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Dipti Nair
Doha
DIVA Lounge Spa recently organised a free workshop on 'Women's Health and Wellness' to raise awareness on the need to live well and be mentally and physically healthy to celebrate Global Wellness Day.
The 'Diva Chat' focused on different aspects of wellness, including the importance of fitness and diet and discussed how to maintain wellness at work and through the different stages of life.
Global Wellness Day is a not-for-profit social project aimed at raising awareness on the need to live well and be mentally and physically healthy. It focuses on fitness, diet, environmental awareness, social wellness and rest.
The speakers included Evolve Mind Body and Soul Personal Trainer and Holistic Therapist Milica Vujic, Balance Diet Center Nutritional Consultant Dana Habayeb, Tajmeel Academy Beauty and Spa Educator Diane Collins and Primary Health Care Corporation Sports and Exercise Physician Dr Veronica Parra.
Vujic gave a presentation on 'Wellness as a Lifestyle' and shared her views on the importance of conscious exercise with a focus on children's wellness. She encouraged women to incorporate some forms of exercise in their daily routine.
Habayeb highlighted the benefits of fasting as a form of weight management and to improve cardiovascular health, better blood composition and cell recycling. She encouraged adopting a holistic lifestyle and having a balanced diet.
Collins in her presentation focused on posture and ergonomics, stressing how posture affects the health of an individual over a period of time.
She said posture influences a number of things like energy levels, focus, concentration and an incorrect posture puts individual at a risk of experiencing lower back pain.
Dr Parra highlighted the importance of healthy living through the different stages of life, stressing on the importance of introducing wellness habits to children at an early age to preempt future risks of obesity, heart problems and depression.
Diva Lounge Spa Director and Co-Founder Maisam Kamal said,"We are joining thousands of organisations around the world in celebrating Global Wellness Day. 'One day can change your life' is the motto of the day, and we strongly believe that it is our responsibility as a business to educate women in Qatar on the importance of embracing wellness. We hope that our efforts will inspire women to adopt a more wellness-focused lifestyle."
Diva Lounge Spa is a boutique award-winning day spa established in 2006 with the aim of providing women in Qatar with a holistic approach to wellness. It offers a full range of spa therapies and has five branches located at The Gate Mall, Royal Plaza Mall, Qanat Quartier The Pearl, Al Gharaffa and Tawar Mall.
