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William Solis (l) ha been convicted of sexually touching Deborah Sarah (r) without consent

Sex abuse, drugs and predatory ‘gurus’: The dark side of a booming wellness trend

Deborah Sarah was groomed, given powerful psychedelics and sexually abused during what were meant to be healing sessions for her sexual trauma.

  • Clare Sibthorpe

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I discovered the 20-metre tree in our yard is a Paulownia, which is described as “your worst garden nightmare”.

Our favourite tree turned out to be my ‘worst garden nightmare’. We had to get rid of it

It was already 20 metres and the tree would keep growing like nobody’s business, sucking up other plants’ sunlight, water and nutrients. We called in the arborists.

  • Kate Halfpenny
Forestis is located on Plose mountain in the Dolomites, 1800 metres above sea level.

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

  • Traveller team
Ivy Lim took up ballet as an adult, and now attends the classes run by her daughter and dance teacher Zara Lim.

You should start that hobby you’ve always wanted to try. Here’s why

For adults, starting a new hobby can be a daunting task. This is why you should make the leap, as told by three people who have done the same.

  • Gemma Grant
The outdoor magnesium spa at Remedy Grounds in South Melbourne that may now be demolished.

High and dry: Luxury health retreat in strife over magnesium spa

It was supposed to offer serenity and wellness, but neighbours of a South Melbourne wellness centre say an outdoor spa was built without a permit.

  • Cameron Houston
Current smartphones come with tools intended to gently ease you into slumberland.

Could your phone be the key to a good night’s rest?

While not meant to replace medical guidance, current smartphones come with tools intended to gently ease you into slumberland by putting you in the right frame of mind.

  • J.D. Biersdorfer
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Melbourne’s Run South Yarra has hundreds of members engaging in early morning exercise.

The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace

A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.

  • Konrad Marshall
The colourful charm of Lambley Gardens & Nursery near Ballarat.

Forget smoothies, candles and retreats. For the ultimate wellness hack, get gardening

With some comparing it to a “nourishing therapy session”, pottering around with plants is blooming lovely – even as our backyards shrink.

  • Amanda Hooton

Are you a ‘floor person’? Why lying on the ground feels so good

According to experts, there are many reasons why lying on the floor makes us feel, well, grounded.

  • Christina Caron

Ditch the doomscroll: How to reset your relationship with tech

Experts share their advice on how to rehab a phone addiction (for real this time).

  • Melissa Kirsch

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/mindfulness-jlu