Seabourn announces Wellness space for Expedition ships, which can also be found on their Classic fleet. A Mindful Living Program offering guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being.
The new Spa and Wellness, Dr. Andrew Weil program, integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being, the first of its kind at sea.
Onboard you’ll find a Mindful Living Coach, who is a certified yoga and meditation practitioner. They will inspire and educate all guests through various complimentary classes and gatherings throughout the voyage. Guests who choose to participate in this new program will have a cruise experience that is further enhanced by a holistic mind and body perspective.
Central to the program is the daily practice of meditation and yoga through a selection of complimentary sessions. Guests can experience Mindful Meditation, which will introduce positive affirmations and mantras they can reflect on throughout the day. There will also be daily restorative yoga classes which will continue to focus upon the mantra and positive affirmations. Yoga classes will be varied, offering guests the ability to choose classes that focus on various physical issues, such as yoga to heal back and joint pain, headaches and body alignment, as well as yoga to enhance creativity, mental focus and happiness. Classes will focus on mind, body and spirit over a period of seven days, and will change daily with a new theme.
Integral to the wellness program are enriching complimentary Mind and Body seminars designed to educate guests on philosophies and practices that are aligned with the program’s mission. Each presentation will aim to empower guests with ideas and practices that enhance well-being and increase the awareness of connection between mind, body, environment and wellness. Seminars are created by Dr. Weil and Steiner’s Wellness professionals, many of which will be based upon Dr. Weil’s teachings, and will explore the fields of the healing arts.
Onboard seminars include:
● Spontaneous Happiness & Spontaneous Healing: adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil’s best-selling books.
● Anti-inflammatory foods: adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil’s nutritional guidance.
● Healthy Aging: adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil’s research in this area.
● Introduction to Mindful Meditation: learn what happens to the body and mind during meditation.
● Individualized one-on-one wellness sessions on select topics will also be available for a fee.