From forest bathing that relieves stress and boosts mood to cacao ceremonies for inner awakening and creative guidance, cultures all over the planet still guide and influence us. It was the trailblazer Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, who coined the textbook definition of mindfulness: “Mindfulness is the awareness that emerges through paying attention in a...
Expert tips for setting goals and achieving them in the New Year.We’ve all done it. Setting ambitious goals for everything you want to change and accomplish in the New Year is an age-old tradition. And so is disappointment, when you realize that those goals are far too ambitious to achieve....
I do a womb meditation in the morning before getting out of bed. I connect with myself, place my hands over my womb, breathe into this area and tune into whatever intuitive messages are speaking to me. Arriving into consciousness with our womb is done through meditation, healing breathwork and...
In need of a mental detox? Here is a road map to declutter the mind. Perhaps there is nothing more powerful than our relationship with our thoughts. Our thinking can be as constructive as it can be obtrusive. And the messages we tell ourselves can convince us something is divine...
Happiness doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but these expert tips can certainly help.How to Be Happy If you are reading this, you are most likely longing for a life full of meaning, connection and bliss. In other words, you want to be happy. But instead, you may be in a...
Getting plenty of rest is an essential component to overall physical and emotional well-being. From soft bamboo sheets to a mattress devoid of nontoxic materials, here are 10 items we’re eyeing for a dreamy, sanctuary-like bedroom. Rest and RelaxationMade entirely of upcycled beechwood in an FSC-certified facility in Los Angeles,...
After months of self-quarantine and social distancing, many of us are craving human contact with our loved ones. Zoom calls just don’t seem to do it anymore. As the days get longer and the sun heats up, summer parties are typically in full swing. But right now, our world is...
Dr. Jennifer Ashton Photographer: Michael Benabib Dr. Jennifer Ashton, chief medical correspondent at ABC World News, shares tips to make well-being attainable When it comes to the word “well-being,” a yoga class, soothing spa treatment or walk in nature may come to mind. For Dr. Jennifer Ashton, the chief medical...
Facing adversity such as a pandemic, illness or financial uncertainty, while challenging, offers us the opportunity to grow resilience. We pull from our inner resources to cope, and bounce back from sudden, unexpected change. We find fresh ways to respond, emerging stronger as we support our health and well-being. Resilience...
There is a lot of talk among spa owners about when and how to reopen the spa industry these days. With COVID19 top of mind, spas are working around the clock on plans to keep staff and clients safe. The International Spa Association (ISPA) recently collaborated with close to 100...