From holistic therapies, to whole foods, to hiking the Grouse Grind, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is a city that takes health and wellness seriously. To celebrate, the will present over 200 health and wellness exhibitors, plus more than 100 guest speakers, demonstrations and workshops on a variety of topics, all designed to help you live your most balanced life ever, February 17-19 at the Convention Centre.
Here are the top 10 health and wellness trends in Vancouver:
1. Meditation: key for reducing stress and gaining clarity, The Wellness Show will feature multiple workshops on meditation: Sufi Whirling, Meditation Made Easy, and Meditation is More than Just Sitting Still! as well as meditation props and aids.
2.Juicing: extracts the vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables, and makes it easier for you to absorb them. Attend a juicing demonstration, or sample juices, smoothies and juice supplements by our exhibitors.
3.Coaching: having someone to guide you and be accountable to is a powerful step towards self-actualization. Chat with one of the many coaches at the show about your goals to discover the right fit for you.
4.Fitness: we all know how important it is to move our bodies, and how good we feel when we do! The Wellness Show has something for everyone: badminton, yoga, pilates, running, walking, Bollywood dance classes, square dancing, and fitness for plus-sized women.
5.Massage/reflexology/spas: once thought of as a luxury, we are now coming to understand that these relaxation therapies are a powerful maintenance activity. Get a massage or reflexology treatment at the show, or indulge in a spa treatment. Youll leave looking good, and feeling good.
6. Local, seasonal, fresh food: no two ways about it, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is a foodie city. Join some of Vancouvers world-class chefs, as they demonstrate dishes that come from our own backyard. They include: Pino Posteraro, Cioppinos; Ned Bell, The Four Seasons; Jennifer Peters, Raincity Grill; Robert Erikson, Central Bistro; Antonio Cerullo, Choices Markets; Kris Kabush, Hart House Restaurant; Hidekazu Tojo, Tojos; and special guest, Julie Van Rosendaal, best-selling author, Spilling the Beans.
7.Holistic forms of therapy: Naturopaths, chiropractors, shiatsu, physiotherapists and energy healers are now a mainstream way of maintaining our health. Visit with the many holistic therapists at The Wellness Show and ask them questions about your health.
8.Super foods: we love our hemp, chia seeds, omega 3s, acai, quinoa and flax! Sample hemp milk, and all manner of products made with super food ingredients!
9.Tea: we love our tea, not just because it warms us up, calms us down, and tastes great, but also for all its health benefits: bring on the antioxidants! Sample teas from around the world in our brand-new Tea Garden, or attend a workshop with one of our master tea-makers.
10. Gluten-free, raw and vegan: more and more of us are discovering that we are gluten intolerant, and this is a good time to do so as more and more G-F products are being introduced. Sample many at the Wellness Show. There will also be lots of options for raw-food enthusiasts and vegans.
The Wellness Show runs Fri., Feb. 17 (noon to 8 pm), Sat., Feb. 18 (10 am to 7 pm), and Sun., Feb. 19 (10 am to 6 pm) at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Convention Centre, East Building Exhibit Hall B & C. Tickets at the door are $16 (general admission), $14 (seniors and students), $6 (children 6-15), free (children five and younger), and three-day passes are available for $30. Discounted tickets are available online at http://www.thewellnessshow.com/2012_tickets_sales.html. $2 off coupons at all Choices Markets. Info: http://www.thewellnessshow.com.
