Each week we pull together our top articles and the the latest news in the spa and wellness industry.  This week we look at the Hyatt & Exhale, Crystal Healing and Vegan Resorts among other news.

Stemming from the ancient practice of using heat to release toxins, bathing and spa culture has been around nearly since the beginning of time. Though each civilization has their own unique rituals (the Turkish Hamman, the Russian Banya etc.,) the concept is the same; the practice of public bathing is not only beneficial for health, wellness and vitality but also acts as a community hub, a place for gathering and socialization.

The word ‘Wellness’ is on everybody’s lips these days, including those in the retail industry.  The growing business of wellness (the industry as a whole is valued at $3.7 Trillion Dollars) is manifesting itself into some forward-thinking retail concepts, both with big brand names attached and smaller start-ups looking to dive into this burgeoning marketplace.  Below we explore some of the latest ventures in wellness retail.

Everywhere we turn, we see advertisements, posters, Instagram hashtags and yogi-adventurers bragging about their upcoming yoga retreats. As the retreat trend takes over the international travel scene, teachers and resorts are forced to take drastic measures to stand out in a hyper-saturated yoga crowd. Here are some of our most fascinating finds for yoga and wellness retreats across the globe.

Complementing its idyllic setting overlooking Labrelotte Bay, The Spa at Windjammer Landing features 6,500 sq.ft. of contemporary space incorporating a fitness centre, movement studio, outdoor yoga deck, six treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge and garden and a lifestyle boutique. From traditional treatments to modern rituals, the palette of spa offerings is the perfect recipe for inner balance and outer peace.

Making the decision to dedicate your precious (and usually limited!) vacation time to a wellness retreat is big and for many a decision that is not taken lightly. Prior to committing, it is important to understand and truly believe that a focused retreat can be one of the most powerful opportunities to positively impact, shift, change and transform both your current and future state of health and wellbeing.

889 Yonge is an eco-conscious Wellness Clinic + Yoga Community located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Nestled in a late 1800's historic Victorian home, 889 offers the convenience of an Integrated Wellness Clinic, Holistic Spa, Yoga Studios, and a Lifestyle Boutique all under one roof. The membership-based community provides comprehensive support, education, and inspiring experiences to members, guests, and the local community.

Wellness: Now a $3.72 Trillion Global Industry and one of the world’s largest, fastest growing, and most resilient markets. It was a true honor to attend The Global Wellness Summit — an invitation-only gathering as one of the nearly 500 delegates from across 46 countries, held this year in Tyrol, Austria.

It was mid-November in downtown Toronto when I was invited to spend a month at the breathtaking Ti Kaye Resort and Spa in St. Lucia to develop their yoga and wellness programming. With the dream of elevating a 4-star resort and spa to one of the world’s most sought-after go-to spa destinations, complete with wellness and yoga programming, I got to work. Read on for a quick snapshot of my top 3 #dreamjob priorities at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa!

Hosting a company retreat has the great potential to positively transform and significantly boost the morale and connectivity of your team. Deciding to host a healthy, wellness-inspired retreat can transform the people themselves and the relationships each of your staff members has with one another in an even more powerful and impactful way. This could be one of the most important and ultimately profitable investments that you make! Read on for our top five tips on planning a healthy company retreat.

Remember that feeling that washes over you each time you stroll into your favourite spa? Everything from the scent, to the lighting, to the energy you experience upon arriving in a spa can be translated into your own home with just a little time and effort. Of all places and spaces, your home can and should become your ultimate haven for relaxation and restoration. Our top ten tips below will help you to create a peaceful and serene spa-inspired home.

Our team of expert retreat hosts have put together a top ten list of must know tips on hosting a successful wellness getaway. We hope our guidelines can spare you hours of headache and lost revenue while simultaneously helping to ensure you are en- route to hosting the retreat of your dreams!

Built at the cliff’s edge with dramatic views of the silver sands of Anse Cochon and the azure Caribbean sea below, it’s no wonder that the Spa is quickly becoming one of the most sought after on the island; one of Ti Kaye’s best kept secrets. View our spa profile on the Kai Koko Spa at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia!

The essence of travel is changing. From detoxing to juicing to boot-camp to yoga and beyond, the new 2-week vacation is all inclusive of more than just food and drink - but instead of wellness in all of its forms - fitness, spa treatments, diet plans and more. People are going away to heal, rejuvenate, detoxify, re-inspire and repurpose their lives.

“With a smartphone in every pocket and more apps than stars in the sky, the world isn’t just at your fingertips—it’s racing toward your front door. The beauty and wellness industries are not about to be left behind, and app-driven on-demand options are cropping up left and right, offering people access to healthy options wherever, whenever, and however they want.”

As human beings, it is our innate time too, along with plant and animal life, to catalyze new beginnings and shift our life rhythms. As we all transition into the Spring months, we offer you our holistic Spring Cleaning Guide as a tool to help support you on your journey of renewal and rebirth!