Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative 2023 Trends Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is still critical to society. While many organizations have embraced DEI initiatives to deepen relationships and encourage connections, there is still work to be done. Recent judicial changes to Affirmative Action raise concerns of a broader impact to workplace diversity. The stress caused by discrimination and oppression can have serious effects on our…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2023 Trends
2023 Trends The correlation between wellness and our physical environment has long been established. An exciting and growing trend in today’s architecture and design combines sustainable building principles with a growing focus on people and their wellness needs, whether they are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, financial or environmental. So called “thin places”, either natural or constructed, will help give meaning and purpose to our…
2023 AI Trends
AI Initiative Trends 2023 Trends The rise of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, web3 and Augmented Reality promises to revolutionize and enhance the wellness world in new, exciting ways: from tailor-made, comprehensive wellness plans, to communal, virtual wellness platforms, to incentive-based apps that gamify our wellness goals, to AI-powered coaches that offer personalized guidance. At the same time, AR will play a crucial role in creating…
Consulting Initiative Trends 2023
Exploring Consulting Best Practices Initiative Trends 2023 More and more, spas are becoming a unique, social gathering space—especially after the pandemic. The same is apparent in the hotel industry, which is adopting design changes to accommodate this new trend. This movement toward group wellness is also spurring an increase in traditional and indigenous ceremonies. Also, more organizations are leveraging the data we generate with fitness apps…
Yoga Therapy Initiative Trends 2023
Exploring Yoga Therapy Initiative Trends 2023 As yoga continues to grow as a wildly popular practice, the most prominent trend for 2023 sees an increasing differentiation between yoga and yoga therapy, a practice that shares yoga’s overall purpose while focusing on its clinical and therapeutic applications. This practice is being integrated in many different health and wellness settings, like the US Department of Veterans Affairs,…
Hot Springs Trends for 2023
Hot Springs Initiative 2023 Trends Investments are surging in hot springs facilities in countries like the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and on a smaller scale, China. These investments include creating sustainable options like solar panels, hydronic space heating and recycling programs. Many people have recognized the benefits of hot-cold contrast bathing and are looking at this experience as a way to boost their…