Inside the fourth edition of Cortina in Wellness, Technogym founder Nerio Alessandri's initiative to make Cortina d'Ampezzo an international wellness destination, and the full moon Hypno-Sound Bath Letizia Silvestri of Altha led at Renzo Rosso's Hotel Ancora.

Cortina in Wellness 2026: A Full Moon Hypno-Sound Bath at Hotel Ancora

From handing the microphone to a colleague at her first corporate booking, to shaking hands in front of 300 people, to leading a 60-minute Hypno-Sound Bath on the Embodiment stage at Mindvalley U Tallinn, a hypnotherapist's real account of overcoming the fear of public speaking, with one self-hypnosis technique anyone can use before their next high-stakes moment.

Writing this from Tallinn, Estonia, a destination never on my radar until recently, here for Mindvalley U, where I will lead a Hypno-Sound Bath session in the coming days. Here is the path that led from a first Mindvalley experience in Dubai to speaking in Estonia, and what the research actually says about turning a big vision into something real.

At the May 22 floating sound bath at Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace, an entire family of ducks swam into the middle of the session and stayed until guests opened their eyes. Here is what that unexpected visit reveals about the role of lightness, not just heaviness, in genuine nervous system regulation.

On April 24, Altha and Beyond Wellness brought a floating Hypno-Sound Bath to Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, the first gathering since the missile alerts that shook the region earlier this year. Here is what the evening looked like, why community and nature matter especially in uncertain times, and where the series continues this season.

Chronic stress without adequate recovery reshapes the autonomic nervous system over time — raising the baseline activation level, reducing parasympathetic capacity, and depleting the physiological resources required for genuine rest and emotional regulation. Somatic movement, BreathPlay™ breathwork, and Hypno-Sound Bath™ are three evidence-informed modalities that work directly on this cycle. OFFLINE, a three-hour nervous system immersion, takes place April 25 at Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai — here is the science behind each approach and what the research says about their combined effect.

Kayan Wellness Festival Abu Dhabi 2026 brought together leading global voices in wellbeing, resilience, longevity, and conscious leadership on Fahid Island. Across three days of talks, movement, science-based wellness, and Altha’s Meditative Sound Bath, the festival created space for both high-energy inspiration and deep restoration.

To introduce its new Garden Cabana wellness space, Raffles Dubai partnered with Altha for an intimate Hypno-Sound Bath experience. Designed as a media launch in Dubai, the evening brought together journalists and tastemakers for a focused reset addressing stress, sleep quality, and modern burnout — all within the city.

A floating sound bath at Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace marked the official launch of Kayan Festival, the Middle East’s largest wellness festival, bringing sound healing, hypnotherapy, and conscious leadership to the forefront of Abu Dhabi’s wellness scene. Powered by Altha & Beyond Wellness.

Hosted at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, the Marie Claire Arabia Wellness Event explored the future of wellness through movement, longevity, and nervous-system regulation. ALTHA’s Hypno-Sound Bath introduced a therapeutic blend of hypnosis and sound healing, supporting stress reduction, mental clarity, and recovery for professionals navigating fast-paced life in Abu Dhabi.

 In 2025, I left a life I had built for decades and started over in Abu Dhabi without a plan, without a guarantee, and with everything I know as a clinical hypnotherapist and sound healer telling me it was exactly the right move. This is a month-by-month reflection on fear, resilience, conscious creation, and what it actually means to trust yourself through the unknown.

An intimate sound healing and hypnosis experience hosted inside the Royal Atlantis Residences in Dubai, designed to support deep relaxation, stress relief, and nervous system regulation. This private gathering brought together a curated group of guests and wellness brands for a thoughtfully paced experience combining sound therapy, intention setting, and gentle integration. A behind-the-scenes look at how intentional wellness experiences can feel grounding, refined, and genuinely supportive when every detail is considered.

Dubai’s fast pace has made burnout, nervous-system overload, and sleep disruption increasingly common. Unwind the Year, hosted by ALTHA at The Achievher, was a somatic, breathwork, and Hypno-Sound immersion designed to support full-body regulation and deep reset. Through movement, breath, and sound, the experience addressed stress at its root — through the nervous system.

On December 10th, ALTHA partnered with Beyond Wellness to host a Floating Hypno-Sound Bath at One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai. The immersive experience brought together therapeutic hypnosis, live sound frequencies, and water-based relaxation to support stress management and nervous-system regulation. The event marked a new approach to corporate wellness in Dubai, blending evidence-based practice with elevated hospitality settings.

The Garden of Grace was a private, invitation-only beauty gathering hosted at the Migems villa in Dubai, in collaboration with Armani Beauty and Altha. Curated for influential women shaping the UAE's beauty, wellness, and fashion landscape, the afternoon combined an intimate Armani Beauty makeup workshop with a full hour-long Hypno-Sound Bath™ facilitated by Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Letizia Silvestri. An experience where artistry, sensory design, and inner stillness worked in concert — because true radiance begins within.

On 23 November 2025, Armani Niche Perfumes and Migems Dubai hosted The Art of Passions an intimate, invitation-only evening where fragrance workshops, a sound bath ceremony, and live art-making converged inside a private Jumeirah sanctuary. Here's what the event reveals about the future of multisensory luxury in the UAE.

Controlled breathing is applied physiology, not a wellness trend. Science shows it directly regulates the nervous system, improves heart rate variability (HRV), and builds stress resilience. Here's how breathwork across the UAE is being used to enhance emotional regulation, leadership clarity, and corporate performance.

National Sleep Week wrapped up in the best way possible—an evening of deep relaxation, sound healing, and shopping at Lunya’s Melrose Bedroom. In collaboration with Hatch and Lunya, we hosted a 45-minute Hypno-Sound bath led by certified clinical hypnotherapist and Altha founder, Letizia. It was designed to guide guests into a restful state and set the stage for quality sleep.

This past week, we had the opportunity to be part of TikTok Shop’s Bloom and Create event at the stunning Casa Del Mar hotel in Santa Monica. With over 250 creators in attendance, the event focused on education, inspiration, and connection, equipping TikTok’s creator community with tools to expand their reach and creativity. As part of this initiative, we were honored to lead a Hypno-Sound Bath to help set the tone for the day; fostering clarity, focus, and presence.

Stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalances have become all too common in our world today. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a holistic approach to healing, reminding us that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected. Ear acupuncture, or auricular therapy, is one of the most impactful yet often overlooked modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When combined with the vibrational power of Hypno-Sound Therapy, it creates an incredibly restorative experience. At our recent event, guests experienced this unique fusion of healing techniques, designed to activate the vagus nerve, reset the parasympathetic nervous system, and release physical and emotional blockages. Read on to learn how this powerful practice unfolded: