The rise of healthy hedonism: meet the festival-loving Millennials swapping come downs for downward dogs

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The rise of healthy hedonism: meet the festival-loving Millennials swapping come downs for downward dogs

By Deborah Cicurel

6 months ago

6 min read

Imagine waking up at a festival without a hangover. Imagine what it’d be like not to stagger out of your sweaty tent, mouth like sandpaper – instead, full of energy and ready to take part in a 10K trail race or Wim Hof experience? Imagine going home from a three-day rave feeling better than when you came. Welcome to the new era of festival going, where wellness trumps excessive boozing and the only highs on offer are endorphin or breathwork-based. Deborah Cicurel investigates the healthy hedonists taking over the UK’s festival scene.  


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