Embracing golbal wellness tends for 2025

With the global wellness market projected to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027, understanding its vast potential is key for those passionate about health, mindfulness, and holistic living. The Global Wellness Summit’s annual "Future of Wellness Report" reveals ten key trends shaping the industry, many of which align beautifully with yoga’s philosophy of balance, healing, and self-care.

in this blog a uncover and look at the top  three

As a leading force in wellness research, the Global Wellness Summit brings together experts from across eleven sectors. Alongside its reports and virtual events, the organization also hosts an annual summit—this year’s gathering will take place in Abu Dhabi in November 2025, offering fresh insights into the future of well-being.

Last year’s report explored topics such as climate-adaptive wellness, the evolving role of masculinity in mental health, and AI-driven immersive experiences. Looking ahead, emerging markets like the anticipated $200 billion weight-loss drug industry and the $20.24 billion sports hospitality sector reflect the shifting landscape of health and self-care.

The Future of Wellness: 2025 Trends

The 130-page report highlights a growing divide between "hardcare"—high-tech wellness solutions—and "softcare," which embraces a more natural, accessible approach. Holistic wellness continues to thrive, backed by scientific research, while collaborations—such as yoga studios partnering with supplement brands—offer new opportunities for mindful business growth.

“2024 was a year of immense stress, from climate disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires to over 50 divisive global elections. 2025 is expected to be even more complex, pushing people to seek wellness and healing,” says Beth McGroarty, VP of Research and Forecasting at the Global Wellness Summit.

Three  Key Trends for Yoga and Wellness Enthusiasts

Embracing Analog Wellness

In a world consumed by screens, many are returning to simpler, more tactile experiences. While AI-driven health tools are on the rise—wearables, algorithm-based fitness plans, and massage robots—there’s also a deep craving for human connection and unplugged moments.

This explains the rise of digital detox retreats, off-grid wellness sanctuaries, and even yoga studios encouraging phone-free classes. Spaces like Soetmelksvlei in South Africa, where visitors learn traditional crafts, or Texas’s Lake Austin Spa Resort, which offers creative wellness workshops, are becoming sought-after escapes.

The Numbers:

• In the U.S., daily phone use hit 4 hours and 50 minutes in 2024—an hour more than in 2019.

• 41% of Americans say they’re online "almost constantly," with this rising to 62% for ages 18–24.

• Globally, 85% of people worry about misinformation online.

• Studies show that cutting social media to 30 minutes per day reduces loneliness and depression.

• Gen Z is the only generation actively reducing social media use since 2021.

Takeaway: Consider incorporating phone-free yoga classes, mindful retreats, or digital detox workshops into your wellness practice.

The Sauna Renaissance

Heat therapy has been a part of yoga and wellness for centuries, and now saunas are experiencing a global revival. From urban saunas in Chicago to waterfront retreats in Oslo, people are rediscovering the deep relaxation and health benefits of this simple yet powerful practice.

Events like London’s "Saunaverse" festival and Oslo’s SALT sauna, which hosts concerts and wellness gatherings, showcase a new era of social sauna culture. With benefits like reduced stress, improved circulation, and even a lower risk of Alzheimer’s, saunas align perfectly with the holistic principles of yoga and meditation.

The Numbers:

• The global sauna market is set to surpass $195 billion within five years.

• The U.S. sauna market will grow by $137 million from 2024 to 2028.

• Saunas were among the top five most-booked wellness activities on ClassPass in 2024.

Takeaway: If you’re a yoga instructor or studio owner, consider integrating sauna sessions or heated yoga classes into your offerings.

Rethinking Supplements

The supplement industry is booming, but skepticism around quality and effectiveness is growing. With yoga’s emphasis on mindful nutrition and whole-body wellness, consumers are seeking more natural, evidence-backed solutions.

Emerging trends include personalized supplement plans based on genetic testing, AI-driven nutritional insights, and a shift toward whole-food-based supplements. For example, brands like GEM offer chewable supplements made from turmeric, mushrooms, and sunflower oil, aligning with Ayurveda and natural health principles.

The Numbers:

• The supplement market is valued at $178 billion, with a projected 9.1% annual growth rate.

• The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has spurred demand for supplements addressing muscle loss and digestion.

• Luxury wellness brands are introducing high-end formulations, catering to a premium market.

Takeaway: Whether you’re a yoga practitioner or wellness entrepreneur, consider educating your community on mindful supplementation or exploring partnerships with clean, transparent supplement brands.

Final Thoughts

The wellness industry is evolving rapidly, but its core remains the same—helping people feel healthier, happier, and more balanced. Whether through unplugging from screens, embracing ancient sauna traditions, or mindfully nourishing the body, these trends offer valuable insights for the yoga and wellness community.

As we move into 2025, integrating these wellness shifts into your yoga practice—both personally and professionally—can create deeper connections, healing experiences, and a more grounded approach to modern well-being.

How do these trends resonate with your yoga journey?

Making your own homemade Herbal Tea

Making your own homemade Herbal Tea is easy and fun! Includes tea blends for enhanced sleep, brain function, and liver support. Fully customizable, these herbal tea recipes are nutritive and soothing. 

WHY MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL TEA RECIPES?

Did you know that even the process of making tea can calm your nervous system and relax you?  The ritual of preparing a cup of herbal tea starts the process of relaxation, over time your body and mind begin to release tension even before you take a sip.

It is these small practices that can help keep us grounded.  Self-care is always the best place to start in making a difference in the world.

Buying herbs and tea in bulk leads to a better product. Teabags often contain dust from broken leaves lacking flavor. Many tea packets have chemical flavor additives. Making your own herbal tea blends ensures better quality and taste, tailored to your needs.

HERBAL TEA INGREDIENTS (AND THEIR BENEFITS)

Always look for dried, organic herbs. Using dried herbs from your own garden is a nice practice! Here’s a great tutorial on how to dry your own herbs.

• Peppermint– promotes alertness, is great for headaches, and aids digestive disorders and body aches and pains.

• Tulsi– also known as holy basil, supports the mood, energizes and stimulates the mind, sharpens awareness, uplifts mood, and supports immune function. It is a powerful adaptogen, helping to regulate hormones and deal with stress.

• Gota Kola– balances the brain, heals connective tissue, enhances clarity of thinking, and stimulates memory.

• Ginkgo Biloba- increases microcirculation and blood flow, anti-inflammatory.

• Rosemary– improves memory and cognitive function and can decrease pain and inflammation.

• Bacopa or Brahmi- in Ayurveda balances all three doshas, enhances cognitive function, and increases mental focusing.

• Lemon balm leaves -restores the nervous system and is great for indigestion, acid reflux, and irritability.  It can bring feelings of ease, happiness, and lightness and support cognitive health.

• Passionflower – takes everything down a notch.  Calms mind-chatter and anxiety-driven insomnia.  Improves sleep quality.

• Skullcap- helps to settle the mind chatter, eases anxiety, quells nerve irritation and muscle tension, and strengthens the nervous system over time.

• Chamomile flowers– calming and good for anxiety, stress, and jitters.  It soothes indigestion, boosts immunity, and calms the parasympathetic nervous system.

• Oatstraw– anti-depressant, nutritive, and replenishes the nervous system.

• mint leaves– spearmint or peppermint, promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve digestion.

• Lavender– calming, relieves stress, lifts mood, and promotes a state of ease.

• Rose– calming, soothing, relaxing, helps to lift depression.

• Valerian-  strongly sedating, and relaxing, helps with nervous anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia, and relaxes muscle tension.

• Licorice– soothes the digestive tract, helps the body absorb nutrients, good for sore throat and flu, and is anti-inflammatory.

• Dandelion root– strengthens and nourishes the liver, helps to break down food and digest fats, digestive aid.

• Milk Thistle -protects and nourishes the liver (it is best to obtain whole seeds and then grind them for the highest nutrient extraction).

• Schisandra – regulates the immune system, protects the liver and other organs, promotes vitality.

• Ginger root- increases circulation, promotes digestion, increases the potency of other herbs, and is anti-inflammatory.

• Cacao Nibs– can lower blood pressure, elevate mood, and support healthy cholesterol levels.

• Chicory Root- high in inulin, helps to cleanse the liver and improves digestion.

• Hibiscus– High in vitamin C.

• Raspberry Leaf- A good source of antioxidants, including ellagitannins, hydroxybenzoic acids, and anthocyanins. Antioxidants help neutralize harmful free radicals and protect against inflammation and chronic diseases.

• Rose Hips- Rich in antioxidants like polyphenols and vitamins C, E, and B, rose hips have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in diabetes and cancer support.

• Echinacea – Echinacea can boost immunity, help with blood sugar, anxiety, inflammation, and skin health, and may have anti-cancer benefits.

• Dried Lemon Peel or Orange Peels – Citrus peels are nutritious and rich in flavonoids and polyphenols. They are high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

• Stevia– (natural green leaf form) 200 times sweeter than sugar!  Antioxidants support healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

• Spices: Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Fennel Seed, Turmeric,

BRAIN BOOSTER TEA

Description: Brain Booster Tea is a great afternoon tea when you start to feel sluggish or anytime you want a brain boost!  Taken with regularity, over time, many herbs in this blend have shown to increase short-term memory as well as overall sharper cognitive function.  This harmonious tea blend is lively, fresh and herby.

• Peppermint leaves

• Tulsi Basil

• Gota kola

• Ginko Biloba

• Dried rosemary

CALM AND SLEEPY TEA 

Description: A blend of herbs to relax body and mind and prepare for sleep.  This herbal tea aids in sleep but can be taken anytime your nervous system needs soothing.  I make a pot of some version of this tea most evenings for my family to wind down from the days activities and get us ready for a peaceful night of rest- a sweet tradition in our household.  This herbal tea blend has mellow minty undertones, hints of citrus and just enough floral.

• Lemon balm

• Passionflower

• Skullcap

• Chamomile

• Spearmint

• Optional additions: valerian root, lavender, rose petals or buds, oat straw, stevia (for sweetness)

HAPPY LIVER TEA

Description: As the largest organ in our bodies, the liver is the filter for toxins and is also responsible for metabolizing carbs, fat, and proteins.  Supporting our liver is becoming more and more important.  We do the best we can but with so many environmental influences out of our control, we can use some herbal support.  This herbal blend has a comforting, toasty, deep flavor with a touch of berry brightness.  So good with a bit of honey and oat creamer.

Happy Liver Tea Ingredients

• Dandelion root

• Roasted chicory root

• Schisandra berries

• Ginger chips

• Licorice root

Your essential yoga books list - to inspire you and your practice

This list is particularly for those who are interested in developing a solid yoga practice, and an understanding of yogic philosophy. 

These are some of my absolute fav must have books that I keep returning to, to indulge in their teaching and wisdom across all aspects of yoga.

Classic yoga movement books 

The Yoga ‘Bible’

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha 

by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

The most popular foundational book on physical yoga practice. It has detailed descriptions of poses including preparatory exercises and contraindications, Pranayama (breathing techniques), cleansing practices, Mudras, Bandhas and yogic anatomy (Nadis, Chakras).

Hatha Yoga Pradipika

by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Hatha Yoga Pradipika is divided into different portions, each of which explain a certain part of Yoga. Hatha Yoga involves the yoga of the body, and yet this book does not restrict itself solely to the physical aspects of yoga, but delves deeper in to how yoga can awaken the chakras and the kundalini energy.

The whole collection of Bihar School of Yoga Books

The Bihar School of Yoga was founded in 1964 by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and they have been publishing books and articles on all aspects of yoga for over 40 years through their publishing house, Yoga Publications Trust. All of the books in the series act as wonderfully detailed guides to specific aspects of yoga. 

Bringing Yoga to Life

Yoga as a lifestyle 

by Donna Farhi

This book is Laced with real life examples and personal vignettes. It is a wonderful guide to applying what happens on your mat to the rest of your life. Inspiring, heartwarming and evocative, Donna's style is both down to earth and refreshingly honest. She encourages the reader to take a long, hard look at their lives, their minds and their practice. 

The Heart  of Yoga

Developing a Personal Practice 

by T.K.V Desikachar

Another fantastic, all-round yoga book which can be returned to again and again. The theoretical sections offer a fantastic grounding in the concept of yoga and the history of the practice. This book appears on many yoga teacher training reading lists.

What Happens In The Body When We Practice

Yoga Anatomy 

by Leslie Kaminoff

This book dives deeper into the anatomy . It contains anatomical illustrations of the main poses that highlight the muscles in action. It provides a deeper understanding of our physical constitution and the structures and principles underlying each movement.  It’s a great in-depth educational book for teachers and those who want to practice postures at home in a safe and efficient way.

Books on Yoga Philosophy

Yoga Sutras 

by Patanjali

This book comprises 196 sutras which constitute the theoretical grounding of yoga as we know it today. There is much debate over who Patanjali was, or whether his name was a pseudonym for a group of people. It is quite widely acknowledged that Patanjali did not 'invent' yoga, yet his role in the distillation of yogic teachings into this great work does render him a vital and influential figure in the yoga world. There are many translations of the sutras and several great commentaries are available on the work. 

Yoga As A Way Of Life

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 

by BKS Iyengar

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is one of the most significant ancient texts on yoga. Most yoga schools see it as their foundation. It describes in detail 196 extremely concise sutras, philosophy and deeper concepts of yoga. This is so much more than what we practice on our mat today! It is a whole way of life including moral guidelines and different practices that ultimately aim for the mastery of the mind and with it a gradual approach to the ultimate truth. It describes the path that leads to salvation and freedom, to true peace and thus to true happiness.

A Modern & Scientific Approach To Ancient Practices

A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life

by Eddie Stern

This book published (2019) is dedicated to questions on why yoga is so good for us and why it seems to not only improve our physical and mental wellbeing but influences all areas of our life.

Showing how a dedicated practice can increase our productivity at work, enhance our relationships, our social behavior, regulate our emotions and evolve spiritual experience. It looks at ancient practices from a contemporary perspective using the author's experience and the results of different neuroscientific studies.

Highly recommend to anyone interested in the purposes and benefits of yoga.

The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy & Practice 

by Georg Feurstein

This mammoth 720-page book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of yoga. Covering the links between yoga,  major religions, yogic cults, literature, philosophy and practice, this truly is a comprehensive guide. The book also contains full and part translations of key yogic texts, including the Sutras and parts of the Bhagavad Gita. In all honesty a book  I have never finshed.

Why invest in a yoga retreat

WHY INVEST IN A PERSONAL YOGA RETREAT 

1.Create Time

Time is always in short supply. Yoga retreats are often described as holding space but they can also hold time. Time to think, to move, to play, or to just exist. Time to be outside of the daily grind long enough to see the bigger picture. Obviously a yoga retreat is an opportunity to immerse in yoga practice and go deeper. BUT there are many many more reasons we choose to retreat, here are some of the less obvious and usually the biggest motivation 

2.Pressing Pause On Your Responsibilities

Whether you’re a parent, business owner, or employee, we all have multiple responsibilities and commitments. Sometimes, this can all get a bit much and make us feel like there is always someone wanting or needing something from us.Unfortunately, our everyday home life doesn’t make it easy for us to switch off from these responsibilities. This constant need to be “on” can make us want to run away and never return. One of the biggest benefits of yoga retreat is the chance to take a much-needed break from our demanding work schedules, responsibilities as parents, partners, and friends, and other commitments a time to focus solely on ourselves and no one else, giving us the rare opportunity to put ourselves first.In addition, yoga retreats allow (and encourage) us to slow down. This is different from normal vacations and weekend city breaks which can be just as fast-paced and hectic as everyday life and not really a break at all.

3.Disconnecting From Technology

Because we don’t have to deal with our usual responsibilities, another of the benefits of a yoga retreat is that we can switch off our phones, leave our laptops at home, and significantly reduce screen time. Disconnecting from technology is vital as the more connected we are online, the less connected we are with ourselves. As we do this, we instantly become more present, noticing and appreciating what is happening around us more. Taking a technology or social media digital detox also helps to “reboot” your brain, reducing anxious and negative thoughts and replacing them with positive energy.

4. Being Immersed In Nature

Mother earth is good for reducing stress, increasing creativity and problem-solving skills, and even fostering feelings of love, empathy, and belonging. Discover new and unspoilt destinations and cultural experiences.

4. Recovery 

Either emotional healing from a break up or  major life changes. Recovery from a physical chronic  illness or a burnout from over work and stress. The time and space to focus on yourself can be the start of a a recovery journey and a BIG healthy first step forward.

5. Time To Assess And Evaluate Your Life

A yoga retreat’s quiet, distraction-free environment allows you to reflect on your life and learn more about yourself. A yoga retreat offers the perfect opportunity to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective.By doing this, you might find that your problems are smaller than you thought. Or an idea or solution may come to you, prompting you to make a change.

6. Meeting Like-Minded People

You’ll likely find everyone on your yoga retreat is there for the same reasons as you; to learn more about yoga, take a break from life, and nourish their mind, body, and soul. Thus, you’ll instantly find you have tons in common with everyone and will quickly build friendships. 

So Are Yoga Retreats Worth It?

If you were wondering if yoga retreats are worth it, hopefully now you can see that there are multiple benefits of a yoga retreat for your mind, body, and soul. 

Long lasting effects than a conventional holiday choice: more peace and tranquility, your yoga retreat memories won’t fade as quickly as your tan does. The results are deep and long-lasting.A retreat is an opportunity to get to the source of any discomfort, and tackle it in a positive and empowering way. 

The yoga retreat setup is designed to help support and encourage you to break negative habit patterns that no longer serve you and create new healthy patterns, relationships and life goals ;)

find your way back to you and your own beautiful soul x 

What do you most love about yoga?

What do you love most about yoga?

Honestly and in a nutshell - its guides me back to me, it makes me feel radiantly alive. I love yoga for that and the little nudges of sunshine, clarity and daily doses of honest happiness.

On a deeper level, I love the fact that yoga physically and emotionally builds my strength, helping to me to support myself, my family and loved ones. It regulates my hormones and reactions and helps me to not completely lose it every month. Its teaches me daily lessons and to be sensitively aware to everything!

The whole experience of yoga allows me to tap into a deep instinctive knowledge, that I have all I need inside me, I have the power to reshape, redefine, create, heal and find peace- totally empowering.

How does the practice of yoga and meditation help you in life off the mat?

Ok for now I am going to break this down into ‘bite size’ expressions, here are a few, hope it’s useful…

When I practice an inversion for instance, I flip my perspective literally, on an emotional level this helps me to be less judgmental of people and situations and shift ridged, stagnate beliefs, becoming more open minded.

Practicing a physically uncomfortable asana, reminds me that I can soften more, find a little space to surrender. In my life that translates to me, in awkward emotions or situations, using breath and the repeated knowledge that I will travel past this moment in time and everything will be ok.

In back-bending poses, I often feel very fearful and vulnerable, this wakes up an inner drive to be braver, and to trust and believe in my-self.

Experiencing the ‘flow’ of asana and transitions, reminds me to move more purposefully in my life decisions, to keep going, stop procrastinating (a big one for me), ride the waves and live with more lightness in the heart.

In stillness, relaxation and breathing, I give myself a gift of space to release thinking, to notice and break cycles that don’t serve me any more. It’s like pressing pause on the controller and having a mental clear out. The breath work is very deep, building prana (or energy) gives me a massive dose of positive and clear thinking patterns, concentration and spiritual peace.

Meditation, often an aloof concept, needs time to develop in its own personal way. I still need to move and literally work though all my shit, to get to there. In the end ultimately it allows me to feel the ‘now’, my inner self, lifted and steadily suspended in a deep peaceful pranic force, that I have created, a little moment of magic, receptive and truly present (even for the shortest moment). Me totally ‘owning’ my magnificent, beautiful flawed, raw human experience.

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Five ways hiking is good for the soul

Five Ways Hiking Is Good for THE SOUL

Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, it’s good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships, too

The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Not only does it oxygenate your heart, it helps keep your mind sharper, your body calmer, your creativity more alive, and your relationships happier. 

And, if you’re like me and happen to live in a place where nearby woods allow for hiking among trees, all the better: ‘Forest bathing’ Evidence suggests that being around trees may provide extra benefits, perhaps because of cetain orgain compounds that trees exude that boost our mood and our overall psychological well-being.

The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests.

The Japanese quickly embraced this form of ecotherapy. In the 1990s, researchers began studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing, providing the science to support what we innately know: time spent immersed in nature is good for us. While Japan is credited with the term shinrin-yoku, the concept at the heart of the practice is not new. Many cultures have long recognized the importance of the natural world to human health.

1. Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise

Research suggests that hiking doesn’t just feel good, it might also keep my brain in top shape. All exercise is good for us, getting your heart rate up and working out your lungs keep you feeling younger and stronger. Exercise also helps your brain thanks to the extra oxygenation that comes with it. 

But hiking involves something many other forms of exercise don’t: trails. That means it requires navigating in a world that’s not totally predictable. Slippery dirt, overhanging branches and hidden obstacles, trail markers, and wild animals crossing your path all of the things you might encounter on a trail require micro- and macro-adjustments to your route, which is good for your brain.

As Daniel Levitin explains in his book, Successful Aging, hiking exercises the part of your brain designed to help you navigate through life, for example, the restrosplenial cortex and the hippocampus, which aids in memory, too which is why hiking not only helps your heart, but helps your mind stay sharp, as well.

2. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy

Exercise in general can be a great stress-buster. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting.

Research is quite clear on the benefits of being in nature while exercising. studies have found that, compared to walking in a cityscape or along a road, walking in green spaces helps us recover from “attention overload” the mental fatigue that comes from living and working in a world where computers and cell phones are a constant distraction.

Being in nature is calming, too, and studies have found that people who spend time walking in nature are less anxious and suffer less rumination (thinking about the same worries or regrets over and over again), which should help protect against depression.

While it’s not totally clear why nature provides these psychological perks, researcher Craig Anderson and others have found that being in nature encourages feelings of awe a state of wonder coupled with a sense of being small in the presence of something bigger than yourself. Awe is a powerful emotion that has many benefits, including improving your mood and making you feel more generous.

3. Hiking helps your relationships

It may be obvious that hiking is good for our physical and emotional health. But there is mounting evidence that it helps our relationships, too.

One reason is that many of us hike with other people, and exercising together can produce special feelings of closeness and a sense of safety. having a friend along can be a lovely way to connect with another person in a setting free of other distractions.

hiking alone helps me in my relationships, likely for all of the reasons above it helps me reduce my stress, refreshes my depleted attention, and produces awe. And, when I’m feeling good, those effects spill over into my interactions with others once I return from the hike.

For anyone who spends a lot of time caregiving for other people, it can be rejuvenating to let go of that responsibility for a bit and take to a trail. After all, it can’t help but refresh you when you give yourself a break, making you more emotionally available to others afterward.

4. Hiking can increase our creativity

I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions.

Though we often read about philosophers or artists who’ve found creative inspiration in natural spaces, science is just beginning to document the connections between being in nature and creativity.

Some scholars believe that these benefits for creativity have to do with how natural settings allow our attention to soften and our minds to wander in ways that can help us connect disparate ideas that are swirling around in our minds. Others suggest that the spaciousness and unpredictability in natural scenery somehow enhance creativity.

5. Hiking helps cement a positive relationship with the natural world

Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we have the stamina to walk places and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint.

Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly, because it increases our connection to nature. Developing a positive relationship with the natural world can help us to care about its fate, making us more committed to conservation efforts.

At least one study has suggested that when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature like hiking can be mutually beneficial, helping people and the earth.

This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body, improvements in my mood, creativity, and relationships, as well as a growing sense of spiritual connection to the natural world.