Writing for Wellbeing

Writing for Wellbeing

Words matter. As much as we may tell children that it’s only sticks or stones that have power, the truth is that words are brimming with it. It’s why we love listening to stories so much. It’s the reason that companies pay millions to advertisers to craft the perfect copy. It’s why the word squelch makes us shudder but the sound of ‘I love you’ makes us tingle. Yes, words matter. (...)by Francesca Baker - Writer

A Holistic Approach to Business - Creating Green Luxury Cosmetics

A Holistic Approach to Business - Creating Green Luxury Cosmetics

A natural cosmetic concept dictates that we work holistically. Sounds good! But what exactly does that mean? Naturalist Margot Esser-Greineder reveals what the holistic approach entails. (...)by Margot Esser-Greineder - Founder of PHARMOS NATUR

Five Elements For Wellbeing

Five Elements For Wellbeing

We are all unique yet so alike. Through life experiences as well as through my career, I have discovered many ways and different approaches for wellbeing. When I take an integrative perspective in this matter, I take in consideration Five Elements to support wellbeing in a dharmic way. (...)by Christelle Chopard - Founder of the DHARMI® Method

Finding Balance in the Midst of Chaos

Finding Balance in the Midst of Chaos

In science, chaos theory suggests that within the apparent random behavior of matter, there is an underlying pattern that continually moves toward organization. This ‘self-organization’ principle suggests that order can spontaneously arise out of a disordered system. (...)by John Stamoulos - Master Breathwork Trainer

Restaurants – How to Select the Right One?

Restaurants – How to Select the Right One?

We are a generation who loves to eat out. Most of us are lucky enough to have some choices of different restaurants around. Many of us are even dining out on a daily basis. But while this is undoubtedly very convenient, it also has its challenges. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

Alternative Ways to Buy Food

Alternative Ways to Buy Food

We seem to be entering a new era of food buying. The growing desire to return to traditional ways of producing and sourcing food – with the addition of modern digital technology – is spawning some truly fascinating new food buying experiences. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

Our Life is Sacred - A Poem

Our Life is Sacred - A Poem

May you awaken like the sun at daybreak, ready to make your sacred offering. Set forth with delight, like a pilgrim on his journey. (...)by Anne Biging - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Healing Hotels of the World

The Healing Powers of Crystals

The Healing Powers of Crystals

Crystals are quite underrated and many people are not aware of how beneficial they can be to their wellbeing. Crystals have been used for hundreds of years, not only at home but also for crystal healing on people to support health and wellbeing. (...)by Amy Short - Holistic Wellbeing Writer

Building a Global Healing Community

Building a Global Healing Community

What is the true essence of healing, not only looking at your personal lives but more into the future of business? How can we all move forward? (...)by Tania Capel - Writer for Healing Hotels of the World

Taking it Slow

Taking it Slow

It was another one of those stressful days: waking up and then having to swiftly put on my shoes while still chewing my breakfast to quickly get out of the house for the first appointment. Later, talking to customers on the phone while simultaneously texting and walking down the street on the way to the office. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

Digitalization and Nature - a Symbiosis?

Digitalization and Nature - a Symbiosis?

The other day I was working with my computer as per usual, and when looking at my clock with sore eyes, I realized that the last 3 hours passed way too fast. “That’s it. I need to rest and find my roots again”, I thought. At that point I simply felt fed up with technology. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

Who am I? What Your Self-Image Says About You.

Who am I? What Your Self-Image Says About You.

Many people are very sure about who they are. However, if you maintain this position you are unconsciously admitting that you cannot see beyond your self-image. (...)by Claudia Roth - Founder & Managing Director Soul Luxury

Ancient Indian Wisdom to Heal the Heart

Ancient Indian Wisdom to Heal the Heart

The human body is a latticework of energies, vibrating at different frequencies, encompassing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. It has been perfectly created to function optimally, providing we observe the laws. (...)by Vera Kaur - Indian Holistic Practitioner

Genie in a Bottle - 7 Reminders for Soulful Living

Genie in a Bottle - 7 Reminders for Soulful Living

In over 25 years that I have been a holistic healing practitioner, I have found that one of the most powerful metaphors for the human condition is the Genie in a Bottle. It has continued to inspire me over the years, because... (...)by Daniel Lally - Holistic Healing Professional

Inner Balance: Time for Yourself

Inner Balance: Time for Yourself

We all have been there. Stress from work, no time taking care of the kids or family members, and just life in general being hard. A lot of us have gone through some sort of a burn out, which is life draining and very demotivating. “[…] as many as 4.1 million German workers, out of a workforce estimated at about 40 million, have experienced mental or emotional distress”, was reported earlier this year on the Wall Street Journal. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

Behind Closed Doors - Creating Healing Spaces

Behind Closed Doors - Creating Healing Spaces

Like the sign of the zodiac Cancer the crab, there is a part of each of us that looks out at the world from within a “shell” or layers of protection, ever vigilant of safety in the environment. (...)by Daniel Lally - Holistic Healing Professional

Under The Bondage of The Smartphone

Under The Bondage of The Smartphone

Homo digitalis and his smartphone. Always online, always available. This small and handy device has become an integral part of our everyday lives, enriching and simplifying it, helping us to communicate and inform ourselves. However, many people are on the verge of an addiction. A modern form of slavery. (...)by Nils Behrens - CMO Lanserhof Group

Sustainable Luxury

Sustainable Luxury

On my usual Sunday mornings, I sat down with my ginger tea and looked through a few magazines. They had some nice articles about the economy, art and traveling along with a lot of advertisements. Most of them were ads for luxury brands of elegance and exclusiveness. I sat there wondering if there are any sustainable options and whether luxury could even be sustainable. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

The World is Moving Too Fast - GWD 2016

The World is Moving Too Fast - GWD 2016

“The world is moving too fast - especially when it comes to technology and quality of life. It seems people are so focused with their devices these days that they forget to live in reality”, says Rochele Silveira, owner of the Kurotel, Brazil. (...)by Annette Gebuhr - Freelance Writer

The 4 Pillars of Work Life Balance

The 4 Pillars of Work Life Balance

Have you ever said yes to more activities and responsibilities than you can reasonably handle? At work and in your home life, it is easy to get caught in this impossible trap that drains your energy and kills your inspiration. Setting priorities, managing your time wisely, staying focused and developing self-care habits are all behaviors that can support more balance and less overwhelm. (...)by John Stamoulos - Master Breathwork Trainer

Feminism has Failed And Needs a Radical Rethink

Feminism has Failed And Needs a Radical Rethink

Last month I saw the movie Suffragette with a couple of girlfriends. We were left with enormous gratitude for the fight that those early lady foot soldiers of the Feminist movement made so that we could earn the right to vote, to work (not just labor), to have control of our own money and our bodies, and be here today where we are with the freedom to explore our world, our spirituality and more. (...)by Kris McIntyre - Founder & Publisher of Sacred Women’s Business

Global Identity: Who Is the New Us?

Global Identity: Who Is the New Us?

I’m just back from the HEALING SUMMIT in Berlin, Germany. This very special event brought together over 120 professionals from 27 countries to debate, discuss and learn from our collective wisdom of healing body, mind and soul and our interconnectedness with the world around us. (...)by Tanya Pergola, PhD, RYT - Social Psychologist & Chopra Certified Vedic Master Educator

The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

On March 20th we are celebrating the international “Day of Happiness”. Already in the Greco-Roman antiquity, philosophers, scientists and psychologists were wondering about the subject of happiness and what it means - why we are striving after it and how we can finally obtain it? (...)by Maria Pili - Hotel Manager at FREUND Wellness and Spa Resort

The Happy Middle - Being Global Citizens

The Happy Middle - Being Global Citizens

We have been hearing it for years: “the world is globalizing”. We are interacting with each other both virtually and in-person on a grand scale. Some amazing relationships, businesses and experiences have emerged. And, so have intense conflicts, misunderstandings and downright fear of “the other”. (...)by Tanya Pergola, PhD, RYT - Social Psychologist & Chopra Certified Vedic Master Educator

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Podcast: The Essence of Healing

In an interview with Valerie Smaldone and Leslie Gold on America Weekend CEO and co-founder of Healing Hotels of the World, Anne Biging, talks about being healed and the need to find alternative solutions in lifestyle choices. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

Helping Refugees - a Human Imperative

Helping Refugees - a Human Imperative

To most people the refugee topic is just an abstract piece of information they swallow in the evening with their dinner while watching the news. To me it’s a very lively part of my reality... (...)by Daniela Pfefferkorn - Owner of Hotel Goldener Berg, Austria

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9 Benefits of Socializing

Just imagine what would happen if you were made to stay all alone at some place for a long period of time without any kind of interactions with people? Any normal person would be exhausted of the loneliness. (...)by Alex Brain - Freelance Writer

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On the Heroine's Journey

“There is a void felt these days by women and men– who suspect that their feminine nature, like Persephone [1], has gone to hell. Whenever there is such a void, such a gap or wound agape, healing must be sought in the blood of the wound itself. (...)by Kris McIntyre - Founder & Publisher of Sacred Women’s Business

Happiness, an Adventure within

Happiness, an Adventure within

Regardless of our country of birth or our culture and customs, we all aspire to happiness. Happiness is more than just a feeling; it is a state of mind that evokes love, peace, health, equilibrium and harmony. Indeed, happiness is a world unto itself, colored by our presence, our very essence. (...)by Imane Lahlou - Manager and Holistic Health Expert

Building A Place For Abundance to Thrive

Building A Place For Abundance to Thrive

"The Universe totally supports every thought I choose to think and believe. I have unlimited choices about what I think and therefore create." In the personal development and self-help world, it is virtually impossible to pick up any article without some dialogue about “abundance” and an offer to attend the ultimate prosperity-attracting presentation. (...)by John Stamoulos - Master Breathwork Trainer

Global Wellness Day 2015 Editor Picks

Global Wellness Day 2015 Editor Picks

All of us would like to be healthier, to look better, and to live well both physically and spiritually. Living well is almost the entire world’s shared dream. Global Wellness Day, celebrated 13 June, is an entirely not-for-profit day, a social project created by volunteers dedicated to living well. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

Global Wellness Day

Global Wellness Day

"If you want something that lasts for days, plant flowers. If you want something that lasts for years, plant trees. If you want something that last for eternity, plant an idea." (...)by Belgin Aksoy - Founder of the Global Wellness Day

How's This for a Career Philosophy? People First, Money Second!

How's This for a Career Philosophy? People First, Money Second!

Imagine living in New York. Imagine living in New York as a very successful consultant. Imagine  working for world renowned clientele such as the Walt Disney Company or the Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotels, owning restaurants and bringing home a comfortable six figure income. And now imagine throwing it all away in order to start a non-profit organization in a third world country. (...)by Annette Gebuhr - Freelance Writer

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Close, Up and Personal With: Neal Bermas

Just Breathe sat down with Neal Bermas, the man behind STREETS International, to find out more about his motivation, inspiration and general views on work-life-balance and ‘virtues’ of the western world. (...)by Annette Gebuhr - Freelance Writer

Healing Summit 2015

Healing Summit 2015

Global change makers met for a one-day conference in Berlin and commit to action. How is a personal healing lifestyle related to business practices of the future? Why is „to do good“ the most effective economic practice? (...)by Anne Biging - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Healing Hotels of the World

How to Embrace Uncertainty When Making Life-Changing Decisions

How to Embrace Uncertainty When Making Life-Changing Decisions

“Life’s a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. If we know one thing to be true, it is that everything changes. Constantly. (...)by Jenny Rieger - Founder of Synnection, speaker, writer and coach

Earth Matters

Earth Matters

On this celebration of Earth Day, I invite you to take a moment to indulge in that which you may take for granted. Right now, we are residing on a landmass that is traveling over 100,000km/h around a giant spherical ball of hot plasma in a near-perfect circular orbital pattern. An unfathomable amount of power and substance - gross and subtle - has synchronized and synergized to manifest our reality. (...)by Asa Siegel - Founder of STAMBA Superfoods

7 Steps to Creating Happy Home, Happy Life!

7 Steps to Creating Happy Home, Happy Life!

Sometimes in our life an unexpected few words of wisdom, either spoken from stranger, a song playing on the radio, or words which leap from a page, will catch our attention and change the course of our life. (...)by Madeleine Marentette - Founder and CEO of Grail Springs Retreat and Spa

Shift Happens

Shift Happens

From the ‘karaoke culture’ that Kjell Nordström, (a leading global economist and author) describes so perfectly, to depth, meaning and authenticity. The evolution of health and wellness in all of its guises, has been an undulating one. (...)by Anni Hood - Founder and CEO of Anni Hood Wellness Business Consultancy

Being a Little Bit Maasai

Being a Little Bit Maasai

When I ‘rewound the video of my life’ and searched for an underlying plot, it made perfect sense that a girl from Connecticut, the daughter of a pharmacist, would end up in East Africa, learning from the indigenous people and sharing ideas for creating a healthier and happier world. (...)by Tanya Pergola, PhD, RYT - Social Psychologist & Chopra Certified Vedic Master Educator

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5 Way's To Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Keeping a New Year's resolution can be difficult. We have compiled a few tips and tricks to help you get started. (...)by Christina Koopmann - Freelance Writer

Not for Sale – Counter Human Trafficking

Not for Sale – Counter Human Trafficking

This is the story of a remarkable woman, who grew up during Uganda’s civil war, survived the atrocities of the Lord’s Resistance Army, and later made it her mission to counter human trafficking, training law enforcement, and rehabilitating victims of war in Uganda: (...)by Agnes Igoye - Training Manager at Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control in Uganda

Leo wants more

Leo wants more

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Leonardo DiCaprio is the amount of compassion he puts into his acting. I also love the passion he puts in his environmental activism. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

7 habits to change your life

7 habits to change your life

Seven routines that you should have in your life today. (...)by Sabina Woller - Freelance Writer

A Lesson in Humanity

A Lesson in Humanity

The following is a remarkable story about three brave young women and their extraordinary accomplishments. (...)by Sabina Woller - Freelance Writer

The Secret Power of Crystals

The Secret Power of Crystals

The healing power of crystals is known to human kind for thousands of years. Especially in these vibrant times of constant change, it is the rock crystal that supports and protects us. (...)by Karl Schneeberger - Owner of the Art in Stone

How the Healing Energy of Bali Saved My Life

How the Healing Energy of Bali Saved My Life

After a near-fatal motorbike accident, Nicola’s extraordinary recovery was one of the many powerful Balinese healing experiences that eventually inspired the making of Fivelements. Now Nicola shares his extraordinary story. (...)
by Nicola Martinengo

Cruelty Free Shopping

Cruelty Free Shopping

Today’s world is more confusing than ever. Most of us would love to do “the right thing”, meaning to make choices that are ethical; choices that are not killing our planet and every living thing on it. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

Dinner with Dr. Ali

Dinner with Dr. Ali

It was a remarkable evening in Dr. Mosaraf Ali’s flat in London’s hip Marylebone. Dr. Ali is a renowned expert and mastermind in the field of  integrated health. Before dinner was served, we sat in his large and very traditional living room, listening to the stories of someone who has successfully worked with high profile patients - from the members of the world’s Royal family to the likes of Kate Moss, Sylvester Stallone and Morgan Freeman. (...)by Anne Biging - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Healing Hotels of the World

Relaxing while you travel

Relaxing while you travel

Flights, time difference, taxis, meetings, too little sleep – frequent travelers are often under a lot of stress.Life without stress is impossible – and unnecessary. The important thing is for a stressful phase to be followed by a relaxing one, so that your body can recover. (...)by Prof. Dr. Dietrich Baumgart - M.D., Preventicum private practice at Breidenbacher Hof, Düsseldorf, Germany

A Word about Happiness

A Word about Happiness

What is happiness? This is not an easy question to answer, as happiness is basically a very individual concept, which is constantly adapting to change throughout the course of life. (...)by Dr. Petra Müller-Rupprecht - M.D., specialist for Psychosomatic Medicine

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Every year we produce about 300 million tons of plastic, a portion of which enters and accumulates in the oceans. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

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3 Tips to Detoxify your Liver

3 Tips to Detoxify your Liver

The liver is the biggest organ of detoxification in your body, it's what protects us from all the toxins in the environment, or the toxins we ingest such as alcohol, processed foods, refined sugar and much more. So if we consumed a bit more than usual of these substances, our liver would have been working in overdrive. (...)by Tegan Wallis - Holistic Health Practitioner at Veda Wellness

7 Diseases That are Treatable With Acupuncture

7 Diseases That are Treatable With Acupuncture

Especially in developing countries traditional medicine, particularly acupuncture, are the only source of healing. Acupuncture plays a vital role in a rural environment, as per lack of any other alternative. Nowadays, its benefits are widely acknowledged. (...)by Eva Escorihuela - Head of TCM at SHA Wellness Clinic

Purification Tea For Cold Days

Purification Tea For Cold Days

Sweet, spicy and one of the best drinks to have during the winter, ginger lemon tea is power-packed with some incredible health and body care benefits! (...)by Lisa Mauracher - Director of the Yoga Centre at Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof

The 4 Yoga Practices You Need to Know

The 4 Yoga Practices You Need to Know

As we all know, the practice of Yoga is ancient old and nowadays evolved into various different subgroups. We compiled the 4 main practices that you need to know. (...)by Yael Haim - Communication Manager at Molitor Paris Club & Spa

Learn How to Eat Healthy as You Age

Learn How to Eat Healthy as You Age

Many seniors are afraid to adapt the habits they know and love but change doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, changes to your eating habits are necessary as your body and your lifestyle change. Follow these tips to make the transition to a healthy eater in your senior years much easier. (...)by Jess Walter - Freelance Writer

Panchakarma - The Ayurvedic Detox Therapy

Panchakarma - The Ayurvedic Detox Therapy

Noise and stress, smog and exhaust fumes, medicines, toxins in living areas or just a wrong way of life can make us tired, worn out and, ultimately, ill. Ayurveda, the holistic science of healing originating in India, has been successfully applying a time-proven and medically far-reaching therapy to the above health problems for thousands of years – the Panchakarma detox cure. (...)by Aruna Bandara - Ayurvedic physician, Bachelor Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, author of the book, "Ayurveda für die Seele" (Ayurveda for the soul)

Boost That Youthful Glow

Boost That Youthful Glow

I am a passionate believer in taking care of your entire being in a holistic way: following an easy-going daily routine of toning and relaxing fitness like yoga, light and clean eating and of course clean skincare. (...)by Iris Kuhn - Owner Spa Manufactur

Under The Bondage of The Smartphone

Under The Bondage of The Smartphone

Homo digitalis and his smartphone. Always online, always available. This small and handy device has become an integral part of our everyday lives, enriching and simplifying it, helping us to communicate and inform ourselves. However, many people are on the verge of an addiction. A modern form of slavery. (...)by Nils Behrens - CMO Lanserhof Group

Sustainable Luxury

Sustainable Luxury

On my usual Sunday mornings, I sat down with my ginger tea and looked through a few magazines. They had some nice articles about the economy, art and traveling along with a lot of advertisements. Most of them were ads for luxury brands of elegance and exclusiveness. I sat there wondering if there are any sustainable options and whether luxury could even be sustainable. (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director

'Deeper Meaning' as a Business Strategy?

'Deeper Meaning' as a Business Strategy?

The HEALING SUMMIT – Building a Global Healing Business Community addresses multiple aspects of a happier, socially more just, environmentally sustainable and fulfilling human presence on this planet. During the SUMMIT, which took place beginning of March in Berlin, Germany, you could truly feel a global shift in consciousness: The Transformation Economy embraces a deeper meaning of the self. (...)by Claudia Roth - Founder & Managing Director Soul Luxury

The Pillars of Holistic Beauty

The Pillars of Holistic Beauty

The Lefay SPA Method focuses on the development of innovative aesthetic and beauty proposals following the principles of "holistic beauty". This approach is based on the correct functioning of the whole organism - the so called pillars of beauty and rejuvenation: (...)by Alcide Leali Jr. - Managing Director at Lefay Resorts

Thalassotherapy - a Stimulating Force

Thalassotherapy - a Stimulating Force

It is common belief that Thalassotherapy is related to medical treatments for those suffering from serious injuries. However, it offers multiple benefits to everyone. (...)by Bart Van Cauvelaert - CEO of the site Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa Sea & Spa

This is Why You Should Drink Lemon Water

This is Why You Should Drink Lemon Water

Even the smallest changes in your routine can have a big impact on your health. Take starting your day with warm lemon water, for instance, as the list of benefits is impressive. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

Battling Burnout With the Healing Power of the Sea

Battling Burnout With the Healing Power of the Sea

There is much talk about burnout, yet it is hard to grasp. The symptoms are complex and the topic is serious, albeit often belittled. Uncertainty has spread and health conscious people are asking once again: "What can I do to prevent it?" or "Might I already be affected?" (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag

Natures Most Powerful Detox

Natures Most Powerful Detox

Since the time of the ancient Romans, seawater has been the undisputed star of wellness. Pure, natural seawater - the alchemy of salt, water and sunshine - is nature’s most powerful detox. Different saline content at varying water temperatures has diverse effects on the body; this is the secret art of the highly effective method of Thalassotherapy. (...)by Dr. Angelo Cerina - Scientific Director at the Acquaforte Thalasso and SPA