Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop-In@Nordstrom: “modern wellness is a way of life”

Discover thoughtful finds—from clean beauty and skin care to kitchen essentials and mindfulness enhancers—to nourish your whole self and elevate every day. goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is partnering with Nordstrom to bring goop’s coveted retail curation to Pop-In@Nordstrom in select stores across the country and online. This is the first- … Read more

A concrete goal is always best: Our goal-oriented apps of the season

Do you want to travel often,  get more sleep, start a new habit, read a good book, learn a new skill, try something new…the list is endless… Here’s a roundup of our best goal-oriented apps that you’ll actually use. Party like a hobbit, look like an elf, be rich like a dragon… you can add to … Read more

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

Halfway through 512 hours of Marina Abramović: no one to hear you scream

Our critic revisits Abramović’s residency at the Serpentine and finds its stifling silence and exam-style tasks evoke more production-line misery than mindfulness

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Gym for the brain – the next trend in hotel wellness

Meditation – the next trend in hotel wellness.   Health-conscious travelers have more and more options to maintain healthy diets and regimens during their stay. Along with fitness programs, special customizable beds, and in-room gym, the meditation and mindfulness is taking the concept of well-being one step further. Westin Hotels & Resorts is the first … Read more

Top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry

SpaFinder Wellness Previews Top 10 Spa and Wellness Trends for 2013   SpaFinder Wellness discovery engine revealed a preview of its 10th annual Trends Report, which forecasts top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry. The in-depth report on 10th annual forecast will be released January 15. The forecast is based on ongoing … Read more