Body Language is offering a Mother and Daughter yoga session this weekend. Getty Images
Body Language is offering a Mother and Daughter yoga session this weekend. Getty Images
Body Language is offering a Mother and Daughter yoga session this weekend. Getty Images
Body Language is offering a Mother and Daughter yoga session this weekend. Getty Images

5 healthy things to do over the weekend


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Now that the summer is behind us, it’s time to dust off those cobwebs and get our bodies moving again. If you’re not quite sure what to do, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Pop-up Ashtanga yoga with Michelle Alsitoun

Challenge yourself this Friday with Bodytree Studio's Ashtanga yoga. The session, which will combine primary and secondary series postures, will be lead by Michelle Alistoun and promises to leave you feeling strong, energised and with a calm mind.

October 14, 9-10am, Dh95 per person, including nectar juice, Corner of Hazza Bin Zayed and Khalifa Bin Mubarak Street, Abu Dhabi

Wellness Awareness Day

Get your mind and body moving this weekend with the Wellness Awareness Day. In partnership with Fit First Class, Hairwaves by Charbel and L’Oreal, a variety of fitness classes, in addition to health, beauty and nutrition tips will be on offer for all attendees.

October 15, 3-7pm, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan, The Beach Club, Abu Dhabi

Mother and daughter yoga

Calling all mothers! Grab your daughters this weekend and book into one of Body Language's Mother and Daughter yoga sessions. Designed to foster mutual respect, positive communication and trust between moms and daughters, the class will feature various yoga techniques in a fun environment.

October 15, 11.30am-12.30pm, Dh50 per person, Body Language Health Club, Al Barari, Dubai

Bounce

The indoor trampoline experience, Bounce, landed in Al Ain earlier this month, bringing the number of locations to three across the UAE. Visitors will find a 20m tumble track, the SuperTramp — a high performance trampoline that's over twice the size of a standard trampoline, and a giant airbag to practice stunts.

Open every day, 10am-10pm Saturday-Wednesday; 10am-midnight Thursday-Friday, Dh80 per person, third floor, Remal Mall, Al Ain

Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Caravan and JBR

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, Pink Caravan, the UAE based breast cancer initiative, is offering a two day awareness campaign this weekend, in collaboration of JBR. A free breast cancer examination clinic will be open to attendees, in addition to a designated area for families and children.

October 14-15, 10am-10pm, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai