Athleisure clothing has emerged as Dubai’s top fashion choice while retailers race to cash in on the trend
Yoga
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counselling
Companies should prioritise mental health as much as physical health
Wellness-centric initiatives such as yoga classes, meditation, counselling, and stress management techniques can all help employees avoid/manage mental health challenges
Cure.fit
India’s Cure.fit launches first overseas yoga studio in Dubai
Indian health and wellness start-up announces launch of Mind.fit in Dubai
depression
Dubai removes ad claiming to cure diabetes through yoga
Giant billboard initially claimed the yoga centre can ‘beat depression’ in 10 days without medicine
depression
Dubai yoga centre claims it can ‘cure depression in 10 days’
Ad for Sanjeev Krishna Yoga has received mixed reactions on social media, with some users calling it ‘ridiculous’ while others validated its success
dubai travel and tourism
Where to do yoga: five retreats to practice, relax and unwind
Some of the ideal places for those needing a downtime
ClassPass
US fitness app ClassPass to launch in Dubai
Residents will be able to book fitness classes ranging from CrossFit to yoga or boxing through a monthly ClassPass membership
International Yoga Day
Indian PM Narendra Modi leads International Yoga Day
Yoga has boomed in recent decades, with millions – perhaps up to 300 million – practising it regularly
GuavaPass
68% increase in Dubai yoga bookings during Ramadan
Fitness app GuavaPass saw a 43% drop in weight training
Dubai Ruler
Dubai ruler launches first unfenced desert conservation reserve
Marmoom Reserve spans 10% of Dubai’s total area; will host 20 annual sporting events by 2030
Beirut
In pictures: People gathered in the Beirut’s Martyrs Square to practice yoga
Third gathering of ‘108 Sun Salutations’ to practice of contemplation and meditation; a practice that leads to freedom and lightness.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
In pictures: First ‘underwater yoga’ retreat at The Dubai Mall
A new ‘underwater yoga’ retreat has been launched by Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.