Yogis around the world will often refer to the fact that it has changed their lives, usually through the mental, physical, social and emotional benefits that come along with this kind of a practice. Many first timers are deterred from trying yoga as they have a common misconception that it mostly involves just stretching and breathing. This stems from the stereotypes we grew up seeing on the big screen, which never painted a holistic picture of the benefits of a consistent pr

2020 has been a challenging one to people from all over the world, with uncertainty rearing its head around the corner with each passing day. From the pandemic through to global economic and political uncertainties, protests and more, for many of us making time for our physical and mental simply hasn’t been able to be the top priority this year. I’m here to tell you that this is completely normal, and it’s OK to have been gentle with yourself through this time of adversity. A

The third quarter of 2020 is fast approaching, and with winter here in full force, it’s a great time to go inward and decide how you’d like to approach your health and wellness routine for the second half of the year. Yoga is a great tool to include in your arsenal, coupled with a mindfulness practice that helps to combat the stressors of life, and keep you present regardless of the challenges you have to face in your day. If you’re ready to take the plunge into making both o

The COVID-19 pandemic means that we now live in a world that has forever been changed. International lockdowns have meant that more people are working from home, working out from home, and finding ways to connect with others without having to physically be in the same room. Many people have limited space to work with, which has resulted in an increase in home workouts and a longing to start or continue a yoga practice even while lockdown restrictions have limited movement and

2020 has brought on what is perhaps the most unsettling time we've had to face together as a global community in modern times. COVID-19 has meant shutdowns around the world, coupled with job losses, economic uncertainty and health worries that are plaguing everyone. If you’re feeling unsettled by this, or perhaps over the last few days you can feel yourself slipping more and more into a state of heightened stress as a result of this, there are some things you can do to help y

I’ve always been a big fan of taking long walks in nature, and often found myself wondering about some of the benefits attached to doing so regularly. While not all of us are geared for day long hikes (although naturally it works for many), for some people it’s more convenient to schedule an hour or two over a weekend to touch base with nature, get out of the house a bit, and to remember that we’re all part of a universe so vast, it’s hard to even comprehend its sheer size. S

As the year starts to get into full swing, now is the perfect time to take a step back, and consider where you are at on your personal development/happiness journey. How did last year go, in terms of you looking after yourself? If you found yourself to be overly stressed about work, tired or you faced difficulties in staying motivated, you may have neglected your self care just a little bit. Are you taking the steps now to ensure you're going to sail through 2020? It’s never

When many of us think about chocolate, we’re haunted by the 90’s infomercials showing overweight people eating excessive amounts and miraculously losing weight using things called the “ab flex” and other fancy inventions. We’ve also grown up in a society with a lot of stigma attached to overindulgence, especially because we’re constantly expected to be at our best thanks to social media. Real life doesn’t work like this, and naturally, we all deserve to have our vices, especi

What an absolute honour to start the year being featured in the January edition of the Wellness Magazine. It was incredible meeting and hosting the Wellness Magazine editor and her partner at our last Weekend Wellness Sanctuary. What a beautiful write up. Thank you so much! And we're giving one lucky reader and partner a whole weekend in Love & Luxe in Llandudno at our next Wellness Sanctuary this April. To enter simply email christi@hellohappies.com with the subject line 'We

2019 was a busy, fun and explorative year for the Hello Happiest. team. The end of the year is a great time to reflect on the year as a whole, taking with you some lessons for the new year, while slowly shifting your focus to the exciting challenges laying ahead. This year, we experienced substantial growth in our events and retreats, made some in-house additions to improve on the experience we offer our participants, as well as being featured in multiple nationwide press out

It’s true — so much more happened in 2019 than I could have ever imagined. As an avid believer in regularly taking a bit of time to take stock of our achievements and failures, especially in a bid to gain a better perspective on our lives, I wanted to spend some time this morning reflecting on the year that was, as we wrap up this chapter and prepare for the start of a brand new one. 2019 was a fruitful and joyful year for me personally, as well as for Hello Happiest., so I’d

A new decade is fast approaching, which is leaving many people, firstly with a sense of relief that the end of the year is upon us! But also with a sense of renewal, new opportunities, new adventures, fresh starts. It’s hard to believe that we’re in a time when someone refers to the “twenties” won’t mean the 1920’s anymore (anyone else have grandparents that were born in the 1920’s?) and it’s clear that we’re heading into a time where time itself seems to be speeding up and t

The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it being just a couple of weeks from Christmas, you may be feeling a little bit flat. And so may your nearests and dearests. It's so normal! We've got some ideas to refuel and reconnect, so you're ready to take December by storm, refueled and reconnected. Couples Yoga Classes When was the last time you and your loved went on an adventure together? And no, we’re not talking about going to your favourite pizza place. Even though

Hot on the heels of our November Wellness Sanctuary this weekend, we're so happy to share that we've been featured in What's On in Cape Town this week, in an article encouraging people to "find their tribe" (and themselves) by getting in touch with yoga and wellness practitioners for retreats and events in and around the Western Cape. It's an honour to be listed as a community provider along with other very exciting happenings in the industry and tribes that we appreciate and

Sam Lowe Photography For many of us, realising we need some time to reconnect with ourselves, go inward and practice some self care, often only happens when it’s a little too late. We tend to reactively respond to hitting a wall, when the truth is, that with a little bit of planning and by paying attention to the signs, we can spot when we start to dip, making provision around setting aside some time for ourselves, in order to recharge our batteries. Because everything comes

There are very few things in life that combine the human experience, and food is definitely one of them! Food carries such physical, emotional and pleasurable weight in our lives, which is why the focus of a retreat may be on the recharge, the activities, the social aspect, spending some time on journeying inwards, as well as cuisine you’ll be served. It nourishes the body which is vital to your overall transformative experience, provides a platform to connect, and let's not

For most businesses, the end of the year is a great time to celebrate the successes of the company over the past twelve months and to get ready for the well deserved holidays. Whether your company likes to call it a Christmas Party or an end of year function, if you’ve experienced one of these you’ll know that it is usually a razzle dazzle which provides people with a chance to unwind, but can also leave a lot of people not feeling so great the morning after. It was with this

Sam Lowe Photography If you’ve ever worked a full-time job, you’ll know exactly how the office environment gets in November. Everyone is tired from a long year, project deadlines are getting shorter and shorter considering everyone is focused on the date the office closes for the festive season (usually around the 15th), or you’ve been saving up your leave, and are planning a well deserved three week vacation, and it feels like you’re dragging yourself to the office each morn

A good yoga class is a series and combination of a couple of things, namely, the enthusiasm and skill level of the instructor, the energy in the class as a whole, and the location. Very few people think too much about a fourth important point, rarely highlighted by yogi’s but also a factor to keep in mind: the time of day you choose to practice, or take a class. Location dependent, a session can go from good to great or great to OUT OF THIS WORLD, by the simple addition of a

It’s hard to believe that we’re in September already, with the final quarter of the year just two weeks away. In light of this, we sat down for a catch up with Hello Happiest. founder Christi Wasserman, to discuss how this year has been going, to look at trends in the wellness industry as a whole, and to get a sense for what 2020 may have in store for the brand. j How would you summarise the year Hello Happiest. has had so far? Christi: Abundant! 2019 is our third year hostin