VOGUE
New York Post
Malaysia Tatler
The Atlantan
“For a different taste of white-glove refinement, Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios should be on the menu… Book now to get in on the inn’s upcoming three-day “Alchemy of Abundance” wellness retreat… Expect to merge meditation, inspirational talks and ancient teachings with spa treatments, beach barbecues and a burning ceremony under the stars.” READ MORE
The Atlantan
"The End of Relaxation"
When I was 22, I used to have a fantasy about going away to a sanitarium, like in “The Magic Mountain.” I would do nothing but sit on balconies, wrapped in steamer rugs, and go to the doctor, avoiding the rigors of the real world and emerging after a short period brighter, happier... READ MORE
LF Global and The St. Regis Atlanta united to present ILLUMINATE-an exclusive evening where visionary women from all over the country gathered to celebrate and rise in their abundance, power, and purpose. The event merged ancient ceremony and inspiring wisdom with modern luxury. READ MORE
When wellness comes to mind, one would equate the physical aspect of it. But wellness transcends fitness, and mental wellbeing is integral to one’s holistic health. Today, mindfulness is recognised as the equilibrium to exercise, with wellness warriors like The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, curating retreats… READ MORE
A conversation with Lena Franklin on the evolution of her work, this feature explores the intersection of leadership, healing, and personal transformation. She shares how her path has been shaped by both lived experience and deep inquiry, and how that informs the way she guides others. The piece offers a grounded look at the philosophy behind her work and the vision she’s building. READ MORE
Lena Franklin Global offers mindfulness-based teachings and programs blending Eastern wisdom with modern psychology, empowering individuals worldwide to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and authentic, purposeful living. READ MORE
Canvas Rebel
New York Times Style Magazine
World Travel
Magazine
Presence, Chiang Mai and Koh Lanta, Thailand
I'd be remiss if I didn't include Pravassa's latest group wellness tour on this list. Having visited Thailand numerous times since my first trip in 2004, you'll benefit from the strong local relationships I've cultivated which give you insider... READ MORE
Luxury Travel Magazine
“Jamaica Inn is delighted to introduce guests to the expertise of Lena Franklin, who offers the ancient practices of mindfulness and meditation utilizing a fresh, modern voice…” READ MORE
“In a fast-paced world where distractions await at every corner, it has become increasingly difficult to tap into the present moment. But with a few tools and simple practices, it might just be possible…” READ MORE
"When worthlessness, hopelessness, and pervasive sadness exist, a person's meaning for living plummets, increasing their risk of suicide." Other mental illnesses, such as...READ MORE
The Telegraph
Regenerative Travel
Shape Magazine
Lena Franklin—who offers 10-day experiences in the Sacred Valley of Peru—believes overall interest in psychedelic retreats is spiking because individuals are now desiring more out of life. These experiences could be the answer, as they rest at the intersection of mental health, travel, and wellness. “These medicines help us see who we actually are by allowing us to release the conditioning of who we were told we should be,” says Franklin. “There’s a deep collective desire for wholeness.” READ MORE
The world of wellness is ever evolving, especially at the moment with the travel industry starting to reemerge from lockdown. We've created a guide to our favourites, so you can discover some of the world's best places to escape to, whether for planning in destinations we can currently travel to, or dreaming for those where we can't. READ MORE
Waking up in the morning is already a pretty hefty task (hence the repetitive hitting of the snooze button, which is not a good thing, by the way). You know how they say the first step is always the hardest one to take? Well, worrying when you wake up in the morning constitutes as that very treacherous first step... READ MORE
Elite Daily
You know when you feel it in your gut? Like, you just feel it. You don't really know what you feel, but you feel…it. It's the “it” that makes your mother call you randomly to make sure you're OK, because somehow, she just knows. It's intangible, but it feels oh so palpable... READ MORE
Elite Daily
Growing up in pastoral Leesburg, VA with a psychologist father from Marietta and a Vietnamese Buddhist mother, Lena was introduced to the concept of meaningful living early on... READ MORE
Jezebel Magazine
VoyageATL
Atlanta Magazine
My story is a convergence of East and West both personally and professionally. I grew up with a Vietnamese Buddhist mother and Southern Psychologist father. I was exposed to meditation by my mother when I was very young... READ MORE
Atlanta-based meditation app Welzen is like a gym for the mind. CEO Esteban Gonzalez launched the platform in 2016, applying his e-commerce background to the mental relaxation industry... READ MORE
It’s estimated that as many as 70 percent of our daily thoughts will skew negative. And with the added stress and anxiety associated with entrepreneurship, demanding startup schedules, or just a tough month at work, it’s easy to get lost in that negativity and arrive at burnout...READ MORE
