Globally celebrated yoga instructor Jonah Kest
partners with Club Med to elevate its
yoga and wellness program
MIAMI, June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med, the pioneer of
the all-inclusive concept, announces a transformative partnership
with world-renowned yoga instructor Jonah Kest, who will now serve
as the Yoga Ambassador across the brand's North American and
Caribbean resorts. This
partnership marks a significant milestone in Club Med's dedication
to promoting holistic well-being, enhancing guest experiences and
solidifying its position as the most desirable lifestyle vacation
brand.
Born into a yoga legacy, Jonah is a globally celebrated Ashtanga
and Vinyasa yoga teacher known for his inspiring classes and
collaborations with leading brands like Nike and Netflix. His
wealth of experience and passion for well-being align with the
brand's commitment to creating dreamy, rejuvenating experiences for
guests. The partnership with Jonah is part of Club Med's strategy
to enrich and elevate the yoga program, adding significant value by
bringing in his unique expertise included in every guest's
stay.
Recently, Jonah led an in-person training for the yoga G.Os
(Club Med's Gracious Organizers; yoga instructors) of the North
American and Caribbean resorts.
The goal of the training was to streamline the yoga programming
while introducing his signature practice to enhance
the Wellness Fusion program. During the immersive sessions,
Jonah shared his profound knowledge and passion, equipping the
instructors with innovative techniques, signature yoga flows,
sequencing workshops, curated music and a renewed outlook on
wellness. Jonah's training has motivated the yoga instructors, who
are now ready to share his inspiring practice with the guests.
Guests can now embark on an enhanced wellness journey enriched
by Jonah's expertise. With his three expertly crafted yoga flows –
including the grounding of Roots Yoga, the calm of Restorative
Yoga, and the energy of Flow Yoga – guests will experience deeper
relaxation and rejuvenation. Club Med's certified yoga G.Os,
trained under Jonah's guidance, offer over 20 hours of yoga and
meditation opportunities per week, including beachside and sunset
sessions. This ensures that guests can immerse themselves in yoga
practice tailored to different levels of expertise and preferences,
all within the picturesque settings at Club Med resorts.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Jonah Kest, a
globally recognized yoga instructor, as part of our commitment to
elevate the wellness experience at Club Med. Jonah's expertise and
passion for yoga align perfectly with our vision of providing
holistic and enriching experiences for our guests,"
says Carolyne Doyon,
President and CEO of Club Med North America and the Caribbean. "This partnership is especially
significant with our expansion of the Wellness Fusion program
across our North America resorts.
At Club Med, we continuously strive to innovate and provide
exceptional value, and this collaboration marks a significant step
in our ongoing journey to promote well-being and inspire our
community."
This year marks the final expansion of Club Med's Wellness
Fusion program across seven North American properties. Combining a
harmonious fusion of wellness experiences designed to harness
ultimate peace of mind, the Wellness Fusion program offers guests a
well-rounded stay with yoga, healthy nutrition, active sports, spa
relaxation and nature reconnection. Since its launch in 2022, the
program has grown to offer dedicated yoga G.Os for each resort, 20+
hours of yoga and meditation per week, guided wellness nights,
rotating plant-based dishes inspired by a partnership with Food
Network's award-winning vegan Chef Chloe
Coscarelli, and more. The Wellness Fusion program is now
available across seven North
America resorts including: Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda,
Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Québec, Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Club
Med Cancún, Club Med Columbus and Club Med Turkoise.
"Partnering with Club Med is an incredible opportunity to bring
the transformative power of yoga to a wider audience in some of the
world's most beautiful and serene locations," says Jonah
Kest. "I visited Club Med as a kid, and it feels like a
full-circle moment to now guide guests on a journey toward
achieving profound balance and tranquility through Club Med's
enriched Wellness Fusion yoga program."
Throughout the year, Jonah will visit various Club Med resorts
to lead exclusive yoga sessions and wellness experiences. Stay
tuned for more programming updates.
For more information about Wellness Fusion, visit the link
and for images here (Credit: Club Med)
ABOUT CLUB MED
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the
all-inclusive concept, operating nearly 70 premium resorts in
stunning locations around the world including North and
South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa,
Europe and the Mediterranean. Each
Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably
upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities,
enriching children's programs, gourmet dining, and warm and
friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary
hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse
backgrounds.
Club Med operates in 40 countries spanning across 5 continents
and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an
international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than
110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med
continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new
resort openings or renovations per year, including a new mountain
resort annually.
For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call
1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel
professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
ABOUT JONAH KEST
Jonah Kest was born into a yoga
legacy. With his father, Vinyasa Yoga pioneer Jonny Kest, and his
mother, Milla Kest, as one of the first yoga business owners and
yoga teacher training programs in the Midwest, Jonah was destined
to follow the path. At the age of three, Jonah was walking the yoga
room with his dad and shortly thereafter he began to learn the
importance of a daily practice and evening meditation. Today, Jonah
is a well-traveled Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga teacher whose classes
are both graceful and intense. Jonah travels the world teaching and
spreading his practice through retreats, trainings and classes and
shares his passion for yoga on his Instagram.
Club Med Media Contacts
Sydney Dixon
Public Relations & Partnerships Manager
sydney.dixon@clubmed.com
us.press@clubmed.com
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