7 global wellbeing rituals to try at home ·

31 May 2024, 00:00

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Denmark – Hygge

Hotel Sanders2

Russia – Parenie

Four Seasons Moscow3

India - Ayurveda

Ananda

Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘ayur’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘veda’ meaning ‘knowledge’, Ayurveda was developed 5,000 years ago with a central belief that the mind, body and spirit are inextricably linked, meaning that an imbalance in one will affect the others. To get you started, the Ayurvedic brand Mauli uses adaptogens (stress-reducing herbs and roots) in its set of ayurvedic dosha plant alchemy to help the body alleviate fatigue and stress and balance hormonal changes. In addition, if used daily before showering, Aromatherapy Associates dry body brush can improve your circulation, while Mauli spirited body oil - a heady mix of ginger, juniper berry and frankincense – will evoke thoughts of exotic climes.

Ultimate experience: Ananda, Himalayas

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Turkey – Hammam

Soho House Istanbul5

China – Gua Sha

Amanyangyun

According to traditional Chinese medicine, people whose ‘qi’, or energy, is blocked or not flowing through the body will experience pain, fatigue or illness. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Gua Sha is an ancient self-care practice with ‘gua’ meaning ‘to scrape’ and ‘sha’ indicating the redness of the skin. You can reap the benefits from home by trying the jade Hayo’u beauty restorer for face, and steel Hayo’u body restorer, guided by their easy-to-follow videos. Sweeping an antioxidant rich oil like Sunday Riley luna sleeping night oil across your skin will release built-up muscular tension and boost oxygen levels.

Ultimate experience: Amanyangyun, Shanghai