This story is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE. More Black men are seeking spaces for restoration, and it’s not hard to see why. The suicide rate among this group has steadily increased ...

Sometimes you simply need to hit pause on the everyday rigamarole without blowing your entire PTO balance or paycheck. That’s where the weekend yoga retreat comes into play. These quick escapes offer ...

We often treat retreats, festivals, and workshops like magic spells—disappear for a weekend, return transformed. But that’s not how change works. Yes, these "peak experiences" can feel profound, even ...