Novotel Manila Araneta City ushers in a new era of healthier choices and mindful living as it celebrates its tenth anniversary this month.
The hotel will be hosting its first-ever Weekend Wellness Festival, revolving around the theme Find Your Balance, on Saturday, 4th October.
The festival will be held across the hotel’s sixth and seventh floors, 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.
Hotel recreation manager Mischa Cruz-Tongo said of the upcoming festival: “This isn’t just about attending an event, it’s about embracing a lifestyle where health, balance, and community take centre stage. Find Your Balance is more than just a festival, it’s a wellness movement. We see people today making conscious choices to live healthier, more sustainable, and more mindful lives. As we celebrate 10 years of Novotel Manila, we’re proud to host this first-ever wellness festival to inspire our community to embrace a lifestyle of balance and well-being.”
Wellness ‘round the clock
From sunrise to sunset, guests will embark on a full-day journey to recharge the body and calm the mind.
The programme kicks off with registration at 8AM, followed by the official start of activities at 9AM, and wraps up at around 6PM.
The celebration goes straight on to the morning of Sunday, 5th October, when an exclusive Morning Yoga session will also be offered to in-house guests.
Wellness advocates may also do high-impact HIIT and Bootcamp workouts powered by Technogym Philippines, alongside comprehensive fitness and health assessments to help participants better understand their personal wellness journey.
Guests may cool down afterwards with a refreshing and revitalizing ice bath led by OCA Collective, complemented by the relaxing steam bath and rejuvenating massages brought by In Balance Spa using Yoga Love Ph products.
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.
The experience goes beyond movement, as 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.
Meet the coaches
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 October 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.
