Global Wellness Day (GWD) will celebrate its 12th annual celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with the theme #DanceMagenta, a set of actions centered around dance.The GWD Anthem "Good to You" will be released on June 10 and was curated by Myndstream, a platform that creates music designed for health and wellbeing, and by Academy Award/ Golden Globe Award Nominated songwriter Taura Stinson with producer Darien Dorsey. The song is performed vocalist Brianna Mazzola.
To #DanceMagenta, follow three steps:
- Dance with your body: Whatever style you choose; dance is a unique form of exercise. Dancing is good for your body.
- Dance with your thoughts: Add dance to your meditation while relaxing. Dance in your mind. Free your dreams.
- Dance with life: Don’t resist, stay in the flow and trust the process. Add music to your life. Let music bring you happiness. Start your day with music, fall asleep with music. Take control of the rhythm of your life.
Some GWD 2023 celebrations include dance workshops, flash mobs, contemporary dance for kids, family-friendly wellness events, healthy cooking demonstrations, Zumba, laughter yoga, and more.
- Ibiza: The Public Administration Consell d'Eivissa, in collaboration with Ibiza Health and Beauty and Ibiza Travel, will celebrate GWD at the Hard Rock Ibiza, with local celebrities leading a series of masterclasses on fitness, Zumba, and BalletFit, among other activities.
- Israel: The GWD Israel team is offering range of dance-centric activities in conjunction with esteemed local dance studios.
- Italy: This year, Bruno Lanfranco, President of FEDERSPA joined the GWD Italy team and has collaborated with the Municipality of Turin, bringing together schools and dance enthusiasts in city squares. A network of Lindy Hop dancers will convene in 40 different cities across Italy to celebrate #DanceMagenta. Additionally, the DavinesGroup and [comfort zone] brands will organize a range of wellness-related activities to support this non-profit day dedicated to living well.
- Kenya: Kenya is set to celebrate its fourth Global Wellness Day and the event will take place at Anzana Gardens in Nairobi and will include activities, such as Zumba, meditation, and complementary wellness checks for all participants. In collaboration with Aarti Chandarana, a one-hour fitness class merging dance and Zumba will be held to remind participants that dancing is a form of exercise and an essential part of improving mental health. The event is aimed at promoting wellness and healthy living, and underscores Kenya's commitment to creating a better, more vibrant society.
- Mexico: GWD will be celebrated in various cities of Mexico and will feature traditional dances such as “Flor De Pina” alongside sunrise yoga, dance, meditation and adventure activities in nature.
- Montenegro: This year, the GWD Montenegro team has dedicated its efforts to promote the well-being of expectant mothers and children, with the overarching theme of #DanceMagenta. The team has planned a comprehensive range of activities, including prenatal yoga sessions, wellness seminars, art and music therapy, and dance workshops, all designed to enhance the physical and mental wellness of the participants.
- Morocco: The GWD Morocco team collaborated with the International Festival of Contemporary Dance – “On Marche”. The festival's 16th edition, held in Marrakech, will feature curated dance performances and conducting contemporary dance workshops for individuals of all age groups at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort. Other celebration events are planned for the day throughout Morocco at venues such as Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Iron Body Fit, Om Yoga, Sofitel Lounge & Spa, Agafay Luxury Camp, Hyatt Palace Taghazout Bay.
- New Zealand: The GWD New Zealand team will offer twenty-five events across the nation including free community yoga classes, laughter yoga sessions, open gym days and fitness classes, as well as house dance competitions, group dance sessions, and Zumba classes.
- Serbia: In Serbia, there will be a grand dance gala event in Belgrade, organized in collaboration with Armydance Dance School.
- South Korea: Gyeongpo Beach sponsored by Gangwon-do Provincial Government, Oak Valley Resort and Park Roche Resort & Wellness will be hosting different GWD celebrations in South Korea.
- Sweden: With Myråsskolan, primary school of Borås and all other schools around the town will be encouraged to participate in the GWD celebration for children. Workshops will occur before June 10, a special dance, with simple steps, will also be choreographed for the children to perform. The aim is to teach all the children in 10 different schools around the city of Borås and perform a Flashmob Dance.
- Switzerland: The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Glion Institute, and Hôpital de la Tour,will host various GWD celebrations in Switzerland. The celebrations will include a wide range of wellness activities, including singing bowl meditation, a nutritious vitamin breakfast, an organic tea workshop, and dance sessions featuring the vibrant rhythms of Latino, Salsa, and Bachata.
- Thailand: Thailand’s leading wellness resort, Chiva-Som, will host a series of wellness activities in collaboration with Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar, as well as a special medical aid mission to “No Man’s Land” at the border of Thailand and Myanmar with Global Wellness Day Founder, Belgin Aksoy. Sindhorn Kempinski, Capella Bangkok, Pullman G, Four Seasons, The Standard, Santiburi Koh Samui, SAii Koh Samui Choengmon, SAii Laguna Phuket and SAii Phi Phi Island Village and many more will also be celebrating GWD on June 10, 2023 with activities, such as beach cleaning, morning dance session, healthy breakfast, sunrise meditation, healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness workouts, Thai Dance lessons, kid’s yoga and much more.
- UAE: Luxury hotel brands, including Fairmont the Palm, Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, and Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort, as well as Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, will participate in GWD. The celebrations will feature a variety of #DanceMagenta themed activities, including chakra dance sessions on the beach, yoga and fitness sessions, and more.
- United States: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore will organize their second annual “Run to Beat Cancer 5k" The 3.1-mile route boast scenic promenade surroundings of Baltimore all while raising funds for cancer research and resources. 100% of proceeds will support the Johns Hopkins Medicine Kimmel Cancer Center's Division of Pediatric Oncology and the Ulman Foundation, a dedicated community of support for young adults impacted by cancer. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on June 10 will start with yoga on the helipad with top Alo Yoga Ambassador, followed by a healthy lunch and mini wellness activities. Opal Spas based in Florida, New York, Maine, and New Hampshire will offer complimentary Zumba classes, unique meditation exercises encouraging participants to incorporate dance into their mindfulness practices, as well as Binaural and Theta Wave Therapy a recovery station with chair massage and Therabody jet boots and Theraguns. Designed and created with wellness at its core EVEN Hotels by IHG will be bringing Global Wellness Day celebrations across its portfolio of hotels based in Colorado, New York, Washington, Minnesota, Maryland, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Michigan featuring yoga sessions, fitness and outdoor games as well as healthy cooking demonstrations.