Yugen LLC

09/06/2020

The hidden joy in your own backyard can sometimes make all the difference...proof that there’s still magic and wonder to be found out there, even if “there” isn’t where we expected to be.🌈💫

We asked avid travelers how they shifted gears this summer.

08/12/2020

Big believer in getting off the beaten path and seeing a country’s “second cities”. There’s so much authenticity and culture to soak up like a 🧽, all while getting a deeper sense of place at a more relaxed pace 🧘.

Imagine allowing yourself to come home actually refreshed after a holiday (or is that just me???)😳😂



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08/07/2020

For many of us travel is the only way we’ll experience, even for a moment, what it feels like to be a minority. The unsettling feeling you get when people stare because they’ve never seen anyone that looks like you, or because you stand out in some way - imagine that being your everyday.

Travel at its core should be about teaching us these perspectives through experience and history so we can better understand each other. And if we’re not willing to expand our awareness to include different points of view, then why travel?

It’s time to listen. It’s time to learn. These voices should have ALWAYS been heard - isn’t that what this industry is all about?

Evita Robinson has spent years calling for greater representation in travel. Now that companies are listening, she asks: What are we going to do about it?

08/05/2020

Sometimes a good photo is all you need to “escape”. But if you’re here in the Northeast and looking for a local destination to scratch the travel “itch” and get your fill of the most glorious gardens imaginable, check out Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Boasting a wild diversity of plant life from all over the globe, in a matter of 10 steps you’ll feel like you’ve visited 10 different countries, all while staying safely in your regional bubble!

08/03/2020

Thrilled for the recent opening of Miraval Resorts Berkshires! As we all become more virtually “connected” these days, balance becomes a necessity through a new form of “connectedness” - the connection with one’s inner awareness and sense of self. Miraval embraces this new sense of “modern luxury” with activities focused on “spirit and soul” and thoughtful touches like Tibetan singing bowls and meditation cushions in every room.

And while a resort opening such as this is exciting, what’s even more exciting is what it represents: the beginning of a more widespread adoption of what it means to be truly “connected”.

Embark on a wellness journey of exclusive experiences and inclusive amenities at Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa. We provide the tools, you create your trail.

03/22/2020

Travel is a mindset - one of being open to new possibilities and expansion - regardless of where you physically are in the world. Take advantage of the quiet time to just dream 💫

Because, well, we're all spending time at home right now.

01/21/2020

With awareness on the rise of how deeply travel can impact overall wellness, it all boils down to how a place makes you FEEL. Achieving stress reduction, rest and relaxation, or mind/body/spirit transformation all spring forth from the sensory experience and energy of a place - or, even more deeply as Yugen is defined, a profound awareness of the mysterious beauty of the Universe. Think of the last time you felt truly connected and in-tune with yourself - I bet you can more vividly remember the small moments of the experience, such as the sounds and scents that denoted the impact of the place on your sense of wellbeing.

Do you travel with the intent to connect more deeply with your wellbeing? Your creative side? Your sense of peace? If so, how you do decide where to go next and find that perfect place capable of making you aware of the “mysterious beauty of the Universe” and your role in it?

The top wellness travel destinations, trends, and motivators for the year ahead, as forecasted by Virtuoso's Wellness Community.

01/20/2020

With how extremely connected we are in daily life, travel is becoming increasingly important because of its ability to facilitate expanded awareness, detox from digital addiction, and just exist peacefully in the present moment in awe of your surroundings. Super excited to see the industry catering to these needs as humanity shifts more toward awareness, meaning, and transformation. Even more excited to play a role!

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

Yoga retreats and spa getaways used to be the definition of wellness travel experiences. Guests would fill their days with beachside yoga classes.

01/03/2020

"Travel, at its purest, shifts perspectives, unleashes imagination, inspires understanding and cultivates empathy, which in turn promises peace," Haupert said. "... personal transformation results in global transformation."

Travel is no longer about bucket list destinations or seeing sites to check off your list. Going back to its roots, travel is about being in the present moment, disconnecting from tech and connecting to humanity. At Yugen, we believe travel can play a transformational role in your own personal journey, and help you to truly “Find Your Y.”

Transformational travel is said to take experiential travel — with its focus on authentic cultural experiences — to a deeper, more emotional level.

12/08/2019

While most of us in the Northern Hemisphere associate Christmas with things like snow & roasted chestnuts, I’ve never felt the holiday spirit more than when living Down Under 🇦🇺.
Maybe it’s the unmatched annual holiday light show on St Mary’s cathedral, or attending Carols in the Domain with 100,000 others in the Christmas spirit, or the city lit up at every turn for the holidays - the Sydney summer seemed not to detract from the holidays, but made it all the more memorable.
It would be tough to discount the good friends, good food, & Aussie way of life as massive contributors, too. If you want to challenge your viewpoint of what “makes” the holidays special, you should find yourself here at Christmastime at least once in your life. It’s only when you feel something so foreign to your normal view of things that you begin to understand that even your traditions are foreign somewhere 😉. It’s experiences like these that truly expand and awaken us to greater depths of happiness and appreciation. After all, isn’t that what makes travel so special? 🥰