Group runs, Pilates, cold plunges and matcha are finding their way into Gen Z’s social calendar. In a report on “wellness darties,” Mashable describes daytime gatherings that combine the energy of a party with activities more often associated with a fitness studio. The events it highlights have taken place on college campuses, but their appeal is easy to recognize beyond them: young people want ways to spend time together that fit their interests in health and well-being vs. alcohol-centric gatherings.
For ISKCON communities, that interest offers a natural point of connection with students and young professionals. A yoga class, walking group or welcoming meal can create space for friendship and conversation, with opportunities to introduce those who are interested to kirtan, meditation and Krishna consciousness. The trend is less a rejection of conventional parties than a sign that young people are making room for other kinds of gatherings.
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Source: https://iskconnews.org/gen-zs-wellness-gatherings-point-to-new-ways-to-connect/
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