Shangri La Hambantota Resort and Spa to celebrate Global Wellness Day

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka is inviting guests to join in celebrating Global Wellness Day on 10 June. 

The celebration, which falls on the second Saturday of June each year, will introduce a range of activities and amenities to spur health and wellness. These include spa treatments, delightful food and beverage offerings, meditation, martial arts and yoga sessions for the entire family – even featuring a talk by Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries, following their successful summit of Mount Everest last year. 

0800hrs starts with Sasha and her Boot Camp. The boot camp is a combination of high intensity training and body weight exercises that will challenge one at every level of fitness. Perfect kick start to your day with dynamic and functional movements to get one’s body charged up for the day ahead. 

The younger guests will be encouraged to participate in Kids Fun Yoga, a retreat where children can encounter and learn the ancient practical art. For families hoping to refine their poses and learn more about the practice of yoga, Sunset Yoga will take place at the Sunset Pool. 

Throughout the day, Bojunhala restaurant will host an Organic and Sustainable Table with items grown and produced by Sri Lanka’s organic certified suppliers. The table will be enriched with local fruits and vegetables fresh from local farms and the Chef’s Garden. Bojunhala will also offer a #RootedInNature Lunch Buffet, featuring the finest locally and ethically-sourced ingredients in Sri Lanka. Shangri-La’s signature CHI Ayurveda Spa will offer traditional and authentic Ayurveda treatments using remedies and therapies handed down unchanged through generations of practitioners.

The afternoon session will give youngsters the opportunity to experience a wide range of fun activities from golf to an exhilarating challenging flying trapeze at the Teen Zone. Romain Pourveer, Director of Golf at the Resort, will host a Junior Golf Discovery and introduce the game in a fun and interactive way. Furthermore, Build Your Own Smoothie will give young guests a chance to make a healthy smoothie of their choice under the tutelage of some of the world’s most decorated chefs.

Jayanthi and Johann on Conquering Everest will be hosting the High Tea at Gimanhala Lounge. Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala became the first Sri Lankan to summit the highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 29,029 ft, while Johann Peries managed to reach an elevation of 27,559 ft giving him the highest altitude reached by a male Sri Lankan. The duo will speak of the endurance and mindset that went into their adventure and what gave them the perseverance to conquer Everest.

Overlooking the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in history. Known for its natural beauty and wildlife, it is a source of inspiration and tranquility for those who embrace good health and wellness.