Health and Wellness

Marhaba updates this section every issue, but as information may change after going to press, check with the organisation concerned for up to date details. If your organisation is listed on these pages and you need to amend your entry, or if you would like to be included in future issues, let us know: email marhaba@qatar.net.qa. Locations can be found on the map of Doha at the front of the guide. Also see:

• Leisure Activities for dance classes, fishing, and motor sports clubs, and Sports Activities for fitness classes, gyms, clubs and associations – both are in this section

• Places to Stay in the Hospitality in Qatar section for a complete list of hotels and fitness facilities

Holistic Wellness

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha E4 Ladies-only wellness retreat with hydrothermal facilities and 'The Worlds' hydro-wellness areas (Oriental, Mystic, Mineral and Floral); yoga also available. 4445 0000, almessiladoha.com

Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara C5 Holistic advice, alternative therapies and life coaching. 4040 5050, anantara.com

Four Seasons Hotel Doha B4 The hotel offers 'Thrive' in conjunction with Evolve, a customised wellness programme with one-to-one consultations. 4494 8888, fourseasons.com/doha

Heenat Salma Eco-farm and Camp Al Sheehaniya Private outdoor classes; yoga and nidra meditation under the stars; workshops on traditional and Arabic Islamic medicine (aromatherapy, kohl and fumigation) using the farm's plants. 4441 1195, heenatsalma.earth

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha A4 The country's first cryosauna; sessions last 90 seconds to 3 minutes, with temperatures dropping to –180˚ C. 4484 8183, ritzcarlton.com/doha

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Al Ruwais Retreats from 3 to 14 nights offer weight loss, nutrition and relaxation programmes, as well as fitness, yoga and Pilates. 4477 6500, zulal.com

Pilates

Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha B4 Pilates on Monday, yoga on Tuesday/Saturday. 4009 5555, centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cwq

Encore Pilates The Gate Mall C4 The Pearl Island B4 Qatar's first dedicated studio for Reformer Pilates. 4020 6430, oxfitnesslab.com

Four Seasons Hotel Doha C4 Call first for monthly schedule. 4485 8888, fourseasons.com/doha

InterContinental Doha The City B4 Schedule changes weekly, call first. 4015 8888, intercontinental.com/dohathecity

Mandarin Oriental, Doha D4 Mat Pilates, Reformer, posture assessment with a certified physio. 4008 8888, mandarinoriental.com/doha

The St. Regis Doha B4 Gender-specific yoga, Pilates, and Power Plate classes. 4446 0304, stregisdoha.com

Yama Yoga Studios Asas Twin Towers, Al Dafna C4 Usually courses, drop-in also available: intro, mixed level, dynamic, advanced, and core. 6617 5802, yamayogastudios.com

Yoga

Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara C5 Ashtanga, Hatha, yoga stretch and meditation. Booking essential, call first for up to date schedule. 4040 5050, doha.anantara.com

Four Seasons Hotel Doha C4 Vinyasa yoga. Call first for monthly schedule. 4494 8888, fourseasons.com/doha

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort Sunset beach yoga for strength, flexibility, breathing and wellbeing. Friday 5 pm. 4423 6666, salwabeachresort.qa

InterContinental Doha The City C4 Swasthi and body balance. Schedule changes weekly, call first. 4015 8888, intercontinental.com/dohathecity

Mandarin Oriental, Doha D4 Classes, yoga therapy. 4008 8888, mandarinoriental.com/doha

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha D3/4 Power yoga sessions and monthly full moon. 4428 1621, radissonblu.com/hotel‑doha

Vishnu Swasthi Yoga Studio Doha, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel C4 Hatha, power, slimming and detox. See the online monthly schedule. 3320 2331, vishnuswasthiyoga.com

W Doha Hotel & Residences B4 Yoga/pilates –call first for availability. 4453 5555, marriott.com

Yama Yoga Studios Asas Twin Towers, Al Dafna C4 All levels including Ashtanga, Mysore, Pranayama, Vinyasa, and yin/restorative; see the online monthly schedule. Teacher training and retreats at centres in Thailand and Bulgaria. 6617 5802, yamayogastudios.com