You are at the heart of everything we do at Veya. During your stay, our wellbeing specialists will be on hand to work on a tailored activity programme that caters to your unique interests, priorities and needs.
Own your presence
While everyone’s wellbeing journey is different, there are learnings and practices that universally help us find balance within our body, our mind, and our environment. Veya’s approach to wellbeing composes of a range of multidisciplinary modalities that have been distilled and clarified into 8 universal pathways toward being well – our 8 Pillars of Wellbeing.
Elevate Your Wellbeing
Our wellbeing calendar consists of a holistic range of expert-led activities, including mindfulness practices, somatic movements, and lifestyle learnings that help you discover simple yet effective ways to continue improving your wellbeing when you return home. And because you’re in charge of your own journey at Banyan Tree Veya, you enjoy the freedom to participate in as many or as few activities as you desire.
Monday
A series of gentle yoga asanas, pranayamic breathwork and relaxation techniques with postures to suit your body and to connect movement, breath and mind for vibrant health on every level.
Learn the basics of aromatherapy, create your own essential oil & herbal pillows by using local herbs, and discover their healing properties.
In this workshop you will learn the importance of incorporate green smoothies as part of the diet, we will introduce you to different ingredients and three very diverse recipes.
A guided meditation session to cultivate a sense of contentment through conscious breathing practices and appreciative mindset for the daily things in life.
Tuesday
Experience a unique form of active meditation that allows you to recover balance in life, enhance creativity and encourage self-reflection as you walk mindfully surrounded by nature in our Malva Labyrinth.
Discover the story behind the Valle Guadalupe native tribes and their medicinal use of local plants.
Let our culinary expert guide you in creating two mouth-watering salads and dressings. Learn to make light, healthy, nutritious, and tasty alternatives to carbohydrate-laden main courses.
An immersive singing bowls session that uses healing vibrational sounds to create an elevated sense of wellbeing with reduced stress and anxiety by calming our overstimulated body systems.
Wednesday
A stimulating, mindful breathwork practice that combines flowing somatic body movements that stimulate the nervous system to release tension and induce deep therapeutic relaxation.
This workshop takes inspiration from homemade remedies of La Abuela (grandmother). It invites guests to connect with the healing powers of nature and create organic body scrubs and soothing balms.
Learn the healing benefits of herbs and how to blend them into healthy teas with a wide range of benefits from sleep enhancement to improved blood pressure and sample their delicious flavors.
A series of gentle yoga asanas, pranayamic breathwork and relaxation techniques with postures to suit your body and to connect movement, breath and mind for vibrant health on every level.
Thursday
Embrace the start of the day with early morning hiking. There is something uplifting about awakening with nature.
Discover the story behind the Valle Guadalupe native tribes and their medicinal use of local plants.
Learn how to master the art of making marmalade with our expert. From juicing and shredding to testing, sealing, and storing.
An immersive singing bowls session that uses healing vibrational sounds to create an elevated sense of wellbeing with reduced stress and anxiety by calming our overstimulated body systems.
Friday
A series of gentle yoga asanas, pranayamic breathwork and relaxation techniques with postures to suit your body and to connect movement, breath and mind for vibrant health on every level
Learn the basics of aromatherapy, create your own essential oil & herbal pillows by using local herbs, anddiscover their healing properties.
Cool down your day with a refreshing Vegan Ceviche. Learn how to prepare this delicious plant-based appetizer.
A calming guided meditation practice which promotes reduction in anxiety and tension through mental calmness and cultivating a state of deep physical and emotional relaxation.
Saturday
Experience a unique form of active meditation that allows you to recover balance in life, enhance creativity and encourage self-reflection as you walk mindfully surrounded by nature in our Malva Labyrinth.
Discover the story behind the Valle Guadalupe native tribes and their medicinal use of local plants.
Join our experts to discover the secrets of traditional Mexican cuisine and learn how to make a delicious organic guacamole.
A guided meditation session to cultivate a sense of contentment through conscious breathing practices and appreciative mindset for the daily things in life.
Sunday
A stimulating, mindful breathwork practice that combines flowing somatic body movements that stimulate the nervous system to release tension and induce deep therapeutic relaxation.
This workshop takes inspiration from homemade remedies of La Abuela (grandmother). It invites guests to connect with the healing powers of nature and create organic body scrubs and soothing balms.
Learn the healing benefits of herbs and how to blend them into healthy teas with a wide range of benefits from sleep enhancement to improved blood pressure and sample their delicious flavors.
An immersive singing bowls session that uses healing vibrational sounds to create an elevated sense of wellbeing with reduced stress and anxiety by calming our overstimulated body systems.
Our wellbeing experts are highly knowledgeable and passionate in their respective fields. Drawing on years of experience and a wealth of expertise, they can provide guidance and support on your wellbeing journey. Feel free to approach them for advice, further questions, or requests at any point during your stay; they are happy to assist you and make your stay at Veya as purposeful and comfortable as possible. They may even inspire you with tales from their own wellbeing journeys.
All our wellbeing activities can be customised in private sessions to make the most out of your time at Veya. For even deeper immersions into selected practices, a team of highly skilled resident and external specialists are available with advance reservations.