wellness

INSIDE THE 2012 REPORT As we look into our crystal ball for 2012, two distinct, overarching themes emerge. One is an industry innovating diverse, new sensory experiences and treatments. The second is how spas are re-imagining and extending their connection to customers, moving beyond the sporadic visit, to new programs and concepts aimed at forging […]

In honor of National Yoga Month, our friends over at The Standard Spa at Miami Beach created awesomely fun yoga .GIFs to ensure we’re all getting our “om” on in proper form.

Did you know that by the year 2030, an estimated 67 million or 25 percent of the projected total adult population will have arthritis? With consumers visiting massage therapists at least 140 million times a year, it’s clear that more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage to relieve the painful symptoms.

We spotlight 10 classic spa cookbooks that have fed spa and wellness enthusiasts worldwide with deliciously healthy recipes.

It’s zucchini season and grilling season, which begs the question – how else can I grill zucchini besides on a kabob or flat on the grill? Your answer—and meal—is served, with this healthy and satisfying stuffed zucchini recipe from Sanoviv Medical Institute in Playas de Rosarito, Mexico.

Do you work for a company that cares about your health and wellbeing? Or, if you own a company, do you care about the health of your employees? June is National Employee Wellness Month, which serves as a great time to either get started on employee wellness, or be more aware of it.

The temps are getting higher and our clothes are getting smaller, which means it’s time to love the skin you’re in and flaunt your best beach body yet! From smoothing to slimming, we’ve got 6 steps for getting your body in tip-top bathing-suit shape!

Governor Hickenlooper of Colorado (the leanest state in the U.S.) advocated prevention in health care and addressed NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s giant soda ban at The Global Spa Summit. What’s your take on the war on super-sized sugary drinks?

Shortly after Wellness Week® 2012 ended, SpaFinder created the Workplace Wellness Committee, in order to continue the path of wellness all year. From creating a Wellness Library, hosting lunch-n-learns for employees and having “wellness walks” through various famous New York City parks, SpaFinder is committed to enriching the lives of its employees through wellness.

We at SpaFinder say, wellness should be a family affair! Flex your muscles with a different family-style spa approach – bring the little ones along to the gym, yoga studio, spa, etc. for some fun, fitness and family time. The benefits are endless, from teaching a healthy lifestyle to instilling a good body image.

Here are a few spring veggies that we look forward to every year that will satisfy your taste buds and feed your body.

Extending over 100,000 square miles of sea, the Bahamas is a tropical oasis of lush greens palms, clear turquoise seas and pearly white smiles on the faces of nearly everyone you encounter. Read more for a look into five properties and activities that can fit any Bahamian budget!

Along with warmer weather comes the urge to eat lighter and more refreshing meals. This simple yet tasty recipe by Executive Chef Brian Scheehser from Penterra Spa at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, Washington (just about 20 minutes east of Seattle) fits the bill with ocean-friendly Alaskan Halibut, fresh vegetables and a refreshing lemon-herb dressing.

On a recent visit to the historically rich Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, our Food & Wellness Editor got a taste of the laidback yet vibrant and classy charm that Rhode Island is known for through the Ocean House’s spa, wellness and food offerings.

You voted! These winner photos are the embodiment of wellness.

These Top 10 eco-conscious spas make being green seem oh so easy.

  In the last Weekender, we looked at two Top 10 lists of the most innovative COUNTRIES. There were some differences between the World Economic Forum’s and INSEAD’S lists, but there were also many similarities. In this Weekender, we’re taking a look at a few Top 10 lists for the other C word: COMPANIES. Because […]

We love bucatini, a unique, thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center (also labeled as perciatelli). This recipe from The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, uses it, along with another unique ingredient: black garlic.

Lisa Mercurio of Bedtime Network explains why darkness is key for a good night’s sleep and how it adds the “Zen in Zzz’s.” Find out how you can acheive darkness at bedtime.

It’s important to be cautious of, yet always remember to appreciate, the sun. Wellness Week spokesperson, Mariel Hemingway, shares how to safely soak up the sun’s benefits.