Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Celebrates Global Wellness Day with All-Star Roster of Industry Experts and Brands

A Week Long Celebration of Health and Wellness Activations for Mind, Body and Soul June 4 to 9, 2018

Inspired by the belief that “one day can change your whole life,” Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver invites locals and hotel guests to connect with their mind, body and soul with a week full of health and wellness activities all in support of Global Wellness Day. The Hotel has partnered with Vancouver’s most in-demand wellness operators to create an engaging line up of cutting edge fitness and wellness experiences for locals and guests.

“Global Wellness Day provides the perfect excuse to reflect and reset in our beautifully inspiring, health minded city,” says Martin Sinclair, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to celebrate good health, wellness and overall happiness within our community.”

Roster of Wellness = Health, Happiness, Fun and Community Spirit

Global Wellness Week is an awesome opportunity for the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver team to connect with community partners in the celebration of good living. This year’s activities highlight Vancouver’s passion for wellness through a variety of activities on the Hotel’s fourth floor rooftop garden oasis:

- - Monday, June 4 at 5:45pm: Leading the kick off, the ultra-popular Eastwood will lead a boxing and guided meditation session. Register online. *Bring Your Own Mat (BYOM)
  - Tuesday, June 6 at 6:00pm: Brooke and Marisa have gained a cult following in Vancouver through years of teaching in the boutique fitness industry. Global Wellness Week marks the duo’s debut of The Money Maker Class – fun guaranteed. Register online.*BYOM
  - Thursday, June 8 at 6:00pm: The future is tight with Tight Club ™, a Chinatown outside-the-box boutique lifestyle studio centred on inclusion, team work, healthy competition, personal development, and creative play with real life results. TC will be offering Tight Flight, a taste of all things that are Tight. Register online.
  - Friday, Friday, June 9 – TGIF Double Header – TurF + RSVP 33
    - TurF – The A.S.S. Class with Michelle Kuhnreich aka BootyByMich 5:15pm: Absolutely sleek & solid. This 50-minute class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed, lengthened and solid throughout your entire body. Register online*BYOM
    - RSVP336:30pm: Back by popular demand, the fiercely fun RSVP 33. Feel confident and empowered, and connect with the community through dance. Register online.
  - Saturday, June 10 at 9:00am: Set a great intention for the weekend ahead by joining in a sunrise yoga class led by Dr. Genieve Burley and the team at the Lululemon Athletica’s Robson flagship store. Followed by a grounding meditation lead by Carolyn Anne Budgell of Calm Rebel Meditation. Register online. *BYOM
  *Locals are asked to BYOM = Bring Your Own Mat (please)
  - Saje Natural Wellness Lounge will be in full effect for the Eastwood, Tight Club™ and Sunrise Yoga experiences. On June 4, 7 and 9, Saje will be supporting all tired shoulders, sore calves and anyone needing a relaxing deep breath with the healing power of plants, and of course a gentle healing touch.
  - Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 8 at 5:30pm – Club Row Fitness is pleased to offer two free spots all week long for this “rowing workout meets a sweaty dance party at an underground club” using promo code CRXGWW 24 hours in advance.
  - Type A Athletics at Club 4 Fitness Facility – Locals and visitors who never miss a workout and looking for a challenge will love Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver’s resident trainers at Type A Athletics (formerly known as 11 Training).Type A’s dedicated stable of fitness pros tailor sessions to body types and individualized fitness goals using a broad range of backgrounds and expertise: physiotherapy, spine health, group fitness, yoga, rhythmic gymnastics and much more.

A Taste of Wellness

YEW seafood + bar is one of these freshest, healthiest places to grab a bite in Vancouver. From a full vegan menu to mood-boosting juices and smoothies, to bright, tasty salads, premium proteins and well-balanced bites. YEW seafood + bar has just launched new menus for every meal periods and brand new Executive Chef Edgar Kano embraces Vancouver’s feel-good lifestyle. Jump start the day with one of YEW’s super smoothies including Pure Energy with Maca and CoconutMilk or the Green Power with Spirulina and Fresh Spinach, or take your breakfast bite to the next level with the crowd-pleasing Smoked Salmon + Avo Toast and Chia Pudding.

The Hotel will also have wellness initiatives for employees, including a special healthy meal on June 6th in the inviting and health-minded employee cafeteria, affectionately called YOU2.

Global Wellness week is a great excuse to celebrate wellness and share some of the initiatives that Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver offers all year long. Unplug in private comfort with one of RedCedar Boutique Massage Suite’s relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. Guests won’t miss a workout beat as the Hotel’s top notch Club Four Fitness and the city’s only in-and-outdoor pool. Snack lovers will find local treats in guest room minibars including irresistible organic seaweed snacks, nutritious Vega protein bars and organic sweets such as jellybeans, trail mix and chocolate bars.

Say Yes to Global Wellness Day by following @FSVancouver using the hashtag #FSWellness and #GlobalWellnessDay.

About Global Wellness Day – June 9, 2018

“Living well is the simple necessity for every human being on the planet,” says Belgin Askoy, Global Wellness Day Founder. “To overcome the global problems and lead a healthier and happier life, we need an inspiring beginning. The name of that beginning is Global Wellness Day.”

Founded six years ago by Aksoy, this special day serves as a worldwide reminder to prioritize living well, a concept that encompasses everything from exercise and beauty treatments, spiritual teachings and ways of thinking, to the harmony between body and spirit. This social movement has no commercial purpose and is celebrated around the world on the second Saturday of June every year. Four Seasons has long pioneered health and wellness offerings, from the company’s first health club in 1963 to its luxurious spas and state-of-the-art fitness facilities today. With the same innovative spirit, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver continues to lead in health and wellness with a robust slate of week long programming commemorating Global Wellness Day.

About Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver:

As the world’s leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manage 110 properties in 46 countries.Open since 1976, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world.Recent awards and honours include Condé Nast Gold List and Food & Wines World’s Best Places to Eat.Information on the company and on Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver can be accessed through the Four Seasons website at www.fourseasons.com.

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