{"id":153599,"date":"2022-03-31T16:53:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T20:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=153599"},"modified":"2025-06-16T08:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:03:55","slug":"weekend-of-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/rejuvenate\/wellness\/weekend-of-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"A Weekend of Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sometimes a 60-minute massage or fitness class isn\u2019t 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\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A holistic twist on health<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Unspoiled natural forests, stunning sea views, lush gardens: Grand-H\u00f4tel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel,<\/a> offers an idyllic setting for establishing a healthy lifestyle. The Hotel\u2019s new Mindfulness and Well-Being programs \u2013 upheld by the four pillars of exercise, relaxation, nature and healthy eating \u2013 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 \u2013 the tactile experience of making pottery, for instance, is deeply relaxing. End your day with a culinary experience: join Chef Yoric Ti\u00e8che in the Hotel\u2019s kitchen garden to select fresh herbs and greens, then accompany him to the kitchen to learn how to prepare them with health in mind.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Deep dive into wellness<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Get a jump-start on your quest for good health with help from the experts at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort<\/a>. \u201cThe ultimate kick-start to one\u2019s 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,\u201d says Retreat Director Catherine Phillips. \u201cWhether it\u2019s peak fitness performance or a refreshed mindset, Sensei\u2019s programs connect the three fundamental paths of the Sensei Way \u2013 move, nourish and rest \u2013 and align actions with intentions.\u201d The Resort\u2019s 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\u2019ll leave feeling refreshed and renewed \u2013 and with an action plan for life at home.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A lifestyle reset<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Keep the focus on your fitness at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village<\/a> 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. \u201cOur integrated retreats teach guests how to discover this holistic aspect to well-being and apply these practices at home,\u201d 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 \u2013 Sustainable Weight Loss, Optimum Performance or Spa & Beauty \u2013 each uniquely tailored to meet your personal wellness goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A practice centred on gratitude<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Discover the healing power of gratitude during a transformative retreat at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan<\/a>, where the Guided by Gratitude program helps guests restore inner peace and strength. \u201cOur spa invites people to slow down through holistic treatments that go back to ancient remedies and traditional well-being practices,\u201d says Regional Spa Director Luisa Anderson. \u201cThese retreats remind us to return to wholeness, experience peace and open to greater levels of consciousness.\u201d Resident wellness mentor Ibu Fera \u2013 a former Buddhist nun \u2013 will lead you through activities like kirtan chanting, guided candlelit meditation sessions and chakra-balancing spa treatments, inspired by Ubud\u2019s unique healing energy and traditional Balinese daily rituals of thanks. Don\u2019t miss the Sacred Nap<\/a> experience: A relaxing \u201cair nap\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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<\/a>, 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\u2019s experts plan a bespoke three- or five-day Yoga Therapy Course centred on topics like stress management, spinal care or addiction management. You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Focus on peak performance<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Channel your inner athlete during a three- or seven-day In Census retreat at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva<\/a>, created in collaboration with the prestigious H\u00f4pital de la Tour in Geneva, a recognized Swiss Olympic Medical Center. The word incensus<\/em> means \u201cradiant\u201d in Latin, and that\u2019s how you\u2019ll feel after a run along the shores of Lake Geneva, a hike up Mount Sal\u00e8ve, 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,\u201d says Spa Director Margaux Poilvet.\u00a0\u201cIn Census encourages participants to take care of their bodies and get back into shape,\u00a0escape the stress of everyday life, and recover vital energy\u00a0thanks to a 360-degree approach that encompasses both physical and mental wellness.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ocean-based therapy<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles<\/a> taps into the healing powers of the sea with its new two- and three-day Ocean Connection Spa Journeys. \u201cThere is no set itinerary,\u201d says Spa Therapist Pamela Dewkee. \u201cThe 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.\u201d 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n

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