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What does wellness mean to you?

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Is it a frame of mind, a conversation shared?

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Feeling strong, on the inside and out?

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A day spent surrounded by nature?

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Sometimes, it might just mean taking a deep breath.

This selection of stories is grounded in simplicity, taking us back to basics and exploring some of the universal principles for living well. Wellbeing is not just an individual endeavour. As part of communities and societies, it is fundamental in building a well world.

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Nature

Environments influencing our wellbeing

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The memory of scent

The aromas that inspire emotion.
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Moments of clarity

How nature can enrich how we care for ourselves.
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Nurture from nature

The culture of roaming and finding yourself.
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A resort shaped by a landscape

John and Karina founded Kamalaya after years of searching for peace with nature.
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Listening to your inner rhythm

How to reach the most settled part of your mind.

Take a moment to breathe

Find somewhere comfortable - standing, sitting or lying down.

Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Breathe in gently and regularly. Try and count to five when breathing in.

Do this until you're feeling refreshed

Self

The essence of who we are

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Space to thrive

Leading the next generation to better mental health.
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The modern wellness pioneers

These influential industry figures share why wellness is important.
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Discovering the power of play

A playful approach to life can have benefits that remain throughout our lives.
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A healing journey

How meditation can provide a mental refuge.
Self

The essence of who we are

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Keeping well at work

Health at the heart of business.
Community

A sense of affinity and kinship

Man and woman standing in the sea

The journey towards happiness

How ancient traditions have inspired this sanctuary of wellness.
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Coming back to yourself

The platform that teaches resilience and self-love.
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The calm in the storm

Finding a peaceful moment to recalibrate.
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An inner strength

Speaking up about menopause.
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Honouring traditions of hair

The art form encouraging growth in India’s salons.

Take a moment to pause

Try this mindfulness exercise

Look around you. What do you see?

Concentrate on your surroundings, actively observing your environment.

Think about your place in it. What do you hear?

What can you feel? What objects stand out to you?

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