Wellness

We live in spa country. We’ve got some of the best day spas in Melbourne and beyond with Daylesford and Sorrento bringing the goods. Breathe in, breathe out, relax your shoulders, and get booking. Here is Urban List's guide to the best days spas Melbourne and Victoria have to offer.

Dig out the CamelBak you bought in 2001, invest in some super tough band aids, and drop your adventure pin on any of Australia's best hikes and walks. 

Explore Fiji's best activities for every type of traveller in 2025.

Find your inner peace with the best meditation podcasts to stream now. Guided sessions, expert tips and soothing vibes. 

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to hit the best feel-good movies on Netflix.

This is not Nine Perfect Strangers, no. This is #selfcare at god tier levels.

Upgrade your sleep to hotel quality with these picks. 

Slip, slop—these SPF’s slap.

These are the best walking shoes to elevate your stride in 2025.

Not all yoga mats are created equal, so to help you make your way through the yoga mat world, we’ve rounded up the best options you can buy.

Hit the ground running with the best running apps to try in 2024.

Australia, say hello to Hola. The innovative platform reshaping how Australians access healthcare by offering on-demand GP appointments, prescription scripts, referrals, and mental health plans—all within just 15 minutes. 

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

These snack-sized bars are brimming with premium, natural ingredients, featuring real milk chocolate and creamy caramel.

The Stanley Quencher has been deemed this season's holy grail of on-the-go hydration—but does it actually live up to the hype? Here, we break down some tip-top alternatives. 

The human body is an incredible machine, but for all the amazing things it can do, it can sometimes become prone to unwelcome visitors. 

If you’re looking for a cheap and relaxing beach holiday but you can’t fathom yet another trip to Bali, look no further than Sri Lanka.

THE TENTH CO is a new Australian brand dedicated to helping women reclaim their heath, energy and vitality through carefully formulated supplements that address the specific needs of women in the throes of postpartum depletion. 

There are more than a few ways to kick-start the ol’ noggin in the morning. An ice-cold shower might do it, or perhaps a couple of strong coffees for a short-term buzz, otherwise, you could opt for a more palatable, less aggressive—and caffeine free—option, the Brain Drink known as Ārepa.

With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

As anyone with a sizeable perfume collection would know, the power of scent goes far beyond a sweet smelling aroma. Connected to the way we think and feel, it can trigger strong emotions—which is something In Essence embraces with their collection of pure essential oil blends. 

Time for another huge online sale and our bodies are more than ready for the self-care.

Atlantis Sleep is an innovative mattress brand that is on a mission to clean up our oceans and give you your best night's sleep yet.

Dispensed is Australia's first subscription-based online platform linking patients to cannabinoid treatments. 

Double your pleasure, double your fun.

As the cold season reaches its peak, the seasonal blues and hibernation mode are in full swing. One way to combat those lower moods and make your rainy indoor days a little more comforting is with Thursday Plantation’s range of essential oils. 

The beaches don’t come much greater than those in stunning Costa Rica.

This bespoke women's health range addresses key concerns from gut health & prenatal well-being to stress relief and overall health support.

From French flax to stone-washed chambray and OEKO TEX-certified options, these linen sheets will guarantee a perfect night's sleep. 

When there’s a 5000 person waitlist for something, you know it’s gotta be good, and that’s exactly the case for Hey Bud’s Hemp Exfoliator.

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit down to clear your mind.

Winter is coming.

Stomach issues be gone. 

If you, like me, are obsessed with the idea of getting a walking pad so you can squeeze in some steps while you work, the fact you don’t have a stand-up desk might be holding you back. So consider this your sign: it’s time for you to meet the EverDesk.

Singapore is one seriously indulgent place. The buzzing cosmopolitan city is a melting pot of culture, excellent food and even better bars. Whether you’re a frequent Singapore visitor or are tackling this epic spot for the first time, we’ve curated the perfect booze guide just for you.

Whether buying for yourself or as a gift for someone special, scented candles will set the mood at home. Shop our list of dreamy candles in woody, floral, and musk scents from top brands like Maison Balzac, Aesop, and Glasshouse. 

The cooler months bring with them several obvious challenges, like copping this season’s winter coat, that lingering heating bill, and the urge to stay in when that winter chill hits. Something that’s not as often thought about, however, is the change it brings to your skin. The dry air, heating, and that chill all play a part, leaving you with a sometimes duller, dryer complexion, but the good news is that there’s a way to balance it all out—and the Carepod One is the mac-daddy of doing exactly that. 

Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals. 

While we don’t like to pick favourites, when it comes to cool coastal gems, they don’t get much greater than Byron Bay. Nestled amongst rolling green hinterland and endless beaches, it’s just a two-hour roadie south of Brisbane and an easy hour and a half flight from Sydney. 

More bang for your buck.

Let’s face it, us Kiwis are an intrepid bunch. We love travelling to the far corners of Mother Earth in search of beauty and adventure. But the grass is not always greener—New Zealand is filled with natural wonders that will take your breath away.

Whether you're training for an important sporting event, a new parent juggling endless responsibilities, or a time-poor professional, this will help you start 2023 off strong. 

If you’re looking to add this wonder-oil to your beauty routine, here are some of the best hemp skincare products out there. 

Walking 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'.

The stuff is best described as an eco-friendly super-soap for more reasons than one—here’s why you should be adding a little castile soap to your life.

From fancy sets to save up for and lingerie made for lounging. 

Amazing, clit-erally.

Lo-fi hip hop is out, binaural beats are in. Get ready to drift into that Theta brainwave state.

Use World Mental Health Day as a chance to assess and improve your mental health.

Go pink at every layer of your outfit this month with Boody's limited-edition collection. 

In Australia, 44 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, with one in five Aussies experiencing a mental health condition every year.

This mattress is your best bet for a consistently good night's sleep. 

Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties you can knock over two steps in your routine in one go. 

We asked a psychologist for their advice on this challenging conversation.

While actively monitoring your health and fitness stats was previously something only athletes or fitness fanatics would bother with, wearables have brought health data to a wrist near you. 

Cleanse, nourish and hydrate. 

The prevalence of mental illness is hard to ignore, with approximately one in every five Australians experiencing a mental illness each year.

Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after. 

Less is less when it comes to garment waste. 

Supports your body, and supports the planet. 

Say goodbye to cramps—period. 

She shares the everyday habits to implement that may increase your mental wellbeing from meditation and gentle exercise to putting your phone down.

Be it for sleep, stress or sex, there’s an oil or two that can help with many of the problems standing in your way of achieving wellness.

Don't mocha it 'til you try it. 

Ecodownunders softest sheets ever. 

 In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.

Say no to faking an o'. 

Say goodbye to an empty supplement shelf with Vitable delivered straight to your door. 

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. 

Just add water.

Getting motivated to exercise at home can be hard—but it's so much easier when you have epic gear you love to use.

All the news you really want to hear, none of the fluff.

It's one of the most powerful on the market, at a fraction of the price. 

Plus, score an extra 15% off at the checkout. 

Offering free next-day metro delivery and 365-day returns, the Eva mattress is the ultimate try-before-you-buy deal.

Plus, free shipping worldwide. 

Drawing from incredible native ingredients, there's a wealth of beauty and wellness brands on the market from First Nations owners, with plenty directing profits back to First Nations communities.

Youtime is the new Aussie-founded online wellness retailer that’s sort of like our answer to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—only with cooler products and much less crazy. 

Snuggle up.

Sustainability meets style and support. 

​Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student (or the mere thought of the lotus position has you scratching your head) there’s never been a better time to try the delicate art of yoga. 

For healthy skin and frizz-free locks, this silk pillowcase has you (and your pillow) covered. 

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone—but when that stress and worry snowballs and turns into anxiety, it can certainly feel like it. 

Run, don't walk to ASICS' massive, mid-year sale.

Do your part for the planet by checking out these eco-friendly beauty products, so you can look good and feel great doing it. 

With taboos around fertility lifting, Kin Fertility is here to make the conversation around women’s reproductive health smarter, clearer, and stronger.

Treat your skin to the ultimate hydration.

Acne can often be as relentless as the endless skincare routines and products out there, but the problem that many of these labels fail to address is that it ain’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Everyone’s skin is different, so it makes sense that how you treat your acne should be, too. 

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