In its essence, wellness is about a need that underscores our common humanity – the need for rest, recharging and resetting. But in practice, in order to meet that need, it is in recognizing and honouring our differences that these are achieved for everyone. This is because what wellness looks like (the subtle and not-so-subtle nuances required) will depend on our identities, our experiences, and…
The Global Wellness Institute’s Inclusive Wellness Initiative was featured in GoWell Mag’s anniversary edition in “The Wellness We All Deserve,” exploring the transformative vision of creating wellness spaces where everyone truly belongs. Redefining Wellness for All The article opens with a compelling vision: “A corporate wellness program where employees don’t have to choose between being authentic and being accepted. A yoga studio where the imagery,…
In our pursuit of inclusive wellness practices, we must recognize how cultural expectations, systemic pressures, and personal histories uniquely shape the wellness journeys of different communities. Latina relationship mindset coach Jackie Roby, hosts workshops “From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed” which exemplify the type of culturally-informed wellness programming the Inclusive Wellness Initiative seeks to amplify. The Invisible Weight of the “Busy Badge” This workshop centers on a…
Inclusive Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Bridging the AI Gap for an Inclusive Wellness Industry As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize healthcare, the intersection of technology and diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a critical focus. AI-driven healthcare solutions hold immense promise, but without careful oversight, they risk perpetuating biases that disproportionately affect historically disadvantaged communities. As highlighted by Nazar in “Bias in…
