How to practice self-care this Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is not just for the love birds! It is a day where we can show love and gratitude for ourselves and for the love that surrounds us. Today we thought we’d share some self-care activities that you can practice by yourself or at mien with someone you love to bring joy and relaxation!
Book a mien massage
The best gift for your valentine, whether it’s for your lover or just yourself. Make a booking at Mien and pick from our diverse range of services to cater to what your body needs.
For couples we recommend the Couples Retreat spa package. This package allows for you to relax and enjoy some time together in our hydrotherapy bath for just the two of you complete with rose petals, champagne and strawberries. Then choose either a 60 min Signature massage or a 60 min Tulasara facial performed either side by side or in our adjoining rooms. 1.25 hrs - $380 (total for 2 people).
Run a bath at home
What in the world is better than a bath surrounded by your favourite candles and a glass of wine? Play your favourite album and perhaps add some bath salts to endure an immersive self-care experience.
We recommend the Aveda Stress-fix soaking salts, these sugar and mineral-rich bath salts are infused with an aroma proven to reduce feelings of stress.
Throw a tea party
Scones, sandwiches, cake and you can’t forget the tea! Indulge and enjoy the summer heat in your own backyard while snacking on your favourite foods. Aveda’s Comforting Tea is a beverage you are guaranteed to have tried on a visit to Mien, this soothing certified organic, caffeine-free herbal infusion—with licorice root and peppermint—calms your senses, promoting a sense of well-being.
Make some movement
Book in the exercise class you’ve been making excuses for and remember couples that sweat together, stay together! Yoga is a perfect form of self-care movement that will help you to connect with your body and emotions stored deep within.
Get some rest
Nothing appealing to you so far? Get some sleep. Healthy sleeping habits are the most important part of self-care. Being well rested can play a huge part in promoting a healthy outlook on life, boosting your mood and energy levels, and improving productivity.
On nights when our brain is buzzing we love to use Aveda’s stress-fix concentrate! This portable rollerball concentrate with an aroma proven to reduce feelings of stress, can be applied anywhere, and kept on your night stand. This aroma is proven to reduce feelings of stress with certified organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage formulated using the science of aromaology and the power of pure essential oils.