Support Local! Self-Care Edition.

This blog is all about supporting the local businesses that allow us to rejuvenate, refresh and relax. Sometimes you just need a day to yourself to indulge in the self-care that you deserve. Whether you've worked long hours, are overwhelmed with school, need a break from the computer screen, or just need a break from this crazy world for a little while, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are filled with places that will help you find your Zen.

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It's important to make time for yourself. Especially these days. Mental health is just as important as physical health, so we need to make an effort every day to make sure we are mentally and emotionally in a good place. For some people this might mean meditating every day, others it may be yoga, therapy, music, etc. Everyone has a preference on what makes them feel relaxed and rejuvenated, and most don't know what that is until they try something new. Not sure what you need in your life to help your overall well-being? Luckily, we live in a place that has a wide range of healing art businesses that you can experience.

Carolina Yoga Company offers a wide range of classes where you can embrace your inner-yogi and challenge yourself. Carolina Yoga has adapted to COVID-19 rules and guidelines so its participants can revitalize their mind, body and soul safely. The studio encourages a space for connection, community and balance through its Pilates, Slow Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga for Daily Life classes. Each class varies in difficulty and emphasizes different techniques to heal. Whether you're interested in being able to finally touch those toes (literally me), increase strength and muscle tone, release tension, or calm your breathing, Carolina Yoga Company has it all. Check out this page for the schedule and more information about each class.

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Yoga not really your thing? Here's a place that will give you something you've probably never done before...

Float your way into deep relaxation with a salt soak experience in Areté's premium float tank. This relaxation and therapeutic technique entails a pod filled with 12 inches of water and 1000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salts. When you lay down in the water, you become effortlessly buoyant and are welcomed with the sensation of relaxation, recovery, and relief. The float tank gives you the opportunity to break free from distractions and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. An effortless way to feel refreshed? Sign me up...

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If floating your way to a better version of yourself isn't something you're interested in, don't worry, you can sweat that stress away in Arete's full-spectrum Infrared Sauna.

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Mask making your skin feel gross? The struggle is real. Treat yourself to glowy, refreshed feeling skin at TEJASE and experience a holistic skin therapy approach that promotes feelings of peace, balance and well-being. Reiki Master and Esthetician, Danielle Koppel specializes in organic skincare that leaves your skin feeling nourished, revitalized and loved. Treat yourself to the self-care you deserve and check out TEJASE's services here.

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Self-care is not selfish! It's necessary. Utilize the amazing businesses we have in our town to take care of yourself.

It's a win-win situation. You support our hardworking local business owners and you get the services you need to feel refreshed and relaxed! Give some love back to the businesses that are providing the much-needed love for your well-being.

Being an athlete, my whole life has revolved around ensuring my physical health was elite. I've recently learned the importance of taking care of your mind and it's changed my life. I am always looking for new ways to train my mind and provide myself with self-care days, so please feel free to drop some places that I might have missed or new practices to try out!

Here is the link to The Barstool Fund, a fund that is supporting local businesses in need of help due to COVID-19 across the nation. Check it out!!

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