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Rosewood Little Dix Bay's Wellness Retreats Return in 2012
Jul. 27, 2011
VIRGIN GORDA, BVI - Jump start your fitness routine or yoga practice amid the tropical beauty of the Caribbean with the Wellness Retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay. The Wellness Retreats first launched in January 2011 and due to demand, will continue in 2012. The retreats have been crafted to offer a carefully planned agenda of yoga or fitness classes, revitalizing cuisine by Executive Chef, Hemant Dadlani, and massage in Sense, A Rosewood Spa®. Your rejuvenation vacation will be one to remember when you visit the Caribbean in January, April, June or November. Yoga classes will leave you balanced and strengthened while the more intense fitness workouts will combine strength, flexibility, cardio exercise and core training.
Revitalize, Refresh, Renew Yoga
January 14-18, January 18-22, 2012; June 2-6, June 6-10, 2012
Experience the ancient discipline of yoga while practicing postures in the beautiful environment of Rosewood Little Dix Bay. Johnny Anzalone, a certified instructor of Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, Meditation, Pilates and dance, will lead students through daily classes. The classes will consist of Multi-Level Yoga, Meditation, Core Strength and Stretch and the Choreography of Asana and Alignment. The core work practice will be held throughout the tranquil resort and on secluded beaches and will offer the knowledge needed to enhance your body, mind and spirit.
Frankly Fitness® Immersion
April 21-25, April 25-29, 2012; November 3-7, November 7-11, 2012
MOVE WELL, FEEL WELL, BE WELL® is the philosophy of New York City fitness professional, Frank Baptiste, C.S.C.S. His experience working with a variety of clients of all ages and abilities from new mothers to professional athletes will help students during three classes each day learn the skills they need to achieve fitness goals and keep you moving well both during this program and after you return home. The beachside and poolside workshops including Move Well Morning Workout, Jump Rope Techniques, 21st Century Core Training, and Kettlebell Sessions will have your muscles toned and the calories melting.
The Details
The Wellness Retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay start at $4,572 in January; $3,856 in April; $3,308 in June and $3,476 in November for two people including:
- Four nights luxury accommodation at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, with tax and resort fee included
- Two yoga or fitness classes per day
- Rejuvenating breakfast and dinner menus daily
- Round-trip airport transfers from Tortola
- One massage per person
- Welcome amenity
- Yoga and fitness props and equipment provided
- Take home healthy recipes and fitness tips
- Custom one-on-one consultation with instructor at an additional cost
Rosewood Little Dix Bay has always been an inviting destination for active travelers. The resort’s half-mile, crescent-shaped beach is considered one of the world’s finest, with a coral reef just offshore and plenty of shoreline for launching myriad water sports from kayaking to scuba diving. There is a highly rated tennis facility onsite managed by Peter Burwash International. And there is access to beaches around Virgin Gorda through the resort’s complimentary Beach Drop service, with round-trip convenience to 10 beautiful stretches of sand via Boston Whaler. For more information or to make reservations at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, please contact 284.495.5555 or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages one-of-a-kind luxury properties in the world’s most desired destinations. Rosewood properties embrace the company’s A Sense of Place® philosophy, reflecting the history, architecture, scale and sensibilities of the destination. With 18 properties in seven countries, the Rosewood collection includes some of the most legendary hotels and resorts in the world, including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek® in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, as well as contemporary classics such as Rosewood Sand Hill® in California, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende® in Mexico, and, now, Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda. Rosewood also offers Sense® spa – featuring treatments reflective of the location’s culture and natural environment - available exclusively at select properties.
Executive Chef Hemant Dadlani
Executive Chef of Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Hemant Dadlani, hails from India, a land of rich culture and cuisine. He is responsible for all culinary operations at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, including menu creation at the Sugar Mill, Pavilion and Beach Grill restaurants, at Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, and for in-room dining and special events. Dadlani’s culinary style involves the bold flavors of the world’s tropical cultures and the exotic spices of his Asian roots. The Caribbean is an ideal backdrop for his talents, allowing him to create fresh, simple and succinct dishes utilizing local and even organic produce as well as freshest seafood.
Yoga Instructor, Johnny Anzalone
Johnny Anzalone will be teaching four yoga retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in 2012. Anzalone is a certified teacher of Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, fitness and dance. He is a former Broadway and concert dancer. Based in New York City, he is a Yoga and Fitness Instructor at Equinox, Reebok, Sports Club LA, and NY Sports Clubs. He received his Yoga and Pilates Certification from Be Yoga of Manhattan and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree from New York University. He is currently a faculty member of New York University’s Steinhardt’s School of Education.
Fitness Instructor, Frank Baptiste
Frank Baptiste is the owner of FranklyFitness and a highly regarded fitness consultant, professional mentor, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in New York City. Frank will be teaching two four-day fitness retreats. Experience working synergistically with leading health and wellness professionals has allowed Frank to develop his integrated approach to training. He has helped clients of all ages and abilities—from new mothers and weekend warriors to competitive and professional athletes—reach their goals and stay injury free. As a former competitive Alpine Racer and Track and Field athlete, Frank continues to challenge himself to new physical feats and has become an accomplished athlete in multiple arenas.
Contact
Julie Shamrock
Hawkins International PR
julie@hawkpr.com
T: 212.255.6541