Ah, healthy habits — they have a funny way of sticking, don't they? Every year, we trawl the internet for quick fixes and tell ourselves this is the week/month/year that we will finally eat clean, go to the gym and cut down on all things sweet and sinful.
But quick fixes often don't provide long-term solutions. That's why EQ, a new breathing and meditation experience in South Melbourne, aims to be a sanctuary for those wanting to incorporate wellbeing practices into their daily lives so that they stick like glue.
Curated seasonally, EQ's evidence-based approach ensures that guests will experience practices backed by science and tailored to help them navigate the challenges of modern work life.
You can embark on a three-hour signature journey for $150 with hot and cold therapy, an immersive light and sound therapy dome, meditative breathwork, informative sessions on wellbeing practices and a community social lounge to connect with other guests.
A 90-minute bathing journey for $80 is also available, which includes the use of the hot mineral spa, traditional Finnish sauna and aroma steam room along with the benefits of cold water therapy with cold pail showers and plunge pools. And every Wednesday at EQ is for women only, and it provides the chance to pause, reconnect and recharge while surrounded by like-minded women and led by all-female staff.
EQ is the brainchild of Mia Basic, who once thrived in the high-stakes world of litigation. It was her transition from the courtroom into motherhood that sparked her discovery of the importance of wellness.
"I lacked tools to fight stress and to provide relief from the sleep deprivation, and I found myself reactive and illiterate about where I should turn for support," she says. "Through my own experience, I recognised a gap in preventative, holistic and habitual wellbeing."
EQ prioritises preventative wellbeing tools as the foundation for successfully navigating the stresses and ails of daily life. In today's high-octane world, where the pressures of professional life often eclipse personal wellbeing, what better time for a venue all about relaxation, recharging and rejuvenation?
EQ is open Wednesday through Sunday. Visit the website for more information.