International Yoga Day – Program Options for Hotels
21st of June
International Yoga Day is a global celebration dedicated to well-being, mindfulness, and healthy living through movement, breath, and relaxation. It is an opportunity for hotels to offer their guests a unique wellness experience that goes beyond traditional activities and brings added value to their stay.
Below you will find different Yoga Day formats that can be implemented at your hotel. Each option can be adapted to your schedule, guest profile, and space (beach, deck, indoor studio). Choose the format that best fits your property.
Yoga Program
Purpose
A holistic Yoga Day program fully guided by Shanti Now, adapted individually to each hotel’s guest profile, atmosphere, and available spaces. The program may include yoga, mindfulness, mobility, relaxation, partner activities, breathwork, and other well-being practices selected by the instructor.
Department Involved
Shanti Now only
Format
Guided sessions throughout the day
What Is Needed
Promotion in advance through hotel app or schedule
Space coordination only
How It Works
The instructor creates the final structure based on guest demographics, hotel atmosphere, weather conditions, and available spaces.
Optional Recommendations
Highlight the program as an inclusive and prestige well-being experience for all levels.
JAMU JUICE
Purpose
A vibrant wellness-inspired drink station celebrating health, vitality, and International Yoga Day through natural ingredients and mindful presentation.
Department Involved
F&B
Format
Self-service or bar-served wellness drink
What Is Needed
Preparation of fresh jamu juice
Decorative serving station
Glass dispensers or aesthetic serving setup
How It Works
The juice can be served during busy wellness moments of the day, especially after aqua yoga or pool activities.
Suggested Recipe
turmeric
ginger
honey
lemon
water
Optional:
orange juice
cinnamon
Optional Recommendations
Serve near the pool bar after aqua yoga
Decorate with fresh herbs, citrus slices, or flowers
Avoid fizzy variations to preserve the natural wellness concept, it is not a cocktail, it is a healthy immunity booster
CHAKRA FRUIT DISPLAY
Purpose
A colorful buffet-inspired wellness installation honoring International Yoga Day through the symbolic colors of the chakras and fresh seasonal fruits.
Department Involved
F&B
Format
Self-paced buffet display
What Is Needed
Fruit preparation
Buffet space or display table
Color-organized arrangement
How It Works
Fruits are arranged according to chakra colors to create an eye-catching wellness display guests can freely enjoy throughout the day.
Chakra Color Guide
Root Chakra — Red
Sacral Chakra — Orange
Solar Plexus — Yellow
Heart Chakra — Green
Throat Chakra — Blue
Third Eye Chakra — Purple
Crown Chakra — White / Light tones
Optional Recommendations
Hotels that prefer a less symbolic approach may instead highlight healthy vegan buffet options such as Buddha bowls, fresh salads, or wellness dishes for the day.
Tea Serving Corner
Purpose
A simple wellness-inspired tea corner offering guests a calm moment during International Yoga Day through fresh herbal tea preparation.
Department Involved
F&B
Format
Self-paced tea station
What Is Needed
Fresh herbs or loose herbal tea (mountain tea, chamomile, mint, etc.)
Hot water station
Small serving table or buffet corner
How It Works
Similarly to thematic buffet stations already used in hotels, a small tea corner can be prepared where guests may come individually to enjoy a freshly prepared herbal tea. A staff member can simply prepare the tea and briefly share how the herbs are traditionally enjoyed.
Optional Recommendations
Fresh local herbs are preferred over tea bags
Can be placed in the buffet area, pool bar, or wellness corner
Natural decoration such as herbs, lemon slices, or wooden trays can enhance the atmosphere
Wellness Mocktails
Purpose
A light and attractive wellness-themed bar concept promoting healthy alternatives and enhancing the Yoga Day atmosphere throughout the hotel.
Department Involved
F&B
Format
Available throughout the day in bars or restaurants
What Is Needed
Simple mocktail menu
Basic fresh ingredients
Optional printed sign or small poster
How It Works
The bar may offer several themed alcohol-free mocktails during the day as a fun and healthy addition to the Yoga Day atmosphere.
Suggested Mocktails
Balance
Orange, carrot, ginger, honey
Love
Strawberry, watermelon, mint, lime
Harmony
Cucumber, apple, basil, lemon
Ocean Breath
Blue spirulina, coconut water, pineapple, lime
Optional Recommendations
Promote through the hotel app or bar signage
Can support additional bar sales while highlighting healthier drink options
Even one featured mocktail is enough to participate
Aroma & Intention Cards
Purpose
A small self-reflection activity inviting guests to pause, choose an intention for the day, and enjoy a calming sensory experience.
Department Involved
Spa
Format
Self-paced wellness corner
What Is Needed
Printed cards
Small table or spa corner
Essential oils or scented spray
How It Works
Guests choose a card from one of three categories: Energy, Focus, or Calm. Each card contains a short positive intention and may be lightly scented with a matching aroma.
Suggested Aroma Pairings
Energy
Citrus / Orange / Grapefruit
Focus
Rosemary / Peppermint
Calm
Lavender / Chamomile
Example Intention Cards
Energy
I welcome new energy today
I move with confidence
I allow motivation to guide me
Focus
I stay present in this moment
My mind is clear and calm
I focus on what truly matters
Calm
I give myself permission to slow down
Peace begins within me
I choose softness over stress
PS: Shanti Now will send a full cards content ready for the print
Optional Recommendations
Can be placed near the spa entrance, relaxation area, or indoor pool.
Do you have questions?
Miroslava (Mirka) Bohatova
(+30) 694 966 8271
Veerle (Vera) Roels
(+30) 697 219 6787