Self-care and the Road to Wellness
by Jennifer Morrell
The varying aspects of self-care , including physical , social , mental , spiritual and emotional , have never been more important . According to Google , online searches for self-carerelated topics have surged by 250 % between 2019 and 2020 , and the result is an opportunity to grow a business as well as up your own wellness game in the First Coast region .
One of the most important aspects of self-care is maintaining physical health . Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches are home to opulent jogging and biking paths along the Intracoastal Waterway , leading to pristine golf courses with ocean views , perfect for outdoor adventure lovers . The best view of all might be during a jog or bike ride over the Flagler Beach Bridge . This path leads straight to the ocean ’ s waves .
Cyclists will want to check out the Mala Compra Greenway Trail in Waterfront Park . It is the ideal place to enjoy a more rigorous bike ride . The trail is mostly shady , with a few small bridges over water , for a cool ride on a hot day . Other options for enjoying the great First Coast outdoors include kayaking , paddling , surfing , and even tennis and golf .
To ensure you are fueling your body the right way , try Juicy Café ,
Juicy Café located on Anastasia Island . Once known as “ The Juice Truck ,” Juicy Café was created by owner Julianne Baksh- Renfroe from a love of juicing and healthy eating . “ We were fortunate to expand during Covid ! While everything Covid hit us like a brick , a few things stood out . One , the St . Augustine locals we beyond supportive ! Many came to Juicy daily , and still do . Many people started a journey to better health . We were fortunate to be included in this journey with them . These new customers have become friends of Juicy and we see them often . We realized very quickly that this growth was too much for the juice truck space . We felt confident that once we found the perfect space we would hit the ground running , and we did ! We ’ ve been at our cafe location for 6 months ! It ’ s wonderful !” Since opening a store front , Baksh-Renfroe has also expanded the Juicy menu offering to include espresso coffee-based drinks , Kombucha on tap , and a few bites that include avocado toast , and peanut butter toast . They still have a great selection of freshly made juice , house wellness shots , smoothies , and a variety of bowls ( açai , pitaya , etc .)
Mental and Spiritual Health A healthy social life can go a long way toward self-care and wellness . How about some yoga coupled with endless laughter to lift your spirit ? Amy Angelilli , owner of The Adventure Project , offers laughter yoga sessions that will leave you feeling connected and happy !
“ The Adventure Project offers team building , bonding and development through cooperative play activities , such as applied improvisation and laughter yoga ,” Angelilli says . “ The laughter yoga experiences have exploded in COVID times as the one-hour sessions of breathing , stretching , clapping , laughing , meditating and relaxing offer teams a quick way to take a break , enjoy each other ’ s company and reset ,
Julianne Baksh- Renfroe
Amy Angelilli
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