Les Mills among World Wellness Weekend participating organisations

8,000 venues and professionals in 150 countries will be participating in 7th edition of World Wellness Weekend, celebrated 15th to 17th September, opening their doors to encourage the public to try new fun group classes with friends, family, and colleagues.

World Wellness Weekend was founded in 2017 to support the United Nations’ objective of “Good Health and Wellbeing for All” by promoting five Pillars of wellness: Sleep & Creativity, Nutrition & Immunity, Movement & Vitality, Mindfulness & Serenity, Sense of Purpose & Solidarity.

Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder World Wellness Weekend shares “when we feel good after an active group class of yoga or fitness, the smile on our faces is the international sign of wellness.”

Professionals in fitness, sports, mindfulness, hospitality and tourism have heard the UN’s call to support their staff and communities to address the challenges of inactivity, obesity, and anxiety with Les Mills being among the participating fitness organisations.

Other participating venues and groups include AIRE Ancient Baths, Anantara, Aqua Life, Banyan Tree, Canyon Ranch, Catalonia Resort, Chenot Spa, Chiva Som, Conrad, David Lloyd Clubs, Excellence Resorts, Fairmont, Fitness First, Fivelements, Four Seasons, Fusion, Hard Rock Hotel, Hyatt, Iberostar, Jumeirah, Hilton, Majestic, Mandara, Marriott, Melia, Mövenpick, Nobu, Nyama Wellness, Oberoi, Pullman, Raffles, Rancho La Puerta, Riu, Royal Mansour, Sandals, SeleQtions, Sensasia, Six Senses, SNOW Group, Sofitel, Taj, TRX, Vivanta, W, Waldorf Astoria, Zulal Wellness Resort.

This pro-bono event grows exponentially thanks to the support of two Ministers of Health, three Ministers of Tourism, 30 Mayors, 60 international federations, and 190 volunteers around the globe.

This 7th edition offers a wide range of creative ways to democratise wellbeing: robotic massage with artificial intelligence in Lyon and a massage festival in Kenya; in person guided relaxations and immersion in MetaWellness to discover 2030; mega-sports event in Punta Cana and support for many NGOs.

On wellmap.org, a map with a geolocator in 18 languages helps millions of people find near them free-of-charge group sessions, indoors or outdoors, offered by fitness clubs, yoga studios, spas, salons, hot springs, hotels, resorts... Energising online training sessions with fitness pros, inspiring podcasts with influencers and webinars with holistic practitioners will be available during and after World Wellness Weekend, to empower people to stay healthy and happy, at home and on the go.