The wellness trend has finally hit Israel

One of the earlier players in the wellness scene in Tel Aviv, Urban Shaman is a central spot for a cold-pressed juice cleanse and for dip in the healing waters of yoga and meditation at Teepee. The studio is just downstairs from Urban Shaman’s outpost, hosting wellness experts and one of the only places in Tel Aviv with an infrared sauna should you care to sweat out some extra toxins.

Sporting a gel manicure has nearly become a necessity for women in Tel Aviv, but the worst part about the long -lasting color are the nasty chemicals that go into putting the polish on (and taking it off). Luckily, Aubrey Thomas is a nail artist working with gel that is completely vegan and non-toxic. Her funky nail art is a total bonus, schedule in advance as she books up fast.

After moving to Israel and not finding the natural beauty products that she wanted to use herself, No Shit Beauty founder Karen Avidar decided to create her own. Grooming products like dry shampoo powder and sheer tint for face/eyes/lips are made with only organic, cold-pressed ingredients.

Chlorella, lions mane, astragalus and ashwaghanda….what? Focused on elevating the body to wholebeing, Karma TLV creates superfood treats and blends of adaptogens (added to smoothies or similar) to help the body process stress or to manage a new environment. The plant sourced blends are full of medicinal properties that, when added to a naturally sweet smoothie, are at least worth a shot.

Discover this community garden in South Tel Aviv, full of crops and edible plants, and maintained by neighbors. Designated gardening hours on Tuesday and Saturday are open for anyone to join and the regulars host seasonal workshops on gardening, full of practical tips and tricks. Sign up for a seasonal urban foraging walk to glean insight on the bounty surrounding Tel Aviv that passersby hardly notice.

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Near to established Tel Aviv hotspot Casino San Remo, Alba is a health food oasis. The well designed shop is stocked with goods that are healthy for people and the environment. It’s not all about food – the organic purveyors are also selling a variety of kitchenware from carved wooden utensils to terracotta water jugs so that we can cut down on our waste, tastefully.

Learn self care by doing yoga is just the beginning of the self-care at Shraddha Yoga. The studio, tucked in a quiet street in Neve Tzedek, hosts workshops ranging from aromatherapy to raw vegan desserts that allow participants to learn and create their own goods. The sessions are led by experts in their fields and are great events to meet people with similar interests.

Upcycling is not just taking a stray chair on a street corner and turning it into a plant stand, it’s creating a new garment from an entirely old set of fabrics. That is the speciality of Repelle by Naomi Maaravi. Stop in the flagship of the eco-fashion line to witness pieces coming together and chat with the designer about her process.

By working with specialists that treat the mind and body with different techniques ranging from shiatsu to balance therapy, The Lighthouse is helping Tel Avivians feel good with a well-rounded holistic program. Their focus on integration of change, growth, and development rely tremendously on their open community and workshops on wellness techniques.