Happiness and zest for life seem to be the main goals for many people. How strange that despite that, we spend so little time chasing that goal...
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MEXICO: Since we’ve been able to again, we’ve been sating our need for relaxation and laid-back time, for summer, sun and happiness far, far away from our everyday home lives. So far, so good – and now we can make it even better - namely adopting a truly conscious approach that doesn’t just revolve around ourselves...
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.
Luisa Scheffler’s label BEMENTI is just that. Made out of prickly pear, she designs vegan and sustainable bags that look just as good as genuine leather. We met up with her and asked about her vision of the sustainable future of shopping...
Heinz Glatzl and Joachim Mayr aren’t just the founders and creators of Formdepot, they’re also the drivers behind Refugium Lunz. We spoke to them about the future and the past, the demand for the utmost handmade quality and inspiring collaboration...
Let’s assume the world is an enormous skyscraper. If that were the case, most people would live on the floors in the middle and then aspire to move upwards. They would slave away to maintain their position and pay for their children’s education, so they might one day be able to move to a higher floor – up where there are balconies and a good view...
Dubai is always coming up with something to attract tourists. Now the largest medical center in the Persian Gulf is to be built there, planned by Studio Kalbod.
Column by Helder Suffenplan: The flowery perfume descriptions from some brands make it sound as though every spritz will take us one step closer to Mother Nature:
Located on the pristine shores of Kahuwai Bay on the Kohala Coast, the original Kona Village Resort, was built in the 1960s and closed in 2011. Steeped in history, the resort is now being reinterpreted and revitalized. Kennedy Wilson, a firm specializing in sustainable real estate, developed this hotel experience in partnership with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The Hawaiian tradition of hoʻokipa (hospitality) was emphasized.
Boston, MA – The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health was launched April 26 at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Center was created with a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor, one of the largest single donations to the School.
Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers - the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals...
Where are we going with travel? Are hotels and travellers veering off traditional (conscious) paths and turning toward more sustainable options? Future researcher, lecturer and sociologist Christiane Varga has been giving it some thought...
