Introducing #MoveThisRamadan Fitness Activities at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Exercise in Ramadan? More people than ever are saying "yes" to feeling healthy and energised all year round, "yes" to spending more quality time taking part in activities with family and friends, and "yes" to the happy buzz of endorphins that even a gentle workout brings. During Ramadan, the key is to take exercise that is light, manageable and enjoyable – as simple as a short walk.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is joining the action with the launch of #MoveThisRamadan – an initiative encompassing 15 Four Seasons locations across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Istanbul and Jakarta. Each property will host weekly wellness activities led by a resident fitness expert, open to both local communities and hotel guests. From jogging to yoga, stretching and strolls – the choice of fitness sessions has been carefully designed taking into consideration local climates and activity levels that are appropriate when fasting.

In addition to enabling people to come together and enjoy exercise, #MoveThisRamadan celebrates the region’s cultural sites and spectacular landscapes with activities that make the most of a stunning collection of locales. Whether it’s joining the group of “Beachside Strollers” at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach or “City Striders” at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, taking a Pranayama class against the stunning skyline of Manama at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, or jogging along the Nile with the Cairo Runners and the Four Seasons Egypt Collection, #MoveThisRamadan journeys make a photo-worthy treat at the magical hour of sunset.

Drawing on the Holy Month’s key values of togetherness, sharing and finding inner peace, #MoveThisRamadan supports physical activity as a natural component of everyone’s Ramadan ritual.

Where and When to #MoveThisRamadan

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

• Activity: 45-minute Full Body Stretching led by Zainab Boumliha, Fitness Instructor
• When: 6:00 pm every Thursday (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the concierge at +971 2 333 2222 or email concierge.abudhabi@fourseasons.com

Four Seasons Hotel Amman

• Activity 1: 30-minute Stretching Class with Ahmad Najjar, Personal Trainer
• When: 6:00 pm every Monday (May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +962 6 550 5555

• Activity 2: 45-minute Yoga Class with Ahmad Najjar, Personal Trainer
• When: 6:00 pm every Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +962 6 550 5555

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

• Activity 1: 45-minute Guided Jog
• When: 7:00 am every Sunday (May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +973 1711 5000

• Activity 2: 45-minute Sunset Pranayama Class
• When: 5:00 pm every Tuesday (May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2017) and Thursday (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +973 1711 5000

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

• Activity: 60-minute Yoga Class at the hotel’s spa
• When: 5:00 pm every Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +961 176 1000

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

• Activity: “Run My Ocean” 45-minute Guided Jog along the Casablanca beachfront with Youness Lasis
• When: 6:00 pm every Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +212 529 073 700

Four Seasons Hotel Doha                     

• Activity: Vinyasa Yoga and Stretching Class
• When: 5:00 pm every Tuesday (May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +974 4 494 8888

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

• Activity 1: “Beachside Strollers” walk or jog along the beach with Dalibor Vidojevic, Personal Trainer
• When: 6:00 pm every Monday (May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +974 4 270 7777

• Activity 2: Sunset Yoga on the Beach
• When: 6:00 pm every Sunday (May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +974 4 270 7777

Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

• Activity 1: “City Striders” jog around the DIFC neighbourhood with Dalibor Vidojevic, Personal Trainer
• When: 6:00 pm every Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +974 4 506 0000

• Activity 2: Sunset Yoga on the Rooftop
• When: 6:00 pm every Sunday (May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +974 4 506 0000

Four Seasons Egypt Collection (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence)

• Activity: 30 to 45-minute Jogging Session along the Nile in collaboration with Fit Squad
• When: Two hours before Iftar, every Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the Spa at Nile Plaza at +20 2 2791 7000

Four Seasons Istanbul Collection (Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet)

• Activity: Easy Sunset Walks
• When: Contact the propertes for timings and availability
• Booking: +90 212 381 4000 or +90 212 402 3000

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

• Activity: Aquaerobics Class in the Hotel pool
• When: 4:30 pm every Saturday (May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2017
  
• Booking: Contact the spa at +62 21 2277 1888

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

• Activity: 60-minute Yoga Class led by Manoj Uniyal, Yoga Coach
• When: 6:00 pm, Tuesday (May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2017) and Wednesday (May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017)
• Booking: Contact the spa at +212 524 359 200

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre

• Activity: Yoga Class with Kesavadas Das
• When: 5:00pm every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday throughout Ramadan
• Booking: Contact the spa at +966 11 211 5738

• Activity: Body Bump Class with Bahaa Mahmoud
• When: 5:00pm every Monday and Wednesday throughout Ramadan
• Booking: Contact the spa at +966 11 211 5738

Participants are encouraged to share their fitness activities and health tips during Ramadan on social media with #MoveThisRamadan and #FourSeasons.

Throughout Ramadan, Four Seasons fitness experts will also share a collection of top tips on nutritious food, staying hydrated and other healthy habits to complement physical activity.