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Give to Gain: Show Up For Yourself, Show Up For Women Everywhere

This International Women’s Day, we’re embracing a powerful truth at Merse: you can’t pour from an empty cup. 

Our event on Sunday March 8th, supporting International Women’s Day 2026, is built on a simple but revolutionary ideas, when you nourish yourself, you gain the energy and resilience to show up for the women and causes that matter most.

Why Wellness Matters on International Women's Day

Modern life is demanding. Many of us juggle multiple responsibilities from careers, relationships, personal goals, often without pause. This constant “on” state can leave our nervous systems depleted, manifesting as anxiety, exhaustion, sleep issues, and burnout. 

But here’s what we know: nervous system regulation isn’t selfish. When you’re resourced and restored, you have more capacity to contribute to your community and the collective fight for equality.

Show Up For Yourself: Reformer Pilates + Sound Healing

We’ve paired two powerful practices specifically designed to help you regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your body in support of International Women’s Day 2026, Reformer Pilates and Sound Healing.

Reformer Pilates offers mindful, controlled movement that strengthens your body while promoting breath awareness. It’s movement that honors where you are right now.

Sound Healing uses therapeutic vibrations to shift your brain from high-stress mode into deep relaxation. Research shows that just one sound bath session significantly reduces tension, anxiety, and fatigue while improving sleep quality and emotional wellbeing. Sound therapy support hormonal balance and provides emotional release in a safe, nurturing space.

Together, these practices activate your parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s natural “rest and restore” mode, giving you the tools to manage stress and build lasting resilience.

By choosing to spend your International Women’s Day morning at Merse, you’re not just investing in yourself, you’re contributing to something bigger.

5% of profits from this event go directly to the International Women’s Day Giving Charity, supporting women and girls globally.

The Morning Includes:

Choose between two tiers of experiences:

• Pilates + Sound Healing or Sound Healing Only

Both include:

• 45-minute guided sound bath healing
• Full access to Merse’s premium wellness facilities (spa, sauna, relaxation spaces)
• Nourish post-event matcha
• Complimentary gift bags with items from Nu Harvest, Epic Hair, Funday Sweets, and more.

Plus, if you choose the Pilates + Sound Healing package, you’ll enjoy a 45-minute instructor-led reformer pilates session.

The Give To Gain Philosophy

This isn’t about squeezing one more thing into your schedule. It’s about reclaiming your right to rest, regulate, and restore. It’s about giving yourself permission to prioritise your wellbeing so you can gain the clarity and energy to keep showing up for yourself, for your community, and for women everywhere.

Wellness isn’t a luxury. It’s a foundation. And when we’re well, we can create meaningful change.

JOIN US SUNDAY MARCH 8TH 2026

Spots are intentionally limited to keep this experience intimate and immersive. This is your invitation to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and make meaningful impact.

Show up for yourself. Show up for women everywhere. Give to gain.