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“From Yoga to Singing Bowls”… Weekend Ocean Healing Programs Open Along Busan’s Coast

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Park Heong-joon, announced that it will operate the “2026 Marine Healing Tourism Program” every Saturday and Sunday from May 1 through October at seven beaches—Haeundae, Songjeong, Gwangalli, Songdo, Dadaepo, Ilgwang, and Imrang—as well as around Dongbaekseom Island.

The Marine Healing Tourism Program, which began in 2021, marks its sixth year this year and has become one of Busan’s representative wellness tourism contents. By combining marine resources with local culture, it has provided citizens and visitors with opportunities for relaxation and healing through a variety of wellness programs.

This year’s program consists of four main activities: Beach Yoga, Sunset Pilates, Ocean Running, and Singing Bowl Lounge.

Beach Yoga is a program that opens weekend mornings on the beach, helping participants relax both body and mind. Sunset Pilates offers a chance to enjoy the beauty of nature at sunset while experiencing Pilates. Ocean Running is a running program set against the backdrop of the sea, allowing participants to regain vitality in a natural environment.

The Singing Bowl Lounge, newly introduced this year, is a sensory relaxation program that uses the sounds and vibrations of singing bowls to help ease both body and mind.

Each of the four programs will be operated in small groups of around 30 participants per session, with a participation fee of 10,000 KRW. Applications open on April 23 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Busan Marine Healing website (부산해양치.kr).

In addition, special programs such as Sound Walking and stay-type tourism programs—including one-day and one-night, two-day options—will also be offered.

Sound Walking is a program in which participants walk through nature while using professional equipment such as headsets and microphones to collect natural sounds and expand their sensory awareness.

The one-day and stay-type tourism programs combine Sound Walking with visits to Busan’s healing destinations such as Huinnyeoul Culture Village, Taejongdae, and Ahopsan Forest. The one-night, two-day stay-type program will further combine ocean-based activities with spa and massage experiences to provide a deeper level of healing.

Detailed schedules and participation fees for the special programs will be announced separately on the Busan Marine Healing website.

For inquiries regarding program applications, refer to the Busan Marine Healing website (부산해양치유.kr) or contact 051-780-4153 or 0507-1394-4579.

Na Yoon-bin, Director General of the Tourism MICE Bureau, stated, “We invite citizens and tourists to join the Marine Healing Tourism Program, where both body and mind can be restored amid Busan’s sea and nature,” adding, “We will continue to develop Busan’s distinctive marine healing tourism content.”