Home-Grown Wellness Retreats in Africa 2025 : 1st Edition

“Our mission is to Heal the earth – and thereby ourselves- by living sustainably within an Eco-friendly and Indigenous framework.”Joshua Asiedu Celebrating the essence of home-grown African wellness retreats, our first edition pays tribute to these handpicked hidden gems – from a serene yoga bar to eco-villages, each a testament to mindful living, heart-led hospitality and above ALL,Impact and purpose. 1. KUMBA LODGE – MOZAMBIQUE…

Sauna Users are Happier – Study Shows

Sauna Users are Happier – Study Shows   A new study from Sweden finds that people who use saunas are happier, sleep better, and have more energy. Dr. Hans Hägglund, a professor at the University of Uppsala (aka the “sauna doctor”), said of the study: “It shows that sauna users are happier, sleep better, have more energy,  and rate their mental and physical health better…

Deathcare In Community: 4 Models from Around the World

Deathcare In Community: 4 Models from Around the World The Dying Well Initiative is excited to announce Deathcare in Community: Four Models from Around the World. This FREE ONLINE event, taking place on March 5, 12-1:30pm ET, is sponsored by the Dying Well Initiative – Global Wellness Institute of the Global Wellness Institute, and moderated by Christine Caldwell, DWI Vice Chair. The panel discussion features deathcare practitioners from…

Diversity Equity Inclusion Initiative

Research on Inclusive Wellness

We focus on research and collaborating with diverse voices (#ChoosingDiverseVoices) to better understand the complexity of DEI, which provides a unique learning opportunity for individuals, professionals, and organizations in the wellness industry. Watch the video interviews and be immersed in inclusive wellness.

DON’T USE! AI: Friend or Foe? Consulting Initiative Webinar Recording

It’s difficult to go one hour without hearing about Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on ourselves, our work, the world! Those of us that work in the high-touch spa and wellness world may feel concerned about how our industry will be affected in the future. Like everything, there are pros and cons to AI and its integration into our lives, and these experts will…

The Connection Between Breath Holds & Endurance

The Health and Human Performance Foundation shared (on their Instagram) this article in Outside Magazine by Alex Hutchinson: “Researchers: Hold Your Breath to Get an Effect “Similar to Blood Doping” Fascinating research for athletes or anyone who wants to improve their endurance. “By triggering a diving reflex, athletes who perform breath-holds can increase red blood cells—and, possibly, endurance.” https://lnkd.in/ggYcmjMU