Maria Sharapova will be hosting a wellness retreat at Amanzoe in Greece from September 23-26, 2024, focusing on building resilience through physical and mental challenges in a tranquil setting.
Tennis legend and Man Global Wellness Ambassador, Maria Sharapova Host a bespoke wellness retreat Amanzoi, GreeceIt will be held from September 23rd to 26th, 2024.
The transformative three-night programme focuses on building resilience through a combination of physical challenges and lessons in mental endurance. Set amongst Amanzoe’s hilltop olive groves and views of the Aegean Sea, the retreat is designed to cultivate a strong mental foundation, find emotional balance and equip participants with the tools to cope with the demands of everyday life.
Maria built her legendary tennis career by honing the connection between how you think and how you perform. Her holistic approach to mind-body performance has made her a champion, and she brings this unique perspective and skill set to her Amanzoe retreats.
“Over the years, I’ve learned how to build an incredible foundation of strength, resilience, focus and determination that has been essential to my success.” Maria says. “I am delighted to be able to offer Amanzoe guests a truly holistic experience, developed to reflect the approach I have fine-tuned over more than two decades to achieve peak performance. A strong body and a strong mind is something we should all aspire to and with Aman’s unparalleled wellness expertise and my collaboration, I am excited to bring this retreat to life.” Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Greek countryside, the programme is led by Maria and Amanzoi’s expert wellness team and is split into three parts.
Understanding Mental Resilience
After an introduction to Maria and lunch, your first day at Amanzoi Greece begins with a guided meditation focused on cultivating inner strength and acceptance, followed by a group discussion with Maria on mental resilience and how to approach challenges, followed by a hammam treatment or anathlopsis (soft tissue) therapy to cleanse and detoxify the body and mind.
Skills to build resilience
Day two begins with a group pranayama breathing and sound bath session, followed by a healthy outdoor breakfast in Amanzoe’s Bostani Garden. The afternoon continues with a hike and outdoor strength training designed to build stamina, followed by a mind and body agility session with Maria on the tennis court.
Resilience in action
The day begins with a group trataka (candle-gazing meditation) in the yoga pavilion, followed by breakfast and dynamic strength training with an emphasis on mobility led by Amanzoi’s fitness instructor. The afternoon continues with cell gym and contrast therapy, which are recommended to increase mental alertness, improve sleep quality and aid recovery from physical and mental fatigue. The day ends with a tennis clinic led by Maria, who also hosts a dinner for the group that evening. On departure day, the program concludes with a pranayama session and sound bath to prepare the mind for the journey ahead.
All meals, in-room snacks and a curated Aman Essentials wellness kit (including an Aman Ocean Bottle and Maria’s favourite Aman skincare products and essential oils) complement the retreat, as well as ample free time to relax and enjoy Aman Zoe’s tranquil surroundings. Appointed Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador in 2023, Maria has drawn on her decades of experience to craft a retreat that will leave participants refreshed, inspired and ready to navigate life’s challenges with grace. From moving to the US at age five to pursue her tennis dreams, to transitioning from a career as a tennis legend to motherhood and entrepreneurship, Maria’s journey has been marked by overcoming numerous challenges.
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