7 SPECTACULAR | Mid-Summer Local Wellness Retreats
- Glancer Magazine
- Jul 3, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 1, 2020
PLAN SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF AND RELAX
If the stresses of everyday life are getting to you, find a day or two to visit some of these relaxing destinations to help nourish the body, mind and soul. There are plenty of unique and fun experiences to try out until you find the one or several that works for you. It’s a great opportunity to plan a visit, forget everything, focus on you and just BREATHE. Here is our list of 7 Spectacular Mid-Summer Local Wellness Retreats–
1. HEALING GARDENS AT STONEHILL FARM ST. CHARLES– Replenish your soul while walking through over a dozen beautiful gardens, each with their own theme. On Sundays, you can participate in a yoga or Tai Chi class while enjoying nature’s colors or stay quiet during their select Saturday morning meditation groups. 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles, www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com
2. WELLNESS THROUGH YOGA NAPERVILLE–Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, there is a class for you at Abhyaasa Yoga to awaken your body, mind and spirit through postures and breath work. For a more extended practice, join them on their mid-July weekend Return to Stillness retreat. 124 S. Webster St., Naperville www.abhyaasayoga.com
3. HAVEN MEDICAL SPA YORKVILLE–Haven Medical Spa is located inside of Brenart Eye Clinic. Theirr staff is highly trained and educated in effective-research proven treatments, non-surgical enhancement procedures, as well as, skin rejuvenation treatments. Committed to provide outstanding services at affordable rates, they strive to offer the best available treatments and technology to help you look and feel your best. www.havenmedicalspa.com
4. SALT CAVES NAPERVILLE AND LAGRANGE Experience the healing elements of the salt caves made with tons of Himalayan Salt known to have several health benefits as well as help purify and balance your body. Add on a unique spa treatment like a detox footbath or an aqua massage for total relaxation. Naperville Salt Cave, 1324 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville www.napervillesaltcave.com, Primal Ocean Salt Cave, 8 S. LaGrange, www.primaloceanssaltcave.com
5. BACK TO NATURE AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM LISLE–Discover Aerial Yoga to stretch and release stress while having fun cocooned in a hammock suspended from the trees at The Morton Arboretum, or take a Forest Therapy Walk and experience the wellness effects of Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, www.mortonarb.org/learn-experience/course-guide
6. MEDITATION HEALING AT PRANA YOGA CENTER
GENEVA–Quiet your brain and experience the incredible health benefits of meditation. Start your journey to a more mindful and healthy life with instruction in beginning, sound healing and source code meditation and bring your body, mind and emotions back into harmony with the soul or spirit. 321 Stevens St., Geneva www.pranayogacenter.com
7. FLOAT YOUR STRESS AWAY AT ANNICA FLOAT CLUB
NAPERVILLE–Find a quiet space to just BE. Float in 10 inches of skin temperature water with 1,600 pounds of Epsom salt to keep you afloat even if you fall asleep. You have your own private Float Room and can control the underwater LED light and white noise. 4S100 N. IL-59, Naperville www.floatnaperville.com
Watch for a new, uniquely themed 7 Spectacular List inside each issue of Glancer Magazine.
