https://chelseawestman.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Chelsea WestmanenThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://bookretreats.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BookRetreats.com-State-of-Retreats-Report-6.pdfThe first State of Retreats 2026 Report from BookRetreats.com finds that 64% of U.S. travelers have a retreat planned this year—driven by mental health, burnout, and a growing desire to travel with purposeThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://bookretreats.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BookRetreats.com-State-of-Retreats-Report-6.pdfhttps://www.storageking.co.uk/student-storage/Storage Units for Students Being a student isn’t easy. Balancing coursework, exams, and a busy social life is a lot to handle. On top of all that, you have to deal with the stress of storage. Our student storage is here to help. With modern facilities and a wide range of storage unit sizes, we fit into your budget and future plans. 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A 2024 UK survey found that 73% of travelers say relaxation is their number o...Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://bookretreats.com/blog/holiday-happiness-index/https://www.ommagazine.com/an-ashram-education/?srsltid=AfmBOorpijcJH7V1CC6aJRN2cdmNJGF7Q5knrYrh2POv0em1OqgHLBqvStepping into a yoga teacher training — especially one rooted in the discipline and ashram life — can feel overwhelming at first.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ommagazine.com/an-ashram-education/?srsltid=AfmBOorpijcJH7V1CC6aJRN2cdmNJGF7Q5knrYrh2POv0em1OqgHLBqvhttps://bookretreats.com/blog/europes-most-overcrowded-islands/Europe’s islands were once peaceful retreats: remote, sunlit, and built for small communities and seasonal visitors. But today, many are at the centre of a growing tourism crisis. In the Canary Islands, more than 18 million tourists arrived last year, in a region built to support just 2.2 million residents. Across the Balearics, soaring visitor numbers have pushed housing out of reach for locals and placed heavy strain on infrastructure. Protests are now spreading across Europe’s island re...Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://bookretreats.com/blog/europes-most-overcrowded-islands/https://bookretreats.com/blog/coolcation-travel-destinations/Cooler, quieter travel is on the rise globally, up 80% over the last two summers. And for travelers feeling the heat, these are the best places to go now. As temperatures climb to new highs, so does demand for coolcation getaways. According to data from BookRetreats.com, bookings to cool-weather destinations such as Canada, Iceland, and Switzerland rose 80% in summer 2023, and again in 2024. Among U.S. travelers, interest in mild-climate mountain retreats have risen 117% this summer alone....Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://bookretreats.com/blog/coolcation-travel-destinations/https://bookretreats.com/blog/cheapest-places-to-travel-wellness-eu/As our lives grow increasingly demanding and disconnected, more people are seeking meaningful ways to restore balance and rediscover themselves, which includes how we travel...Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bookretreats.com/blog/cheapest-places-to-travel-wellness-eu/https://bookretreats.com/blog/most-relaxing-holiday-destinations/Searching for serenity? 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Our 50-Hour Online Yin Yoga Training covers the core principles and teaching techniques of Yin Yoga, giving you the skills and accreditation to confidently guide students at any level.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.arhantayoga.org/online-yin-yoga-teacher-training/https://www.arhantayoga.org/become-a-holistic-nutrition-coach/Are you tired of feeling fatigued all the time? Or maybe your friends and yoga students are struggling with unexplained weight gain? The answer to many health issues lies in nutrition. In this accredited 50-hour course, Holistic Nutrition Expert, Michal Durak, covers the fundamentals of nutrition science, diving deep into digestion and realistic dieting for a more balanced life.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.arhantayoga.org/become-a-holistic-nutrition-coach/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/398c818d-973a-4512-b795-7325fb55502b.pngTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/398c818d-973a-4512-b795-7325fb55502b.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/2e8e57a7-f4a2-44c9-bf52-d7abad7166f9.pngTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/2e8e57a7-f4a2-44c9-bf52-d7abad7166f9.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/0acfa7a8-2b82-435c-b3bb-023df17ef0ae.pngTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/0acfa7a8-2b82-435c-b3bb-023df17ef0ae.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/6f32f64b-474a-4581-a017-0df75fe2e907.pngRestorative Yoga is a lifeline for students battling with pain. 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Join Arhanta Yoga Founder and Master Trainer, Ram Jain, as he explores the significance of spirituality in yoga in a new podcast with the Aham Yoga channel.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/361261/images/90d295de-be28-4a4f-9434-16512a85b41d.pnghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEcYcV8fQIEVhfel2MvR0ps5MfgSFicQ/view?usp=drive_linkTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEcYcV8fQIEVhfel2MvR0ps5MfgSFicQ/view?usp=drive_linkhttps://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/yoga-teacher-training-india-travel-guide/You've probably heard it from every yoga teacher under the sun: there's no place quite like India to take your practice to the next level. And they're right. In India, yoga isn't just something you do on a mat—it's a way of life. It's the motherland of yoga, where the ancient asanas and philosophies that shape our practices today first took root. But if it's your first time traveling to India for a yoga course, your teachers would have also told you the number rule: come prepared. If you’re goinFri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/yoga-teacher-training-india-travel-guide/https://bookretreats.com/blog/summer-2024-report-europes-best-beaches-ranked/For travellers seeking the ultimate summer holiday, BookRetreats’ Summer 2024 Report ranks the best beaches in Europe for sun, safety, popularity, accessibility, and water quality.Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bookretreats.com/blog/summer-2024-report-europes-best-beaches-ranked/https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/become-a-yoga-teacher-in-uk/Our love for yoga spans far and wide. In fact, it’s estimated that 300 million people practise yoga globally with the community continuing to grow. If you’re one of these passionate practitioners, then the thought of becoming a yoga teacher has probably crossed your mind more than once. Personally, it was the best decision I made. Becoming a teacher means that yoga can be part of your daily life, and better yet, you get the chance to share it with others. But how do you become a yoga teacher in Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/become-a-yoga-teacher-in-uk/https://www.beautifulnews.com/hatching-future-australias-living-fossilsA quilt of pebbles and rocks blankets the floor of the Manning River in Australia. Among the patches of sediment, an ancient animal hides in plain sight. The shy Manning River turtle has swum through these waters for millennia. Stitching itself seamlessly into its surroundings, this remarkable creature is found nowhere else on earth. Endemic to the middle and upper reaches of the Manning River in New South Wales, these reptiles thrive in shallow, rapidly-flowing waters. Known as living fossils,Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/hatching-future-australias-living-fossilshttps://www.beautifulnews.com/borneo-hope-rising-sun-bearIn Borneo’s bustling forests lives a bear you’ve probably never heard of. Born with a golden bib that resembles the crack of dawn, it’s known as the sun bear. But this creature is facing a future shrouded in darkness. In the last three decades, their population has plummeted by more than 30%, making it one of the rarest bears in the world. Sun bears were once widespread in the lowland forests of Southeast Asia, ranging from Bangladesh to Borneo. Today, the majority have been forced to seek refuWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/borneo-hope-rising-sun-bearhttps://www.beautifulnews.com/meet-no-drama-llama-bringing-peace-protests-usAt protests across the United States, there are two attendees that stick out from the crowd. 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Excavations reveal that Egyptians may have been the first to domesticate these animals. African wild donkeys, ancestors of the modern donkey, were used to carWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/why-donkeys-are-unsung-heroes-animal-kingdomhttps://www.beautifulnews.com/invincible-rodents-how-naked-mole-rats-conquer-cancer-pain-and-darknessNaked mole rats are unlike any creature on Earth. With wrinkly bodies, beady eyes, and sabre-shaped teeth, they seem more suited on an alien planet than in the African desert. But while their appearance might not do them any favours above ground, it makes them invincible beneath it. Naked mole rats are typically found burrowing in the semi-arid regions of Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Somalia. To thrive underground, these rodents have adapted to life in complete darkness. Although appearing nuWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/invincible-rodents-how-naked-mole-rats-conquer-cancer-pain-and-darknesshttps://www.beautifulnews.com/saving-australias-easter-bunnies-becoming-mythDarkness descends over the Outback. Cicadas end their day-long serenades, and the landscape settles into silence. But beneath the desiccated earth, something awakens. Like clockwork, a pair of large, pink ears emerge from a hole in the ground. Rotating them in every direction, the creature listens out for any sign of danger before scampering off into the bush. Better known as Australia's Easter Bunny, the greater bilby is on the hunt for a feast. Burrowing in the torrid regions of mainland AustWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/saving-australias-easter-bunnies-becoming-mythhttps://www.beautifulnews.com/heaven-earth-discover-angels-dancing-depths-oceanHumans have long scoured the skies for evidence of otherworldly beings. But such creatures don’t always live above us. In the depths of the ocean dance celestial sea angels. While the light rarely reaches here, it’s always illuminated by this mesmerising slug. Sea angels are distant relatives of the common garden snail, but bear an uncanny resemblance to a divine messenger. When they start off life as larvae, they have a translucent shell to fend off predators. As they develop, these protectiveWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.beautifulnews.com/heaven-earth-discover-angels-dancing-depths-oceanhttps://www.londondaily.news/the-glass-house-retreat-a-luxurious-escape-for-londoners/The festive season is a merry time of the year, filled with good food and great company. But it can also be a chaotic few weeks that can completely throw your life off balance. Whether blowing a fuse in a crowded shopping mall or overindulging at family gatherings, many start the new year feeling unhealthy, imbalanced and utterly drained. So, why not do things differently this year? Boasting healthy meals, nourishing practices, and plenty of time in the fresh air, a wellness retreat is one of tWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.londondaily.news/the-glass-house-retreat-a-luxurious-escape-for-londoners/https://digitalfirst.co.uk/blog/self-storage-security-top-tools-in-2023-best-ways-to-promote-them-online/Security goes hand-in-hand with self storage — the two are practically inseparable. Tenants store their prized and most valuable possessions with a facility, not just because it’s convenient and cost-effective, but because it’s safe. Without a top-notch and robust security system in place, your facility will almost certainly become a target for criminal activity, shattering the trust and reputation you’ve taken years to build. 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