Living Well

In some states, salons and spas remain open during this time. We wanted to share some information regarding protocol to ensure you and businesses follow best practices.

We’re here to help distract you with ways to practice calm and wellness indoors so you’re emotionally, mentally and physically prepared to ward off illness and cope with the news.

We hope all of our readers maintain their health during this time. As wellness advocates, we strive to share information to maintain physical, mental and emotional health

During this time when several businesses are advocating work from home, it’s good to think about balance, how to stay productive and healthy.

What does a mind-body-spirit connection really mean? Miraval Austin Wellness Specialist Steven Ross explains why being present is our greatest aspiration.

Discover the surprising health benefits of walking barefoot and why you should treat your tootsies to a barefoot walk in the world.

These Miraval Arizona videos on crystal healing, the power of silence and a famous equine experience show how spiritual healing can add mindfulness.

Discover why forest bathing at The Lodge at Woodloch can be life changing–and why it is the foundation of leading a mindful life.

Author and declutter expert Tracy McCubbin explains why clutter keeps us from living with mindfulness–and is a leading cause of stress.

The mindfulness and restful sleep connection? Anna-Karin Björklund, M.A., dream specialist with Miraval Life in Balance Spa, shares her insights.

We think enjoying a massage from Soothe®, the at-home massage experts, in the comfort of your own home is beyond dreamy. First, you don’t have to drive or trudge to a spa and you can add to the relaxation the way you choose. (We’re thinking a glass of wine, your favorite organic candle, fresh flowers […]

Is there a connection between mindfulness and restful sleep? For March Mindfulness Month, we asked Anna-Karin Björklund, M.A., an author and teacher of dreams, yoga, and meditation, to share her insights on why a relaxed mind leads to soul dreams and rejuvenating sleep. Anna-Karin is also a specialist with Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch […]

To better understand why clutter keeps us from living mindfully–and is a leading cause of stress–we reached out to Tracy McCubbin, author and founder of dClutterfly. As Tracy says, “If you simply get rid of clutter without addressing the often-unconscious emotional reasons as to WHY it’s there – guess what? The clutter will creep back […]

The Lodge at Woodloch, an award-winning spa retreat situated close to the Delaware River in the strikingly beautiful woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania, shared this blog post on the healing properties of forest bathing. In celebration of Spafinder’s March Mindfulness Month, read more to discover why a walk in the woods can be life changing–and why […]

Miraval Arizona, situated on 400 awe-inspiring acres at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, is globally renowned for introducing guests to age-old practices that help calm minds, enrich lives and lead to meaningful change. Here, wellness specialists, like crystal healer and healing arts practitioner Lindsey Banis, help guests (and our readers) create a path […]

Once upon a time, we humans spent much of our time outdoors. We tilled the earth, searched for prey and simply enjoyed all that nature offers.  But today, we live in cities, spend our time in front of screens and usually just take off our shoes when we’re watching TV or sleeping. This means we […]

Sometimes it is hard to understand what a mind-body-spirit connection really means. To help guests discover their soul’s journey and learn how to integrate spiritual wisdom into their lives, Miraval Austin, located in the Texas Hill Country, offers a life-changing Spirit & Soul Program. Miraval Austin Wellness Specialist Steven Ross explains why being present is […]

During this time when several businesses are advocating work from home, it’s good to think about balance, how to stay productive and healthy. First, let’s take a quick moment to celebrate the perks; No commute necessary No dress code Time to take care of house errands like laundry Save money on meals, clothes & gas […]

We hope all of our readers maintain their health during this time. As wellness advocates, we strive to share information to maintain physical, mental and emotional health during quarantine periods. As always, closely monitor the CDC for updates and be well. Heading Outdoors Carry hand sanitizer Stay 6 feet away from others  Do not touch […]

Staying indoors isn’t easy especially up north where normally people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), now with the Covid-19 threat there’s another layer to reasons to feel depressed. We’re here to help distract you with ways to practice calm and wellness indoors so you’re emotionally, mentally and physically prepared to ward off illness and […]