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First-ever series of yoga and fitness retreats led by top instructors
Virgin Gorda, B.V.I. (November 2, 2010) – More than just a day at the beach, the new Wellness Retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay will help you to stay connected with nature and your inner self amid the breathtaking tropical beauty of Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
The four-day retreats have been crafted to offer a total body experience through 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 2011. 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 6-9, January 13-16 and June 16-19, June 23-26
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 6-9 and November 9-12
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:
Each of the Wellness Retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay start at $1,602 per person, double occupancy, in low season, to $2,108 per person, double occupancy in high season, including:
Named one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and a Top Caribbean Resort by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 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 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.littledixbay.com.
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About Rosewood Little Dix Bay:
Rosewood Little Dix Bay is located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The timeless resort offers discerning clientele an arms-length respite from day-to-day stresses amidst lush foliage, a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, and a colorful barrier reef. Guests can choose from a wealth of elegant beach houses, villas and guest rooms, including hexagonal cottages and two- and three-bedroom villas nestled along gorgeous gardens and shaded footpaths. The resort’s three dining venues specialize in fresh Caribbean cuisine, including the open-air Pavilion, the intimate Sugar Mill, and the Beach Grill, which serves light-fare on the white sands. SENSE®, A Rosewood Spa offers the finest in beauty and recuperative programs in a dramatic setting, with treatments that utilize indigenous botanicals plucked right from the resort grounds. Complimentary services include a wide array of watersports, use of the on-site fitness center and tennis courts, and more. www.littledixbay.com
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers SENSE®, A Rosewood Spa – featuring treatments reflective of the brand’s signature philosophy A Sense of Place® – available exclusively at select properties and now open at Jumby Bay. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or SENSE®, A Rosewood Spa, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.
About 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.
About Yoga Instructor, Johnny Anzalone:
Johnny Anzalone will be teaching four yoga retreats at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in 2011. 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.
About 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.
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