• Shangri-La celebrates Global Wellness Day


      Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa participated in the Global Wellness Day last June 9. It was a day of wellness, healthy fare, and exciting fitness activities. Participants discovered the #ParadiseWithin by celebrating health and wellness the Shangri-La way.


      Global Wellness Day is a whole-day not-for-profit event. It is a social project dedicated to living well. It is celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year in over 100 countries. It goes by the slogan “One day can change your whole life.”


      Resort colleagues went Plogging (picking up trash while jogging) at Punta Engaño area

      Shangri-La’s Global Wellness Day 2018 called for corporate social responsibility, nutrition, fitness, and rejuvenation. At 7 AM, there was an underwater clean-up with the resort’s General Manager at the marine sanctuary. At 9 AM with a healthy breakfast at the lobby lounge of the hotel. For lunch, a hearty meal was held at Acqua. Shangri-La now produces healthy selections, sustainable food, and organic treats. They serve steamed seafood that they source locally. All components of the ingredients are put to use, even the scraps are used for soup.


      Water Shiatsu

      The GWD 2018 also showcased their latest wellness offering. Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa now offers a water shiatsu massage. This massage releases emotional and physical stress as it releases one from the gravitational prison. One session lasts for 75 minutes. One hour in the water is equal to three hours of sleep. This service is exclusive to Mactan Shangri-La amongst all Shangri-La properties worldwide.


      Aqua Zumba at the Main Wing Pool

      The rest of the day was dedicated to fitness. Participants joined Pound by Z!nk. Two consecutive sweat sessions, Arnis and Tae Bo, happened. To cool down, participants joined Water Yoga. Refreshing cocktails were served at Cowrie Cove to conclude the day.

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