What Wellness Really Means—And How to Celebrate National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month—but before you stock up on green juice and schedule a massage, take a deeper look:
What does wellness actually mean?

At Mindful Purpose Institute (MPI), we believe wellness isn’t just a trend or a self-care Sunday checklist. It’s a lifelong practice of aligning mind, body, and spirit—and when you approach it that way, it can transform everything.

In this post, we’ll break down what wellness really is (according to one of the world’s leading authorities), why it matters now more than ever, and how MPI's spiritual and holistic certifications and courses can help you live, teach, and embody wellness—this month and beyond.

What Is Wellness, Really?

According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)—a trusted nonprofit that leads research and education in the wellness space—wellness is:

“The active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.”

Unlike passive health care, wellness is proactive. It’s not just the absence of illness—it’s the presence of intention, energy, alignment, and vitality in every area of life:

• Physical

• Emotional

• Mental

• Spiritual

• Social

• Environmental

You can read more at the Global Wellness Institute.

This definition aligns powerfully with MPI’s mission to train the next generation of yoga teachers, energy healers, breathwork facilitators, meditation guides, and spiritual coaches. Our work isn’t just about techniques—it’s about teaching people how to live well, on purpose.

Why Wellness Matters (Especially Now)

We’re living in a time of information overload, chronic stress, and disconnection. Even those committed to growth often find themselves burning out on the very practices meant to help them.

Wellness isn’t about doing more—it’s about aligning with what truly sustains you.

Practices like yoga, breathwork, meditation, and energy healing aren’t “extras”—they’re the foundation for a life that feels balanced, resilient, and spiritually connected.

This month is your reminder that wellness is not a luxury—it’s your birthright.

How to Celebrate National Wellness Month—The MPI Way

If you’re ready to reconnect with your wellbeing and go beyond the surface, here are six powerful practices that can support your evolution—and how MPI can walk beside you on that path:

1. Breathe Deeper With Breathwork

Breath is the first and most accessible wellness tool. It regulates the nervous system, clears emotional tension, and grounds you in the present moment.

🔗 Go deeper with our Breathwork Teacher Certification

2. Move With Purpose Through Yoga

Yoga unites breath, movement, and intention. Whether you’re practicing for yourself or leading others, yoga offers strength, stability, and sacred space.

🔗 Train in the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

3. Quiet the Mind With Meditation

Meditation isn’t about stopping thoughts—it’s about meeting yourself with compassion. Regular practice improves focus, emotional regulation, and peace of mind.

🔗 Become a guide with our Meditation Teacher Certification

4. Align Energetically Through Chakra Healing

When your chakras are balanced, you experience clarity, creativity, and confidence. Chakra work helps you clear blocks and access your full power.

🔗 Learn how in our Chakra Healing Certification

5. Serve With Soul as a Spiritual Life Coach

If you’re ready to help others embody wellness, spiritual coaching gives you the tools to lead from authenticity and intuition.

🔗 Start your journey with our Spiritual Life Coach Certification

Bonus: Heal From the Inside Out With Burnout Recovery

Before you build a new wellness routine, you may need to unwind the chronic exhaustion, pressure, and emotional fatigue that’s been weighing you down. Burnout doesn’t just go away with rest—it requires conscious recovery.

Our Burnout Recovery Course blends neuroscience, spiritual tools, and self-healing practices to help you reset your nervous system, rebuild your energy, and reconnect with your purpose.

🔗 Explore the Burnout Recovery Course →

Wellness isn’t just about adding more. Sometimes, it’s about releasing what’s draining you.

Wellness Is Not a One-Time Event—It’s a Way of Being

The Global Wellness Institute reminds us: wellness is a choice we make, every single day.

And at MPI, we exist to help you make that choice more confidently, more deeply, and more sustainably. Whether you're practicing for yourself or stepping into a leadership role, our courses are designed to support your transformation at every level.

🌀 You’re not just here to learn—you’re here to embody the work.

Ready to Go All In?

Explore the MPI All-Access Pass and get unlimited access to seven certification courses—plus support, community, and spiritual tools to help you live and lead with purpose.

Closing Words

This National Wellness Month, let it be more than a hashtag. Let it be the start of something sacred.
A deeper breath. A truer path. A more aligned version of you.

✨ You are your greatest healer.
✨ Your wellness is your purpose in motion.