Wellness was the quiet pulse of Camp Porti

BEFORE THE champagne flowed and DJs turned up the volume, Camp Porti eased into each day with something quieter: movement, mindfulness, and the gentle invitation to be still.

Held over the Easter weekend in Portland, the weekend experience was curated around four pillars: music, fashion, nature, and wellness. And while the fashion turned heads and the music brought the energy, wellness provided a steady undercurrent that grounded the festivities, bringing intention and balance to the festivities.

Each morning, as mist lifted over the Alligator Head Foundation, guests were guided into movement by three of Jamaica’s wellness leaders, each offering a different path to presence: high-intensity intervals, Pilates, and mindful breathwork.

MOVE WITH PURPOSE

With the sea just steps away, Kamila McDonald led high-intensity interval training sessions on April 19 and 20, respectively, that challenged bodies and sharpened focus. The energy was high, but the intention was clear to move with purpose.

“There is nothing like being pushed to your limits with the sights and sounds of the Jamaican sea around you. The physical burn fades, but the mental clarity is what stays,” McDonald said.

Each session closed with a grounding breath practice by Sarah Silvera, allowing the energy to settle and integrate.

Raquel Snead brought her signature mat Pilates practice to Alligator Head, focusing on mobility, core control, and intentional flow. As the founder of Move With Racs, she designs movement experiences that are both accessible and impactful.

“We moved through some challenging flows, shared laughs, and made new connections. It was a wholesome way to start the day and a reminder that prioritising movement, mindfulness, and total well-being is the new high standard,” Snead said.

In her Mindful Movement sessions, Sarah Silvera blended breathwork, slow movement, and a closing sound bath to create a sense of deep calm. Her focus was on reconnection to self, to space, and to stillness.

“The breeze, the ocean, and the 100-year-old trees helped people relax. It felt simple and real. I hope people left feeling more grounded and more comfortable in their skin,” she said.

A CULTURE OF BALANCE

Camp Porti’s founder, PJ Wright said wellness was never an add-on; it was essential. Alongside music, fashion, and nature, it helped shape a more intentional experience.

“Wellness grounds you, and nature brings it together. We wanted to offer something complete. Not just moments, but a whole rhythm,” Wright said.

In a weekend filled with bold expression and big energy, the wellness offering did not interrupt the flow, it enhanced it. Movement, stillness, and celebration were not in competition. They worked together to create something deeply Jamaican, deeply joyful, and wholly in the spirit of Camp Porti.