Indulge in a month of wellness

Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo

Did you know your emotional wellbeing has powerful effects on your overall health? Mental and emotional stress can translate into negative physical reactions, a weakened immune system, and poor health. ‘Emotional wellness’ refers to our ability to process feelings in a healthy, positive way and manage the stress of every day life. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed try a soothing activity like meditation or yoga to slow down and clear your mind.

In keeping with the wellness month in June, Spa Ceylon has partnered with Shangri-La hotel and made serious of soothing activities that work for you, and most of all, breathe!

by Zanita Careem

Founded in May 2009 by Shiwantha Dias and Shalin Balasuriya, ‘Spa Ceylon’ has fast become a dynamic force in the global luxury wellness sector and has taken its luxury Ayurveda brand to the world, with a global presence of more than 70 branded stores and spas situated in Ginza Tokyo, Japan; Melbourne, Australia; Singapore; Seoul and Ulsan in Korea; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Istanbul, Turkey; Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad in India; Karachi, Pakistan, the Maldive Islands, Cypress and also in many parts in Sri Lanka. Spa Ceylon also operates in Kiev Ukraine and USA.

These events organised by Spa Ceylon and Shangri- La centered on ’Wellness Month’. will take place throughout the month of June and will feature a range of wellness events scheduled around various landmark days including Global Wellness Day, International Yoga Day and so on.

To kick off the collaboration, Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo held a press conference recently in anticipation of the aforementioned events for which fitness and wellness personalities, members of the business community and clients of Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo, are expected to attend. Shalin Balasuriya, the Director of Marketing & Co-Founder of Spa Ceylon, and Herve Duboscq, the General Manager of Shangri-La Colombo, addressed the media during the press conference.

Wellness Month aligns with the idea of checking in on one’s well-being during the midpoint of the year. Ahead of the press conference, Shalin Balasuriya, Director of Marketing and Co-Founder of Spa Ceylon stated, “We believe that wellness is not a pursuit, but a way of life”. He further explained, “being immersed in Ayurveda, which is the science of life and the need for balance both internally and externally, for us as individuals, communities and nations is more important today than ever before. We believe that bringing attention to it through our wellness initiatives is a part of our responsibility as a global Ayurveda brand.”

He said ” living is well manifests in various aspects such as diet, sleep, and exercise. Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo will offer an array of exclusive wellness activities and experiences. These include guided yoga and meditation sessions, as well as workshops dedicated to enhancing sleep quality and deep relaxation.

“Shangri-La Colombo draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La – a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. At Shangri-La we host our guests to colourful moments of joy and provide a tranquil space for them to relax, rejuvenate and to find their Shangri-La,” said Mr. Herve Duboscq, General Manager of Shangri-La Colombo. “We are pleased to collaborate with Spa Ceylon as we share similar values as wellness providers, offering unique experiences for our guests. Given our Asian heritage, we take a holistic approach to the wellbeing of our guests, whether it’s through our dining concepts like rooted in nature or our spa philosophy which is based on authentic natural healing methods.”

He said “This is not the first time the hospitality multinational has joined hands with Spa Ceylon to celebrate wellness, hosting numerous events.he brand has over 106 locations in more than 26 countries. Spa Ceylon combines Ayurveda wisdom and natural ingredients to create spa rituals and formulas that relax the body, mind, and soul. The brand offers over 450 all-natural Ayurveda inspired personal care, wellness, and aromatherapy products that focus on holistic wellness.