If your New Year’s resolution is to treat yourself in 2024, then check out all of the best self-care products on the market. From skincare, to beauty tools, to essential oils, find which items work best for you. It’s always the right time to prioritize yourself and your own well-being, after all! Indulge in yourself this upcoming year.
Here are the best self-care products if your New Year’s resolution is to treat yourself.
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Othership, the popular wellness studio located on Adelaide Street in Toronto, is opening another location in the city, on Bloor Street West in the Yorkville neighbourhood!
The studio is popular for its hot and cold wellness experiences (saunas and ice baths), and its classes have become so popular that they tend to fill up quickly! With a new, larger location opening up in the city, we can hope to spend less time on the waitlist!
The new Othership location in Yorkville will be opening on November 15th, offering guided and unguided sauna and ice bath experiences, aromatherapy, sound immersion, and breathwork, like its existing Adelaide location, only much bigger.
Its sauna has a 90-person capacity, and it will have 8 private ice baths!
That’s not all, though! There will also be a cozy tea room featuring a fireplace that you can enjoy when you’re not sweating or shivering it out.
“As a society, we’re starting to think much more about how much our emotional state impacts not only our physical health, but day-to-day life. Othership’s unique take on hot and cold therapy has helped tens of thousands of people de-stress and transform their relationships.” Says Robert Bent, co-founder and CEO of Othership.
You can buy a pass for 10 classes at the Yorkville location here.
Mark your calendars for November 15th and head over to 110 Bloor Street West to experience a new level of wellness.
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Every now and then, it’s a good idea to reflect on our current routines and habits and implement ways to improve them. It can be things as little as drinking an extra glass of water a day or waking up 20 minutes earlier to allow yourself more “you” time in the morning. If you’ve been feeling a little blah or uninspired lately, try switching up your daily routine a bit with some fresh healthy habits!
We challenge you to add at least 2 of these healthy habits to your daily routine!
Meditation
Don’t knock it until you try it! Meditation can do wonders for your mental health. Just look up guided meditations on YouTube and follow along. You can even search for videos catering to specific concerns you’d like to work on (anxiety, confidence, etc.).
Drink An Extra Glass Of Water
If you ask us, we think anyone could benefit from drinking an extra glass of water a day. Most of us probably aren’t intaking enough water anyway! Start your day off with a glass of water and take it from there!
Practice Positive Affirmations In The Morning
It may sound cheesy, but practicing positive affirmations in the morning to start your day off is so underrated. Download ‘I Am’ from the App Store to get an affirmation sent to you every day! Or simply Google or Pinterest some positive affirmations to find some that resonate.
Go To Bed + Wake Up 30 Minutes Earlier
Sleep can be somewhat of a controversial topic, as sometimes it really can’t be controlled all that much. But, if you have the luxury, even just going and laying in bed just 20-30 minutes earlier in order to wake up just a little bit earlier can do wonders! Who couldn’t use an extra half hour to themselves in the morning?
Perfect Your Skincare Routine
Show yourself a little bit of extra love by perfecting your skincare routine! Performing a skincare routine before bed feels almost ritualistic – so make it something you look forward to ending your day with!
Eat At The Table For At Least One Meal
If you eat every meal at the table, hats off to you. Honestly, can’t relate. It can become all too easy to get into a routine of eating infront of the TV and/or on the couch. But eating at the table allows you to be more mindful of what/how much you’re eating, plus it helps practice being present in the moment instead of zoning out to a show.
Go On A Daily Walk
We refuse to let hot girl walks retire. Even if its just for a few minutes, get outside and go on a walk every day. It not only gets you out and active, but also allows you to get some much-needed fresh air.
Read Something
Whether it be a chapter in a book or an article or two online (we post almost daily – shameless plug). Reading something gets your eyes off the social apps and hey – you may even learn something new.
Call A Friend Or Family Member
It’s so important to make time for the people you love in your life! For both them and yourself. It can be so therapeutic to talk to a friend or family member on the daily.
Use A Daily Planner
Using a daily planner allows your days to be more intentional. Write down everything you want to accomplish in a day, no matter how minuscule. You can use a physical planner or we are really loving the GoodNotes app if you have an iPad! You can even find and purchase different templates for the app online.
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Whether you’re in the mood for a meditation class, a sound bath, or a sweaty infrared sauna session, Toronto’s wellness spaces are here to deliver. These diverse, multi-disciplinary health centers offer comprehensive services for busy downtowners. These spaces are great for those who want to live well without struggling in silence on a meditation mat at home or making regular spa splurges a weekly thing.
Here are spots to unplug, chill out, and get connected to your inner self – where your best life begins!
Good Space
Address: 360 Dufferin St #106, Toronto, ON M6K 3G1
Good Space keeps it simple by offering a few types of classes: Vinyasa (style of yoga), Ease (yin and restorative style yoga), Pilates (Mat-based Pilates with squish + toning balls), and Groove (aerobic-based exercises followed by a deep stretch). The no-frills spot in Parkdale aims to make yoga and meditation super accessible, for newbies especially.
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre
Address: 967 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
In addition to a yoga studio, Octopus Garden has been operating as a multi-disciplinary health clinic since 2005. Here you can find services like massage therapy, naturopathy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, holistic nutrition, reiki, and relationship psychotherapy. Get a membership to enjoy unlimited yoga classes and free mat storage. Everyone from families to newbies to advanced practitioners will feel at home in this inclusive, casual space.
The Healing Collective
Address: 2005 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J7
This eclectic collective of health practitioners provides a comprehensive arsenal of services on Danforth East and also aims to be an incubator environment for new practitioners. With therapy rooms and a room for group practice, The Healing Collective brings together psychotherapists, social workers, doulas, yoga therapists, counselors, aromatherapists, and more. If there’s a specific alternative therapy you’re seeking — or if you’re looking for a community to grow your own wellness business, check out this collective.
Lemon Water Wellness Clinic
Address: 9 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3R6
Lemon Water Wellness Clinic and General Store is home to a team of naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and registered massage therapists in the Distillery District. Come on the weekend to get hooked up at the Vitamin IV Lounge, where you can chill while getting in those essential vitamins. Afterward, shop their curated selection of supplements and natural skincare and get prepped for your week.
Inspired Life
Address: 320 Danforth Avenue Suite 206 (2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
Inspired Life has been a staple in the Carrot Common on the Danforth since 2005. And it’s actually one of the city’s largest holistic healthcare centers. Come in for a reiki session, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy or appointment with a homeopath, or a session in their infrared sauna. Bring your grocery list and get your organics at the Big Carrot — it’s basically a one-stop-shop.
Altea Active
Address: 25 Ordnance St, Toronto, ON M6K 1A1
Altea Active takes over a massive 89,000 square foot space that’s filled with everything you could ever want in a wellness club. This includes a massive lap pool, hot yoga studio, restaurant, cocktail lounge, 75 bike cycling studio, smoothie bar, sauna, Himalayan salt lounge, and more. Plus, if you’re searching for a wellness space in Toronto with some fun, the hotspot also has an urban lounge full of pool and foosball tables, live entertainment, Topgolf Swing Suite, and Duckpin bowling lanes.
H20 Float Studio
Address: 25 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3R6
Take some time to simply just float at H20 Float Studio, located in Toronto’s Distillery District. And no – it isn’t the same as floating in the bath or a pool. At H2O Float Studio, each spacious personal float room is filled with 10 inches of water and 1000 lbs of Epsom salt and maintains a temperature of approximately 34.5 degrees Celsius. Allowing you to effortlessly float on your back and feel totally weightless. This wellness practice is known for heightening deep mental relaxation and helping increase mental clarity – you can learn all about it here!
HealFlow
Address: 58 Shaftesbury Ave. Toronto, ON, M4T 1A3
HealFlow is a boutique wellness centre established in 2017 by a team of expert healers, focusing on the full experience of its clients and their wellness needs. It offers an array of wellness services including an extensive list of massage options, acupuncture, light therapy, an infrared halotherapy sauna and more!
Kiko Sounds
Address: 2104 Dundas W. Toronto, ON
A sound bath is a rest/relaxation practice through deep listening of instruments such as crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes, which bathes the whole body in waves of vibration. You can experience this wellness practice at Kikospace in 75-minute sessions.
Unbounded Well
Address: stackt market – 28 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON
Unbounded Well takes a literal approach to the word chill with its cold plunge! Toronto’s first outdoor wellness playground features cold plunge wells, Scandinavian saunas, a geodesic breath-work studio, and bonfire lounges to promote thoughtful and somatic wellness experiences that support both physical and mental well-being.
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It’s that time of year when it gets darker a little earlier every day, leaving us with shorter days and less sunshine. As the daylight decreases, it can be difficult to want to do anything but cozy up on the couch and watch a movie. Motivation becomes something we have to work towards if we want to continue to stay on track and be productive in our daily lives – even on the gloomiest and darkest of days. But, together we can fight these winter blues and work towards achieving our goals. With some simple tips and tricks, staying motivated becomes that much easier.
Try These Tips and Tricks To Stay Motivated As Daylight Decreases!
Set Goals
Working towards something is the best way to find motivation. Whether it be personal or work-related. If you have tangible goals you aim to reach, you can then plan out what you need to do to in order to accomplish them.
Wake Up Early
Make the most out of your day and enjoy the little sun we do get, by waking up earlier! Waking up relatively early is the first productive thing you can do, setting yourself up for success soon as you open your eyes. Sleeping in may feel good at the moment, but it tends to make getting out of bed a little more difficult.
Seek Inspiration
A great way to motivate yourself is to find motivation in others and the things around you! Create a Pinterest board with various things that will motivate you to achieve your goals. For example, if a goal you have is to learn how to drive – save a picture of a dream car to refer back to give you a boost of inspiration.
Get Active
It’s no secret that getting some exercise is a great way to boost energy and obtain some much-needed dopamine. Getting a good workout in, in the morning sets the foundation for a productive day!
Go On A Daily Walk
This tip is for everyone, but especially those of you who work from home. It can be too easy to stay inside all day when you don’t have a real reason to leave – especially in the winer. Make it a priority to bundle up and go on a walk and get some fresh air as a part of your daily routine.
Make To-Do Lists
If you write it down, it simply can’t be ignored! Plus, it’s so satisfying getting to check items off the list as you go! It’s like a little reward every time you complete a task.
Go Out With Friends
Spending time with friends and family on a regular basis is underrated yet so necessary! Make an effort to schedule time aside to be around the people who make you feel good. It’s amazing how much this can actually bring your energy level up, in turn, increases motivation!
Get Ready
Getting dressed in an outfit you feel your best in does wonders for motivation. It goes along with the concept of “dress for the job you want, not the job you have”. If you’re dressed as your best self, you’ll also want to act the part!
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Are you on the hunt for a new fitness program to kick-off your year? We’ve got exactly what you’re searching for. Let us introduce to you—A Sculpt Body.
If you’ve never heard of ASB before, then get ready to become obsessed! A Sculpt Body’s workouts aren’t about achieving a certain weight, body shape, or clothing size, it’s all about creating that healthy mindset and getting active.
The best part? The Back to Basics program that’s currently being offered is free! That’s right, you can learn all about ASB’s approach, completely free.
Courtesy of ASB
Once you join the Back to Basics program, you’ll take on an exciting three-week commitment that’s all about achieving your fitness goals in a healthy and sustainable way. There are no fad diets here or extreme workout schedules because let’s face it, those are never in for the long haul.
Aside from the no cost, we love that this program encourages prioritizing balance over restrictions and gives you all of the tools that you need to continue.
Plus, with this programming, you can look forward to 5+ free workout classes, a guided workout schedule (note, you will have to sign up to ASB to access the scheduled workouts), free morning rituals, free supplement education from Genuine Health, and more!
Courtesy of ASB
Even if you’re not a workout pro, all of the workouts offered are low-impact and range from five minutes to just under an hour with beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
Not only is ASB amazing, the instructor and founder, Alessia, is so supportive and attentive, you won’t ever feel like you’re on this journey alone.
She actually created ASB to empower as many women as possible to make movement an important part of their everyday lives.
Look forward to bettering your health and wellness this year with A Sculpt Body. Take control and make this a time to create a space just for you to feel good, relieve stress, and find mental clarity. Give your body the love and respect it deserves.
Check out ASB today so that you don’t miss out on the awesome offer!
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With the start of a new year, typically comes new year’s resolutions and “new year, new me” mottos. Thus, if you’ve struggled in sticking to your health resolutions in the past, take this time to revamp your wellness routine to ensure that it’s actually attainable this time around.
Think of the new year as a reset to get your health and wellness on track towards a better you and keep it as a top priority.
By now, most of us know that diet and exercise aren’t the only factors that play a role in our physical and mental health. It also includes nutrition, activity, mindset, and sleep.
So, say hello to our secret wellness tool—WW’s PersonalPoints Program. This personalized approach to wellness is definitely one that you need to try out as well.
We’re totally obsessed with how this program works, and let us tell you, you will be too.
It’s designed to help us learn and retain healthy patterns as well as create a positive mindset, so you’re always set up for success.
Jake Mossop, a D360 Coach, and Registered Nurse, raves about the program saying, “I love WW’s new PersonalPoints program because it’s individualized to each member and their wellness journey. While other weight loss and wellness programs take a one-size-fits-all approach, WW knows that every body and every story is unique. As a Registered Nurse, I appreciate that the PersonalPoints program is backed by a team of behavioural and nutrition scientists that have vigorously tested and created a program that is sustainable and realistic.”
Plus, your plan is totally personalized. From your nutrition to fitness goals, to healthy habit tips, each aspect is built just for you.
It’s basically like having a nutritionist and personal trainer right in your back pocket.
Our fave part? The PersonalizedPoints Program doesn’t interrupt your daily life or deprive you of foods that you love the most. It’s the total opposite of a dreaded crash diet because no food is off the menu.
Without taking away the food that we crave the most, it makes sticking to our wellness and health goals that much easier.
Mossop also shares his favourite feature on the program, “Not only is the program tailored to you and the foods you love, but you can also add Points to your day, by engaging in healthy behaviours, like drinking 1.75L of water or being active. As someone who spends their fair share of time in the gym, it’s a great way for me to add Points to my day – so that I can enjoy even more of the foods I love. On PersonalPoints, I also have my own customized list of ZeroPoint foods that don’t go toward my daily Points. That means I can enjoy my avocados, eggs and so much more without having to think twice or track it in the app. The beauty of WW and the PersonalPoints program is that it’s NOT restrictive – no food is off-limits. That’s why so many have success – like me!”
We are so excited to take on 2022 by storm and really keep our wellness in check all year long!
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Things are looking brighter for Toronto this year with the announcement of a brand new mega wellness club called Altea Active. The club will open sometime this fall in Liberty Village and will take over two floors of the Novus development at 25 Ordnance Street. Impressively, this is an 89,000 square foot space.
Altea Active is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. It offers everything from Starbucks, to hot yoga, to golf simulators.
To sum it up, this is an all-in-one destination for your fitness needs, and your social ones too!
The co-founder and COO of Altea Active,Michael Nolan, said in a release, “Toronto is a dynamic, energetic city filled with people who enjoy living an activated lifestyle, and Altea Active will offer a one-of-a-kind urban playground for Torontonians looking for a vibrant social space that supports living a healthy lifestyle.”
Taking a quick tour of the site, you can see more of what the Altea will offer.
In addition, the club will have a massive lap pool, hot yoga studio, restaurant, cocktail lounge, 75 bike cycling studio, smoothie bar, sauna, Himalayan salt lounge, and more.
If you’re searching for some fun, the hotspot will also have an urban lounge! This will include pool and foosball tables, live entertainment, Topgolf Swing Suite, and Duckpin bowling lanes. That’s right, a full-out bowling alley.
You probably won’t ever want to leave this Toronto wellness club!
Sign-up now so you can be the first to hear when the memberships will be released, which will range from $95 to $125. The fees will include all access to fitness classes, aquatics centre, and Catalyst lounge.
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Although the holidays are truly the most wonderful time of the year, it can wreak havoc on your fitness plans. Once the New Year hits, it’s a great way to start fresh and stay motivated. It may be difficult to really get back into your normal fitness routine, but there are tips and tricks to make it a little easier to get back on track.
Here are the best tips to get back into a Fitness routine after the holidays.
Start small
If you’ve taken some time off from your regular fitness routine, then it’s always a great idea to start off small and ease yourself back into it. There’s definitely no need to push yourself if your body isn’t fully ready. Chances are you’ll end up feeling frustrated and defeated rather than accomplished.
Use the buddy system
If you’re having trouble getting back into your previous fitness game, then grab a buddy! It can be more motivating to have a friend holding you accountable and you’ll be able to motivate one another.
Make a list of fitness goals
Make a full list of all of the fitness goals that you want to accomplish and to keep track of your productivity. You can organize and check off tasks as you complete them.
Treat yourself with new gym equipment or workout clothes
What’s better than treating yourself with some new goodies. It could be weights, resistance bands, a Löle yoga mat, or even a stylish workout outfit, that can spark some motivation.
Track water intake
Drinking a lot of water a day will make you feel great and keep you hydrated. When getting back into a fitness routine, you need to make sure you’re fully hydrated to have the best workout that you can. So, keeping track of your intake will ensure you’re meeting your standards.
Prioritzie Sleep
You really can’t get back into a routine if you are not getting enough sleep. It you’re constantly tired and lacking energy it’ll be even more difficult to get back into shape. For the first while, be sure to really prioritize sleep to feel refreshed all day long.
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It’s no secret that we’re living in challenging times. If you’re finding yourself getting anxious and are looking for ways to calm yourself down and relax, then you should know that you’re not alone, we’re all feeling it, and there are a wealth of products made just for this very reason.
We recognize that the below products aren’t a cure-all for any anxieties or stresses you’re feeling. If these feelings persist, reach out to trusted friends, community services, or consult your doctor.
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