Summer is here and, under normal circumstances, we would all be making preparations for a deserved vacation. But the truth is, as much of the world is facing a second year without the possibility of travelling, we will, once again, be spending our annual resting period in town. With this in mind, two friends with a shared passion for healthy living, Sandi Manhão and Margarida Luz, have joined hands to organize a Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat that will be taking place in early July at The Macau Roosevelt in Taipa. Sandi is a Pole Fitness instructor and Wellness Advisor, and Margarida is Yoga instructor. They have been organizing workshops and wellness events together since 2016.
The idea for the retreat stemmed from a rising need to slow down and refocus as people tend to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Since last year, a number of worldwide luxury wellness retreats have begun delivering their programs to people’s living rooms with assorted online content.
“We are very fortunate that, despite this new reality, here in Macau we can still maintain social activities, and because we are both connected to fitness, health, and wellness, we decided to create this retreat so that participants may actually slow down, renew and restore without having to leave the city,” notes Sandi Manhão, one of the organizers of the Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat.
The 3-day event is all about getting the most out of the weekend: doing different styles of yoga, outdoors and in the swimming pool, practicing breathing exercises, restoring balance with sound bath and meditation, and attending workshops on nutrition and self-care.
“This eclectic mix of programmes was planned to answer people’s wellness wishes and fulfill the need to take a break from daily routines. Experienced local yoga instructors will teach different yoga styles and a health coach will give a talk on healthy eating. We want to offer new experiences and inspire new habits. Our wish is that the participants return home rejuvenated and happier,” adds Margarida Luz, the wellness retreat co-organizer.
The Summer Wellness and Yoga Retreat will take place on July 2, 3 and 4, at The Macau Roosevelt in Taipa. Yoga and meditation are accessible for everyone, so participants are not required to have any prior experience. Complete beginners are welcome. For more information please contact the organizers at www.wellnessyogaevents.com
