As the hospitality industry embraces a new era of healthier choices and mindful living, Novotel Manila Araneta City is set to ignite the movement with its very first Weekend Wellness Festival, Find Your Balance, happening on October 4, 2025.
In celebration of the hotel’s 10th anniversary, the festival will be held across the 6th floor (In Balance Fitness and Pool, The 6th Manila) and the 7th floor (Versailles Tent, Garden & Courtyard), offering guests a unique backdrop for wellness and rejuvenation.
This groundbreaking event is more than a festival, it’s a one-day immersive wellness experience designed for a generation that craves balance, energy, and transformation.
From sunrise to sunset, guests will embark on a full-day journey to recharge the body and calm the mind. The program kicks off with registration at 8 a.m., followed by the official start of activities a 9 a.m., and wraps up at around 6 p.m.
To extend the celebration, an exclusive Morning Yoga session on Oct. 5 will also be offered for in-house guests, giving them a second day of mindful movement and renewal.
For mindful movement, participants can strengthen their core through a mat Pilates class with OCA Collective, and experience the grounding calm of sound healing sessions.
Culinary wellness also takes the spotlight with a healthy and sustainable lunch prepared by Novotel’s Culinary Team, a “Make Your Own Energy Drink” activity with Oster, and a calming tea tasting session courtesy of Dilmah.
Adding expertise and inspiration to the festival are seasoned coaches and wellness practitioners. Angelica Arciga of Technogym Philippines will energize participants with dynamic HIIT and Bootcamp sessions, while Pamela Maia of OCA Collective will guide them through an invigorating ice bath. Jennifer Anne Odronia-Aquino, also from OCA Collective, will lead the mat Pilates class, helping guests build strength, flexibility, and mindful movement from within.
Naz Nekoudast of OCA Collective will share her holistic approach to mind and body renewal through sound healing and an exclusive Morning Yoga session on Oct. 5, open only to in-house guests.
Luisa Tonelada will introduce a calming tea ritual experience in partnership with Dilmah, while experts from In Balance Spa, featuring Yoga Love Ph products, will provide rejuvenating massages.
To complete the wellness journey, specialists from Technogym Philippines will conduct fitness and health assessments to support each guest’s personal path to wellness.
The hotel itself is also proudly taking part in this journey, as Executive Sous Chef Athena Tuble and the Novotel Culinary Team prepare a healthy and sustainable lunch for the day.
“We’ve mindfully crafted a menu that highlights healthy macros without compromising flavor,” shares Executive Sous Chef Tuble.
“Our goal is to give guests a nourishing dining experience that supports their wellness journey, while showcasing the fresh and sustainable ingredients Novotel is known for.”
The experience goes beyond movement. Each guest will receive an exclusive welcome kit filled with wellness essentials, including a Novotel Manila sports bag from My Novotel Manila Boutique’s The Gift Shop. They will also enjoy full access to the In Balance gym, pool, and steam room, along with a sustainable, nourishing lunch paired with all-day wholesome refreshments to keep the energy flowing.
Joyce Babe Pañares
Managing Editor
Manila Standard
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