Westin New York Grand Central Hotel and FiTMAPPED Host Free Summer Fitness Break Event in Manhattan

Consumers are invited to burn calories with a leading fitness instructor and increase their wellness IQ when the Westin New York Grand Central (http://www.westinnewyorkgrandcentral.com/) and FiTMAPPED (http://www.fitmapped.com/) host a free Summer Fitness Break in Manhattan on July 31 from 6pm to 8pm. At the event, activities include:

- Energize with a group workout led by Molly Winter Fitness

- Get answers to wellness and nutrition questions from a panel of leading fitness experts including Stacey Grant, Samantha Lynch and Willow Jarosh

- Healthy snacks, and smoothies, treats from LUNA Bars, OatWorks and VROU

- Enter to win giveaways including workout gear and trips to the Westin New York Grand Central

- Take part in FiTMAPPED.com’s 'Review & Win' sweepstakes (click here (https://www.fitmapped.com/blog/2013/enter-the-fitmapped-f...)) and enjoy great giveaways, including gift cards for New Balance® workout gear and a two-night stay at the Westin New York Grand Central

- After attending the event, join the fun on by clicking on "Sweat Here" on the hotel's FiTMAPPED.com profile page

The event will be held at the Westin New York Grand Central, 212 East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. RSVP required via Eventbrite: http://westingrandcentralandfitmapped.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 212-490-8900 or email fitnessevent@jmc-pr.com.

FiTMAPPED is a comprehensive online and mobile app directory of fitness establishments in the NYC and LA metro areas. Users can sift through a database of more than 2,000 fitness establishments to narrow their results by location, type of fitness (i.e. yoga, spin), and price. FiTMAPPED’s sleek, simple interface and innovative search classifications enable consumers to find fitness with ease. Check out the FiTMAPPED Facebook app to mark off fitness locations you've tried and share where you sweat with friends.

The new Westin New York Grand Central, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, opened in October 2012 after a $75 million complete renovation to reveal a modern design and signature Westin amenities. The hotel features 774 spacious guest rooms and suites, a 3,000 square-foot WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio and THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen, the first bar and food concept from nightlife leader Gerber Group in a Westin property. A partner of Grand Central Terminal’s Centennial this year, the hotel is ideally situated just two blocks from Grand Central and steps from landmarks including the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center.

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Yoga and Foodie Break to the Atlantic coast of Morocco

Healthy holiday specialist Satvada Retreats has announced a new, 5-night, small group (max. 11 people) Yoga and Foodie break to the Atlantic coast of Morocco from 22-27 September 2013.

The holiday – which is suitable for people of all levels of experience including complete beginners – will include the perfect combination of relaxation, yoga and sightseeing, with classes led by Lucia Cockcroft, one of the co-founders of Satvada, who has been practising yoga for 15 years and teaching for five.

Accommodation is at a complex of modern, boutique, riads with facilities including swimming pools, a private hammam and a tennis court, and which is located in a fishing village 25 minutes south of Essaouira.

The riads have beautifully-maintained, pretty tropical gardens, and overlook the ocean and one of the widest beaches on the entire Atlantic coast of Morocco (a 100m walk away).    

Each day there will be two 90-minute hatha yoga classes on the roof terrace, one each morning before breakfast (dynamic hatha flow) and the second before dinner (a quiet mix of Restorative/gentle yoga and mindfulness meditation - mats provided).

The holiday also includes an hour's hammam (traditional Moroccan Spa and bathing experience) and a trip to the souks in Essaouira, with the group accompanying the venue’s chef to source and buy ingredients before returning to the venue for a cookery demonstration (and then eating the results for lunch!).

Other optional activities available at a supplement include wind/board/kite surfing (with instruction if required), horse riding, and camel safaris.

The holiday costs from £645 pp (two sharing in a standard room) which includes airport transfers from Marrakech (depending on flight – see online for details), daily brunch, four evening meals, hour’s hammam treatment and the cookery demonstration.  

Flights not included but both Ryanair and Easyjet service Marrakech.

Room upgrades and additional nights available at a supplement.  

Call 020 8133 5995 (www.satvada-retreats.co.uk).

*Lucia Cockcroft has completed teacher training intensives with renowned practitioners including Sarah Powers, Catherine Annis, Fiona Agombar and the Sovananda School of Yoga. Lucia's flowing but alignment/safety-aware teaching style is especially influenced by the Iyengar, Viniyoga, Ashtanga and Scaravelli schools of yoga. She has also studied mindfulness meditation extensively, and is especially passionate about encouraging newcomers to yoga or/and meditation.

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