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W E L L N E S S W I T H C H R I S S Y S U N DT
If you could only pack one thing?
All you need is a mat. Daily movement is an
What’s your go-to in-昀氀ight
entertainment?
where our expert team comes in. For some
programming. A typical example would be
essential for me and the ritual of rolling out
it’s total relaxation, for some it’s sunshine,
Kamalame Cay, Bahamas - the only
the mat provides continuity and keeps me
I love that 昀氀ying is this magical time with
while others may want to ramp up their
‘over-water’ spa in the Caribbean and we
grounded. I can workout wherever I am, from
昀椀tness and reenergise. It’s hugely ful昀椀lling for
bring our team of teachers and healers
tiny Tokyo hotel rooms to some of the most
us as practitioners, and for our clients, to see
there to create a transformational retreat
incredible yoga spaces in the world.
the transformation in body and mindset that
programme. This includes movement
no distractions, allowing one the space for
some creativity. I’ll sometimes use in-昀氀ight
time to plan and craft new workouts, making
notes on movement 昀氀ows or ideas that I
just a few days of holistic wellness can make.
have for new sessions.
Do you work with children?
We get a lot of requests to work with clients’
families, particularly teenagers. Parents often
recognise that the introduction of wellness
Such as? Where to next?
sessions (Yoga, Barre, Pilates, HIIT, Core),
Bali. I am hoping to enrol my daughter in the
mindful practices (meditation, breathwork,
Can you paint a picture for us?
YinYoga, Journaling), with plenty of downtime
Most of our retreat homes are small boutique
for spa treatments and relaxation and
hotels in magical natural settings where they
delicious, nutritious food to fuel the body and
have a great spa but no ‘in-house’ wellness
leave the clients glowing from the inside out.
incredible Green School and to soak up the
the stress and anxiety that their children are
If you already have an idea for a
wellness journey – or maybe you are
just now getting inspired by thought
of a personalised retreat – speak to
your 昀氀ight Account Manager.
Air Partner works in collaboration
with The Modern Concierge and
Silver Linings Wellbeing to reimagine
your travel with purpose, anticipation
and meaningfulness.
beautiful nature and culture of the island. But
this summer, it has to be Ibiza. We are setting
up a new wellbeing concierge service there.
I will be working to create some incredible
Wellness retreats which are so much
more than just yoga and meditation.
tools and practices can counteract some of
S/S 2024
Sound meditation
by the sea.
wellness experiences and enjoying the vibe
on the ‘White Isle’.
exposed to in this digital age, not to mention
the positive dynamic that this can introduce
to the family unit. For families with younger
children, we arrange alternative activities
and wellness sessions for their needs whilst
mummy and daddy enjoy the retreat.
What would you say to the man whose
partner’s keen, but he’s not?
T I P S F O R F R E Q U E N T F LY E R S
The guys are often amazed by the positive
Rest and stretch gently on the aircraft,
then move mindfully on arrival.
impact of our stretching, strength, 昀氀exibility
and conditioning work and surprised by how
“The Barre/Pilates/Yoga mix works well
challenging it can be. With couples we try
for our digital community.”
to ensure that both partners get what they
need from the retreat.
IN-FLIGHT READING
How do you avoid the cookie-cutter
experience?
Food for Life by Tim Spector
Everyone is at a di昀昀erent stage of their
food, and I am a huge fan of the work he
“He has changed the way I think about
is doing with Zoe.”
wellness journey and they need to be
supported in a myriad of ways, which is
The Body Keeps the Score by
Bessel Van Der Kolk
“E昀昀ective ways to treat the e昀昀ects
“We find magical places where our curated team of
experts create transformational wellness experiences,
uniquely tailored to the client’s needs. We want you
to glow from the inside and achieve optimal wellness
with our support, in magical places around the world.”
of trauma, often without resorting to
medication. Super inspiring!”
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