International Mind-Body Wellness Day | Ways To Celebrate
Balance and mindfulness are skills that, as many of us set health-related goals in the new year, play a vital role in ensuring that both mind and body are progressing steadily on the journey to wellness.
For a healthy head start to the new year, we recommend celebrating International Mind-Body Wellness Day: whether you take the day to explore a local yoga studio, experiment with sound baths, or start a virtual mindfulness journey from the comfort of home, there are many accessible ways to find mind-body harmony and stick to your health resolutions. Read on for the full guide to starting your mind-body wellness journey in Chicagoland.
Take A Yoga Class
Yoga, an ancient practice that originated 5,000 years ago in India, was developed to interconnect the mind, body, and soul to step closer to enlightenment. As the practice caught on in the west, it became popularized as an exercise and relaxation method, with claims to help the body’s general well-being, increase muscle strength, and improve energy and vitality.
Regular yoga practice promotes mental clarity and calmness and sharpens concentration, so grab a mat and get ready to warrior pose, in-studio, or at-home via a virtual class.
Yoga Studios
YogaSix
Multiple Locations, Chicago
CorePower Yoga
Multiple Locations, Chicago
gratitude YOGA
Old Town
AIR Arial Fitness
Lincoln Park
Ritual Hot Yoga
River North
Big Shoulders Yoga
West Town
Flow Studio
Lincoln Park
Room to Breathe: Yoga & Wellness Studio
The Loop
Studio Three
Multiple Locations, Chicago
Tula Yoga
Logan Square
Meditate
Separate yourself from the stresses of daily life with meditation. Start with sitting for five to ten minutes until you find the method that’s right for you. Newcomers to mediation might find guided meditation apps like Headspace or Calm, helpful to structure your practice. Others might enjoy the more communal experience offered by in-person classes.
Go For A Float
Float therapy is a relatively newer practice that involves laying in a float tank full of saltwater to help you float. The tanks block all light and sound from the outside, allowing you to relax and focus on your mind-body connection. This form ofherapy is intended to help promote relaxation, encourage creativity, improve sleep and ease stress.
Float Spas
Float Sixty
Freeze Float Spa
River North
River North
Tranquil Waters Float
Skokie
VIVE Float Studio
Old Town
Go Polar Cyro & Float
Downers Grove
The Float Society
Willow Springs
Experience a Sound Bath
A soak in the tub isn’t the only kind of bath useful for self-care. Echoing waves of soothing sound from traditional wind and percussion instruments, known as a ‘sound bath,’ may help with stress.
Find relaxation with an in-person sound offering or tune in from the comfort of your own home. Try your hand at playing a singing bowl as a mindfulness ritual. Looking for something a little less interactive? Sound therapy machines are another way to achieve calm and a peaceful night's sleep.