Happy National Relaxation Day! August 15 is a holiday tailor-made for all of us here at Zeel, so in celebration, we\u2019ve put together a list of our five favorite ways to unplug, de-stress and chill out.<\/p>\n

Whether you live in a big city or a small town, there\u2019s no denying we could all use a little \u201cme time.\u201d These National Relaxation Day activities won\u2019t break the bank (more stress!) or take up too much time in your otherwise busy schedule. Self-care shouldn\u2019t be a one time a year kinda thing, so at Zeel we try to squeeze a little wellness into each and every day. If you\u2019re new to a wellness routine, these activities are easy to incorporate into your routine and are sure to help you relax.<\/p>\n

National Relaxation Day Activities<\/h2>\n

1. Ride the meditation bus<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a busy New Yorker with a few minutes to spare or want to spend your lunch break re-focusing your mind, the Be Time<\/em> meditation bus is your new go-to. This mobile meditation station sets up shop on busy big apple streets and offers folks a moment to step in and tune out. This zen-mobile is always on the move,\u00a0so make sure to\u00a0check it out<\/a> before you start planning.<\/p>\n

2. Get a massage\u00a0(how to #zeelgood without ever leaving home)<\/h3>\n

This one might be a little too obvious but there\u2019s really no better way to embrace National Relaxation Day than with a Zeel Massage. A licensed massage therapist will arrive at your home, office, or hotel room in as little as an hour. Book a massage through the Zeel App and we can set up shop in your living room or home garden, arrive at your hotel room after a long, tiring flight or accommodate you and your partner with a Zeel Couples Massage. Sometimes all you need is a reminder to focus on you. National Relaxation Day to the rescue.<\/p>\n

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3. Start a new book<\/h3>\n

So you\u2019re finally going read the book that you bought on Amazon three months ago and has since remained buried under a pile of gym clothes, work documents and ya know, all those other books you\u2019ve been meaning to read. There are a ton of wellness books<\/a> out there but two that have landed on our radar lately are \u201cMeditation for Fidgety Skeptics\u201d<\/i> by Dan Harris and \u201cHow Healing Works\u201d<\/i> by Dr. Wayne Jonas. While Harris teaches us how to become \u201c10% happier\u201d using meditation, Dr. Jonas focuses on the mind-body connection and how you can take control of your recovery process.<\/p>\n

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4. Visit a Japanese Tea Garden<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve never spent time at a Japanese Tea Garden, you\u2019re truly missing out! Stepping into one of these magical spaces transports your body and mind into a zen-like state. If there\u2019s not a Japanese Tea Garden anywhere near your home, try Instagram or Pinterest before planning a field trip. If colorful flowers are more your speed, head to the closest park or field, pop a squat and take in the warm summer sun. Heading outdoors is always a great way to breathe in some fresh air and breathe out the stresses of daily life.<\/p>\n

5. Create a relaxing playlist<\/h3>\n

Even though you might have a relaxing playlist<\/a> or two on deck, National Relaxation Day is the perfect excuse to create a new, chill, playlist. Perfect for reading, meditation, or endlessly scrolling through your Insta feed, these Spotify \u201cSleep\u201d playlists are our go-to when we need some calming vibes to wash over us.<\/p>\n