Each year, there are very popular celebrations, and others that are less well-known. Today, Le Mag introduces you to Global Wellness Day, which is coming soon, and its meaning. Let's get started with your wellness culture minute!
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Also known as Global Wellness Day across borders, Global Wellness Day has taken place annually in early June since 2012. This year, the 10th edition will be held on June 11th. A fortuitous date that falls on a weekend, for your greatest pleasure!
From illness to personal conviction
At the origin of this social initiative, Global Wellness Day, is one woman: Belgin Aksoy Berkin. Founder of the Richmond Nua Wellness Spa in Turkey, she survived a serious thyroid cancer at only 29 years old.
It was overcoming this ordeal that led the young woman to advocate wellness in all its forms, whether social, mental, or physical.
Indeed, this illness that almost cost her life had 2 major repercussions on her:
– it forced Belgin Aksoy to completely re-evaluate her way of living, focusing more on "wellness"
– and above all, it made her realize that "well-being" should be a right in the daily lives of every individual. A concept generally reserved for the elite...
Cured and passionate about the world of wellness, Belgin Aksoy decided to share her conviction on her own scale in wellness establishments (spas, gyms...), where she organized conferences and workshops. Wishing to go further in her approach, as it is a booming field, the Turkish entrepreneur established a national day.
Thus, on June 11, 2012, she organized the first edition in Istanbul with wellness specialists. Free and open to the public, this day brought together 250 participants.
Very quickly, it was a success, and the local event on wellness became a global reference!
What is Global Wellness Day all about?
This non-profit day was therefore created to give everyone the opportunity to take care of themselves one day a year, through completely free activities.
It is also a way to encourage the general public to good practices in terms of diet, sport, and well-being. Consequently, this day is structured to raise awareness of the issue of "living well", for a healthier and better life.
That is why the slogan for Global Wellness Day is:
One day can change your whole life
Belgin Aksoy Berkin on Global Wellness Day
For one day, more than 60 countries around the globe participate in the movement. Numerous and diverse, the volunteer participants include: hotels, spas, thalassotherapy centers, thermal resorts, yoga studios, schools, body art centers, hospitals, businesses...
What activities can you find on the program?
Anything that can be closely or remotely related to well-being! Sophrology, massage sessions, meditation workshops, aqua aerobics, discoveries of organic herbal teas, respirology, yoga initiations, meditative walking, conferences on self-esteem... Open days at institutions will also be plentiful.
Global Wellness Day in France
Global Wellness Day also has its place in France! Interested in the event? Here's a glimpse of the activities you can find in different places tomorrow:
Hôtel de Crillon in Paris offers:
– Japanese breathing
– Shiatsu massage
– makeup workshop with the Sisley Paris brand
– cosmetics making
The The Reunion pop-up store in Paris organizes:
– vocal coaching
– meditation & tarot
– sophrology
– quiet corner for children
Château de Sacy offers:
– meditative walking
– reflexology workshop
– sophrology
– meditation
Château de Brindos in Anglet offers:
– muscle awakening & alternating running
– dietetics conference
– face yoga
– meditation
The spa at the Four Seasons Hotel in Megève offers:
– introduction to forest bathing
– Technogym Live Coach Fitness system test
– traditional barber service
– breathing and stretching exercises for children
This June 11th, recharge your batteries! And who knows, maybe this day will make you appreciate daily wellness moments. 😉
