10 Wellness & Self Care Activities for a Happier Life

As a wellness girlie, I’m always looking for ways to increase my quality of life and get the most out of every day.

Not only that, but I also think it makes life so much more enjoyable.

selfie of Stef Barti — Lots of things to consider, But think about your own lifestyle and needs

There are so many little things you can do to make your daily life really exciting.

And all these things add up, they increase your mental wellness. As you keep going, you will find yourself a much happier person in life.

Taking a selfie in the breathwork room — Selfie time before some me time

So this blog will share some of my favourite self care activities I started incorporating in my life lately.

Let’s Spice up your routine!

Dancing

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Now before you tell me that you don’t know how to dance or that you’re shy. I am not asking you to go dance on television here.

But I really urge you to explore this. It has been proven that dancing does have a major positive impact on your brain.

Stef Barti in her dance studio working on a choreography — Just me feeling the music and working on my next choreography

It also increases your happiness amongst a plethora of positive outcomes.

So take a few minutes a day to dance at home, play your favourite song and move your body.

As a dance teacher, trust me on that. If you start dancing 5 minutes a day, you will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

It will also help increase your confidence and self esteem.

pictures of group of women at the end of a dance workshop class in a yoga studio — The ladies were so happy after I gave the feminine ecstatic dance workshop

This is something that I am so passionate about.

We dive deeper into this in my Self Love Women Retreat. The next one is happening in the beautiful island of Malta where we will be a small group of women in our own private villa, pool and chef.

I have curated meticulous workshops and dance based movement classes to allow us to dive deeper within.

Sound Bath/ Theta Healing

stef barti attending a Sound bath at udara Bali — Attending a Sound bath at udara Bali

I absolutely love sound healing sessions.

As a dancer, I believe music is tremendously powerful when it comes to healing and keeping us grounded.

So of course, it makes sense that I would also be vouching for sound healing.

If you’ve never done a sound bath, I recommend you give it a try. It is life changing.

I make sure I join at least one to two sound healings a month. I usually love to attend a full or new moon sound session.

Yoga

This needs no introduction.

Yoga is pretty much a stable now in most people’s wellness routine.

I have to be honest though, I am not too big on yoga. That said, I still do it here and there. I do prioritize certain genre over others.

my friend relaxing at a weekend yoga retreat — my beautiful friend Shahad living in her light and generously sharing her gifts with us 🙂

So if this is something that interests you, you can play around and explore a bit

Animal Flow & Movement

Now this is more up my alley. I love flowy movement like that.

And animal flow is so much fun.

Try it out, you might really enjoy it the same way I do.

picture of girls dancing dabke at an Armenian wedding — You can always find me on the dancefloor with my girls wherever I go 🙂

Pole classes

attending pole fitness 17 weeks post hysterectomy — This class felt like such an achievement

An absolute favourite of mine. I really love pole dancing.

Girls taking a group picture after a pole fitness class in "Pole Heights Bucharest" — I love active traveling ! So much fun!

Stef Barti sweaty selfie picture with pole teacher — Good Vibes Only with the best pole teacher

I know it is not for everyone but it is one of the most fun ways to exercise while also getting in touch with your inner feminine energy.

Wellness Retreat

This is an amazing way to disconnect and reconnect with your self. I am also a wellness retreat leader.

But the way it started was because of my love for retreats. I genuinely believe from the bottom of my heart that retreats are life changing.

Pool at the Chedi hotel Al bait — Relaxing at the pool in between the Yoga sessions & the amazing food

So that might be something you want to look into. There are so many retreats, you’re bound to find something that you like.

Be Passionate & Committed to a fun life

Stef Barti eating ice cream in Albufeira old town — I ate so many gelatos, I lost count

Perspective is everything.

As cheesy as it sounds, the way you see your life dictates the quality of your life.

So approach life more positively.

girlies @stefbarti and @Kamrylorin having fun in cavoeiro — Find you a girl tribe and hold on to it 🙂

Get curious .

Trust me, there is a plethora of activities. I keep seeing so many options. So just keep an open mind, and lots of curiosity.

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Women Self Love Wellness Retreat

I am so passionate about women empowerment. Everything I do is based on this. I want to see more women embrace their authentic selves. Trust me life gets so much better.

That’s the main focus of my self love women retreat. In this Wellness retreat, we go deep. I really love to connect with my fellow sisters. That’s why I only do small groups of 10-12 women.

This retreat is an invitation to embody your feminine and to dive into radical self love. Growth and shedding past limiting beliefs is the focal point.

We do this through various workshops, wellness practices such as breathwork and lots of somatic movement.

picture of stef barti dancing in garden and smiling

As a dance teacher, of course we will also be using the power of dance and music to process, release and shed things that are holding us back so we can be born again.

Welcome to our transformational retreat where the focus is all on YOU.

Not only that, but we do it in style and comfort.