Summer is the perfect season to reset, refresh and recenter—and Cal-a-Vie Health Spa’s Mom & Teen Week gave us all the inspo to do just that. From sunrise sweat sessions to creative rituals and nourishing meals, here’s how to bring those dreamy self-care vibes into your every day…
Start your day with a sunrise hike
Before the world wakes up, there’s a kind of calm that makes everything feel possible. At Cal-a-Vie, each morning starts with a peaceful sunrise hike through rolling hills and sun-drenched trails, aka moving meditation.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: No hiking boots or mountain views required. Set your alarm a little earlier than usual and head outside for a morning stroll, whether it’s through a nearby park, your neighborhood or just a few laps around your backyard. Let your mind wander, leave your phone on Do Not Disturb and take in the details: the birdsong, the breeze, the way the sunlight hits the trees. It’s a mini escape that sets the tone for your whole day.
Need a motivation boost? Make it a goal to catch the sunrise once a week this summer (or even just once!). Bonus points if you grab a friend or your mom and turn it into a morning ritual complete with post-walk smoothies.
Flow it out
Sometimes your brain—and body—just need a break. Enter: yoga. At Mom & Teen Week, the yoga flows are equal parts energizing and calming, a chance to stretch it out, slow down and tune back in.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Create your own spa-vibe yoga studio at home. Lay down a mat or towel, dim the lights, light a candle or burn your fave incense and search up a gentle flow on YouTube. Want something quick? Try sun salutations—just five rounds can get your blood flowing and boost your mood.
And remember: It’s not about nailing every pose. It’s about showing up for yourself, giving your body love and letting your thoughts drift away, even if just for 15 minutes.
Make a mood board
You don’t need to wait until New Year’s to get intentional with your dreams. Mood boards = your visual pep talk. At Cal-a-Vie, you can carve out creative time to craft vision boards that reflect who you are, what you love and what you’re working toward.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Grab a journal, poster board or go digital with Pinterest or Canva. Fill your board with anything that sparks joy: outfit inspo, your dream college, words you want to live by, places you want to visit, quotes from your role models. This is your space to be a little extra and fully you.
Then, hang it somewhere you’ll see every day. Your brain starts believing what it sees, so surround yourself with images that lift you up and remind you what matters most.
Nourish your body (and your vibe)
Wellness starts from the inside, and Cal-a-Vie’s colorful, delicious meals remind us that eating well doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor or fun. Think smoothie bowls with fresh fruit, hydrating spa water with cucumber and mint and energizing lunches that *actually* keep you full all afternoon.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Start small: Add one colorful, nourishing item to each meal, like a handful of berries at breakfast, avocado toast with lemon and chili flakes for lunch or roasted veggies as a dinner side. Not sure where to begin? Smoothies are always a solid bet. Try blending almond milk, frozen bananas, a scoop of protein powder and your fave berries for a sweet, satisfying snack.
And don’t forget hydration! Fill a cute reusable bottle with water, add fruit or herbs and sip throughout the day like the wellness queen you are.
Treat yourself (yes, you)
Here’s your reminder that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. At Cal-a-Vie, afternoons were all about the extras: spa treatments, skincare samples, cute goodies and that feeling of being completely relaxed. No pressure, just pure joy.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Create your own mini spa night. After dinner, put your phone away, put on a fluffy robe or comfy tee, queue up your comfort movie or a calming playlist, and pick one thing that feels indulgent: a bubble bath, face mask, mani-pedi, journaling sesh or curling up with a good book.
Want to take it to the next level? Enter our Cal-a-Vie Health Spa Wellness Bundle giveaway to score some of the same self-care faves we got to try, think skincare, haircare, wellness goodies and more from your favorite brands.
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