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Wellness should feel good, and does anything feel better than having some fun? Say goodbye to the typical spa day and hello to cool, quirky adventures that will leave you laughing and feeling refreshed. From floating in anti-gravity pods to practicing yoga with unexpected companions, these unconventional escapades are turning self-care on its head in the best way possible. Ready to dive in?
Pittsburgh offers a plethora of unique ways to chill out this sunny season. Get ready to laugh, unwind, and maybe even question your sanity a little — this is wellness, but not as you know it.
An anti-gravity experience at Levity Float Studio
2635 Murray Ave, Squirrel Hill
Ever dreamed of floating weightlessly like an astronaut? Take a vacation from gravity and embrace the float life at Levity Float Studio. So, what exactly is Flotation Therapy, you ask? Picture this: you, lounging in a pod filled with water so buoyant, it's like your own personal anti-gravity chamber. It's like drifting in a cloud but with the bonus of Epsom salt-infused water that works wonders for your skin and muscles. We're talking relaxation on a whole new level — no yoga mat required.
Forest Bathing at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd., Oakdale
From forest bathing sessions that'll leave you feeling zen AF to drum circles inspired by insects (yes, really), there's never a dull moment at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. A few notches higher than traditional nature walks, Forest Bathing is all about slow, sensory-based walks in the woods surrounded by buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and maybe even a few larger-than-life bugs. It's like a scene straight out of Alice in Wonderland, minus the tea party (though there’s plenty of that, too, at the gorgeous canopy cafe). Led by their forest therapy guide, Doug Jones (no, not that Doug Jones), these walks are all about soaking in the healing power of nature. Beyond relaxation, this is also about connection — connecting with nature, with yourself, and with your fellow forest bathers. It's a chance to slow down, unplug, and just be in the moment.
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