Tennis legend and Aman Global Wellness Ambassador Maria Sharapova will host a bespoke wellness retreat at Amanzoe, Greece. Taking place from September 23-26, 2024, the three-night program will focus on building resilience through a combination of physical challenges and lessons in mental endurance. Set among the olive groves and Aegean vistas of Amanzoe’s hilltop location, the retreat is designed to help cultivate a strong mental foundation, find emotional balance and equip participants with the tools to navigate the demands of the everyday.
Led by Sharapova and Amanzoe’s expert wellness team, against the serene backdrop of the Greek countryside, the program is divided into three parts:
Understanding Mental Resilience
After an introduction from Sharapova and lunch, the first day starts with a guided meditation, focused on cultivating inner strength and acceptance. A group discussion with Sharapova on her journey towards mental resilience and approach to challenges follows, before a Hamman treatment or Anatripsis (soft tissue) therapy to cleanse and detoxify the body and mind.
Skills for Building Resilience
Day Two begins with a group Pranayama breathwork and sound bath session and afterwards a healthy al fresco breakfast in Amanzoe’s bostani garden. In the afternoon enjoy a hiking and outdoor strength workout, designed to develop stamina and, later, a mind and body agility session with Maria on the tennis court.
Resilience in Action
The day commences with group Trataka (candle-gazing meditation) at the Yoga Pavilion, followed by breakfast and a dynamic strength workout focused on mobility with Amanzoe’s fitness instructors. Cellgym and contrast therapy follow in the afternoon, recommended to increase mental alertness, promote better sleep, and facilitate recovery from physical and mental fatigue. The day closes with a tennis clinic from Sharapova who will also host a dinner with the group that evening.
On the day of departure, a Pranayama session and sound bath finish out the program and prepare the mind for the journey ahead.
More About the Program
All meals, in-room snacks and a curated Aman Essentials Wellness Kit (including an Aman Ocean Bottle, Sharapova’s favorite Aman Skincare products and essential oils) complement the retreat, which also includes ample free time to relax and enjoy Amanzoe’s tranquil setting.
Appointed as Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador in 2023, Sharapova has drawn on her decades of experience to build a retreat that aims to leave participants renewed, inspired and equipped to navigate life’s challenges with grace. From immigrating to the U.S. at five years old to pursue her tennis dream, to transitioning from her career as a tennis legend to mother and entrepreneur, Sharapova’s journey has been marked by overcoming numerous challenges.
In addition to the retreat, and as part of her ambassador role, Sharapova has curated a half-day "Strength & Recover" experience at Aman New York, available year-round.
Places for "The Building Resilience Retreat" at Amanzoe are limited, however, further retreats across Aman destinations will be announced in due course.
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