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Long hours at desks, reliance on technology, and the constant rush of modern routines have become part of the norm, inevitably shrinking our space for rest or mindful pauses. It is within this context that a global movement began to take shape. Quietly at first, then steadily gaining momentum and picking up the growth speed. This movement, known as the World Wellness Weekend, has grown into a dynamic non-profit initiative dedicated to inspiring individuals and communities to embrace balanced, meaningful living and elevate wellness worldwide. 

The concept behind World Wellness Weekend, an initiative to support the United Nations’ 3rd Sustainable Development Goal “Good Health and Wellbeing for All,” is refreshingly simple yet transformative: September is the “new January.” This is because September is the second month of the year to have an Equinox – an astronomical event translated as “equal night” in Latin. Happening twice every year, the event is the time when day and night are nearly equal in length, symbolising a natural balance of energy and a time for new beginnings and renewal. Occurring in a season traditionally associated with harvest, reflection, and preparation, the Autumn Equinox offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, assess one’s well-being, and embark on new wellness journeys – much like how we start a fresh calendar year. 

Every third weekend of September, the World Wellness Weekend unites millions across 160 countries in a global celebration centered on the Five Pillars of Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Vitality, Serenity, and Solidarity. Deep rests, nourishing meals, free body movement, calm minds, and supportive people, by embracing these angles in life, individuals are empowered to cultivate habits that lead to longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Now in its 9th edition, from 19 to 21 September 2025, this universal movement is driven by over 200 Ambassadors from diverse sectors including hospitality, spa, wellness, fitness, and sports, calling for purposeful and joy-filled activities that nurture well-being and togetherness.  

Echoing this global vision on a more intimate scale is Senna Wellness Retreat in Bac Ninh, a sanctuary situated at the top of a serene hill, where the essence of wellness is found not in luxury or exclusivity, but in providing space and guidance for individuals and families to explore personal well-being in a tranquil, supportive environment. Its natural surroundings, along with thoughtful programs and activities, encourage visitors to reconnect with themselves and embrace small, meaningful steps toward a healthier life.  

At the core of how Senna views this philosophy, wellness is reflected in the mental, physical, and emotional choices we make every day. When these aspects are cared for in balance, they strengthen one another – helping the body become stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to prevent illness. As more people start to care for their overall well-being regularly, the need for treatment will gradually lessen, giving way for our body’s natural resilience. 

In the community devoted to gentle renewal and everyday balance, Vishnu Harshan, Health & Wellbeing Manager of Senna Wellness Retreat and an Ambassador of World Wellness Weekend, understands the essence of Five Pillars, driving the health conversation at the retreat from responding to illness to cultivating wellness that lasts a lifetime. In his role, Vishnu draws from a rich toolkit of Ayurvedic consultation, yoga therapy, spa treatments, and lifestyle coaching. He views achieving wellness not as reaching a destination, but as equipping your life with a small-but-effective skillset in the form of daily practices. To him, wellness is a way of life, a meaningful investment for our own future.  

Blending cross-cultural experiences with an understanding of modern needs, programs designed at Senna place the importance of guests having the space for nurture resilience and self-awareness. Attached to their core values is the belief that supporting each individual’s unique journey in attaining wellness is not just a profession, but a quiet, ongoing commitment to helping the broader community find greater balance in life. 

At a sanctuary not far from the busy urban center yet quiet enough to breathe differently, the energy continuously driving Vishnu and Senna forward is firmly rooted in the shared values of the World Wellness Weekend movement: true wellness is deeply personal, and healing begins with understanding what your body, mind, and soul need. In a space designed for stillness and renewal, Senna meets each guest where they are, offering not just treatments and tools, but the guiding map to listen inward, restore balance, and walk firmly on their own path to well-being.