What is the meaning of life? How can we lead a fulfilled existence? These questions connect all humans—whether they come from Western or Eastern traditions. Yet, the answers that these two great schools of thought have developed over thousands of years could not be more different.
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In the 1940s, a small yet influential movement emerged in sunny California: the Nature Boys. Inspired by a return to nature, alternative lifestyles, and philosophical currents from East and West, they lived a way of life that can be seen as the precursor to the hippie movement. Who were these pioneers of mindfulness and self-sufficiency, and what impact did they have on society?
Business that feels good. That could be one way to describe the philosophy of Hotel Auersperg and its owners Bettina and Mark Wiesinger. To demonstrate and highlight that philosophy and ambition, they set up a business of the Economy for the Common Good…
Helgabad celebrates Nordic mindfulness with sustainable design. The KAFTAN(EN)—available in the Lifestylehotels Online Shop—blends minimalist elegance with conscious bathing rituals.
Escape to Gundari Resort on Folegandros this late summer. Mindful living meets escapism – with a Smart Traveller Voucher in THE Stylemate Shop.
ÆTHER/MASS (Brussels) unveils four new design objects – from the Cubist Chair to the Strata Mirror. Craftsmanship meets meaning at Curated Brussels & PAD London.
Maslina Resort on Hvar redefines mindful luxury with spa retreats, sustainable design, fine dining, and conscious experiences – nestled in Croatia’s Adriatic paradise.
Discover how Grace Ling, the Singaporean-born, New York–based designer, fuses 3D technology, couture craftsmanship and surreal elegance to set new standards in sustainable fashion.
Hotel Corazón on Mallorca blends regenerative farming, wild cactus gardens, and artistic soul. A creative retreat by Kate Bellm & Edgar Lopez between Deià and Sóller.
Discover the visionary design of Bhutan’s upcoming Gelephu International Airport, conceived by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group – for the Mindfulness City: a sustainable gateway blending ancient craftsmanship and futuristic innovation.
NAO at Minos Palace Resort in Crete offers evidence-based wellbeing and personalised longevity programmes rooted in science and guided by experts.
Explore Intermission, a short film by NOWNESS Experiments featuring legendary game designer Hideo Kojima as he reflects on time, play, and world-building while walking through Tokyo’s cinematic streets.
Starting March 20, Osaka presents a unique retrospective of one of Japan’s most influential contemporary architects. YOUTH, an immersive exhibition on Tadao Ando’s life and work, unites large-scale installations, sketches, models, and multisensory spaces – celebrating the eternal youth of this now 83-year-old master.
In Okinawa, where people live longer than almost anywhere else on earth, Shimei Nakaoji runs every day. At 87, he defies time – not out of duty, but pure joy for life.
From Salzburg to Tokyo, Edwina Hörl unites fashion, art, and culinary culture into a concept that understands clothing as a social and cultural intervention. Her collection “listen to the soup” reflects this philosophy – while also pointing to her life beyond fashion: running her late husband’s ramen bar in Tokyo.
Taiga Takahashi (1995–2022), a Central Saint Martins graduate and founder of T.T (formerly Taiga Takahashi), was far more than a fashion designer. He merged fashion, art, and Japanese culture into a quiet yet radical vision that extended well beyond clothing – and continues to live on today.
A simple house, the vast ocean, family and surfing – Hiroki Ryo left Tokyo behind to live Yohaku: the Japanese concept of finding beauty in empty spaces and abundance in nothingness.
The old house on the church square has stood for centuries. Its oldest parts date back to 1661—a date engraved into the intricately carved beams of the parlour. Today, this historic building is home to Refugium Lunz, a guesthouse revived by the creative minds behind FORMDEPOT—partners known for breathing new life into old architecture. The house looks back with respect and forward with care.