THE WELL: welcome to wellness

Ocean Calming Meditation for Election Day with Manjit Devgun.

There’s no better gift than good health. Our practitioners, founders, friends and Health Coaches have taken the stress out of holiday gifting this year and curated the best of the best from our own collection and WELL-Vetted collection to bring you products you can trust. Priyanka Chopra’s favorite? Our Immune Complex, which keeps her strong and healthy, especially when she’s busy on set. Learn more and shop: https://www.the-well.com/immune-health-gift-guide.

A favorite supplement of our Chief Medical Officer, @franklipmanmd (he/him), quercetin is an antioxidant-rich polyphenol that’s found in plants but chances are, you’re not getting enough of it through food alone. Dr. Lipman recently discussed the many benefits of quercetin with @iamwellandgood including the link to longevity. Click link below to read more. https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-quercetin/

COVID-19 has dramatically changed our world and the way we think about our health. Today, taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Tomorrow, we launch a new line of products to help you do just that.

This easy-to-follow 10-day program will not only help protect you from acute threats to your health, but the healthy habits you establish will work to optimize your long-term resilience. Click link below to learn more. https://www.the-well.com/products/immunity-bootcamp

On Monday, Governor Cuomo rolled out reopening guidelines for gyms in New York state, including wearing masks and only operating at 33 percent capacity. (Indoor fitness classes in NYC are not yet allowed to operate.) At this time, we have made the difficult decision to not yet reopen THE WELL New York. While we miss seeing our community in-person more than ever, we are deeply committed to creating a safe environment for our visitors, practitioners, instructors and all of our... team members at our Flatiron Club and we’re so glad we can still gather together online. We plan to reopen our doors when we have full confidence that we can do so in the safest, healthiest and most welcoming way possible. While we do not have a specific date for reopening yet, we will continue to update you. In the meantime, we’re excited to continue offering our virtual weekly events (most are open to all and complimentary!), as well as Mindful Movement and select virtual services online. Head to our website to learn more: the-well.com. http://the-well.com

Join Rashia Bell (she/her) of The Cristalline and Colleen Newell (she/her) of abc carpet & home this Tuesday, 8/18 to explore the energetic alchemy of your home. Sign up via link below and walk away with a better understanding of how to stabilize the energy of your home from items to let go of to items to fill your space.

Made from mung dal lentils, white rice, spices and a variety of seasonal vegetables, kitchari (also called khichadi) is one of Ayurveda’s classic superfoods and a favorite of THE WELL Kitchen & Table's guests. Filling yet light, it brings about a calm mental state (known in Sanskrit as sattva, which means mental clarity, peace, harmony and balance). Ingredients: 1/2 cup white basmati rice (or quinoa) 3 cups water (more if needed)... 1 cup green or yellow mung dal Himalayan pink rock salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 4 teaspoons ghee, divided 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 2.5 cups of your choice of seasonal vegetables 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger (optional) 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional) 2-3 garlic cloves (optional) Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Directions: 1. Rinse the rice (or quinoa) and dal, then add to a medium saucepan. Add water and soak for 3-4 hours (or at least 30 minutes). 2. Heat rice and dal until it boils, then reduce heat to low. Add salt and turmeric then cook, stirring occasionally until it has a mushy consistency, 20-25 minutes. 3. Place 2 tsp ghee in a small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and other spices of your choosing. Cook until seeds start crackling, 10-15 seconds or less. 4. Pour the warmed ghee mixture into the pot with the rice and dal. 5. Add the spring veggies of your choice to a skillet with 2 tsp ghee and cook until soft. Add to the rice and dal mixture and combine. 6. Serve with fresh cilantro for added flavor and digestive power.

Use the power of scent to clarify your space and your mind. "Burning incense has long been a tradition in spreading divine aroma in the home and cleansing negative energy," says bio-alchemist Michelle K. Gagnon (she/her). "A simple way to enjoy the benefits of aromatic smoke is to smudge herbs or wood sticks, such as sage," Gagnon says. Science supports it: In studies, the smudging of sage has displayed the ability to release negative ions into the air and help reduce bacteria levels. For a deeper exploration on ways to cleanse your living space, join our four-part series with ABC Carpet and Home , kicking off this Tuesday. Sign up for free here: https://the-well.com/at-home

We're excited to partner with our friends at ABC Carpet & Home to bring together industry experts in a 4-part programming series, discussing everything you need to know about transforming your home into a safe and healthy haven. Join any of these sessions that interest you, starting on August 11, 77:45pm EST. Learn more and sign up for free at http://bit.ly/thewellxabc.

Masks are a key accessory this year as we all do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Luckily, we have the breathable Movement Mask that now comes in three colors: black, white and navy. Pick your favorite and shop with link below. https://the-well.com/products/movement-mask

Real stories. Fake names. We asked Support Circle participants what they’ve learned from attending these real-talk spaces facilitated by @lialoveavellino (she/her), Director of Head & Heart. Swipe through to see their responses, and tap the link in bio to learn more about Support Circles. https://the-well.com/support-circles

"Chaturanga strengthens the arms and upper back, activates the core and integrates dynamic alignment of the whole body", explains our Mindful Movement instructor, Chrissy Carter. Join Chrissy for a special weekend workshop where you'll learn how to master this common yet challenging pose, build strength and deepen your practice. Learn more and sign up via link in below. https://the-well.com/book-workshops

Yoga can be used as energy medicine to bring forth the grace, joy and gratitude within that empowers us to be our authentic selves. Join our interactive workshop led by yoga and meditation teacher Brittany Addison-Prescott to integrate the spiritual guidance of tarot with the physical practice of yoga and utilize yoga as energy medicine. Learn more and sign up with the link below. https://the-well.com/book-workshops

Nothing about the novel coronavirus is easy, including getting a straight answer on just about any topic and not having it contradicted the next day. Here, we're tackling some of the most common COVID-19 questions that might be cropping up, especially this time of year, with help from infectious disease and functional medicine experts. Tap link in below to access the full Q&A! https://www.the-well.com/editorial/confusing-covid-questions

Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm EST and learn how to awaken your most vibrant self with psychosomatic therapist, registered herbalist and author of The Bloom Book, Heidi Smith, in conversation with Deborah Bagg, LMHC. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/the-well-heidi-smith