I have a stretch of half an hour or so each way in my daily commute where I am just sitting on the tube during nothing. I would like to use this time to meditate and am seeking things to put on my iPod to help me.
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posted by Acarpous
on May 14, 2013 -
7 answers
I'll be wrapping up a stressful period of work and have a long weekend coming up. I'd like to find a spa, or hotel with spa within 4-5 hours radius of NYC to just veg.
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posted by TravellingCari
on Mar 16, 2013 -
6 answers
There is a steam room at my gym and I am considering putting it to use. Please tell me as much as you can because I have no fregging clue what I am supposed to be using it for or what I am supposed to do while I steam.
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posted by PuppetMcSockerson
on Mar 14, 2013 -
27 answers
What to do for a one year anniversary with my SO that is also a San Franniversary? Bonus points for photographer expertise and relaxing suggestions.
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posted by mokudekiru
on Feb 24, 2013 -
8 answers
Even when I have free time, I find myself rarely doing the thing called "relaxing". I'm looking for how I can better relax, and what I can do to give myself a better environment to do so.
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posted by parudox
on Jan 29, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm looking for a cheap, relaxing place to do very little (maybe sightsee a bit, eat, nap, take photos, etc), in northern Italy or Sicily, for a week in August (say, the 8th to the 15th). Total expenditure under €500 for the week would be awesome. Details within...
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posted by mdonley
on Jun 25, 2012 -
2 answers
For those who find "relaxing" completely un-relaxing, how do you cultivate a strong activity and project based home life?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Jan 2, 2012 -
11 answers
Does anyone have any really cheap vacation secrets? I'm looking for inexpensive, do-it-yourself getaways to relaxing locales, that don't depend upon me perusing scammy travel websites.
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posted by jayder
on Dec 31, 2011 -
10 answers
Stress is starting to hurt me. What can I do? How can I dramatically reduce stress in my life? And/or take a budget vacation?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 22, 2011 -
21 answers
I am having trouble sleeping, which is leading to minor migraines. In addition I have a host a minor ailments and am not sure which problem to try and solve first, and which flavor of medicine would be the most helpful. In other words, I feel stuck.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 12, 2011 -
25 answers
I just spent a day at the spa at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. Help me find similar spas... anywhere.
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posted by jph
on May 16, 2011 -
7 answers
Next week, I'm taking 3 days away from family and work to relax, recharge and (hopefully) reprogram myself. Please help me make the most of it!
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posted by justonegirl
on May 13, 2011 -
12 answers
Hi AskMe! I need your help devising an awesome bedtime ritual of ultimate relaxation and sleepiness-creation. This question brought to you by anxiety and yet another sleepless night.
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2011 -
35 answers
I’m getting married this Saturday, and I’m certain I’m going to forget something or mess something up. Can you give me some advice? What things did you forget about, mess up, or learn from during your experience?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Mar 14, 2011 -
81 answers
Ton of books + unused corner in totally sweet loft = book harem! I'd like to put together a space for up to 4 people to hang out, read, write, meditate, or generally just relax. Help me design & accessorize it!
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posted by susoka
on Feb 28, 2011 -
14 answers
Last minute long weekend holiday getaway, Doable? Advice needed on taking a belated Valentines long weekend with my sweetie. We're in NYC and would prefer to drive. (Or take a train if the place is really acessable). A very nice hotel in the country would be great, we don't need a bunch of outside entertainment - beautiful scenery a plus. We're looking to leave late Thursday or early Friday and return early/mid-Monday.
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posted by Great Swell
on Feb 14, 2011 -
4 answers
I'd like to hear from anyone who has overcome excessive tension in the jaw, neck and upper back during sleep. I wake up feeling very stressed and tense and it's a drag.
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posted by FormerMermaid
on Feb 7, 2011 -
19 answers
I need to get out of Manhattan and spend a weekend in a quiet place specializing in relaxation, meditation and massage. I don't want to travel more than an hour. I have no car. Cost isn't an issue. I just need sanity & isolation. Where to go?
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posted by critzer
on Jan 28, 2011 -
8 answers
About 30 years ago, I had a cassette tape I used to help me go to sleep as an adolescent boy. It was relaxing music with an over-dub male vocal telling me to tense, then relax, muscle groups from my head to my toes. I would like to find it again now, to help my early teen daughter sleep. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
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posted by jwhowa
on Dec 29, 2010 -
16 answers
Tell me your favorite products to have around the house for massaging your partner. Oils, candles, sheets, music, etc.
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 6, 2010 -
11 answers
I've heard that you don't really enter into "relaxation mode" until a week of vacation has elapsed. And that the second week is when you really start to replenish your reserves.
I've seen this myself; I went to Burning Man for a week, and it felt like returning to work was harder than it would have been if I had never left.
I have a week-long vacation coming up and I feel extreeemely burned-out. What can I do to make sure that I get the maximum benefits during this week off?
posted by marclar
on Apr 10, 2010 -
24 answers
Venetians, Romans, Florentines, lend me your suggestions! More specifically, nice places to relax and tasty vegetarian eats in the aforementioned cities.
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Feb 4, 2010 -
5 answers
Best cafes for reading / internet stuff w/ wifi in the outer boroughs of NYC, and activities that can put people in touch with unique cultural experiences (both foreign and NYC-native) in each outer borough.
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posted by lorrer
on Jan 27, 2010 -
10 answers
I am looking for practices or teachings that will help me be more relaxed and comfortable in my own skin.
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posted by choppyes
on Jan 19, 2010 -
11 answers
Can you help me not freak out about my suddenly spiking blood pressure? This is related to birth control and anxiety. Also looking for methods to calm myself down in anticipation of a reading.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Oct 10, 2009 -
8 answers
A question about how to calm down. I am having a lot of trouble formulating this question, so forgive me if it's a little bit all over the place.
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posted by prefpara
on Sep 16, 2009 -
37 answers
How do I de-stress during and after an awful, expensive vacation? I am in the midst of a disappointing, stressful vacation and will be returning in a couple of days to my stressful, low-paying job. The breaking point is near. Help it to not happen.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2008 -
33 answers
Going for quick stop at FENS meeting in Geneva early July and thinking about doing some vacation time after that. Where should I go?
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posted by uandt
on Feb 27, 2008 -
6 answers
What are some good sites or companies to find cheap LA weekly vacation rentals?
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posted by dannon205
on Jan 29, 2008 -
1 answer
