A 10-Minute Meditation for Stress from Headspace

Take ten minutes to focus your mind on the breath in this mini reframing stress meditation. Stress takes on many forms, especially when a day has felt particularly challenging. Nothing can change the circumstances, but this exercise teaches you how to notice what you’re holding onto and how to drop the preoccupying storyline, allowing you to reframe stressful situations.

When visiting Damüls in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, there are two Löffelspitze to distinguish between: one is a local mountain, the other is a fine dining restaurant at the Alpenstern Panoramahotel. It’s not just the striking backdrop that will take your breath away here, the cuisine is also out of this world. Three days a week, the restaurant serves up a tasting menu for a maximum of 12 people. Host Peter Bischof and head chef Sandro Abel source their ingredients from the region.

In a world where the fashion industry is facing a huge waste problem, Berlin-based label Ucon Acrobatics has come up with a groundbreaking solution. This fall, the company proudly presented one of the world’s first collections of bags and backpacks made primarily from recycled textiles. A step that not only redefines the boundaries of sustainable fashion, but also paves the way for circular production.

When the temperatures drop and the first snowflakes fall, the winter sports equipment is unpacked as it is every year. Whether skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing – this year, the new ski goggles from Austrian trend brand FR!TZ EYEWEAR will be with you everywhere. The combination of stylish design and top quality workmanship ensures perfect vision in a variety of conditions. The ski goggles also make a fashionable and sporty Christmas present for last-minute buyers.

As the winter and its snow-covered landscapes approach, the renowned Alpine hotel Aman Le Mélézin will once again welcome its guests starting from December 8, 2023. Located in the spectacular heart of Les Trois Vallées, just moments away from Courchevel 1850, it offers France’s premier all-around skiing experience. Situated in the prestigious ski resort, the hotel is also a destination for culinary delights and wellness. A variety of new offerings and unique experiences are provided to make the most of the hotel’s beautiful location and exceptional facilities.

Isola, creator of the namesake digital and physical design platform, participates for the second year in a row in the Dubai Design Week which will take place in the Dubai Design District from 7 to 12 November 2023. The Dubai initiative is part of a wider project to introduce the Isola design community to the international audience by participating in the London Design Festival and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven…

ALBERTINA MODERN’s major fall exhibition is dedicated to outstanding artists from both countries. However, it does not focus on the long history that connects us, but allows important collection positions of the ALBERTINA to enter into an exciting dialogue in a direct juxtaposition – for example Maria Lassnig with Georg Baselitz, Arnulf Rainer with Gerhard Richter, Franz West with Sigmar Polke.

Never before has a spiritual teacher explained the message of yoga in such an exciting and entertaining way. The Indian yoga master Sadhguru is a shining example for countless people. In The Wisdom of a Yogi, he describes his personal experiences and profound insights that have transformed his own life and consciousness. They are exemplary and have the power to sustainably support one’s own personal development. Numerous exercises – meditative and quite everyday – invite positive changes in our lives that will make us happier, more mindful and freer.