Jason Keinigs
ME TIME MATTERS SELF-CARE IDEAS Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word in the last few years—it even has 5.68 billion Google search results! But what exactly is self-care? To many, it’s the process of establishing personal behaviors and activities that promote and support your mental wellbeing. Even small tasks like a bedtime routine or morning walk are considered self-care rituals. If you’re looking for a few new ways to add more self-care into your life, here are some local ways to get you out and about and feeling better than ever. Take a yoga class Head to Leap Yoga (1725 Iron Point Road, 916-608-5327, leapyoga.net) or Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP (2780 East Bidwell Street, Suite 300, 916-990-1720, spotteddogyoga.com) for a variety of group classes that cater to all levels. What’s more rejuvenating than ending your yoga practice with savasana? Meditate Head to a park for your own solo meditation practice, use an app in the comfort of your own home, or check out local gyms, including California Family Fitness (700 Oak Avenue Parkway, 916-932-0100, californiafamilyfitness.com), that offer group meditation classes. { By Kourtney Jason } Pamper yourself Embrace an hour of Zen with a deep tissue massage, reiki session, or a luxurious facial at local spas, including Serenity Spa & Soul Yoga (350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1975, 916-542-7363, serenityspaonline.com), Maribou Spa (25085 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 100A, 916-936-0646, maribouspa.com), Tré Salon Spa (718 Sutter Street, 916-293- 8181, tresalonspa.com), and Dream Day Spa (501 Natoma Street, 916-353-0410, dreamdayspa.net). Go on a coffee date Visit these locally owned coffee shops around town for a fresh cup of joe and fulfilling conversation with a friend, new or old: Big Wave Coffeehouse (189 Blue Ravine Road, 916-351-5889, bigwavecoffeehouse.com), Temple Coffee (2776 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, 916- 293-8305, templecoffee.com), or Kingdom Coffee Roasters (305 Iron Point Road, kingdomcoffeeroasters.com). Take a stroll Folsom is home to more than 50 miles of bike and pedestrian trails for walking, running, hiking, and cycling. Visit folsom.ca.us to download the city’s trails and bikeways map and start exploring the town by foot. Volunteer The City of Folsom lists numerous volunteering opportunities on its website and encourages residents and businesses to be active within the community. Volunteer at local annual events, including the Folsom Pro Rodeo or Folsom Community Service Day, held annually on the third Saturday of September. Love animals? Volunteer at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Any bibliophiles can support the Folsom Public Library by joining the volunteer team. Go on a solo lunch (or dinner!) date What says self-care more than a solo date with yourself? Enjoy a nice cocktail and meal at local favorites, such as Sutter Street Steakhouse (604 Sutter Street, 916-351-9100, sutterstreetsteakhouse. com), Visconti’s Ristorante (2700 East Bidwell Street, Suite 700, 916-983- 5181, viscontisristorante.com), Hop Sing Palace (805 Sutter Street, 916-985-7309, hopsingpalace.com), Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro (91004 East Bidwell Street, Suite b200, 916-984-7500, bacchushousebistro.com), or Iron Horse Tavern Folsom (460 Palladio Parkway, 916- 618-4322, ironhorsetavern.net). Buy a new book Head to Folsom’s independent bookstore Ruby’s Books (724 Sutter Street, 916-790- 8760, rubysfolsom.com) to browse the shelves for a new read! <strong>2023</strong>-<strong>2024</strong> // CHOOSE<strong>FOLSOM</strong>.COM 19
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