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  Planning to travel this holiday season, especially on a longer flight? Here is our guide to packing the essentials. Elegant Simplicity is the Art of Living Well.    1. Tights Comfortable and versatile, perfect for any adventure and sculpted to look and feel shapely and sleek. Select Navy or Black   2. Long Sleeve A light weight breathable staple for layering so you will feel comfortable in changing climates. Discover more   3. Cashmere Wrap Luxurious warmth that doubles as a chic accessory. Ideal for staying cozy and cocooned on chilly flights and adds a touch of elegance to your...

  Introducing our new wellness partner, Four Season Hotel, Hong Kong.   The Four Seasons Hotel on Hong Kong Island is located in the heart of the Central District with Victoria Harbour views. Guests are invited to embark on a journey of wellness and healing with results-driven wellness programs incorporating proven healing modalities, spa rituals, mindfulness practices and nutrition. Dr. Tania Bardhan is the resident healer. She is a qualified homeopath, acupuncturist and reiki therapist with more than 20 years of wellness experience in yoga, Ayurveda and meditation. She loves to help guests achieve more balance, clear focus and better sleep, as well as...

  On our recent visit to our wellness partner, Amatara Welleisure™ Resort, we had the great pleasure of spending time with Resort Health and Wellness Consultant, Dr Harshana Valand.  Dr Harshana is a registered Naturopathic Doctor who strives to help her patients to understand health issues by identifying their root causes. She does this through a unique blend of naturopathic medicine, Yoga (therapeutic yoga, meditation & Pranayama), Alternative medicine (acupuncture, fire cupping, Moxibustion therapy) and Healing medicines (Energy healing, Chakra Balancing and Crystal healing). She is passionate about changing the disease-centred view that dominates medical care, focusing on healthcare and...

  Here in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the season of renewal and transformation. Below are the 8 things we are embracing this Spring.   1.   Eating more salad greens and incorporating more beans into everyday meals. Take this inspiration and much more from the Blue Zones, a must watch documentary on Netflix if you haven't already tuned in.    2.   Swimming in the ocean or simply being by water. Negative ions are abundant in nature, especially near the beach and by waterfalls. They neutralize free radicals, revitalize cell metabolism and enhance immune function.   3.   Resistance training. The workout mix for longevity includes...

  What is Numerology? Numerology is the study of numbers and their frequencies as they relate to our own lives, purposes, and paths.  Numerology recognises that numbers are vibrations, just as every sound, colour, fragrance and thought is a vibration. Western numerology, which was created by Greek mystic and mathematician Pythagoras, is the most popular system used.  Numerology studies the way the vibration of numbers influence the story of our lives and our personality. In this way, Numerology may be used for gaining a deeper understanding of an individual's innate strengths and areas for potential. Numerology is an invitation to develop a...

  The term capsule wardrobe is gaining momentum once again, made popular back in the 80's with the DKNY original 'Seven Easy Pieces'. If you are new to the concept of a capsule 'wellness' wardrobe, get ready to be astounded at the positive flow on effects.  The concept takes cues from a time when people simply owned less clothing, took care of them well and cherished them. In a more modern context the capsule concept takes on a more sustainable way of being and takes a stand against overconsumption.  Capsule pieces can be discounted for being monochromatic and without personality however it's these...