Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Sunbathing and sipping margaritas may be some of the most popular activities in Puerto Vallarta, but its beautiful natural surroundings - the lush Sierra Madre Mountains and the warm waters of Bay of Banderas - make it the perfect place to improve your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

If you have been looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle, make plans now to attend the Third Puerto Vallarta Health and Wellness Expo, set to be held on Sunday, August 4 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Marriott Resort & Spa.

Designed to motivate those looking to improve both their physical and emotional health, this FREE and open to the public expo gives everyone the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in fitness, healthy living, nutrition, self care and meditation.

According to Edgar Cisneros Rivas of Stratos Media, the agency that is organizing this event, Yoga centers and various experts from each of the areas to be addressed will be offering attendees free workshops, conferences, information and family-friendly activities.

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00 am - Yoga to Restore Balance with Erika Carlín

9:00-11:00 am - SUP Yoga with Salvador Amezcua

9:15-10:00 am - VASTU. Ayurveda interior decoration, honoring the 5 elements / Anurakti

10:15-11:00 am - Plant-based foods reverse diseases and change genetics / Cell Medicine

11:15-12:00 pm - Active meditation / Hummingbird Holistic Home

12:00-1:30 pm - Break

1:30-2:15 pm - How to transition to conscious eating / Sharing is Caring

2:30-3:15 pm - How technology affects your romantic relationships / Dra. Shelly Persad

2:30-3:15 pm - Meditation in Motion with Java Lion

3:30-4:15 pm - Creative Family Yoga with Ruth Brocolí and Michel Hernández

4:30-5:15 pm - Sound Meditation with Tibetan bowls / Lourdes Merchand

5:15-6:00 pm - Acroyoga with Salvador Amezcua

5:15-6:00 pm - Shamanic Tribal House with DJ Prem Vedant

More than 800 people are expected to attend this Third Edition of the Puerto Vallarta Health & Wellness Expo, so if you want to participate in any of the free activities listed above, you need to book your seat in advance by sending an email to healthandwellnesspv(at)gmail.com, or hw(at)gmail.com with the name of the workshop(s) and the number of people in your party.

The Health & Wellness Expo will also feature stands selling delicious vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, kosher dishes; organic products like essential oils, soaps, toothpaste, cosmetics, and dietary supplements; and other items that promote healthy living.

Mark your calendars for August 4, and come out to the Puerto Vallarta Marriott Resort & Spa, where you will learn how to live a healthier lifestyle in a fun and interactive way.