9 Places to Chillax and Be Well in Goshen
Goshen is often hailed for its lively downtown and
From spas to yoga studios to contemplative retreat centers, there’s no better place to “chillax” and be well than in Goshen.
Here’s our list of just a few places you can go for that much-needed retreat, and a few only-in-Goshen ways you can optimize your health from the comfort of your own home.
1. Give yourself a pat on the back
Whether you’re looking for deep tissue work or just a light shoulder rub, there are plenty of massage professionals to choose from in Goshen. Here are just a few:
Giving Tree Massage
125 East Lincoln Avenue
Embody Massage
302 South Main Street
Integrative Massage
302 South Main Street
Art of Massage
113 E. Madison St. Apt B
2. Soak it all in
Pamper yourself at one of Goshen’s day spas or salons, where you can enjoy facials and body treatments, or beautify yourself (not that you need it, gorgeous!) with waxes, brow tints, and more. Here are a select few to choose from:
Day La Sol Spa
302 South Main Street
Goshen Nail & Spa
1852 Lincolnway East
Glamour Nails
2018 Lincolnway East
3. Take a deep breath
Yoga isn’t just about getting a workout and stretching your muscles, it’s also about connecting with your breath and relaxing your inner-mind. So instead of saying to yourself “
Spacious Heart Yoga
302 South Main Street
4. Work it out
Nothing beats that post-workout feeling, especially when you’re working it out with the upbeat and energizing people. Try joining one of Goshen’s many health and fitness clubs or gyms like LOL Health and Fitness, where you can choose a variety of fun classes including Power Barre, Zumba, and Kickboxing, or join a community sports team with Goshen Parks and Recreation Department!
Anytime Fitness
712 West Lincoln Ave
Crossfit 811
824 Reliance Road
Eastlake Athletic Club
1400 Fairfield Avenue, 201 Chicago Ave.
Goshen Parks and Recreation Department
Wayne Wogoman Welcome Center, Fidler Pond Park
LOL Health & Fitness
302 South Main Street
5. Embrace that “pins and needles” feeling
Acupuncture is an ancient form of releasing the tension of the muscles by inserting microscopic needles into pressure points. OK, so the idea may give you the heebie-jeebies now … but just wait until you feel the relaxation that comes after!
Katherine Dick Community Acupuncture
313 South Third Street
6. Get your mind right
We all want to improve our well-being, and what better area to start than with than the mind? When you feel better emotionally, your whole life improves with it. Here are a few local counseling and therapy options in Goshen:
Wade Psychological Services
313 South Third Street
Dr. Terri Brenneman
313 South Third Street
7. Find your hermitage-away-from-home
Sometimes, all we really need to feel relaxed is to have some quiet time away. At Pathways Retreat, you can plan a solitary retreat in the cabin, go for the day for a walk in the labyrinth, or join a group for morning prayer and meditation.
Pathways Retreat
309 1/2 Hackett Road
8. Let nature do the work
Of course, you don’t have to join a gym or go to a spa for a relaxing getaway. In Goshen, there are plenty of gorgeous nature trails, hikes, and scenic views that will stir your senses and relax your mind. Walk the Millrace or Pumpkinvine trails, soak in the sunshine at Shanklin Park, bike around Fidler Pond, or take a contemplative stroll through the DeFries Calendar Gardens.
9. Bring the spa home
You can create a spa-like atmosphere in your own home with Goshen-area artisanal products.
Try the lavender bath salts from Soapy Gnome, as well as the natural and organic soaps and lotions from Maple City Market or the Goshen Farmers Market. After that, do some inner-work with new reading materials from Better World Books while sipping on a cup of loose-leaf tea from the Electric Brew!
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