Spring in Your Step
You successfully planned and executed the family spring break (nicely done). The kids are refreshed and finally back to school, so now it’s time for a mom revival. Refresh your body and soul at these fun Vancouver hot spots.
Cleanse
Facials are a great way to breathe new life into weathered winter skin, and Spa Boutique in Kits is a great place to get a facial. This tiny spa on West 4th Avenue, near Alma, was started by Nancy Mudford’the same mom entrepreneur who founded the well-known Le Petit Spa. Spa Boutique focuses solely on facials, and what’s unique is that their estheticians do a full assessment of your skin, educating you on your skin type, and recommending the best products and approaches for your on-going individual skincare. Customizable express facials are just $30 for 30 minutes with daily facial specials offering 20 to 25% off the standard treatment cost.
Reinvigorate
If you’re looking for new ways to re-oxygenate your blood this spring, try Gravity Training. This fitness regime takes a mere 30 minutes of your time, but it will give you one of the best core-strength workouts you can get. Although the concept is new to Vancouver and only currently offered through one studio, Executive Lifestyles, on West 8th Avenue off Cambie (behind Whole Foods), it’s all the rage in cities such as New York and Toronto. The entire workout takes place on an incline plane and rolling board, allowing you to strengthen many muscles at the same time as you balance, resist, and stabilize against your own body weight. An excellent cardio-workout, you’ll also lengthen muscles and improve flexibility. As a bonus, your first session is free of charge.
Indulge
If your spring revival includes catching up with a girlfriend or two, then book your date and head to trendy, new Truffles Cafe for lunch in the recently-renovated Visitor Centre at Van Dusen Gardens; or head out for a night on the town at the brand new Cactus Club Cafe on the beach in English Bay.
Put a little extra spring in your step with these simple, fun ways to refresh your soul this season. Tested by Michelle T., Vancouver
