Africa Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends AFRICA RISING– The Next Frontier in Global Wellness This report will explore Africa’s rise as a global wellness leader, deeply rooted in its authentic traditions. Across the continent, movements are emerging that honor ancient traditions while embracing modern innovation, creating a powerful synergy between the past and the present. From indigenous sacred festivals to innovative wellness spaces and social impact…
Massage Makes Me Healthy & Happy, an initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, is a global movement that aims to celebrate the healing powers of massage therapy and promote its benefits through research, education, advocacy and awareness. Massage Makes Me Healthy & Happy Day is celebrated annually on March 20th in a virtual event from 12pm-1pm EST. Our annual celebration highlights the benefits of massage…
Mindful Breath is a free, always-accessible mindfulness practice—and the science backs it up. As Cortland Dahl, Ph.D., explains in Psychology Today (The Art of Doing Less, Feb. 27, 2025): “Distraction has reached epidemic levels, impacting our well-being. Learning to shift from ‘doing’ to ‘being’ is a critical skill in this age of distraction. Mindfulness connects us to inner calm and effortless presence.” Do you have…
I’m pleased to share this book chapter from our GWI Breathe Initiative Vice Chair, Peter M. Litchfield, Ph.D. Titled BREATHING AND RESPIRATION; A Behavioral Perspective; Peter M. Litchfield, Ph.D. and Sandra Reamer, M.S., M.F.A. Peter says, “This book chapter presents a new paradigm of thinking about breathing: breathing is behavior. This simple conceptual reframing makes the vast literature of behavioral science immediately relevant to understanding the…
“A person without knowledge of their past is like a tree without roots” – African Proverb Across the world, the African diaspora carries a shared thread – an unbreakable bond with the continent of their ancestors. Whether they are first-generation migrants or descendants separated by centuries, many feel a deep longing to reconnect with their roots. This desire has fueled the rise of African…
A Holistic Approach to Weight Management in the Workplace: What HR Leaders Need to Know By: Gloria Treister, HHP With the increasing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, HR and benefits leaders are now faced with an important question: How can we support employees in achieving sustainable, long-term weight management? The answer lies in a comprehensive, functional wellness approach—one that…
