Mindfulness

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A peaceful wellness retreat with participants practicing yoga on a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by lush mountains.

Lifestyle

How to Choose the Best Wellness Retreat for You

After just one week at a wellness retreat, participants saw their urinary pesticide metabolites become undetectable.

Adrian Vale·May 13, 2026

A person in a minimalist living room, looking out a window, representing intentional living and decluttering principles.

Lifestyle

Intentional living principles for decluttering

Psychologist Barry Schwartz offers a provocative idea for 2026: true freedom and well-being might stem from 'intentional unintentionality' – the deliberate choice of when not to choose.

Adrian Vale·May 11, 2026

A close-up of a traditional Chinese Gongfu Cha tea ceremony, highlighting the delicate teapot, cups, and the mindful preparation of tea.

Culture

Exploring the Cultural Significance of Tea Ceremonies

In a world increasingly driven by speed, the Chinese Gongfu Cha ceremony deliberately slows down.

Theo Ashford·May 10, 2026

Diverse individuals meditating in a peaceful, sunlit natural environment, symbolizing shared wellness and spiritual connection.

Experiences

How to Choose the Best Wellness Retreat for You

A spiritual retreat can cost as little as US$888 for three nights, challenging the perception that profound wellness experiences are exclusively for the ultra-rich.

Elise Marrow·May 6, 2026