The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will join wellness lifestyle
enthusiasts in Antigua and Barbuda, to celebrate World Wellness Weekend from
September 15 – 17 2023.
A global event, World Wellness Weekend supports the United Nations' third
Sustainable Development Goal – Good Health and Well-being for
All by promoting 5 Pillars of wellness: Sleep and Creativity, Nutrition &
Immunity, Movement Vitality, Mindfulness & Serenity, Sense of Purpose
Solidarity.
One hundred and fifty countries and 8,000 venues will recognize the weekend with
free-of-charge, outdoor and indoor activities hosted by World Wellness Weekend
Ambassadors, Coordinators, and Wellness Leaders.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), is committed to promoting
the country's wellness attributes and has partnered with wellness practitioners to
enhance and promote the initiative, spearheaded by the World Wellness Weekend
Ambassadors in Antigua and Barbuda.
In Antigua and Barbuda, activities will be hosted by the 2023 Wellness Leader in
Antigua and Barbuda of World Wellness Weekend Keisha Schahaff – a Health and
Life Coach and Astronaut, and World Wellness Weekend Ambassadors Tricia
Greenaway – Founder and CEO of Wellness Footprints Antigua, and Alejandro
Leo – Wellness & Spa Professional and Sustainability Patron at Jumby Bay.
Activities will kick off on September 15, with the general public being invited to
start their day at Darkwood Beach with an energizing tai chi session at 7 a.m.,
returning to the beach at 5 p.m. to enjoy the mesmerizing sunset and unwind with a
stress-releasing yoga session.
The following day, September 16, a fast-paced socarobics session at the Martello
Tower in Barbuda will get participants moving, while over in Antigua, mat Pilates,
and Vinyasa Flow yoga classes at the Energie Gym in English Harbour from 8 a.m.
will invigorate attendees.
The weekend will culminate with an early morning hike starting at 5 a.m. from
Galleon Beach, taking a moderate trail to The Blockhouse, and yoga at the magical
sunrise hour.
As part of the World Wellness Weekend activities, the Tourism Authority has
organized nutritional talks at select primary and secondary schools. Joining the
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Wellness Weekend Leader and
Ambassadors at the school talks will be guest speakers passionate about wellness
and nutrition including Queen of Carnival Ischikelle Corbin, Charity Dublin, and
other nutritionists from the Ministry of Health, in addition to a representative from
the Barbuda Health and Wellness Clinic.
The ABTA’s Wellness Pillar Lead, Tameka Wharton said, “World Wellness
Weekend allows us to showcase our wellness providers and their services on an
international stage. And, most importantly through our promotion of the activities
available within the destination, to encourage our residents and visitors to actively
pursue wellness and take advantage of the plethora of wellness offerings in
Antigua and Barbuda.”
Persons wishing to attend the free World Wellness Weekend activities or host their
own World Wellness Weekend activity should contact the Antigua and Barbuda
Tourism Authority at info@visitaandb.com or call 1 268 562 7600.
Learn more about Antigua and Barbuda’s wellness experiences on offer through
the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Wellness Guide
on www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/wellness-guide
