member PersPeCtIves
Yoga combines both physical and mental benefits, and
five Wellbeing has upped the ante in its yoga studio by
installing a sound resonance floor that channels vibrational
energy into each yogi; the result, says abrams, is mental
reinvigoration. five Wellbeing also uses its yoga studio to
host mental wellbeing workshops for the community. Past
workshops have included vision board exercises and guided
breathing sessions that “helps people reach a new level of
breathing, brings up emotions and clears them away,” says
abrams.
abrams, who was inspired to found five Wellbeing after
caring for her husband during his battle with cancer, partic-
ipates in national family caregivers month with
workshops that provide caregivers with strategies to care
for their own mental wellbeing. notes abrams, “caregivers
are usually the ones that are left with anxiety and stress,
and they need a place to let it go.”
Lastly, five Wellbeing allows all of its employees to use
the inhale and exhale rooms free of charge, and each
month managers are offered an outside alternative
treatment, such as acupuncture or biofeedback. in a more
general sense, abrams makes a point of being open and
vulnerable with her employees: “if i open up with them,
that calms them and makes them feel safe,” says abrams.
Wellness begets Wellness
Whether a guest desires physical healing, emotional relief
or an escape from stress, the boutique mirbeau inn & Spa
prioritizes the idea of sanctuary at each of its four locations.
(conTInUEd on PAgE 24)
“Our employees are critical to our entire guest
experience, so we make sure that they’re in a safe
environment, lead a healthy and balanced
lifestyle, and model the lifestyle that we preach.”
— Pamela maes, spa director, mirbeau Inn & spa
mirbeau Inn & spa's tranquil grounds offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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