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Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Scaling New Heights at Six Senses Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps
Six Senses is broadening the horizons of Alma Frequency powered by Aníma to Six Senses Crans-Montana from June 5 to 8, bringing together a handpicked tribe of visionaries and pioneers in health and well-being. True to its original ethos of community, connection, and celebration, this four-day mountain edition will feature a curated program of progressive wellness, longevity science, holistic healing, and immersive practices in an extraordinary environment. Crans-Montana's natural charms include 300 days of sunshine a year and exceptional air quality to reinvigorate the spirit and awaken all the senses. Anna Bjurstam, Six Senses Wellness Pioneer said: 'Bringing Alma Frequency to Crans-Montana feels like a natural evolution in our Integrated Wellness philosophy and continues the Six Senses purpose to take guests beyond destinations into new discoveries. We are stepping into a new realm of possibility, where the raw beauty of the Alps merges with the latest voices in wellness to create a shared experience that is intellectually stimulating, grounding, and expansive.' Alma, which is Spanish for 'soul,' is the brainchild of Talana Bestall, who sought to curate a gathering rooted in longevity and well-being. Talana describes: ' Alma Frequency is a feeling, a frequency, a community. A space where fresh perspectives take you beyond your comfort zone. It has become a global movement of self-discovery and meaningful reconnection that extends far beyond the experience.' More flexible than a retreat, more intimate than a festival, this high-impact gathering enables guests to choose their own adventure based on the sessions that appeal to them. They can hike, eat, move, and share ideas freely with visionaries in a collaborative setting. Since April 2020, Six Senses has explored different aspects of wellness through the Friends of Six Senses series, which fosters a platform and audience for powerful voices to open the mind to future growth. Alma Frequency marks its latest manifestation, helping participants reflect, understand and relate more deeply to themselves, others, and the world around them. Alma Frequency 2025 will bring together thought leaders including: Program highlights Longevity & Performance: Featured speakers at the forefront of functional medicine, hormone optimization, and biohacking include James Nestor, breathwork expert and bestselling author, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a leader in women's health and longevity, and Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class, a cathartic movement experience that is taking the world by storm. 'Breathing is not a culture, trend, supplement, or hack. It is a biological function, and by adopting better habits, you can literally change your biology in ways that are studied and measurable,' says James Nestor. 'You can change the way your mind operates and how blood pumps through your veins. I see health aficionados all the time who are doing everything else right, but they're terrible breathers. At Alma Frequency, we'll explore how functional breathing can transform energy, focus, and overall vitality.' Movement & Strength: full-body sculpting and an unforgettable mountain adventure with nature hikes and dynamic sessions with Sanctum founder Luuk Melisse. In partnership with Technogym, the AI-driven assessment station T echnogym Checkup scans physical and cognitive parameters to deliver a personalized training protocol. Reconnection & Spirit: Sonic journeys, rituals of renewal, and an exploration of astrology and neuroscience with Rosa Theodora. Nurture & Nourish: Communal dinners, insights and workshops on intuitive nutrition and holistic well-being with leading voices in Ayurvedic principles, featuring Jasmine Hemsley. An all-encompassing invitation Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive three-night stay at Six Senses Crans-Montana (Terrace, Superior Terrace, or Deluxe Terrace rooms), gaining full access to the workshops, movement sessions, daily communal meals, and curated mountain experiences throughout the four-day festival. For more information, visit the Six Senses website here. Six Senses is broadening the horizons of Alma Frequency powered by Aníma to Six Senses Crans-Montana from June 5 to 8, bringing together a handpicked tribe of visionaries and pioneers in health and well-being. True to its original ethos of community, connection, and celebration, this four-day mountain edition will feature a curated program of progressive wellness, longevity science, holistic healing, and immersive practices in an extraordinary environment. Crans-Montana's natural charms include 300 days of sunshine a year and exceptional air quality to reinvigorate the spirit and awaken all the senses. Anna Bjurstam, Six Senses Wellness Pioneer said: 'Bringing Alma Frequency to Crans-Montana feels like a natural evolution in our Integrated Wellness philosophy and continues the Six Senses purpose to take guests beyond destinations into new discoveries. We are stepping into a new realm of possibility, where the raw beauty of the Alps merges with the latest voices in wellness to create a shared experience that is intellectually stimulating, grounding, and expansive.' Alma, which is Spanish for 'soul,' is the brainchild of Talana Bestall, who sought to curate a gathering rooted in longevity and well-being. Talana describes: ' Alma Frequency is a feeling, a frequency, a community. A space where fresh perspectives take you beyond your comfort zone. It has become a global movement of self-discovery and meaningful reconnection that extends far beyond the experience.' More flexible than a retreat, more intimate than a festival, this high-impact gathering enables guests to choose their own adventure based on the sessions that appeal to them. They can hike, eat, move, and share ideas freely with visionaries in a collaborative setting. Since April 2020, Six Senses has explored different aspects of wellness through the Friends of Six Senses series, which fosters a platform and audience for powerful voices to open the mind to future growth. Alma Frequency marks its latest manifestation, helping participants reflect, understand and relate more deeply to themselves, others, and the world around them. Alma Frequency 2025 will bring together thought leaders including: James Nestor, award-winning author of 'Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art'. Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class, a music-driven somatic exercise practice. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board-certified gynecologist specializing in hormone optimization. Jasmine Hemsley, three-time bestselling author focused on Ayurvedic principles. Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, which blends physical activity with spiritual reflection. Rose Theodora, celebrated astrologer and wellness practitioner. Program highlights Longevity & Performance: Featured speakers at the forefront of functional medicine, hormone optimization, and biohacking include James Nestor, breathwork expert and bestselling author, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a leader in women's health and longevity, and Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class, a cathartic movement experience that is taking the world by storm. 'Breathing is not a culture, trend, supplement, or hack. It is a biological function, and by adopting better habits, you can literally change your biology in ways that are studied and measurable,' says James Nestor. 'You can change the way your mind operates and how blood pumps through your veins. I see health aficionados all the time who are doing everything else right, but they're terrible breathers. At Alma Frequency, we'll explore how functional breathing can transform energy, focus, and overall vitality.' Movement & Strength: full-body sculpting and an unforgettable mountain adventure with nature hikes and dynamic sessions with Sanctum founder Luuk Melisse. In partnership with Technogym, the AI-driven assessment station T echnogym Checkup scans physical and cognitive parameters to deliver a personalized training protocol.
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Daveed Diggs On The Power Of Mentorship In College Admissions
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Daveed Diggs arrives at the Premiere of PBS documentary "The Class" ... More at The Grand Lake Theater on March 16, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by) Amid the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic, a small but powerful documentary series quietly captured one of the most defining student experiences of our time. 'The Class,' now airing on PBS, follows college advisor Mr. Cam and his students at Deer Valley High School as they navigate the complexities of college admissions during the first year of the pandemic. Executive produced by actor and musician Daveed Diggs, and Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd, the series underscores the enduring power of mentorship, community, and resilience when the usual rules—and supports—suddenly disappear. This docuseries itself could have been a victim of pandemic. Instead, Hurd, who also founded the College Advising Corps, pressed the production forward with a smaller crew in place. What follows is a powerful portrayal of resilience. The students remained committed to sharing their stories in the 2020-2021 academic year, even as the world around them was unraveling. Diggs, reviewing the raw footage from his own pandemic isolation, was struck by the determination he saw on screen. 'I'm sitting at home drinking wine at 10:00 a.m. and getting these dailies from students who were fighting tooth and nail to get through their final year of high school and figure out how to go to college,' he reflects. 'It was inspiring at the time. And I find the story even more crucial now in a lot of ways." The docuseries highlights the critical role mentors play in students' lives, especially during times of isolation. For parents, this underscores the importance of fostering multiple supportive relationships in their children's lives beyond just family. Diggs reflects on how the pandemic disrupted traditional mentorship opportunities: "When we locked everything down, we, in a lot of ways, lost community. We'd sort of figured out how to scrape by without people. And what you watch Cam and those students doing is figuring out how to have that in spite of the fact that they were not allowed to gather." In my research on college access for low-income and first-generation students, I found that mentorship doesn't flourish by accident—it's the result of an intentional school culture. The Class offers a compelling visual example of how this culture can be cultivated—even in the most difficult of times—through trust, persistence, and shared belief. For parents, this docuseries a call to action: cultivate opportunities for your child to build relationships with mentors—teachers, coaches, counselors—who offer fresh perspectives and affirmation beyond the home. Diggs credits his own success to mentors who guided him, including during his college journey to Brown University. In one pivotal advising conversation at Berkeley High School, an advisor pointed him toward Ivy League institutions and mentioned Brown University's open curriculum. 'For the kind of weirdo, artsy kid I was, it [the flexbility and culture] sounded right up my alley,' Diggs recalls. Both Diggs and Hurd encourage parents to share their own educational stories—especially the imperfect, winding ones. 'Don't be afraid to tell your own story,' Hurd advises. 'That's the power of this [docuseries]. It's the power of watching Cam tell his story to these students and then having them be inspired.' For parents, this highlights the value of sharing their own educational journeys—including the struggles and detours—with their children. The documentary shows that success rarely follows a straight line—an important lesson for parents who might be anxious about their children's educational trajectories, a narrative that my book'Get Real and Get In' shares as a theme. Hurd stresses, "None of us has a linear journey. I don't know why we think we do. And I think if you're going to help young people apply to college, you have to remind them their journey is not going to be linear either, and that's okay." This perspective can help parents release rigid expectations and support their children through inevitable changes and challenges. As Hurd advises families navigating the competitive admissions landscape: 'College is what you make of it and there are a lot of amazing colleges in this country.' For parents raising children in an increasingly digital world, the docuseries offers insights on balancing technological tools with human connection. Hurd distinguishes between the "transactional" aspects of college advising that AI can handle and the "relational" elements that require human interaction: "There's the things that are transactional, the things that you need, and AI can help you with in terms of, you know, when are the tests, what are the deadlines... And then there's what, and I think this is what you'll see in the docuseries, there's a relational piece… And that's never going to be AI, because that's actually relational. It's about somebody looking you in the eye and saying, 'I believe in you.'" Parents can apply this wisdom by helping their children leverage technological resources while ensuring they maintain meaningful human connections that provide emotional support and inspiration. Perhaps the most profound lesson for parents is the essential value of community in education. As Diggs emphasizes: "Community is really important and it can go away. We take it for granted and it's already been snatched away from us once and we should be also protecting that better." This insight encourages parents to actively foster community connections for their children and to recognize that education is not solely about academic achievement but about belonging to something larger than oneself. As Hurd puts it, "We belong to each other in these really beautiful and profound ways... when we believe in each other and take care of each other, magical things can happen." Through "The Class," both Diggs and Hurd offer parents a powerful reminder that supporting their children's educational journeys in college admissions and beyond requires both practical guidance and a commitment to building and maintaining the communities that make meaningful learning possible.
