Tense shoulders? Stiff neck? Monkey mind? Could be all that pent-up stress from 2020. Here, tools to help get your body and soul back to feeling good, just in time for the new year. —Vita Daily
conair percussion gun massager. Ease the pain with Conair’s new Percussion Gun Massager ($150). With up to 50 percussions per second, this tool helps to release knots and relieve muscle fatigue, soreness, cramps and stiffness, stat.
magic bag. Either you remember it, or you still call it a staple in your wellness arsenal. Canadian-made, the authentic Magic Bag is a comforting, therapeutic classic that also happened to be one of our top gift-giving picks for the holidays!
peloton yoga and meditation classes. Peloton groupies, rejoice: The company, known for at-home bikes and treadmills that offer access to live-streaming classes, also serves up meditation and yoga classes. Any Peloton Bike and Tread owners, in addition to Peloton Digital subscribers, can stream those classes live or on-demand.
saje peace of mind kit. Find quiet time during the busy season with this kit ($27), designed to help you feel calm and peaceful. Includes Deep Breath Inhaler, Relax-O-Ring, Stress Release remedy and Unwind Mist.
mifa eucalyptus mood mist. “Delivers the energizing effect of a power nap,” according to Elle Canada, this natural essential oil spray ($38) is grounding, uplifting and refreshing. Created to restore, refresh and reset your experience by encouraging daily connection to self, deep breathing and relaxation, it’s a wonderful ritual that will encourage deep breaths and reset your mood.
buddha beads. Each Buddha Beads bracelet, necklace, crystal and cleansing kit, designed and handcrafted in Canada, is designed to promote some aspect of wellness, from calming, to positivity, courage or relaxation. Among the brand’s bestsellers: the Howlite x Silver Buddha bracelet ($30), which is meant to help achieve a state of relaxation. Plus, each natural gemstone used by Buddha Beads is dealt with by a Reiki Grand Master Practitioner, which helps to enhance the vibration in each stone.
endy weighted blanket. Don’t call it a blanket statement: weighted blankets may just be the hottest home item of the year. Endy’s version ($195) is perfectly designed to provide a deeper, more relaxing sleep. Weighing in at 15 pounds, this blanket feels like a warm, soothing hug; it works by distributing deep pressure across the body, resulting in the feeling of being held for deep relaxation.
pukka relax tea. Sip your way to sane. Made with organic chamomile flower and fennel seed and ginger, Pukka’s Relax tea is blended to help you to unwind to ease digestion. Ethically sourced with organically grown ingredients, take a moment and enjoy letting go.
silk road tea bath salts. Bliss bath salts from Silk Road Tea ($19) are as natural as can be; expertly formulated with just a few pure but powerful key ingredients like sea and minerals salts and essential oils, use them in the bath, as a purifying body scrub or for a foot soak.
meditation apps. Let’s be honest—the stress that comes from social distancing and trying to manage daily life during a pandemic is no joke. For many of us, anxiety levels in 2020 were high—so we rounded up the best meditation apps that you can download to your phone to help you find your om.
Win! A $150 Conair Percussion Gun Massager!
Congrats Lisa L. of Vancouver, BC, who will receive our favourite a $150 Conair Percussion Gun Massager!
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December 29th, 2020 at 9:13 am
Take a bath with Epsom salts.
December 29th, 2020 at 9:14 am
I like to take a long soak in the tub to relax. @cfgermain
December 29th, 2020 at 9:32 am
Hot bubble bath with candles! @__adventure.is.out.there__
December 29th, 2020 at 9:37 am
I usually take a warm bath in the Winters to help relax ? ?
IG Handle: Healthtipsandchill
December 29th, 2020 at 9:39 am
I take a hot shower, sip on a nice hot cup of lemon tea, curl up in my comfy jammies nestled under my blanket and binge Netflix to relax. @christinetopley
December 29th, 2020 at 9:41 am
I take a bath to relax
@amber_olak
December 29th, 2020 at 9:51 am
A nice walk or hot bath!
@alaishaa
December 29th, 2020 at 9:52 am
I love to relax with a good book and a cup of tea and hide in the basement where no one else goes ??? aka the kids
Turcotte_girls (IG)
December 29th, 2020 at 9:53 am
I like to relax by Some me time away from the kiddos — a few extra mins just standing in a nice hot shower? Yes please! Insta handle @jenniferlmuise
December 29th, 2020 at 10:10 am
Warm bubble bath and some candles and wine
December 29th, 2020 at 10:11 am
To relax, I love taking long walks through the local trails in beautiful BC. @makupa
December 29th, 2020 at 10:12 am
Going for a walk and read
December 29th, 2020 at 10:13 am
@yumours – I lay in bed watching Netflix with my dog!
December 29th, 2020 at 10:14 am
I try to do yoga @bekahemily87
December 29th, 2020 at 10:16 am
To relax, I like to read under a cozy blanket! IG @beckybest3886
December 29th, 2020 at 10:19 am
Heat pad and hot bubble baths ?
December 29th, 2020 at 10:30 am
read and watch movies!
@chow.lizzy
December 29th, 2020 at 10:30 am
read and watch movies!
@chow.lizzy
December 29th, 2020 at 10:31 am
I like to read and watch movies to relax!
@chow.lizzy
December 29th, 2020 at 10:43 am
go for a walk, warm heating pad
have entered on IG
December 29th, 2020 at 11:18 am
Sleep relaxes me.
@ms.gg7
December 29th, 2020 at 11:36 am
I like to play video games to relax.
December 29th, 2020 at 11:52 am
I read to relax. @wishbig13
December 29th, 2020 at 11:52 am
warm bath. thanks
@asdsafel
December 29th, 2020 at 12:07 pm
Oh, this would sooooo replace my heating pad that I use every night after work to soothe my aching back and shoulders from work. Thanks! @lynniebemindful
December 29th, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Listen in the dark to soft rain or waves
December 29th, 2020 at 12:14 pm
@michelles_lifematters
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I love this Conair massager! To relax, I do mindfulness snd meditation and take long nature walks.
Ottawa ON Canada
December 29th, 2020 at 12:56 pm
I relax by sitting outside and listening to the birds and/or reading, or I like to take a nice warm bath. (I live in Ontario, ??) (Answered on IG @mom2gmc)
December 29th, 2020 at 1:16 pm
a cup of tea and some lovely music
@conkatp
December 29th, 2020 at 1:19 pm
find a quiet spot and read a good book.
@weelkesr
December 29th, 2020 at 2:20 pm
Take a bath! @lesleylivinglife
December 29th, 2020 at 3:33 pm
I like to take a hot bath to relax. @shirleyoflynn
December 29th, 2020 at 4:05 pm
I love using heated bags @jan_leeu
December 29th, 2020 at 4:49 pm
Bubble bath!
@ccuma
December 29th, 2020 at 6:51 pm
Elissa – I stretch to relax ☺️ @jadeicon
December 29th, 2020 at 8:41 pm
nothing beats a glass of wine in a hot bubble bath and a good book to relax and rewind @danielasborlini
December 29th, 2020 at 9:31 pm
I take drives to relax!
December 29th, 2020 at 10:26 pm
To relax, I liked to take a Epson salt bath! If I had a few candles, that helps too! (I left this comment on your Instagram post, my handle is @crazeeTbird) ??
December 29th, 2020 at 11:29 pm
Take a bath with Epsom salts
December 29th, 2020 at 11:42 pm
I like to relax with a hot bath and Epson salts. ??♀️
@donna.humber
December 30th, 2020 at 6:53 am
Thanks for the chance! Entered on Instagram via @stottvanessa
December 30th, 2020 at 7:28 am
I love to read a good book to relax!
December 30th, 2020 at 7:30 am
I like to take a long hot shower, then lie under the covers till I’m warm. @pearliesofwisdom
December 30th, 2020 at 9:47 am
Meditation, massage and a relaxing Epsom salt bath.
@melihoff73
December 30th, 2020 at 10:10 am
listen to music, yoga and take a walk
@citygal28
December 30th, 2020 at 11:34 am
I heat up a bean bag collar for my neck and shoulder to help me relax after a long day..
December 30th, 2020 at 11:37 am
Linda L is @linlett60 on IG
December 30th, 2020 at 3:13 pm
I like to unwind with crossword puzzles and books.
@Teralex4
December 30th, 2020 at 4:16 pm
A hot bubble bath!
December 30th, 2020 at 7:23 pm
Since my mastectomy in August a day doesn’t go by where I don’t have a bath in Epsom Salts.
@flowergirl345
December 30th, 2020 at 8:57 pm
Bubble bath : )
@loru23
December 30th, 2020 at 9:32 pm
To relax, I take naps when I can. If not a walk, a cup of tea or deep breathing. @soulseeker00
December 31st, 2020 at 4:12 am
I like to read and nap to try to relax.
@paulajdumont
December 31st, 2020 at 8:32 am
Love soaking in the tub after a long stressful day
December 31st, 2020 at 6:41 pm
I like to take a nice hot bath and then lounge in front of the fireplace.
January 1st, 2021 at 4:04 am
I like to relax with a hot bath
@sbabij
January 1st, 2021 at 8:04 pm
Nice long bubble bath. This would help my mom that has MS! I may need to look into it more
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:30 am
Warm barn
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:15 am
I haven’t had much time to relax this year, I work in healthcare and it’s been very busy! I usually just put on cozy pjs and get into bed to watch tv or read. This would be lovely for my sore muscles. I could take it to work for my colleagues to use on their breaks too.
@Lynn_isme
January 2nd, 2021 at 10:29 am
Watching tv
@_karentsang
Thank you!
January 2nd, 2021 at 4:25 pm
I go for long walks to relax
@lyungcr
January 3rd, 2021 at 12:58 pm
I workout to ease stress! Instagram handle: @val24t
January 4th, 2021 at 2:33 pm
I relax by taking a hot bubble bath. Instagram: kelliewalsh9999
January 4th, 2021 at 5:00 pm
I watch my favourite TV show or nap to relax. @kelseymg27
January 4th, 2021 at 10:30 pm
I like to go for a walk outside to “get away”
January 5th, 2021 at 5:17 pm
Meditate 10-15 mins daily. Helps me clear my mind and thoughts. @dipstrr
January 5th, 2021 at 7:32 pm
I drink my warm lemon water first thing in the morning followed by my yoga stretches.