4 WAYS TO SELF CARE- THIS WEEKEND

The Bahamas is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and relaxed atmosphere. While this is a great setting for a relaxing vacation, it's also a perfect place to practice self-care. Here are four ways you can practice self-care on New Providence.

Enjoy a Spa Treatment

The Bahamas is home to many luxury resorts that offer world-class spa treatments These treatments are designed to help you relax, unwind, and rejuvenate your body and mind From massages to facials to body scrubs, there is no shortage of options to choose from One popular option is the Mandara Spa at Atlantis Paradise Island, which offers a range of treatments inspired by the islands all housed in a world-leading facility

By: Randia Coakley

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TIP: Don’t just go to for a treatment and leave, but come early to enjoy the sauna and stay later to relax in the hot tub and indulge in the other spa amenities

Take a Yoga Class

Yoga is a great way to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and increase mindfulness The Bahamas has yoga classes for all levels One of the most popular studios is the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, located on Paradise Island The retreat offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, that are designed to help you connect with your body and mind They offer several visitor options in which you can be one or multiple yoga sessions The excursion starts off by being whisked away via the complimentary ferry across Nassau Harbour

TIP: Do the Day Pass It includes two meals & two yoga classes It’s only $40 Great way to escape for the day

Experience an Exuma Day Trip

Taking an Exuma day trip can be a great way to practice self-care and escape the normal everyday work mode and reset with some adventure The Day trip offer an exhilarating boat ride throughout the Exuma islands are a beautiful and secluded chain of islands that offer the Exuma cays to explore the secrets for Exuma like the Swimming with the original pigs, Swimming with nurse sharks, feeding iguana, snorkeling vibrant reefs and chilling on your private Sand Bar Try Pieces of 8 Tour company

Take a Nature Walk

The Bahamas is home to a diverse range of wildlife and ecosystems, making it an ideal place to take a nature walk Many National Parks offer self-guided nature walks that will take you through the island's lush forests (Yes, there is a park with a forest, Visit Primeval Forest National Park) and along its beautiful mangrove networks The walk can be an excellent way to reconnect with nature, get some steps in, and clear your mind A favourite is the Bonefish Pond as you can walk or even kayak with Wolf Kayaking

In conclusion, The Bahamas is a great place to practice self-care So this weekend no excuse get up and enjoy a spa treatment, take a yoga class, or anything you feel