Ready for our Wellness Summer?

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This month officially introduces spring again!  We have had a horrible and wonderful winter.  Horrible because it is our rainy season and it has not rained hardly at all - agriculture is suffering and we have started the watering system approximately two months before 'normal' time.  And wonderful for the same reason!  The previous two winters were so rainy, that the thought of yet another rainy winter was not very appetizing.  So, shame on me, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the cold and dry winter.  


As I mentioned in my last blog entry, we have been busy arranging things - in the garden as well as in the rooms.  And we have been busy planning our WELLNESS SUMMER!  Between 13/6 and 5/7 we have the privilege of having Joel Löwenberg with us.  He is a Health professional from Sweden who has lived in Portugal, and speaks fluent English. 


Joel is a health and weight-loss coach in Sweden, a personal trainer, and a  certified Massage Therapist in both Sweden and Australia. His experience is not limited to health, as he also competes in many different martial arts such as Thaiboxing, Shootfighting, Brasilian Jiu-jitsu and Submission Wrestling. 

During our partnership, Joel will be doing massages, health promotion consultations (to get you ready for that race, recover from an injury or to loose weight for example), private and group excercise classes (using weights or your body as resistance), mountain walks or jogs in the mornings or afternoons, flow stretching in the morning - all of which can be tailored to your specific requirements. To see the full list of activities Joel will be offering to our guests, please refer to the following website: http://www.casadavista.com.pt/en/paginas/468/wellness/0/
Some of the activities are free, others are paid for.  For those, we offer a package deal, with or without the stay included.


In addition to the activities with Joel Löwenberg, we are introducing massages for tired feet and legs, tailored aromatherapy (massages and products) and Chi-Kung morning exercise.  More on those very soon! 



If you are interested in taking advantage of Joel being here, to train, to get a boost of energy or relaxation, or if you just want more information, please contact us either by email (info@casadovalle.com or info@casadavista.com.pt) or by phone (+351 91 937 1622).

Comments

olla said…
What great news! If there wver was a perfect place for getting in shape or just training - it's Sintra!!
I will do everything to try to fit a trip into my calender!!!!
08 March
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