4 Tips To Reduce Seasonal Stress With Altea Active

Between colder weather, darker days and busy holiday schedules, this season brings on plenty of stress. That’s where dynamic active lifestyle brand Altea Active comes in: redefining Vancouver’s wellness and social landscape with the very best of fitness, wellness and social experiences. Opening its Olympic Village location this week, the launch of our new favourite workout and social space marks Altea’s much-anticipated West Coast debut. Indulge in our four tips for reducing seasonal stress below, all under one roof with Altea. —Julia Dumbrell

Mindfulness: Relieve stress from holiday responsibilities by making time for revitalising activities. Altea’s Catalyst Kitchen and Cocktails inspires us to nourish ourselves with healthy offerings, while their ‘Urban Playground’ encourages enjoyment with TopGolf swing suites, a bowling alley, and a games zone.

Movement: Exercise is a proven way to reduce stress hormones and increase the production of endorphins. With over 180 weekly studio classes, try Altea’s range of classes including boxing, cycling, reformer Pilates, aquatics, barre, hot yoga, and anti-gravity fitness.

Meditation: Bring mental clarity to a new level, with Altea’s hydrotherapy pools, Sensory Shower, steam cabins and ice lounge. These wellness offerings use soothing techniques such as controlled temperatures, customizable water pressure, and essential oils to de-stress muscles, ease joint pain, improve blood flow, and recharge.

Mingling: Beyond a gym, Altea Active seeks to build a community in Vancouver. The space hosts member socials, collaborative co-working spaces, and on-site dining experiences to encourage a network of like-minded individuals.