Frequently Asked Questions

: World Wellness Weekend is a non-profit initiative global activation empowering behavioral change for millions of people in 190 countries.
From sunrise in New Zealand to sunset in Hawaii, 15,000 venues are encouraged to open their doors and each organize free, fun and inclusive collective fitness, yoga or Pilates classes, meditation sessions, lifestyle workshops for the public and local communities to join with family and friends.
: Hotels, resorts, spas, beauty / hair salons, fitness clubs, yoga / Pilates studios, run clubs, sports associations, wellness centers, massage clinics, outdoor centers, dance schools, martial art dojos are encouraged to participate. Corporations are also encouraged to organize workplace wellness activities for their staff, and schools can organize wellness activities for students and professors.
: Yes. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, registration is 100% free. You can register your venue on wellmap.org (available in 17 languages).
If you want a step-by-step walkthrough, watch this registration video tutorial.
: The participating venues (see point 2) commit to organize a minimum of ONE free and inclusive collective activity during the weekend (Friday or Saturday or Sunday, as they prefer) to attract new clients, and the local community.
: A business or organization or free-lancer that wants to receive the official Wellness CHAMPION badge commits to hosting three different free collective classes or workshops, at three different times, hopefully to attract different types of new clients or local communities (for example: a fitness class, and a yoga session, and a guided relaxation/meditation).

To receive the official Wellness HERO badge, a business or organization or free-lancer commits to host five free collective sessions or classes: three different for the public, one for its team (workplace wellness or wellness team building), and one for the under-privileged community (in a senior home, or a school, especially for kids at risk or children with special needs, or a hospital, or caring for the planet with World Cleanup Day or planting).
: Organize activities that feel easy to join, such as:

– a movement session for beginners, advanced, or family indoors, outdoors, in a pool (dance, fitness, Zumba, sports, yoga, Pilates, Pole, walk, run, hike, bike, martial arts, Tai Chi, Qi Gong…),

– a guided relaxation or meditation (in silence, with voice, sophrology, sound or music, breathwork, with cacao, hypnotherapy by licensed therapists),

– a short workshop about Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Mindfulness, sense of Purpose, laughter Yoga, Art (painting, writing, art therapy, choir…)

– a Massage workshop with clothes on, lead by accredited teachers, or licensed therapist with 5 years’ experience: like Japanese Shiatsu, Chinese Tui Na, Thai Massage, energy work (ex: Reiki by Level 2 practitioners), reflexology, hand & arm massage, shoulders & neck & head).

See “Ideas to attract visitors”
: Although many people find guidance and support in alternative therapies, the following activities are NOT encouraged during World Wellness Weekend: astrology, readings (aura, akashic fields, oracle, runes, tarot), numerology, angel channeling, pendulum, magnetism, chakra balancing (unless performed by licensed Ayurvedic doctors), family constellations, Tantra, Shamanic dance, past lives regression, psycho-magic.
: People find your activities on the World Wellness Map with a geolocator (Wellmap.org). They can search by country, by city, they can fine tune by category, and then they contact your business or organization directly by email or phone call, to book their free seat.
: Absolutely NOT! In order to promote #WellnessForAll, you must accept to offer ONE mandatory free activity (as a Participant), or THREE (to get the Wellness CHAMPION badge) or FIVE (to get the Wellness HERO badge).

Then, we encourage you to organize irresistible offers so that new clients may want to enhance their experience with paid services or special packages. Example: Sunday Yoga & Brunch (Yoga session is free, and Brunch is optional with a participation fee) ; or Pool Class & Cabana (Pool class is free and Cabana for half a day comes at a price with access to the heat & cold facilities).
: If capacity is limited, you should require bookings in advance. You should clearly mention this in your venue page on wellmap.org
: You can download the official assets here: Logos and graphic elements.
You can also use the official Communication Kit for ready-to-use messaging and posting guidance.
: First, make sure your venue profile is complete and published (not saved as a draft). Then search again with the name of your city, or you country (check spelling).
If you need help registering efficiently, use the Wellmap registration tutorial.
If your venue still does NOT appear, then email [email protected] with:

– the name you used when registering your venue,

– the email of the person who registered,

– if you use a Mac or PC,

– and the name of your browser.

NB: if you use a browser version before 2010, you will not have access to all features and information.

: World Wellness Weekend gives you a chance to join free, fun and inclusive collective fitness, yoga or Pilates classes, meditation sessions, lifestyle workshops in your city during the third week-end of September (just before the Equinox and change of season).

It is a great opportunity to discover wellness professionals near you (hotels, spas, beauty / hair salons, fitness clubs, yoga / Pilates studios, Sports associations…)

You can join alone and meet like-minded wellness enthusiasts; or you can bring your friends, colleagues, family.

You can enjoy a “staycation” (like a vacation in your city) or a “wellness getaway” (to explore a new city).
: You can find events by using the World Wellness Map (wellmap.org in 17 languages) and search by city, or country.
: Yes. Participating venues commit to offering at least ONE free collective class or workshop during the weekend.

Some venues may also offer optional activities with a fee, or packages to enhance your experience.

Example: Sunday Yoga & Brunch (Yoga session is free, and Brunch is optional with a participation fee; Pool Class & Cabana (Pool class is free and Cabana for half a day comes at a price with access to the heat & cold facilities).
: You do NOT need an account. Simply search with name of city or country, fine tune by selecting categories you like, click on specific venues, then contact directly any venue you want with the buttons on the venue page (“Call now” or “Enquire here”).
: Booking rules depend on the venue. If booking is required, the venue will tell you how to reserve your spot.
: Read the event description first. For movement sessions, wear comfortable clothing and bring water. For workshops or talks, you usually only need to arrive a little ahead of time to avoid rushing at the last minute.
: Absolutely! As we promote #WellnessForAll, most sessions are designed for beginners. If you are unsure, contact the venue and ask about the level of the session.
: Contact the venue in advance and ask about parking, access, stairs, seating, and any support you may need.
: World Wellness Weekend is growing fast and celebrated by an expected 15,000 venues, present in 2,000+ cities (190 countries).
If it has not reached your area yet, you can (and should) take action:

– search a nearby city, or in your country.

– encourage your favorite local fitness club, spa, yoga / Pilates studio to register for free, and tell them to organize a free activity so that your local community can be part of the weekend.
: Email [email protected]