The wellness industry has grown exponentially over the past decade, with Americans spending an estimated $5.5 billion on yoga classes and meditation retreats in 2020 alone.
This trend is not limited to health enthusiasts; mainstream culture has begun to incorporate elements of wellness into daily life, from office spaces designed for mindfulness to school curricula that prioritize emotional intelligence.
The impact of this shift is multifaceted, with some hailing it as a much-needed emphasis on self-care and others criticizing it as a marketing-driven phenomenon.
