ELE|NA celebrated Global Wellness Day 2026 in India with specially curated wellness experiences at Minerals by ELE|NA at Vantara Niwas, Jamnagar, and ELE|NA Ayur at Sadar Manzil, Bhopal. Designed around movement, mindfulness, nourishment, and human connection, the initiative aimed to encourage guests and team members to embrace wellness in a joyful and meaningful way.

Observed on June 13, 2026, the celebrations were inspired by this year’s Global Wellness Day theme, #JoyMagenta, which highlights joy as an essential element of overall wellbeing. Through a thoughtfully planned schedule of activities, ELE|NA reinforced its commitment to making wellness accessible, inclusive, and deeply personal.

Sharing her thoughts on the occasion, Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President, ELE|NA, said that wellness should be personal, purposeful, and inspiring. She noted that Global Wellness Day reflects the brand’s Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, encouraging individuals to reconnect with practices that nourish both body and mind. According to her, the #JoyMagenta theme celebrates joy through movement, mindfulness, gratitude, creativity, and meaningful human connections.

The day’s programme began with an energising Aqua Zumba session, allowing participants to engage in fun, movement-based fitness. This was followed by a guided meditation session designed to promote mental clarity and inner calm. Guests later participated in an outdoor fitness session that encouraged physical activity in a natural environment.

The celebrations concluded with a restorative sound healing meditation experience, offering participants an opportunity to relax and reconnect through therapeutic sound frequencies. Throughout the day, guests also had access to a healthy snack and refreshment corner serving nourishing food and beverages.

Global Wellness Day 2026 marks the movement’s 15th anniversary and places a strong emphasis on joy as a conscious wellbeing practice. The theme encourages people to embrace gratitude, creativity, connection, and movement as everyday tools for improving quality of life.

The initiative aligns closely with ELE|NA’s Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, which focuses on delivering personalised wellness journeys tailored to individual needs. By hosting these experiences in Jamnagar and Bhopal, the brand sought to create uplifting environments where guests and employees could experience wellness in a natural, enjoyable, and memorable manner.

Through its ongoing wellness programmes across India and the Maldives, ELE|NA continues to champion holistic wellbeing experiences that help individuals reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the world around them.

Technogym has launched its new Sand Stone collection, bringing together nature-inspired design, innovative materials and wellness-focused functionality. Created to elevate luxury homes and premium wellness environments, the collection introduces a warm and sophisticated aesthetic that blends authenticity with modern technology.

Inspired by the natural beauty of Mediterranean sandstone, the collection features neutral shades and carefully crafted finishes that seamlessly complement materials such as wood and stone. The result is a refined wellness environment that combines performance, sustainability and timeless design.

A key feature of the collection is its use of innovative materials and textures designed to strengthen the connection between people and nature. The product casings are made using Speckled Stone, an advanced plastic material containing 2-3% natural mica to create a stone-like textured finish. Additionally, 30% of these components are sourced from recycled materials, helping reduce environmental impact.

The collection also incorporates Warm Titanium finishes across frames and design details, offering a contemporary look that combines luxury with technology. Clay-inspired tactile surfaces, including handles and vegan leather seats, provide a soft and comfortable user experience while maintaining a natural aesthetic.

Natural beech and ash wood elements further enhance the collection, highlighting organic textures and craftsmanship. These details can be seen across products such as Personal Tools and Technogym Reform, reinforcing the collection’s connection to natural materials.

Designed for both residential and commercial applications, Sand Stone is suitable for homes, hotels, residential communities and fitness clubs. The collection enables architects and designers to create distinctive wellness spaces with a consistent visual identity, helping enhance customer experiences and strengthen brand positioning.

One of the collection’s standout features is its ability to deliver a complete wellness ecosystem across multiple fitness categories. Sand Stone offers a unified design language across Technogym Checkup, Artis cardio, Artis strength, Biostrength, Personal Tools and Technogym Reform, allowing wellness spaces to maintain a cohesive look throughout.

By combining elegant design, advanced materials and a welcoming aesthetic, the Sand Stone collection aims to create wellness environments that feel approachable and inspiring. The collection offers users a premium training experience while providing operators with an opportunity to develop unique and differentiated wellness destinations.

CGH Earth has announced the launch of Sanctuary Amaidiyana, a serene 23-key resort and spa set on the tranquil fringes of Auroville. Designed as a holistic retreat, the property brings together wellness, art, conscious cuisine, and immersive cultural experiences, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings.

Derived from the Tamil word for peace and tranquillity, Amaidiyana reflects CGH Earth’s philosophy of authenticity, sustainability, and community engagement. The retreat is thoughtfully integrated into Auroville’s creative and contemplative landscape, offering a space where stillness unfolds naturally rather than being curated.

Michael Dominic, CEO & Managing Director, CGH Earth, shared that the retreat represents a story shaped with care, a quiet refuge that restores balance while inspiring creative expression. He highlighted that the space blends architecture with nature, celebrates seasonal cuisine, and embraces wellness as a lived experience, positioning Amaidiyana as eco-luxury with purpose.

Designed by Auroville-based architect Mona Doctor-Pingel, the property features contemporary architecture deeply rooted in local context. Every element, from doors and metalwork to ceramics and bas-reliefs, has been crafted by local artisans. Hand-painted artworks by Auroville artists further add a unique, meditative identity to each room.

A key highlight of the retreat is its signature wellness sanctums — Heiwa and a dedicated Watsu pool. Heiwa, envisioned by Poppo Pingel, is designed as an architectural expression of stillness, featuring a prayer-like roof, a rock garden inspired by the golden ratio, and seamless transitions into a tranquil plunge pool.

The Watsu pool, maintained at 32–34°C, is among the few purpose-built warm-water therapy sanctums in India. Housed under a 10-metre dome inspired by ancient construction techniques, it offers a calming space for deep relaxation through buoyancy, breath, and gentle movement.

Speaking on the concept, George Joseph, Vice President – Operations, CGH Earth, noted that Amaidiyana is not just a wellness destination but a philosophy that integrates healing practices, conscious tourism, and quiet restoration. From garden-facing rooms and Ayurveda suites to curated local experiences, every element is designed for calm and connection.

The retreat also embraces CGH Earth’s Conscious Cuisine philosophy, drawing inspiration from Tamil Nadu’s rich culinary traditions and Auroville’s artisanal food culture. Fresh produce is sourced from the in-house organic garden, complemented by locally crafted cheeses, breads, chocolates, and grains. The menus strike a balance between comfort classics, regional specialties, wellness-focused dishes, and coastal seafood inspired by nearby shores.

Guests can immerse themselves in a range of mindful experiences, including craft workshops, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda therapies, and Watsu sessions. The retreat also offers curated explorations of the region, from sustainable living experiences in Auroville to heritage walks in Puducherry, blending relaxation with cultural discovery.

With Sanctuary Amaidiyana, CGH Earth strengthens its commitment to hospitality that heals, inspires, and connects — offering not just a stay, but a deeply rooted experience centred on calm and creativity.