Backed by global governments and cultural icons including Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Venus Williams, Robbie Williams, Sir Rod Stewart, and Sir Richard Branson, Global Wellness Day (GWD) returns on Saturday, 14 June 2025, uniting more than 170 countries with a clear mission: to make wellness a human right, not a privilege.
Founded by entrepreneur and wellness advocate Belgin Aksoy, this not-for-profit social movement invites individuals, communities, and institutions to prioritise health, wellbeing, and self-care—through free, accessible activities that inspire change.
“Wellness is not a luxury, but the inherent right of every individual,” says Aksoy. “From small daily acts to large-scale events, Global Wellness Day breaks down barriers and makes wellbeing accessible to all. Together, we can democratise health and help humanity thrive.”
Now in its 14th year, GWD continues to grow its global footprint, driven by 120 ambassadors and a vast network of supporters and volunteers. From hikes in nature and yoga to beach clean ups, digital detoxes, mindful meditation, and peace concerts, GWD activities are always free and open to all.
Global Wellness Day 2025 Theme
In 2025, the theme #ReconnectMagenta invites the world to pause, reflect, and reconnect—cutting through the noise of modern life. Grounded in five pillars of holistic wellbeing, GWD 2025 encourages people to:
- Reconnect with Nature – Walk gently, live consciously.
- Reconnect with Self – Honour your inner needs.
- Reconnect with Family & Friends – Unplug to truly connect.
- Reconnect with Community – Build belonging and purpose.
- Reconnect with Longevity – Nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
“Connection is the heartbeat of life,” says Aksoy. “In an increasingly fragmented, tech-saturated world, #ReconnectMagenta restores warmth and vibrancy—within ourselves, and with the world around us.”
GWD 2025 Highlighted Global Events
Inspired by #ReconnectMagenta, diverse celebrations will unfold worldwide:
- United States: Whitefish will offer hikes and food drives while Albany’s Irish American Heritage Museum will feature cultural reconnection events.
- United Kingdom: The Dawoodi Bohras will lead art therapy, yoga, litter picks and educational experiences like “Longevity Passport”.
- France: The Aube Department will engage locals with free, inclusive wellness experiences.
- Italy: Davines Village in Parma will offer mindfulness, yoga, and environmental clean-ups.
- Ireland: Galway will host mindfulness sessions, a Peace Concert, and beach clean-ups, with community dances in Derry-Londonderry.
- Portugal: Escola Básica e Secundária will host nature walks, inclusive art projects, with Marla Jasmins leading a music-and-wellness experience.
- Australia: Well Traveller, Australia’s premier wellness brand will host nationwide events, including a flagship meditation in Sydney’s Botanical Gardens with Jurlique, indigenous sound healing at Peninsula Hot Springs, and forest bathing in Perth.
- Bhutan: Traditional games, mindful walking meditations, yoga and heritage activities like “Seven Stones” will unite communities in Thimphu, Punakha and beyond.
- Brazil: A year-long series culminates on June 14 with guided nature walks, wellness talks, and community meditations, highlighted at the Gramado Summit.
- Cayman Islands: Hibiscus Spa at Westin Grand Cayman will offer oceanside yoga and sound healing masterclass by celebrity instructor Carla Yeen Singh.
- Curaçao: In its debut celebration, Curaçao will host a full-day wellness event featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, interactive workshops, and a community walk and meditation to foster connection and mindfulness.
- Fiji: Six Senses Fiji will host a full day of connection-focused activities, from a sunrise hilltop hike to a symbolic beach fire ritual.
- Honduras: A week-long celebration by Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and partners will feature yoga, snorkeling, and beach clean-ups.
- Japan: Osaka’s morning run, Awaji Island farming, and Okinawa’s cultural events will celebrate heritage and connection.
- Lebanon: IRAP, Coach Rima Bourjouk and TourLeb will host eco-wellness retreats and a vibrant day at G SPA with fitness and art.
- Macau: The Londoner Grand and other venues will offer family-friendly activities, fitness classes, wellness challenges, and holistic programming to inspire connection across generations.
- Malaysia: Sound bathing at W Hotel, Tree Qi Gong at Taman Tugu, and intergenerational activities will foster well-being.
- Mexico: From watercolor workshops and cacao rituals to Tai Chi and aquatic sound therapy, events will spark creativity, connection, and holistic health through health checkups and guided meditations.
- Nepal: A mini-retreat at Raniban Retreat will feature sunrise yoga, journaling, and a peace hike.
- Pakistan: Outdoor family activities, fitness workshops and an NLP session will promote growth and community.
- Serbia: Kuršumlijska Spa will feature a mindfulness masterclass by Karl Nielsen, and family-friendly activities.
- South Korea: Gangwon Province resorts will offer walking meditation, flow yoga, and color therapy.
- Switzerland: Shaolin breath work, floating sound baths, and mindful walks will promote balance.
- Taiwan: A Mind-Body-Soul exhibition, a family yoga in Taipei City Park, and community days will inspire connection.
- Thailand: Bangkok’s wellness scene will be energized by collaborations with EKM6, Limber Studio, and Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, offering fitness, mindfulness, and lifestyle programs. Chiva-Som will host a special set of wellness activities, integrated with their annual humanitarian border mission.
- Türkiye: Yoga, sound baths, and the magenta-lit Bosphorus Bridge will unite the nation.
- United Arab Emirates: Yoga, mindfulness activities, group workouts and a three-day mall program will engage families and schools.
- Uzbekistan: An overnight camp near Green Hills Resort will include sound bowls, live band music, morning yoga, and a charity drive.
Join the Movement
Follow the global celebration on June 14, 2025, using the hashtags #GlobalWellnessDay and #ReconnectMagenta.
