Relax & Unwind: Holiday Stress Relief in Glens Falls
4 Local Ideas to Stay Stress Free This Season
Calm your nerves, find your center, or just get back to you this season! Check out our four suggestions for holiday stress relief in Glens Falls.
1) Try a New Relaxation Technique
Maybe you've tried a meditation app or two and the routine never really stuck But have you been to the Adirondack Salt Cave? A quick google search will tell you salt caves have been proven to boost your mood, elevate your mental state, help with respiratory issues and skin conditions, and yes, they can reduce stress.
Their services include halotherapy (dry salt therapy), Swedish massages, shiatsu, deep tissue, cupping, and more. They also host yoga classes, sound journeys, and other special events. All classes include a 1-hour session of halotherapy.
The near-perfect Google reviews rave about the relaxing experience, calming and welcoming atmosphere, and everyone loves the halotherapy.
2) Get an Exercise Routine Going
At-home YouTube videos are all the rage these days for easy-to-follow exercise sessions. But, don't discount the comradery and motivation you can find at your local gym.
The Glens Falls YMCA has numerous programs to take advantage of, from Women on Weights to Water Aerobics to personal trainers. Sign up for a membership and you can hit their gym or walk their track at your own convenience.
Whether you take it to a gym or break out the yoga mat at home, exercise and meditation can do wonders to bring down the stress level. Work it into your routine just as you do buying holiday presents.
One patron commented, "It's a great facility, and especially nice in the wintertime when you don't get outside much. It's very spacious."
3) Take Out Pent Up Holiday Stress in a Smash Room
Have you heard about smash rooms? They're all the rage - literally! Adirondack Axe in Queensbury now offers a smash room called Bash It, where there are two ways to destress through breaking objects.
The Fast Bash includes a 15-minute smash session with 25 glass items available for breaking. Then there's a BYOS - Bring Your Own Stuff, and that includes 15 minutes inside a smash room with a box of your own items (certain things are not allowed, like light bulbs or televisions).
You could also get in on axe throwing, what they're most widely known for - the physical throwing of the axe can release adrenaline, similarly to when we exercise, which can help reduce stress.
4) Volunteer for a Worthy Cause You Care About
When you help others you help yourself. According to the Harvard Health Blog, studies have shown that volunteering helps people to feel more socially connected which in turn wards off loneliness and depression.
Consider de-stressing this holiday season by giving your time or money to the Open Door Mission, who provides so much for those who need it in Glens Falls. They serve as a Cold Blue Shelter during those many winter nights when the temperatures get dangerously low. They always need volunteers to work in the kitchen, office, and more.
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