WELLNESS at Citycenterdc
A Modern Ritual for 2026.
Wellness at CityCenterDC is not about extremes or rigid resolutions. It is about rhythm, how we move through our days with intention, balance, and ease. As 2026 begins, wellness here unfolds as a lifestyle, thoughtfully designed to support both body and mind, without deprivation.
This is wellness that feels lived in. Personal. Enduring.
A New Way to Massage
True wellness begins with restoration. At Conrad Washington, DC, Aescape introduces a new category of massage, where innovation meets personalization to redefine recovery. This exclusive experience is available to Conrad hotel guests, offering a private layer of wellness designed to complement a stay rooted in comfort and care.
Aescape is an intelligent, intuitive experience completely guided by you. Before the massage begins, adjustable bolsters, headrests, and armrests allow your body to settle into an optimized position for precise, targeted relief. Using the interactive Aerview touchscreen, guests control every element of the session in real time, adjusting pressure and intensity, focusing on specific muscle groups, and curating music, lighting, and visuals. Preferences are saved automatically, creating a seamless return experience throughout your stay.
Powered by advanced technology, Aescape’s synchronized massage arms deliver consistent, accurate pressure, offering the benefits of a traditional 60-minute massage in just 30 minutes. Current programs focus on the upper body and glutes, with sessions designed to integrate effortlessly into even the busiest schedules. Built-in safety features, including pressure sensors and pause controls, ensure peace of mind throughout the experience.
This is recovery without friction. Thoughtfully personalized, quietly innovative, and reserved for guests seeking a new standard of wellness while staying at Conrad Washington, DC.
A Simple Flow to Support
Your Wellness Journey
Wellness doesn’t require long routines or perfect conditions. Sometimes, the most effective practices are the simplest ones, designed to meet you exactly where you are.
This 60-second yoga flow is an easy, accessible reset you can return to anytime. It’s created to calm the mind, release built-up tension, and gently stretch the body after hours spent at a computer or moving through a busy day. Through slow breath and intuitive movement, this short practice helps ease anxiety, restore focus, and reconnect you to your body.
1. Begin by bringing your knees wide and your big toes together. Lower your hips back and settle into Child’s Pose. Let your arms reach long and your forehead rest down as you take a slow inhale.
2. On your next inhale, gently shift forward into Tabletop, stacking your shoulders over your wrists and your hips over your knees.
Inhale into Cow Pose, dropping your belly as you open your chest and lift your gaze.
3. Exhale into Cat Pose, rounding your spine and tucking your chin toward your chest. Inhale as you tuck your toes under.
4. Exhale, lifting your hips back and up into Downward Facing Dog. Take a moment here to move intuitively, pedaling through your feet or bending your knees to ease into the pose. On an inhale, soften your gaze forward.
5. Exhale and take small, slow steps to meet your hands at the top of the mat.
6. Arrive in Ragdoll Pose with a generous bend in your knees. Let your head hang heavy and your spine decompress. You may interlace your elbows and gently sway side to side.
7. For an optional shoulder release, clasp your hands behind your back and allow your arms to fall forward, creating space across the chest. When ready, release and return to Ragdoll.
Inhale as you heel-toe your feet together.
8. Exhale, slowly rising to stand, letting your head be the last to lift.
Roll your shoulders back, soften your gaze, and allow your arms to rest naturally by your sides.
Take a moment here to breathe and notice how you feel.
Mindful Sipping
Dry January has evolved. In 2026, mindful drinking extends well beyond the calendar, shifting the focus from restriction to intention.
At Seven Reasons, zero-proof cocktails are crafted with the same care and complexity as their spirited counterparts. Botanical, layered, and thoughtfully composed, these mocktails invite presence, proof that flavor does not require alcohol, and that the ritual of the sip can be just as satisfying without it.
Wellness,
Without Restriction
Wellness is a lifestyle, not a limitation. Inspired by Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel’s Eat Your Ice Cream, CityCenterDC embraces a philosophy rooted in balance, joy, and intention, not deprivation.
A perfectly crafted scoop from Dolcezza Gelato is not a guilty pleasure, but a mindful one. Made with care and restraint, each flavor invites presence, slowing down, tasting fully, and savoring the moment. In a culture of constant acceleration, this pause becomes its own form of self-care.
Joy supports longevity. Meaningful connections, movement, rest, and small delights are essential rituals for a fulfilled life. Choosing pleasure with purpose is not a rule to break, it is a philosophy to embrace.
Nourishment,
Rooted in Intention
A new year invites renewal. In 2026, Fruitive at CityCenterDC reimagines wellness through mindful, plant-powered living, where nourishment supports longevity, energy, and balance.
Vegan, whole-food diets are naturally rich in fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, known to promote heart health, support digestion, reduce inflammation, and contribute to healthy aging. At Fruitive, food becomes both fuel and education.
Knowledge is the ultimate superfood. The Superfoods Membership offers expert-led podcasts with anti-aging specialists and plant-based nutritionists, daily Monday through Friday accountability with Fruitive’s founder, and thoughtfully designed habit trackers that turn intention into ritual. For just $5, less than a daily latte, members gain access to tools, insights, and soon, inspired plant-based recipes.
This is more than a membership. It is an educational journey rooted in plants, purpose, and progress.
