A labyrinth is a single, methodical path leading to a center point. Although a labyrinth is like a maze in appearance, unlike a maze it has only one path (unicursal) and no dead ends. There’s no getting lost in a labyrinth. These pathways have been used for thousands of years for various rituals and ceremonies. … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Washington State
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10 frugal ways to stay fit in Seattle
Fitness exercise is a popular reality in Seattle. The city consistently ranks as one of the healthiest places in the country, as reported by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) American Fitness Index. The ACSM report finds that we like fitness and exercise, evidenced by our overall health, walkable city, … [Read more...] about 10 frugal ways to stay fit in Seattle
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. The benefits of a regular meditation practice can include many positive changes such as increased focus, creativity, patience, happiness, and overall life balance. Meditation is a tradition dating … [Read more...] about Free and cheap meditation resources
10 mental health self-care tips for every day
We all need to handle stress in our daily lives. The trick is to take care of our mental health before the day-to-day pressures build up and cause “burnout” or worse. Symptoms of burnout include a loss of motivation—finding it difficult to complete tasks. You may feel overwhelmed, tired, or simply incapable of … [Read more...] about 10 mental health self-care tips for every day
Free events throughout the year at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is an arts, recreational, and civic center at the core of the city. Its roots reach back more than 100 years, as a site of Native American celebrations. Today, it is one of the nation’s best gathering places. A wide variety of events and activities are hosted throughout the year, including art & … [Read more...] about Free events throughout the year at Seattle Center
Need stress relief? Build a walking labyrinth at home
A labyrinth is a walking path to be used for meditation, introspection, prayer, or simply mindless relaxation—just to take a break. Walking a labyrinth is also thought to enhance creativity. There are many walking labyrinths around Washington State. Some are in public spaces or parks, while others are on church … [Read more...] about Need stress relief? Build a walking labyrinth at home
Senior Centers in the Puget Sound region
Senior centers have become a valuable resource for millions of seniors. The primary function of a senior center is to help connect seniors to area resources. They also serve as a hub for social outings and interactions. There are senior centers all over the area with different services and activities. Centers host … [Read more...] about Senior Centers in the Puget Sound region
TED secrets to happiness and success
Most people want success and happiness. Achieving both is one of the tricky bits of life. And it's not the same journey--or destination--for any two people. One thing you can do is to occasionally pause and reflect on your progress--perhaps on your birthday or when pondering New Year Resolutions. If you have a … [Read more...] about TED secrets to happiness and success
Best value gym and CrossFit
For gym memberships, CrossFit classes, and other fitness programs, we offer a list of facilities with modest fees, based on the average gym and fitness class prices in the Seattle metro area. In the lists below, we include only regular prices and initiation fees. However, many fitness retailers offer discounts at … [Read more...] about Best value gym and CrossFit
