Honouring the Best in Wellness Travel- The 2015 Wellness Travel Awards “recognize the demand for healthier travel options – and establish the top properties on six continents, in over 40 countries/regions and in numerous special categories”.  Have a peek at this years finalists and discover all of the wonderful wellness initiatives underway at hotels and resorts around the globe. Who will win? You help decide!

Live a healthy, happy, inspired and vibrant life with YOGASCAPES! "YOGASCAPES revolutionizes the age-old “yoga retreat” by combining today’s most vibrant and energetic yoga and wellness teachers with in-tune guides, local culture, tasty food, inspiring adventure and a crew of similar minded fun-loving people from across the globe. Best of all, the party always goes down at one of our hand picked, off-the-beaten path destinations amidst breathtaking natural beauty."

From yoga, music, meditation and various workshops, Wanderlust Festivals are a celebration of wellness and mindful living. "Wanderlust brings together a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs for transformational retreats in the world’s most awe-inspiring natural resorts. This is an experience that gets into your mind, body and soul. Regardless of what starts you on your path, Wanderlust is an experience that leaves you different than when you came — with new ideas, new friends, newly discovered abilities, and greater peace. Find your true north."

Travelling is always fun, and the lead up to it can be exciting. In this blog post, we share some of our favourite healthy wellness travel tips to keep you energized and keep your mind, skin, body and spirit healthy while on the road, up in the air, or on the beach. We've also featured a post from Charlene Florian, the founder of one of our favourite globally acclaimed skincare lines, Kerstin Florian!

Celebrated the second Saturday of every June, today, Saturday June 13th, marks the 4th annual celebration of “Global Wellness Day”, now celebrated across 5 continents in 52 countries with 49 global ambassadors! This is a day that has been formally dedicated to the pursuit and celebration of Wellness based on the philosophy that “living well is almost the entire world’s shared dream”.

Imagine This: You are relaxing on the terrace of your beautifully converted century old farmhouse room which overlooks fields of green as far as the eye can see. The sun is setting and the sky is painted in a fantastical array of radiant colour. You take a sip of wine, that is truly local, for you visited the winery down the road just this afternoon. You release a deep sigh that almost catches you off guard for it comes spontaneously and with a resonance of utter peace and ease...

In the third of our three part series highlighting “Secrets To Longevity”, we reveal the remaining five lifestyle commitments of Centenarians along with some simple and practical tips so you can begin incorporating these practices today!

Welcome to Part II in our blog posts about Secrets to Longevity. This week we're talking about the six common lifestyle characteristics shared by those dwelling in “longevity hotspots”. It's VITAL information—quite literally! We're also challenging YOU to get started on your journey of longevity!

This week we're talking about Secrets to Longevity. In Part I we discuss: what are “longevity hotspots”, where are they located, and might we suggest your next wellness vacation to one of these fascinating locations for a real first hand experience of the culture and people?

Take a peek at our favourite yoga studios from around the world! Learn about their core commitments, why we love them and how to find out more information about each studio.

From yoga mats to yoga pants and some inspired jewelry… take a peek at our favourite Yoga and Wellness apparel and teaching essentials!

From yoga to wellness to wanderlust…Take a peek at our favourite Yoga Industry Associations, Organizations & Suppliers!

Founded in 1940, Rancho La Puerta originated as a camp that brought health education and physical activity to the people. Much smaller then, it has been said that guests pitched tents, swam in the river and listened to educational seminars. “The Ranch” as it has become referred to now is the first ever known destination spa..

Travel journalism is arguably one of the most coveted careers. A very lucky few of the globes most respected writers and contributors to industry bibles Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Magazine, as well as relative newcomer AFAR magazine, had the “tough” job of seeking out and personally validating the BEST spas on the planet! As we at Core Essence peer through these lenses, we wanted to share with you a round-up of the 2014 Travel & Leisure World’s Best, Conde Nast’s Readers Choice Awards Winners, and AFAR’s “Wanderlist”…

A Few of Our Favourites Spa & Beauty Products: Featuring products we love, where you can find them and why we love them! You'll absolutely want to pick up these products for yourself!

Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher! Read more to find out about our favourite Spa Industry Associations, Organizations & Suppliers!