The visionary sisters who pioneered wellness “Really, if you cannot care for yourself, then you will be unable to care for others” –Soeur Lise Paid and presented by La Monastere des Augustines. Founding La Monastere des Augustines A rocky point jutting out into the St Lawrence River, with cliffs 100m high in places, seems an unlikely place to call home. But this is what settlers…
How wellness is being modernised in China
How wellness is being modernised in China China has a rich history of wellness. Now, a new generation is updating those traditions. Paid and presented by Alibaba. China is steeped in traditional wellness history. From tea to tai chi, it could be argued that the West imported much of its wellness culture from the East. Right now, China’s wellness industry is having a moment. From immune-system…
How Music Can Heal The Mind
HOW MUSIC CAN HEAL THE MIND The liquid mind story Music saved Chuck Wild from crisis. Now he wants to heal others with music. The Story of Chuck Wild Paid and presented by Myndstream. Chuck Wild is relaxed and philosophical when he talks about his career. A music veteran, Wild has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names, and now is the mind behind the growing…
New explorations
New explorations From ancient practices to modern concepts and a thriving industry – wellness has transformed greatly as its popularity has spread around the world. Presented by Global Wellness Institute. For centuries, people all over the world have been taking steps to improve their health and wellbeing: whether Ayurveda in 3,000 BC India, creating regimens from yoga to mediation to create harmony between body, mind and…
High-speed healthcare
High-speed healthcare Israel has become a veritable hub for wellness innovation, technology and startups Presented by Global Wellness Institute. Israel is considered a global centre of wellness research thanks to the unique opportunities available in the country. With excellent academic institutions, strong networking, financing and support opportunities, and an abundance of talent, Israel can be the ideal environment to launch a new company. And with Israeli…
A Nasa astronaut’s guide to time-shifting
A Nasa astronaut’s guide to time-shifting What life on the International Space Station can tell us about the circadian clock. Presented by Global Wellness Institute. “You only feel the speed when you’re in the process of ascent,” says former Nasa astronaut Michael López-Alegría of being launched into space. “There’s an incredible amount of acceleration for the first 8 minutes and 50 seconds. And then suddenly, that…