The New Year has begun and like the earth, our bodies and minds are gravitating towards restoration. The Holiday hustle and bustle has come to an end leaving us searching for new ways to fill our time. As the season shifts, many people experience changes in mood, energy, and sleep. During the winter season, we are expected to continue at the same pace we did when the days seemed longer and warmer. To help balance the shift of seasons, consider these tips to help you create space to embrace rest and restoration and to keep stimulated during the winter months.
1. Keep active: check your local weather forecast on a daily basis and try to take advantage of the 'warmer' winter days by going for walks, ice-skating or by grabbing a coffee at a local café and taking a stroll through a Hamilton BIA. Ottawa Street N has a ton of indoor fitness and wellness programs available to keep you active on those bitter cold winter days. Momentum Fitness is a 24/7 fitness club located at 299 Ottawa Street N, their goal is to change the way people think and feel about exercise by creating fun, innovative and accessible fitness experiences. They offer one-on-one personal training, group classes and individualized fitness plans. They are currently offering 50% off registration fees for the month of January, so it's the perfect time to sign up and get fit! Visit getmomentum.ca for details!
Wick'd Wax Creations Inc. offers DIY "Wick your Wax!" Candle Making Classes at 203 Ottawa Street N, in this workshop you will be creating 2 signature12.5oz lidded glass jar candles as well as a box of 32 tea lights. Looking to book a private group outing? Book 4-6 people and you can pick your own, private class date. Visit wickdwaxcreations.com for a full schedule of winter workshop dates.
Prouse Pottery & Soap Co. located at 116 Ottawa Street N offers a variety of pottery classes and workshops from beginner to intermediate. In addition, they also offer other creative workshops with guest instructors including, but not limited to painting, drawing, fiber arts, card making, scrapbooking and so much more. Intro to Soap Making, Bath Bombs 101 and Scentology are just a few examples of the classes scheduled for January. Intro to Wheel is a great opportunity to try your hand at pottery, guided by highly experienced instructors; this is a beginner level class and can open up a world of possibilities! Visit prousepotteryandsoap.com for a full workshop schedule.
Shabbyfufu Studio located at 211 Ottawa Street N offers a variety of workshops throughout the year, sign up now for their Design a Valentine Heart "Girls Night Out" workshop, in this fun & relaxed 2hr workshop you will design your own Wooden Decor Heart with FAT ARTISAN PAINT & DIY CLAY PAINT and embellish them using Iron Orchid molds & transfers with decoupage papers. Refreshments & snacks are provided. Visit https://www.facebook.com/shabbyfufustudio/ to register.