Visit of the Councillor for Education

International scientific conference "WELLNESS, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE" took place in Prague! Thank you for the invitation and the excellent organization of VŠTVS PALESTRA The conference focused on the following thematic areas: Current trends in wellness and spa. Current trends in wellness. Functional testing of psychomotor and cognitive functions. Wellness and natural resources. Development of mental health and quality of life. [...]

On Wednesday, February 4, the first edition of the VARY°Kolegium 2026 conference took place at the Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary. This new platform aims to bridge the gap between expert perspectives on the spa industry and current issues regarding the city’s character and future development.  The conference was divided into four thematic blocks, featuring perspectives from across the full spectrum of fields related to […]

Today, in cooperation with the Falkensteiner Spa Resort Mariánské Lázně, we have launched a study to objectify the effects of forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) in a climate spa. The aim of the study is to evaluate the short-term effect of this treatment on the psychological and physiological state of the population of Mariánské Lázně. In particular, we monitor changes in mood, stress and anxiety levels, but also selected physiological parameters - [...]