Crystal visions, crystal vacations? One Colorado hotel is offering guests access to a complimentary “crystal concierge,” from whom they can check in and check out healing stones, many of them locally mined. They can help guests choose the right crystals to promote whatever sense of well-being they’re after, from happiness to calm to optimism. The … Read more
Suffering from bedtime blues? Why not try a warmer hue? You probably already know that taking a long bath, going for a walk or writing in your journal are great ways to relax and unwind before bed — but, sometimes, you just don’t have the time or the energy. Oliver Niño, a spiritual coach and … Read more
Unlike the lucky New Yorkers who can take a bath in their kitchen, I, like many others, don’t have a tub. Lush has a unique solution — but it’ll cost you $75 for 30 minutes of blissful soaking. The cosmetics giant offers a private, self-led bathing treatment at its spa on the Upper East Side, … Read more
Cue the collective groan, missed flights, and accidental sexts to the family group chat — Mercury retrograde is upon us. Astrology devotees believe that Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, governs communication, technology and travel. When the planet retrogrades, as it does three to four times per year, those realms are disrupted. And the first Mercury … Read more
Dry January just got a whole lot more rock ‘n roll. WhistlePig Whiskey has released a new Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned mocktail that’s not just alcohol-free but also made with wellness-boosting ingredients. Rock star Alice Cooper, who’s been sober since 1977, said that the drink is “the true sicko of dry cocktails.” … Read more
Before dropping $50 on a foot massager you may use once and forget about, try this self-massage technique from an acupuncturist. Dr. Eileen Li (@anew.acu), a licensed physical therapist at Anew Integrative Acupuncture in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, says that her method can help with bunions, plantar fasciitis and general foot pain — but she admits … Read more
A sleep medicine doctor says a clever “pre-dreaming” technique used my the military can help you fall asleep faster at night. And while it works better than counting sheep, you don’t actually have to forget the sheep entirely to get the most out of it. The sleep doc’s trick is part of a method developed … Read more
Don’t worry, be hoppy. A growing number of spas in the US and around the world are now offering “beer baths” and “bear soaks” for customers to kick back and relax in a tub full of literal beer — and they claim it’s packed with benefits for your skin. Hops have polyphenols, a chemical compound found … Read more
Itching for some R&R? People seeking unconventional relaxation methods are shelling out hundreds of dollars for professional back scratches, according to The Wall Street Journal. Toni George, the 55-year-old owner of The Scratcher Girls in Miami, charges $130 for an hour of scratching using her 3-inch manicured nails, raking them down her client’s back, limbs, … Read more
This one is for the homies. Homebodies who prefer chilling out in their humble abodes to hanging out at the club can now do it right by following this formula for having the “perfect” night. Returning home from work by 5:30 p.m., washing away the ills of the day with a 19-minute shower, scarfing down copious … Read more
Come and spend some at this arousing accommodation. New York’s Walker Hotel Tribeca has introduced a “Self-Love Pod” to allow guests to get intimate with themselves. Anyone can book the autoerotic experience through September — which is Sexual Health Awareness Month — with staff transforming ordinary hotel rooms into a space where guests can satisfy themselves. The … Read more
Want to find out what kind of person you’re dating? Look to the couch. One psychologist is saying that the way a person positions themselves on a sofa can offer subtle cues as to their personality type. Dr. Rebekah Wanic analyzed a range of different postures and found which styles of seating show a need … Read more
Mercury — our wily planet of communication and currency, the mind and the mouth — is stationed direct this week. But we ain’t out of the woods quite yet. We continue to feel the ill effects of the planet’s slow-down for up to two weeks afterward, a charming/jarring little epilogue known as the shadow period. … Read more
We’re in the thick of Mercury retrograde, folks, wherein the trickster planet of communion, conversation, tech and tantrums slows his proverbial roll and leaves us in the muck and mire. Mercury retrograde purposefully disrupts our routines and forces us to face matters and people we’d rather avoid. Retrograde refers to the optical illusion the planet … Read more
Money helps. A new survey of the most relaxed cities in the United States reveals — surprise! — that living somewhere fabulously wealthy can be good for your state of mind. The LawnStarter survey analyzed 500 cities around the country, ranking them in a slew of categories, including mental, physical and financial wellbeing, work, environmental and social … Read more
Americans need 60 lazy days per year to feel rested and relaxed, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans investigated how the average person leverages days literally doing nothing for self-care as well as the anatomy of a perfect do-nothing day. It turns out Americans take lazy days very seriously, with one … Read more
Sun, sand and dumbbells in hand. After gaining 15 pounds on holiday last summer, Miami Beach fitness trainer Melissa Lattari, 32, has devised six strategies for staying on track during vacation. She recommends finding ways to get your steps in, practicing moderation, doing 10-minute workouts, taking supplements, drinking plenty of water and relaxing. To avoid … Read more
They’re catching flights to catch some Z’s. Partying like a rock star? Soaking in exotic cultures while sightseeing foreign lands? Thrill-seeking on electrifying excursions? Yeah, no. Rather than hitting the town, overtaxed Gen Z and Millennial jet setters are preferring to hit the hay on “sleepcations.” Vacation content creators are touting the restorative benefits of … Read more
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I don’t know if I can sit still this long,’” said Hutchins, who was working as a radio journalist. At … Read more
Do you sigh when you’re stressed? You’re already on your way to regulating your emotions. Kandi Wiens, an author and University of Pennsylvania researcher specializing in stress, resilience and burnout, shared her stress-busting tips with The Post. “People think that when we distract ourselves from stress, that’s a bad thing, but not necessarily,” Penn’s master’s … Read more