Kick Off Event: Schedule and Participating Parties

Our initial kick-off event aims to raise interest and awareness on general health and wellbeing. Guest speakers and instructors will include experts in the fields of fitness, nutrition, and holistic health. Participants will be encouraged to network with other attendees and to share their journey to health.

Event Details

Location: Private garden of the Anahata Spa, Khalifa City A

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016

Time: 4pm to 8pm

Event Schedule

4:00-4:40 Meet and Greet |+ Welcome by Co-Founders

4:40-4:50 Introduction to the Journey of Wellness by Yasmin Ohlsson, Founder of Neamedica

4:50-5:00 Break

5:00-5:30 Fitness bootcamp led by Abeer Amiri, Emirati Crossfit trainer

5:30-5:45 Break

5:45-6:15 Functional yoga led by Natascha Enriquez @SoulfitUAE, certified yoga instructor

6:20-6:50 Food & Nutrition discussion led by Sarah Al Nowais and Kristin Anderson

6:50-7:00 Break

7:00-7:20 Mindfulness presentation + guided meditation led by Sona Bahri, Inner Space Centre

7:20-7:45 Intention and goal setting

7:45-8:00 Wrap Up

In addition to the above scheduled activities, participants will be able to enjoy complimentary juices by The Raw Place, sample items from LoveFoodme’s menu, free mini massages by Anahata Spa and Body Analysis.

Participating Individuals

Dr Yasmin Ohlsson, Creator of Neamedica

Dr Yasmin Ohlsson is creator of Neamedica, a health and wellness consultancy based in the UAE. Yasmin is a firm believer in the power of lifestyle in improving health and preventing disease. She also works in London as a Family Medicine doctor and in Cyprus as a Lecturer for St. George’s University.

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @neamedica and Facebook www.facebook.com/neamedica. You can also visit www.neamedica.com or drop her a line yasmin@neamedica.com.

Natascha Enriquez, Founder of SoulFit

Natascha Enriquez has been working in the Fitness and Wellness industry for over 10 years. With a degree in Fitness Management and various certifications in Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, Yoga, Pilates and Group Fitness, Natascha brings a wealth of experience into her classes.

She always emphasises on educating, rather then just conducting a class, and you can be sure to gain a lot of important knowledge when attending her fun and dynamic classes.

Natascha believes in a holistic approach in all areas Health, Wellbeing and Fitness.

Sona Bahri, Director at Inner Space

Trained as a professional translator and interpreter, Sona Bahri has been practising and teaching meditation for the past 22 years. Her teaching experience spans over 15 countries and all 5 continents. Since March 2008, Sona has been teaching meditation in Abu Dhabi both in the corporate environment and to individuals personally. Currently she is Director, Inner Space and dedicates her life running self-development courses and serving the community of Abu Dhabi.

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