for a customized wellness stay, where a team of advisors will create a custom itinerary to help you meet your personal wellness goals. Jump start healthier eating habits, home in on a meditation practice you’ll actually maintain, or choose from an à la carte menu of wellbeing electives to embark on your own holistic journey.

One of the biggest advantages of a stay in Westlake Village is the access to a robust team of experts in nutrition, fitness, life balance, yoga and meditation, and leadership. One-on-one consultations are an integral part of making your experience as personal as can be, ensuring that you’re able to take the things you learn here and apply them to your everyday life.

Because nutrition is a foundational part of wellness and self-care, all of the menus at the Hotel are thoughtfully curated to provide balanced and delicious options throughout your stay. Savour the nutritious cuisine, or step into the kitchen yourself for an interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to put a spin on daily cooking through health-conscious techniques.

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Wellness Is on the Menu

Posted on January 27, 2023February 1, 2023 by Colleen Mitchell

At its core, wellness has much to do with what we feed ourselves. That includes the things we watch, read, think about, surround ourselves with and, of course, what we eat. All of these play a role in our general well-being, but perhaps nothing as impactful as what’s on our plate.

When you’re travelling, eating a balanced meal can become an afterthought. Sticking to your health goals or making sure you have access to options that fit your needs (and wants) can be harder to do when you’re on the go or far from home. Add to that the fact that many vacation memories are formed during meals shared with family and friends, and it can be a challenge to find the right choices for everyone. But food shouldn’t be stressful – especially not when you’re on vacation.

Four Seasons knows how important it is to feel good about what you eat. From menus filled with vegan options to on-property farms and gardens to health-conscious cooking classes, you’ll find many ways to eat well with Four Seasons. Here are just a few examples:

Tamai Pool Bar is just one of the restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita where you can sample vegan chef Leslie Durso’s plant-based creations.

Durso’s mushroom tinga tacos make for a light and flavourful lunch.

Be on the look out for seasonal dishes like Durso’s jackfruit enchiladas with traditional mole and squash blossoms.

Enjoy fresh Mexican fare on the outdoor terrace at Dos Catrinas.

Plant-based menu options for vegans and non-vegans alike

“I believe the key to a long, healthy, joyful life begins with what you eat,” says plant-based chef and healthy-living educator Leslie Durso. “I create healthy dishes using recognizable foods in unexpected ways to support that.” It’s this philosophy that has led Durso to make Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita one of the most vegan-friendly resorts in the world.

For many vegans and vegetarians, travelling comes with the extra step of making sure there will be something in their destination that they can eat and enjoy. Since coming on as the culinary team’s resident vegan chef, Durso has created more than 250 unique, seasonal dishes at the Resort. The idea was to have plant-based options available across all 10 of the Resort’s restaurants and bars. It was also to make sure that the plant-based dishes feel right at home on the menu and can appeal to anyone – like coconut ceviche at Dos Catrinas and plant-based, Asian-style bowls at Tamai Pool Bar. Many of Durso’s dishes are also allergen-friendly, making each menu even more accessible to people with various health and dietary requirements.

The green gazpacho at Folia at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach features avocado, tomato and radish sprouts.

Tables at Folia are surrounded by greenery.

Looking for comfort food? Matthew Kenney puts a plant-based spin on pizza and flatbreads at Folia.

At Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, the sentiment is similar. “Eating healthy does not have to result in a compromise on pleasure,” says Vincent Chasseignaux, director of food and beverage. Folia, the Resort’s fully plant-based restaurant, offers guests the chance to try dishes such as watermelon poke or a wild mushroom pizza, filled with vibrant and sometimes unexpected flavours from celebrated chef Matthew Kenney. “Matthew Kenney is one of the world’s most successful chefs at making healthy, green cuisine that anyone can appreciate,” Chasseignaux says. The setting at Folia is just as green, with tables surrounded by blooms and lush leaves that perfectly complement Kenney’s plant-based creations.

The on-site herb and vegetable garden at Four Seasons Resort Hot An (The Nam Hai) grows more than 43 seasonal varieties.

Dishes served at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel often feature fresh, seasonal produce from the Hotel’s garden.

The permaculture vegetable garden serves as a source of inspiration for chefs at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat.

Rim Thai Kitchen invites guests at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai to immerse themselves in Thai cuisine.

The fresher the better

One of the easiest ways to eat more nutritiously is to consume whole foods. Minimal processing – if any – is best, and the closer to the source you are the better. This focus on natural, fresh ingredients is also something chefs of all disciplines can agree on. In fact, a number of Four Seasons chefs take the idea of farm-to-table quite literally.

At Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, the kitchens are filled with ingredients sourced directly from the on-site permaculture vegetable garden, keeping menu options local, seasonal and incredibly fresh. The seafood served here is also sourced from local fishermen who supply the team with wild turbot and other fresh-caught delights found right off the Mediterranean coast.

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Resort Hoi An (The Nam Hai) both have their own on-site herb and vegetable gardens that help provide produce and garnishes for their restaurants. This not only makes sure fresh ingredients are being utilized, it also allows each property to cultivate its own varieties, allowing guests to sample dishes created with ingredients grown the way they have been for centuries. These gardens also provide an immersive way for guests to experience local cuisine. Both resorts are home to cooking schools – Rim Thai Kitchen and the Nam Hai Cooking Academy, respectively – with classes that invite you to join a chef in their own garden to examine indigenous ingredients and embark on a hands-on, multisensory culinary adventure you won’t soon forget.

The menu items at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village are thoughtfully curated, such as Coin & Candor’s seasonal zucchini flowers served with kale, tomato, mache, purslane, avocado, toasted almonds and mango sorbet.

Interactive cooking classes at the Center for Health & Wellbeing teach health-conscious techniques to help make home cooking more balanced.

The open-air Sokasi Cooking Academy at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is set within fragrant herb and vegetable gardens beside the sacred Ayung River.

To get an authentic taste of Balinese cuisine, opt for a traditional megibung dinner featuring ancient Balinese recipes made using hard-to-find ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.

Bringing it all back home

Having healthy dining options curated for you can be incredibly valuable. But learning how to cook these dishes for yourself can help nourish your body and your mind. The Center for Health & Wellbeing at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village takes a holistic approach to wellness through immersive, person-centered retreats. These often include personal consultations with nutritionists as well as cooking classes hosted in the Center’s dedicated Wellness Kitchen. The variety of interactive cooking classes are helpful regardless of how well you know your way around a kitchen, showing cooks of all skill levels how to put a spin on daily cooking with health-conscious techniques. Taking it one step further, you can also opt for a grocery store tour with a Registered Dietitian who will walk you through a local grocery store giving you tips on how to find and choose healthier products that are right for you.

Over at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, cooking classes are all the more intriguing thanks to the sublime riverside setting of the Resort’s Sokasi Cooking School. Here you can take a deep dive into Bali’s rich local culture while tapping into your inner chef. The plant-based cooking class highlighting healthy and light cuisine inspired by Ubud is bound to inspire at-home dinners for years to come.

Four Seasons has long made it their mission to give guests the best and highest-quality experience possible, no matter where they’re staying. That dedication to every guest’s well-being extends to each thoughtfully curated menu. Because if living well is the ultimate luxury, travelling well should be, too. Bon appetit!

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Wellness Activities You Have to Try This Year

Posted on April 14, 2022June 4, 2025 by Alycee Byrd

These days, health and wellness are always top of mind. Whether you’re looking for help maintaining, embracing or kick-starting a healthy lifestyle or exercise routine, Four Seasons offers a range of activities and treatments to help you work towards a healthier body and mind. Change your thinking during a spiritual session with horses in Santa Fe, learn the art of muay Thai kickboxing in Koh Samui or recharge with a soothing spa experience: Here are a few of our favourite ways to focus on wellness with Four Seasons.

Session for the senses

Ancient wisdom meets modern science at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, where the Healing Village Spa combines light, sound, thermal and colour therapy, and gemstones to complement Bali’s renowned tradition of healing. For a fully immersive experience for the senses, step into the Illume Room, featuring a heated quartz-sand bed made of crushed crystals for inversion therapy and massage, coloured light therapy, gemstones and crystal singing bowls, and surround sound music. Bali’s first “Surround Sound Spa Suite, the Illume Room is sealed to block outside sources of light, maximizing the power of colour therapy healing. The seven alchemy singing bowls and original surround sound music harmonise with the body’s natural electromagnetic field to stimulate cell growth and healing.

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Horse power

Harness the power of the herd at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, where the onsite EQUUS program pairs humans with horses to help teach leadership and to guide self-discovery, changing your way of thinking. Explore the age-old bond between man and beast with the EQUUS Experience at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, where “coaching” sessions with the on-site program’s horses will help you discover untapped strengths, new leadership skills and, ultimately, a new understanding of your goals and strengths – tools that will help you take the reins of the rest of your life.

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A personalized program

Wellness takes centre stage at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, whether you’re looking to relax and recharge or to kick-start a healthy lifestyle. Start your Sensei Journey with a wellness consultation to help the Resort’s experts tailor a program to your needs, with options like personal training sessions, mindfulness workshops, and healthy cooking classes. Tune into your body’s needs with a tech-savvy treatment: Using thermal mapping, a technician will create a visual chart of your body, revealing asymmetries, muscle tightness and areas of pain. Your practitioner will use this information during a custom massage, targeting sources of tension.

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Whole-body wellness

Costa Rica is an adventure lover’s dream, with a variety of fast-paced activities available on both land and sea. Get active with a surfing lesson or a kayak outing, or start your day on solid footing with a 1.5-hour hike in the hills surrounding Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo – be on the lookout for howler and white-faced monkeys. If you’re up to the challenge, tackle the 1,000 stairs that lead from nearby hilltops to sandy beaches on both sides of the Resort. Balance your physical fitness with whole-body wellness – the Resort’s experts offer personalized workshops in meditation, breath work and yoga, while the Awakening Shakti program focuses on teaching you to balance your chakras and discover your true self.

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Stretch it out

Connect with nature while exercising your body at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze – the Hotel’s garden is an idyllic spot for yoga and strength training, or even just a serene stroll. Join a yogi for a garden session meant to help you focus on your breathing, or loosen your limbs during an al fresco FLEX 30 class, a combination of static and dynamic stretching techniques that can help improve flexibility and range of motion. After your workout, reflect on your new sense of balance in the Relaxation Lounge, with the bucolic garden as your backdrop. Craving more time with nature? The Concierge can arrange a private dinner nestled under the majestic branches of the Faggio Pendulo, the largest tree in the Hotel’s Parco della Gherardesca, dating to 1850.

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A purifying effect

Life in the fast lane has its hazards, including a buildup of toxins that can interfere with achieving your personal best. Cleanse body and soul with a Bellabaci cupping treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai Interational Financial Centre. The cups can be used with heat to stimulate circulation and ease joint stiffness – and when paired with massage, they can induce better sleep and encourage total body relaxation. After your soothing stay, take home the power of healing with a tutorial from a Bellabaci cupping expert, who will teach you how to address pain, stress, aging and other complaints.

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The power of eight

Traditional muay Thai boxing involves nearly the entire body – known as the “art of eight limbs,” it uses eight main parts of the body. Two hands, two legs, two elbows, two knees. Unleash your inner warrior with a session with an expert at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, where you’ll learn the basic moves of this ancient combat art. It’s also a great workout, increasing your heart rate and releasing stress. The Resort’s pro-level outdoor training ring offers stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand, and is the perfect spot for even the youngest travellers to join the action: hour-long classes for kids ages 4 to 15 focus on fun ways to get moving. After a tough training session, soothe tired muscles in the Spa with a Thai herbal steam using ginger, lemongrass, camphor and turmeric; a leg massage in cool water; gentle stretching of your arms and legs; and a full-body massage using essential oils of black pepper, clove and ylang ylang. A high-protein snack will refuel you for your next adventure.

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5 Ways to Work Out Like a World-Class Athlete

Posted on April 10, 2022April 28, 2022 by Sarah Tuff Dunn

No matter how far natural ability takes you, proving you’re the best demands thousands of hours of work and determination. Pro athletes know what it takes to win and have unbeatable insights that can advance fitness programs of any level – which makes them extremely valuable and effective trainers.

During these exclusive Four Seasons experiences, guests are paired with proven, acclaimed athletes for one-on-one training lessons in sports that range from freediving to triathlon. Work on your training regimen in Riyadh or master a unique fighting technique in Koh Samui – here are five ways to see the world (and yourself) through the eyes of a champion.

The Jack Nicklaus-signature Manele Golf Course is built on lava outcroppings and features three holes perched on cliffs.

Tee off in Lanai

Take your golf game from good to great using the scientific precision of biometric data at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort.

The five-night program begins with a health consultation with physiologists, nutritionists and mindfulness coaches to provide personalised insight into how you can improve your game. Over the course of the program, a WHOOP wearable device will track your performance metrics with detailed video analysis and instruction.

“The opportunity to work with guests on their golf game really gives us a chance to dive deep through an honest assessment of what their game currently is, what their goals are and how we can get them to that point,” says Coach Scott Ashworth, PGA, Director of Golf. “By working with the practitioners at Sensei and sing technology such as the WHOOP Band, we gain a better understanding of focus areas for well-being to integrate with golf instruction and maximize guest’s enjoyment and potential.”

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A team of highly experienced trainers offers a diverse range of skills that can help you make progress on your fitness goals.

Work out with a world-class trainer in Riyadh

It can be tempting to skip leg day while travelling, especially when your personal trainer is hundreds of miles away. If you want to take your fitness goals on the road, join the trainers at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center.

In partnership with 24N – one of the leading personal training programs in the Middle East – the Hotel and 24N trainers offer an intense fitness program, including physiotherapy, personalised training sessions and health coaching to provide nutritional guidance that compliments your workout schedule.

“What differentiates 24N Riyadh is the understanding that everyone is different,” says Luis De Vera, Chief Executive Officer at 24N Riyadh, “We assess, program, re-assess and tailor for personal needs. This ensures guests and members achieve their short-and long-term goals.”

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As you bike along the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, take in the beautiful views of the lava fields while enhancing your cycling skills.

Train for a triathlon alongside six-time champion Dave Scott in the Hawaiian home of the IRONMAN World Championship.

Perfect your swimming technique as by focusing on mechanics in the azure waters of the Kona coast.

Swim, bike and trek like an Ironman in Kona

Whether you’re a budding triathlete or an elite competitor, there’s one man who can help you get better — six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott, who is leading five-day clinics at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. In this brand-new triathlon training program, running from June 20–24 and December 5–9, you can smooth your swimming style, get faster at transitions, become more efficient on the bike, and run across the finish line in less time than ever.

I want to help drive athletes, and share the reasons why you can become better. – Dave Scott

“It’s very interactive — I’m not showing them how many muscles I have, but instead how to minimize their time and maximize their workouts.” Scott designed each day’s training session based on his own lessons learned, not only in swimming, biking and running, but also in nutrition, flexibility and injury prevention. “A lot of people think more is better, and I was my own worst enemy in my heyday of racing,” admits Scott, who now offers a more balanced approach to students. “Do what you can do at the moment. Be present. Be mindful. It adds calmness and it adds clarity.”

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Learn exclusively from a pro as you master Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand.

Receive one-on-one, customised training while taking in the panoramic views of the gulf of Thailand.

After a day of practice, sit back in luxury and watch the professionals in action at the Chaweng Boxing Stadium.

Master Thailand’s ancient form of fighting

Athletes who commit to mastering Muay Thai – the centuries-old practice of fighting with eight points of contact – will emerge stronger both physically and mentally. They’ll also gain a new appreciation for Thai massage.

Surrounded by breezy palm trees in the Bill Bensley–designed training ring on the Gulf of Thailand, guests participating in the full-day Muay Thai Adventure at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui begin with lessons from a Muay Thai pro in the seaside ring. Together, students and the master focus on the fist, forearm, knee and shin strikes that earned for this form of kick-boxing the name “the Art of Eight Limbs.” At the Resort’s spa, the recovery is all-out, too: an herbal steam, cool-water leg massage, and full-body massage with essential oils of cloves, ylang-ylang and black pepper.

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The same breathing techniques used by freedivers can help improve your mindfulness practices and help you relax.

Photography courtesy Martin Morrell

Freedive in the French Riviera

Using breathwork to become a world-class athlete may not sound conventional, until you talk technique with a champion freediver. Learn their tips and tricks as part of the new Mindfulness and Wellbeing Program at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel.

Led by freediving world champions Arthur Guérin-Boeri and Thomas Bouchard, the workshop takes a holistic view of health, based on the key pillars of exercise, relaxation, nature and wholesome food. Work on your asana and qigong under the Mediterranean sun, then head to the spa for a custom skin analysis and treatment session.

“Breathing, and even holding your breath, is a powerful and accessible way to balance your body and mind,” says Guérin-Boeri. “The connection with water makes the link even stronger. The program is open to everyone who wants to discover a unique relaxation experience, coming straight from our world-ranking expertise.”

After a day spent calming your mind, balance your body with a Michelin-starred meal prepared by Chef Yoric Tièche, made with greens from the Hotel’s garden.

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A Weekend of Wellness

Posted on March 31, 2022June 16, 2025 by Jennifer Murphy

Sometimes a 60-minute massage or fitness class isn’t enough to fully relax and restore our minds and bodies. In search of a stronger wellness boost? Try a multi-day sojourn into self-care, led with empathy by Four Seasons experts. Work with exercise physiologists to fine-tune your performance in California, reconnect with your inner self during a retreat in the French Riviera or discover a holistic approach to healing in Bali. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, change your eating habits or clear your head, these wellness experiences will help you establish new life skills to help you for years to come.

A holistic twist on health

Unspoiled natural forests, stunning sea views, lush gardens: Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, offers an idyllic setting for establishing a healthy lifestyle. The Hotel’s new Mindfulness and Well-Being programs – upheld by the four pillars of exercise, relaxation, nature and healthy eating – make the most of the beautiful surroundings, with exercises and workshops specifically designed to help participants disconnect from the stress of everyday life and reconnect with themselves, says Spa Director Marie-Cecile Rousset. Enjoy relaxing open-air activities like hiking or cycling along the Mediterranean coast, or take the plunge into wellness with a lesson from two French freediving champions in using mindful breathing to relieve stress . Or cultivate your creative side with a range of hands-on activities that encourage introspection and mental clarity – the tactile experience of making pottery, for instance, is deeply relaxing. End your day with a culinary experience: join Chef Yoric Tièche in the Hotel’s kitchen garden to select fresh herbs and greens, then accompany him to the kitchen to learn how to prepare them with health in mind.

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Deep dive into wellness

Get a jump-start on your quest for good health with help from the experts at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. “The ultimate kick-start to one’s journey, guests have the opportunity to meet Sensei Guides and expert practitioners for one-to-one sessions that may range from fitness, mindset or nutrition,” says Retreat Director Catherine Phillips. “Whether it’s peak fitness performance or a refreshed mindset, Sensei’s programs connect the three fundamental paths of the Sensei Way – move, nourish and rest – and align actions with intentions.” The Resort’s Wellness Deep Dive is a customized program tailored to your goals and based on biomarkers like heart rate variability and VO2 max analysis. Join a personal trainer for a one-on-one workout, try a forest bath in the lush Koele gardens, enjoy a lomi lomi massage in one of the spa hales, and fuel your body with meals made from fresh, local ingredients. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and renewed – and with an action plan for life at home.

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A lifestyle reset

Keep the focus on your fitness at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village during a four-day, three-night retreat at the on-site Center for Health & Wellbeing. Guided by the holistic WellWest Method, experts like registered dieticians and exercise physiologists will help reboot your lifestyle using tools like body composition analysis; guided hikes and daily meditation; individual consultations in life strategies, fitness and nutrition; and cooking classes in the Wellness Kitchen. “Our integrated retreats teach guests how to discover this holistic aspect to well-being and apply these practices at home,” says Akram Al-Kawasmeh, Executive Director of Wellness. “A long weekend retreat with Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village can become transformative and life changing.” Choose from three focused retreats – Sustainable Weight Loss, Optimum Performance or Spa & Beauty – each uniquely tailored to meet your personal wellness goals.

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A practice centred on gratitude

Discover the healing power of gratitude during a transformative retreat at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, where the Guided by Gratitude program helps guests restore inner peace and strength. “Our spa invites people to slow down through holistic treatments that go back to ancient remedies and traditional well-being practices,” says Regional Spa Director Luisa Anderson. “These retreats remind us to return to wholeness, experience peace and open to greater levels of consciousness.” Resident wellness mentor Ibu Fera – a former Buddhist nun – will lead you through activities like kirtan chanting, guided candlelit meditation sessions and chakra-balancing spa treatments, inspired by Ubud’s unique healing energy and traditional Balinese daily rituals of thanks. Don’t miss the Sacred Nap experience: A relaxing “air nap” in an aerial silk hammock, soothed to sleep by Fera as she shares the life story of Buddha. The retreat requires a minimum three-night stay, but can be personalized to fit your needs and schedule.

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Discover ancient healing

Immerse yourself in the ancient Indian system of Ayurveda, whose focus on diet, exercise and sleep offers a transformational path to wellness. At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, work with Ayurvedic physicians, yogis, therapists and chefs during a seven-day retreat to harness health, happiness and harmony through a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Looking to extend your focus on self-care? Try a 14- or 21-day Panchakarma retreat, focused on removing deep-rooted stress and toxins to cleanse and rejuvenate the body. Or have the Resort’s experts plan a bespoke three- or five-day Yoga Therapy Course centred on topics like stress management, spinal care or addiction management. You’ll also receive a lesson in gratitude and an appreciation for the earth during the nightly Rahumathuge Vaguthu, or Earth Blessing: a daily ritual of gratitude celebrating the earth through song, dance and mindfulness.

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Focus on peak performance

Channel your inner athlete during a three- or seven-day In Census retreat at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, created in collaboration with the prestigious Hôpital de la Tour in Geneva, a recognized Swiss Olympic Medical Center. The word incensus means “radiant” in Latin, and that’s how you’ll feel after a run along the shores of Lake Geneva, a hike up Mount Salève, a massage, a meditation session and a carefully prepared organic meal. Each retreat begins with an in-depth health consultation with blood tests, nutritional and osteopathic evaluations, and muscle strength and endurance assessments, and core programs include Detox and Weight Management, Muscle Development or Sports Performance. “My mission is to help you invest in yourself,” says Spa Director Margaux Poilvet. “In Census encourages participants to take care of their bodies and get back into shape, escape the stress of everyday life, and recover vital energy thanks to a 360-degree approach that encompasses both physical and mental wellness.”

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Ocean-based therapy

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles taps into the healing powers of the sea with its new two- and three-day Ocean Connection Spa Journeys. “There is no set itinerary,” says Spa Therapist Pamela Dewkee. “The idea is to allow guests to be able to enjoy the treatments and sessions over a span of days, so the essence of relaxation and rejuvenation is carried from one day to another.” Treatments include a sea smoothing wrap, crystal ocean facial, and yoga on the beach, where guests are encouraged to let emotions flow without judgment, just like the flow of water. A highlight is the nightly Starlit Serenity experience, on Le Syel Spa’s rooftop and overlooking Petite Anse Bay. As the sea breeze sings and the stars shine, a therapist will perform a Shell Serenity Massage using a shell-shaped object filled with marine minerals and sea kelp to warm and relax the body.

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