Halloween is over — so it’s on to the next. The holidays can be... stressful, to say the least. Luckily, one of our readers asked us for some wellness spots, and we’re here to deliver.
For anyone needing a little self-pampering
Try the European baths at The Spa at Briarcliff
, get a massage at Green Leaf Spa Salon
, feel brand new after a skincare appointment at The Facial Bar
, or find additional wellness services at Kansas City Wellness Club
.
For our green friends who need a place to Hulk smash
Rage KC
suits you up for safety and places you in a custom SmashSpace. If you’re thinking bats, hammers, plates + appliances — you hit the nail on the head.
For Stranger Things fans + float trippers
Release all your strain (take that, gravity) through Floatation and Sensory Reduction Therapy
. There are a few locations that provide this service, including Floating KC
and Total Bliss Massage & Float
.
For anyone wondering what infrared vision feels like
It’s actually quite pleasant. Infrared saunas are heating things up in the health world
, and there are several light-based spas around KC, like Sweatheory
.
For anyone needing a namas-day to themselves
Yoga combines movement and flexibility with breathing exercises and positive thinking. Megan’s Yoga Tribe
+ Darling Yoga
were voted top two yoga studios in the Best of KC 2022
. City Editor Travis loves yoga — he takes classes at Freight House Fitness.
For people looking to turn over a new leaf
Get outside with KCtoday’s favorite hiking and biking trails
. If you want a guided experience
, find local hidden gems with Urban Hikes Kansas City
, or let them see you rollin’ with KC Segway Tours
.
For when the weather outside is frightful
The downtown YMCA
has bike simulations that allow you to virtually experience gorgeous routes across the world — we were even told the resistance changes when you go up and down hills.
For anyone in need of a reality check
Check out of reality in one of KC’s virtual reality spaces. Soar with jetpacks, fire arrows at orcs, and explore realms around the world at DoubleTap KC
, FlipSwitch VR
, or Disciples of Gaming VR
.