Professional fitness instructors and mother/daughter duo, Tania and Alisha Molina launched The Happy Destination last year to bring together people who are pursuing a healthier, more balanced lifestyle and have a passion for exploring new cultures and experiences. Given the current coronavirus pandemic restrictions, the Molinas have reimagined The Happy Destination to offer virtual wellness retreats and a diverse collection of on-demand workout videos for any age and ability level.
“My daughter and I have a deep love for traveling the world and helping others to stay healthy and fit,” said Tania Molina, co-president of The Happy Destination and owner of Symmetry in Motion, a Pilates studio in Las Vegas, Nev. “The Happy Destination was born during our trip to Bali a few years ago. We loved the idea of pairing the act of physical travel with that of inner travel, ultimately to achieve your best self. Unfortunately, physical travel today is restrained due to COVID-19. Yet now more than ever, people need to find balance, strength, and wellness as we deal with an unprecedented level of stress this crisis has caused. That is why we revamped The Happy Destination to help people in the comfort of their own homes.”
The Happy Destination launched its collection of on-demand exercise videos this month. The videos offer efficient and effective cardio and circuit-style strength workouts as well as Pilates classes aimed to achieve maximum mind and body results. Ranging from 15 to 45 minutes in length, the videos are easy to complete at home and when pressed for time and do not require any equipment. The video collection is accessible via a monthly subscription of $19.95 and is updated weekly to ensure variety. The Happy Destination offers a free trial period and access to each individual video outside of a subscription for a nominal fee.
The workouts are led by Tania and Alisha Molina, both professional fitness instructors with years of experience in their fields. Based in Las Vegas, Nev., Tania is a certified Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) health coach with more than two decades of experience as a Pilates instructor, while Alisha is a spin instructor in San Diego, Calif, who travels the country to train others and open new cycling studios.
Last year, the Happy Destination hosted a retreat to Cuba where attendees enjoyed a mix of culture, yoga, Pilates, hiking, dancing, and culinary delights. Due to the pandemic, an international retreat is not possible this year, so the Happy Destination created virtual retreats with the same holistic approach to health and wellness. The first virtual retreat was held in June with featured speakers, guided meditation, nutrition, fitness classes and other wellness workshops via Zoom. The next virtual retreat is planned for this fall.
To learn more about The Happy Destination, its workout videos and virtual wellness retreats, visit: www.thehappydestination.com.