Wellness
Most Healing Reads
Book Rx
For almost a year, Social Goods Marketplace owner Morgan Noll has been wrapping up her favorite books as self-care prescriptions intended to boost her customers’ overall well-being. From soulful selections to poignant poetry, her prescriptions have turned into a bestseller—and Noll’s favorite part of the job.
Shop Building a Curated Fitness Community
Field Theory
Field Theory in Webster Groves blends athleticism, streetwear style, and intentional community-building. Through partnerships with high-end brands such as Satisfy, Field Theory Run Club aims to be more curated than your typical fitness meet-up: a hub for transplants and locals alike to connect through shared interests, not only in running but also culture, fashion, and performance.
Hiking Outfitter to Watch
Ope Outdoors
Ope Outdoors celebrates Missouri and Illinois landscapes via apparel, group hikes, and community cleanups. Five years into its creation, Ope is venturing into new territory. A recent regular to Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and a fresh resident of Brentwood’s REI, founder Juno Musonda is working on expanding to more states across the Midwest.
New Way to Do Yoga
Central West End Yoga
Noting a lack of dedicated yoga studios in the CWE, Constance Lambdin set out to build the type of space she’s always craved for her own practice. Perched above Left Bank Books, the new “neighborhood yoga home” welcomes students at all levels and is described as a “teacher’s studio” where passionate instructors can make a living doing what they love.
Unique New Fitness Studio
Studio Aire
Why can’t wellness be fun—and in neon? That’s the founding principle of Studio Aire, a pole- and aerial-fitness studio that recently landed in Lake Saint Louis. Studio Aire offers classes suited to a range of preferences and levels of expertise, from choreography to HIIT to grounded options.
New Way to Pickle
Arch Pickleball & Badminton
Arch Pickleball & Badminton in Bridgeton claims to be the largest indoor pickleball facility in the U.S. It features two dozen pickleball courts and a range of onsite amenities, from ample seating and spectator spaces, a pro shop for equipment and apparel, and lounge areas for relaxation.
Run Crew
St. Louis Run Crew
Five years ago, Ricky Hughes started running again. When he didn’t find a running club in St. Louis that made him feel like he belonged, he created his own. St. Louis Run Crew began as a one-man operation, but any given Sunday or Tuesday now sees 50 to 300 participants taking part in runs at varying speeds and routes across the St. Louis area.
New Treatment
If a scalp massage is your favorite part of getting your hair done, consider booking this treatment. Head spas (also called scalp facials) have been surging in popularity, thanks to social media. Salons such as Haven Salon in Brentwood, Salon Elite in Ellisville, and even Four Seasons St. Louis have jumped into the trend headfirst.
New Tech
BODYSIM
A St. Louis–founded app focused on meeting the needs of those seeking a new, more efficient way to meet their fitness goals has taken the health sector by storm. BODYSIM uses 3D scans, weigh-ins, macro-tracking, energy expenditure, and blood panel markers to create customized exercise and meal plans.
Sober-Curious Solutions
Rise & Vibe STL
Launched this summer, Rise & Vibe STL is a morning dance party pop-up designed to boost your morning with beats and brews. Inspired by similar coffee-shop experiences in Europe, the Rise & Vibe founders describe their events as perfect for people of all ages looking for a new way to get their bodies moving via an alcohol-free good time.
TRAVEL
Honestly Cool Exhibit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Recent upgrades have transformed the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois, into an engaging experience. With high-tech upgrades, such as holograms and interactive story exhibits, visitors can immerse themselves in Lincoln’s world.
‘Cue Curation
Museum of BBQ
Kansas City is home to the world’s first Museum of BBQ. From the Carolinas to Texas, this museum celebrates American barbecue by teaching visitors about the entire cooking process and each region’s distinct flavors.
Overdue Landing
Navy Pier Marina
Chicago’s only all-transient marina opened last year; its 50 slips give visiting boaters easy access to downtown Chicago. Reservations can be made on an hourly, nightly, or short-term basis.
Full Steam Ahead
Michigan Central Station
The Detroit landmark opened in 1913 as the world’s tallest Beaux-Arts train station. After sitting vacant since 1988, it’s been reimagined as a tech and cultural hub. (Fast Company named it among the Most Innovative Companies.)
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