We Tested Western Japan’s Best Wellness Retreats. Here Are the 5 You Should Know.
Travelers to Japan tend to focus on “the Golden Triangle” of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and for good reason: The high concentration of familiar attractions, great international airport connections, and plenty of hot springs within an hour or two by train. Many luxury travelers are also heading to the northernmost Hokkaido, especially at peak ski season.
Robb Report
Music Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual music mindfulness sessions lowered stress and altered states of consciousness, though only live sessions fostered social connection.
Neuroscience News
Toxic Self-Care Culture
You lit the candle. You drank the matcha. You booked the massage. And still? You feel… hollow. Tired. Irritable. Over it. Welcome to the self-care spiral, where you keep trying to patch up pervasive burnout with a bubblebath.
Psychology Today
