Winter Recovery with Maria Sharapova

Finding space to pause with Maria Sharapova, Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador

For Maria Sharapova, performance was once measured in points – a level of physical ability defined by success on the court. As a five-time Grand Slam champion, achievement was drawn from more than just consistency in training. It required adopting a different approach. Not one simply focused on pushing the physical, but one that placed just as much importance on knowing when to stop.

Today, as Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador, Maria continues to explore the relationship between intentional recovery and performance, and its impact on overall wellbeing. This winter, she travels to the Dolomite Mountains, uncovering elemental rituals that can help us find this level of balance in our daily lives.

With Aman Rosa Alpina as a seasonal base, the simple act of walking through a winter forest becomes an opportunity to reconnect with nature and oneself. Surrounded by towering pines and majestic peaks, Maria embraces the restorative benefits of the landscape, and the opportunity it presents to pause, in turn allowing the mind to clear. A curated selection of spa and wellness activities facilitate these extended moments of respite. This philosophy extends to Bhutan, where an invigorating reset presents at Amankora’s Paro Lodge. The Wild Nature Banya Experience combines therapeutic heat, traditional massage and an outdoor cold plunge beside a glacial stream – an elemental ritual that helps the body restore. Meanwhile at Aman Le Mélézin, winter wellness practices are rooted in breathwork through Pranayama, yoga and meditation, discovering how the breath can bring clarity, enhanced by the fresh Alpine air.  

Across such experiences, Maria’s philosophy of wellness emerges: the discipline of recovery. By listening to the body, the breath and nature, she finds that the most heightened sense of wellness comes from focusing on the moments between. 

Wellness at Aman

Discover wellness experiences across Aman’s destinations, from urban sanctuaries to snow-capped scapes. 

Therapist applying herbal bundle to guest's back during traditional sauna treatment at Amankora's Paro Lodge.

Kingdom Of Bhutan

Amankora

Rooted in centuries-old traditions and shaped by Bhutan's pristine landscapes, Amankora's newest wellness experiences invite guests to reconnect with nature through elemental rituals.

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Aman New York, USA - Pool

New York, United States

Aman New York

Embark on a two-night wellness retreat featuring access to the Contrast Therapy Suite, private fitness and mindful movement sessions, an NAD+ IV infusion and a holistic wellness consultation with a tailored treatment.

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Amanjena's yoga studio with wooden archway, spa beds and serene lighting.

Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena

A three-night escape at Amanjena, with a considered programme of wellness experiences designed to restore balance, renew energy and inspire a deeper sense of wellbeing.

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Therapist administering a relaxing massage treatment at Aman Tokyo's spa wellness facility.

Tokyo, Japan

Aman Tokyo

Inspired by Japan's connection to nature, the Aman Spa is a 2,500-square-metre oasis with onsen-style baths, steam rooms and a 30-metre pool with panoramic skyline views.

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“I think we strive for instant gratification, but in many ways a huge part of that gratification is the process and the journey [itself].”

- Maria Sharapova, Global Wellness Ambassador for Aman

Featured experience

Maria Sharapova enjoys breakfast overlooking Manhattan at Aman New York. Indoor swimming pool at Aman New York with spa and wellness facilities, featuring warm wood accents and modern architecture.

Strength and Recovery Half-Day Programme

aman new york, united states

Start any day like a champion with Aman New York’s three-hour athlete-inspired fitness journey. Curated by Maria the programme includes a performance breakfast, strength and conditioning session, reflexology and a Banya or Hammam treatment held in one of the hotel’s private Spa Houses.

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