Nordik Spa Village's Blog

Coffee still reigns supreme in many cultures as a morning fixture, tea is an integral part of daily life for people living in Blue Zones—regions of the world where people often live to be over a hundred years old whilst remaining in good health.

As cold winter temperatures urge us to hibernate, it is important to remember that there are many winter sports and activities available in the area! With ski resorts, skating rinks, hiking and snowshoeing trails, the Ottawa-Gatineau region is full of options for winter sports enthusiasts. After spending all of that energy playing outside, what better way to recover than a ...

Treat yourself to an at-home spa day with these 3 do-it-yourself skincare recipes. From face masks to scrubs, find something new to indulge in this week!

Aufguss, from the German “infusion”, is—in short—a multi-sensory wellness ritual. It stems from the idea that saunas serve a greater purpose than that of sweat alone. Why has this ancient form of thermotherapy prevailed? A harmonious dance of heat, each experience is as unique as it is therapeutic and meditative.

We all know about reusable bottles and shopping bags, non-plastic straws alternatives, carpooling, composting and recycling—but what other easy sustainable swaps could we try?    Local & Seasonal   The journeys our goods go one are a great pollutant. Imagine: you go to the grocery store and buy canned pears—they were grown in Argentina, packed in Thailand and are now being consumed in ...

Let’s go for a walk in the woods. No real destination in mind. No agenda. No plans. Just mindfulness practice, in the heart of nature. Let’s give forest bathing a chance.   What is forest bathing?  Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese practice known in English as forest bathing or forest therapy.