TAll the promises have been kept: the one just passed was one extraordinary weekend of 360 degree well-being. For us and for all those who participated in the event I Woman “Free Body”which took place on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May at the Montanelli Gardens in Milan. A weekend of bright sunshine in which we put the body back at the center, and not only for super-energetic training sessions, but also as a place of listening, balance and awareness.
Between Full Body and Bollywood Dance, and in the new space of “iO Donna Incontra” which welcomed prestigious experts in health, beauty, meditation, biodiversity… in dialogue with the editorial staff. At times it was a challenge to “stay on time”, because our questions were added to those – always pertinent – of the participating readers (right, the opportunity had to be seized on!). This is well-being: a project made of prevention, self-care and quality of food, cosmetic and spiritual choices.
This concept is also illustrated by the exclusive survey conducted by our Official trainer Virgin Active for I Woman: fitness moves away from the logic of performance alone to move ever closer to an idea of complete psychophysical well-being. From this perspective, the growing success of A Corpo Libero over the years is not surprising.
“A Corpo Libero” 2026 was beautiful! Everything that happened at the iO Donna event
The message of the event, now in its fourth edition, is all in the word “free”: our director Danda Santini recalled this. In the open air, breathing in the greenery, without comparison, we recovered our physicality and our body. Together with other bodies, like ours, lazy from winter and too many thoughts, we practiced Yoga and Pilates in the open air. We tested new movements, thanks to exceptional professionals.
As master Chetan Chauhan, founder of MeYoTai Wellbeing and Dance, which brought the roots of the Indian movement and the expressive energy of Bollywood to the Montanelli Gardens. And we tried to let ourselves be influenced by the rhythm of Mitoka Samba and Delmadanza, new to this edition. Dedication, smiles, a carefree atmosphere. Overwhelming music, lots of mats coming and going, technical T-shirts worn by grandmothers and grandchildren together.
Health and prevention, sleep and nutrition: well-being also starts here
In the stands that, like many virtuous wellness houses, colored the Gardens, the many brand partners involved in the event brought their contribution, proposing wellness practices that are active complements to physical activity. From Humanitas Medical Care, scientific partner of the event, a IBSAwhich, during the event, organized a masterclass with rehabilitative and preventive exercises and an unprecedented space for Hi-Tech Movement Screening. Again, Dorelan, who at the event presented the experience “Listen. Breathe. Regenerate”: 10 “zen” minutes guided by excellent rest professionals. And then LYCIAsupplements WELL YESAnd CRIVITLidl Italia’s sports brand.
Food partners are central to the importance that food has in building well-being. From Feliciaa brand of the Andriani group with Benefit Society status, which offers gluten-free pasta and foods, ad American Pistachio Growers. From Bottoli to Náttúraa brand that interprets contemporary natural nutrition in balance between health and pleasure. Our water? AND Rocchettanot surprisingly known as Acqua della Salute.
A moment of training, during Free Body 2026.
But those who take care of themselves also demand the best for their animals. Hence the partnership with Proggy, pet food brand. Around the delightful green cargo bike with its “specialties”, also a small crowd of cockers, greyhounds, chihuahuas. A party for everyone. This is 360 degree well-being.
