An inspiring wellbeing morning by Materia & Women's Weekend

A sunny Sunday morning, an endless blue sea view, and a community of inspiring women - this was exactly the atmosphere in which this year's Women's Day began at a special wellbeing gathering we organized in collaboration with Women’s Weekend, in the beautiful ambiance of the Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa. The relaxed yet enriching morning was a perfect opportunity to pause, slow down, and start the day with an energy that celebrates women, through movement, breath, connection, and rituals that bring us back to ourselves.

The central part of the gathering was a Kundalini yoga practice led by Carolyn Cowan, a British psychotherapist, author, and internationally recognized yoga teacher with over three decades of experience. She is known for her unique approach that combines Kundalini Global yoga, therapeutic work, and mindful breathwork, and her workshops and trainings are held worldwide, bringing together participants seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their own energy. Carolyn came to Croatia thanks to her friend Iva Biondić - a Kundalini Global teacher, author of the book "Upwilling," and a coach, who hosted an inspiring panel with her the day before at the Women's Weekend conference, and who also initiated this wonderful wellbeing experience.

The yoga that the participants had the opportunity to experience was a truly healing experience - a gentle but powerful practice aimed at connecting with oneself, one's body, and inner energy. Through movement, breath, and meditation, the emphasis was on gratitude, self-acceptance, and celebrating one's own femininity - values that gained particularly strong symbolism right on Women's Day.

Yoga was followed by a moment for relaxation and refreshment - a matcha latte and a blue matcha latte prepared by Materia. Special attention was drawn to the blue version of the drink, prepared from butterfly pea flower powder, known for its intense color and mild taste. In recent years, this natural ingredient has become a favorite among functional beverage lovers, and in combination with creamy plant-based milk, it has created a perfectly balanced latte drink. Matcha latte and blue matcha latte were served in warm and iced versions, and exactly this combination proved to be an ideal after yoga ritual - light, refreshing, and energetically balanced drinks that rounded off this inspiring morning.

The gathering was further enriched by Kiehl’s beauty corner, where participants could do a quick skin check and get personalized skincare advice. As a small token of appreciation, each participant went home with a goodie bag with all-time Kiehl’s and Biotherm favorites, as well as a Materia tote bag filled with their best-sellers.

"This special morning was a wonderful reminder of how important it is to pause, take a breath, and dedicate time to ourselves. We celebrated Women's Day in the most beautiful way - through movement, togetherness, self-care, and small rituals that bring us back to our inner strength," – said Maja Blažević, founder of Materia.