5 Therapeutic Activities To Help You Zen Out This Weekend
Had a stressful week? Why not unwind this weekend by treating yourself to some therapeutic activities? Here are some fun and unique ways of relaxing your mind and body this weekend that’ll have you feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
Meditation Class
Meditation is a great way of escaping the turbulence of modern life and refocusing the mind on the things that are important. You can meditate at home, but why not really get in the zone by taking a meditation class? You can find such classes all over the place – sometimes as part of a Yoga or Reiki community club. Some clubs may offer a free taster session, so that even if it’s not for you, you’ll be able to justify the experience.
Thai Massage
A combination of Ancient Thai massage techniques and modern soft tissue therapy, a Thai massage is the perfect way to take away the stress. Methods involving acupressure and assisted yoga positions can free up all the aches and pains in your body, as well giving your mind time to free itself from the pressures of life. Many services such as the Kobkun Thai Massage may even offer specialist massages to deal with pregnancy pains and discomfort.
Healing Stone Therapy
There are all kinds of alternative forms of holistic therapy from acupuncture to massages involving snakes. Before jumping in the deep end with these kinds of strange spa treatments, why not try healing stone therapy? This treatment involves using heated stones that are able to perform deep tissue manipulations unlike a regular massage. For deep muscular and skeletal aches, this treatment could help ease the pain.
Cat café
If you’re a fan of felines, a lunch at a cat café such as Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium could be the perfect day out. With cats already proven to be a stress-relief, kitty therapy could provide a more active alternative to spa treatments. On top of this, you’ll get the opportunity to dine out in an unusual location. Cat Cafes are quite the novelty, so you may need to book in advance. If you go with somebody, just make sure that they’re a fellow cat lover!
Day at the Aquarium
For another more active but equally therapeutic day out, why not go to the aquarium? Fish have an undeniably hypnotic power about them and watching them could be a great way to let your mind escape. It’s also a great activity to take part in with the kids. Depending on which aquarium you go to and what time you go, you may end up having to deal with hordes of people, so try and time it right so that you can miss the crowds (ideally early in the morning). If you’d rather dodge the kids, it may be better to book a weekday off and then you can stroll around the aquarium at your own leisure.