Wellness

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. This month,…

For a chance to experience weightlessness and peace in your own blissful space, a flotation tank could be just right for you. If you're…

Whether you are wishing to cut down your alcohol intake or are looking to go completely teetotal, here are our favourite non-alcoholic…

Walking is one of the best ways to make the most of the City of Sails. So grab some sturdy shoes, make use of the kauri dieback wash…

Nothing beats the feeling of walking out of a salon with a fresh new ‘do and floating down the road with your confidence at a…

It’s a well-known fact that we here at Urban List love our pooches and so we’ve rounded up some of Auckland’s best…

February is just around the corner which means Valentine’s Day is too. And whether you celebrate it with your mates or a date, the day…

Get your boots on, carbohydrates packed and bring a positive headspace because you’ll need it—here’s everything you need…

If you’re anything like me, finding the motivation to bust your butt at the gym is not high on the priority list. Between working,…

Given Aotearoa is perched on the Pacific Ring Of Fire it's no wonder we love our hot water. And while we're blessed to have so many…

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to throw your feet up and hit the best feel-good movies on…

We all deserve a bit of relaxation time now and again, let’s face it. Tired? Needing a pick-me-up? Feel like treating…

One of the best things about Auckland is the fact that writing a list of the best beaches within a region is absolutely possible. We tend to…

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you…

It's the silly season and since we've all spent the majority of this year indoors (it sure feels like it, at least!) we've…

Forget choosing between naughty and nice this Christmas (it’s far too binary anyway) and dive into the pleasuredome with…

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.

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…

ICYMI, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You might already be acutely aware of breast cancer, because chances are you know someone…

Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe. 

As much as Covergirl would have us believe life is all easy breezy beautiful, sometimes you need more than lipstick to help you navigate its…

We can all be found guilty of becoming a bit of a ‘stress head’ from time to time, but who can blame us?

There’s nothing like a run in the sunshine to get you out of the house when you start feeling a little cooped up. So why not reset…

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

Take a break from the gym and opt for the outdoors this season because these walks are worth it—we promise. 

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

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

Everyone who’s anyone knows New Zealand will deliver when it comes to walking tracks and the heart of Canterbury is certainly no…

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

For a completely free workout, lace up your running shoes, put in your ear buds and head outside to explore the absolute best running tracks…

Here are 51 things to do in Auckland this winter that will (almost) distract you from missing summer.

Rain or shine, bowling is one of the most fun ways to spend an afternoon. 

Hot yoga is known to help curb your stress, stretch your muscles, focus your mind and is definitely more intense than a…

We’ve been longingly watching from across the pond and now it’s our time to enjoy the stunning outdoor vacay of a…

Say goodbye to plastic bottles and hello to healthy hair with Ecostore's new shampoo bars. 

While you might spot them on a chilly morning and shiver just at the thought of joining in, a growing number of cold-water swimmers swear by…

Land of volcanoes and geothermal hot spots, Aotearoa's geographic history has truly blessed us with the best.

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live…

​Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student (or the mere thought of the lotus position has you scratching your head)…

adidas is inviting runners of all levels to crush the kilometres to help end plastic waste in our oceans.  Going down on Sunday, 5…

There's a misconception that pilates is an easy-going style of workout that doesn't require the same strength and effort as…

You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and…

If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some…

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four…

Given the threat of an omicron Covid 19 outbreak in the wider community in New Zealand, medical professionals suggest upgrading your…

There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…

Less stress and anxiety, that's what we all want, right?

Whether you want to enjoy a picnic alfresco, go for a walk, watch the sunrise or sunset or just get away from it all, here are the top…

Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re…

We all know how important good sleep is, just like we know how important quality bedding is for obtaining that sleep nirvana. Since it can…

If you’re one of the unicorns that has not yet copped Coronavirus, this read is for you.

Loved up or not, February 14 can be a pretty hectic day.

We’ve scoped the waterfalls around the city to bring you a list of the best in Auckland. Take a picnic!

Bring on the climax.

We’re unpacking all things allergies with La Roche Posay, so you can protect and nourish your skin as it deserves and avoid pesky…

When you're having one of those days where you're feeling frazzled, stressed out or overwhelmed, even the simplest of tasks can…

We’ve partnered with La Roche Posay to dissect the different affects COVID can have on your skin, how to notice skin…

Blessing users with soft, tangle-free hair and smooth, nourished skin, switching to a silk pillowcase is like investing in a long-term…

We all know the struggle of trying to find the right pillow. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, so…

From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more…

The importance of mental wellbeing at this point of time cannot be understated. With an emphasis on mental wellness, Ārepa founder…

Here we are, deep into another lockdown, and many of us New Zealanders feeling all over the show—unable to shut off, to relax, to let…

So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…

Why is PMS still so badly understood? How can there be this much vagueness and confusion over the female body in 2021? Your monthly…

To help combat this hugely common skin condition, we’ve teamed up with trusted skincare experts La Roche Posay to uncover everything…

When we heard about this new campaign asking us to share the beautiful moments in our lives with our dearest friends for a chance to win a…

We went along to a sound bath hosted by Sophie Correia at Crossing Paths to find out what you can expect when you have a sound bath. 

Given Aotearoa is perched on the Pacific Ring Of Fire it's no wonder we love our hot water. And while we're blessed to have so many…

From fanciful gold facials, to sub-zero shenanigans, through to full body treatments involving beautiful botanicals of the world,…

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…

Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was…

If your screen time report has ever given you a fright (guilty, how can it be that many hours?) then you’ll probably want to consider…

It would be LUBE not to.

Check out our picks of Auckland’s best health food stores and get set to overhaul your pantry.

We’ve rounded up the best workouts in the Garden City for you to try out and get hooked on. Why not push yourself to a whole new level…

We’ve done the research and these are all the best places to float in New Zealand. 

We're pretty blessed here in NZ to get groceries—and even alcohol—delivered direct to our door, despite being in the midst…

Welcome to Ask Allira, the monthly column where sassy psychic and badass spiritual and mindset coach Allira Potter will sprinkle…

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you…

​If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 12 months, it’s that prioritising your mental health and wellbeing…

If your bad days are dragging into bad weeks, or the sad songs you’ve got on high rotation on Spotify are doing more harm than good,…

​If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we…

Not only is yoga good for your body, but it also has amazing benefits for your mind too. In the busyness and craziness of life, taking up…

With the beautiful views being some of the best free things Wellington city has to offer, lace up your kicks and start strolling.

One thing we can probably all agree on? 2020 was a bit of a jerk. Most of us learnt to live that work-from-home life, playing musical chairs…

Had a chance to think about those niggles during lockdown? Maybe you were doing yoga and now you’ve returned to feeling like you have…

Your guide to Auckland’s top beach breaks where you can learn to surf and get your daily dose of vitamin D.

Round up your exercise crew because our friends over at Snap fitness are throwing open their doors this week to let you work up a sweat for…

Sex should be fun. For everyone involved. But it should also be safe. Knowing your way around sexually transmitted…

It caters for anyone with physical limitations or the likes of vaginismus and endometriosis.

Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if…

Coming down the alert-level ladder, a roadblock for many people wanting to head to the gym are crowds and lack of space. If you’re on…

To shed a little light on assisted conception and fertility, we’ve partnered with Genea to share three different stories from three…

There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep Specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four…

According to Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Smiling Mind and a clinical psychologist by background, While the…

The Instagram-perfect yogi image of meditation may seem like the opposite of pounding pavement, but science backing the parallels between…

After the crazy year it’s been already, you deserve a time out. Not just a few hours, but a massive day of calm to reset and recharge.

This month, we look at the power of positive headlines in a crisis, the industry emerging to serve our newly-formed at-home dining…