Wellness

So, that glorious tax refund is finally in your hands. Congratulations! Tempting as it may seem, splurging frivolously on something random may not be the best option there is. There are many smart ways to spend your refund money—pay off a debt, invest, start a business or save it for the rainy days; the choice is yours really. But never has it been a better time to do something just for you. They say that money can’t buy happiness, but science validates that spending your time and money on experiences (not things) can indeed make you happier. According to Kumar and Thomas Gilovich, professors of psychology, “People are more inclined to talk about their experiences than about their material purchases, and they derive more happiness from doing so”. Traveling on an off the beaten track adventure or on a relaxing luxury break either by yourself or with the people you love trumps over any purchase you make in a shopping centre any day. "Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods," says Gilovich. 

A commentary by Dr. Clive Williams

Celebrating #Movember this year, we are putting the spotlight on men’s health to help raise awareness about some of the biggest well-being issues faced by men and address the internal stigmas associated to masculinity. Here, North Brisbane psychologist, Dr. Clive Williams answers the question, “Why should men care about self-care?” to start a conversation and redefine the true meaning of strength, allowing them to get the help and tools they need for a healthy and fulfilled life:

In the quest for optimal well-being, we often overlook a fundamental aspect of our health: sleep. Despite the average person spending an average of 26 years asleep, many people are guilty of not prioritising it enough, especially during the working week. Due to our modern schedule, where productivity and busyness take centre stage, the importance of quality sleep cannot be overstated.

With March 9th being National No Smoking Day, there couldn’t be a better time to ditch the cigarettes. However, if the thought of going cold turkey whilst dealing with work stress and daily temptation has you reaching for your lighter, why not combine your first steps towards going smoke free with a healthy holiday that will help you to de-stress, break triggers and build new healthier habits. With the luxury of time, expert medical consultations and specialist therapies, you’ll return home renewed and fully equipped with the long-term answer to continuing your smoke-free journey.

With autumn fast approaching, there couldn’t be a better time to ditch the cigarettes. However, if the thought of going cold turkey whilst dealing with work stress and daily temptation has you reaching for your lighter, why not combine your first steps towards going smoke free with a healthy holiday that will help you to de-stress, break triggers and build new healthier habits. With the luxury of time, expert medical consultations and specialist therapies, you’ll return home renewed and fully equipped with the long-term answer to continuing your smoke-free journey.

For many Yoga is a way of life, a philosophy based on a culture of both physical health and mental well-being, a lifestyle and culture that surpassed meditation techniques. Today over 15 million people in the world now practise this ancient tradition.

Routines and rituals help to relax and train your body and mind. You’ve likely experienced this in your daily life - for example, an exercise routine is often easier to stick to when it’s done regularly at the same time.

Are you feeling om-verwhelmed and in need of a vacation that allows you to unwind and relax your body and mind? Look no further than a yoga holiday! It's not your typical getaway; instead, it offers a transformative experience that can revitalise your entire being. Let's delve into why booking a yoga holiday should be at the top of your bucket list and how it can bring a profound positive shift to your life.

You know who they are. The friend you couldn’t live without. Your BFF. Who better to rest and recharge with? You could spend a whole weekend away together at the Golden Door Health Retreat & Spa + take all the stuff you need with a deluxe Crumpler Vis-a-Vis Cabin Bag each.

We understand that modern life can be very chaotic and demanding, making difficult to find the time to relax and be mindful. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tea Pigs, the UK’s premium tea brand, to offer one lucky person a complete mind, body and soul makeover on a luxury wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. We’re giving you and a friend the opportunity to alleviate any pent-up stress and tension on a revitalising four-night wellness break to Santani Wellness Resort & Spa.

We understand that modern life can be very chaotic and demanding, making difficult to find the time to relax and be mindful. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tea Pigs, the UK’s premium tea brand, to offer one lucky person a complete mind, body and soul makeover on a luxury wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. We’re giving you and a friend the opportunity to alleviate any pent-up stress and tension on a revitalising four-night wellness break to Santani Wellness Resort & Spa.

We have launched our very own wellness store and to celebrate we are giving you the chance to win a Wellness Gift Pack by simply sharing your best healthy travel tip and answering our simple question.The best entry will be announced Christmas day and the lucky winner will have a choice of leggings and active wear top from Violet Orange plus a $250 Health and Fitness Travel Gift e-voucher from our store. Visit our Facebook page to enter.

We all love a good sunbathe when the weather's fine, but the summer often feels like a distant memory when winter sets in. Do you ever pine for the excitement of swapping rain for rays? By escaping on a summer break during a gloomy winter, you can find yourself in a tropical paradise in moments. We recommend heading to these continental destinations, perfect for overcoming the winter blues.

Wissam Awad

Wissam Awad is a Hypnotherapist specialising in Regression Therapy and Inner Child Healing. He is a trainer at the Regression Academy, responsible for the training programs in Romania and India and works alongside Andy Tomlinson, a world renowned pioneer and authority on Regression Therapy. Wissam is passionate about working with clients to liberate themselves from restricting emotional and behavioural patterns so that they can move forward in a joyful and empowered way. He also integrates body therapy with trance work in his sessions, which has a powerful effect on clearing unresolved 'body memories'. Wissam has worked in Switzerland and Thailand and now has a private practice in London.

The team at leading luxury and eco wellness retreat Aro-Ha have created a brand new healthy holiday experience; the first of it's kind Heli Ski Wellness Retreat is open to both skiers and boarders looking for a truly unique alpine adventure this winter in New Zealand.

Tone muscles, cleanse out toxins, calm your mind and restore an overstressed body, leaving you rejuvenated and energised at the world's first spa and organic wellness resort in Malaysia. Called The Chateau and nestled serenely in the Berjaya Hills, it opens its doors to the world on 11th July 2011.

 Yoga June. The heading says it all - yoga throughout the whole month of June at LeSport, The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia. Their Wellness Centre's usual weekly activities schedule includes daily yoga classes, but in the month of June, there are many more classes and of different varieties, for guests to indulge in while on holiday.

In support of World Osteoporosis Day, we’re featuring our ultimate top three choices of yoga retreats that can help create better posture. The message is simple, our modern lifestyles are full of sitting on chairs, at desks and generally being immobile – yoga can combat this! From one of our previous blogs, our very own wellness travel expert and co-founder, Paul Joseph attested to this as he recounted his story on how yoga changed his life for the better.

Yoga and Pilates tend to get grouped together - and rightly so given they are so complimentary to one another. However, the two disciplines offer fairly different experiences from one another, so if you’re wondering ‘yoga vs pilates - which one is right for me?’ keep reading to discover the key differences and benefits!

Yoga and Pilates tend to get grouped together - and rightly so given they are so complimentary to one another. However, the two disciplines offer fairly different experiences from one another, so if you’re wondering ‘yoga vs pilates - which one is right for me?’ keep reading to discover the key differences and benefits!