Ten Ways to Escape the Holiday Stress

Between Christmas just passing with all of its hustle and bustle, kids out of school and all the year-end activities at the office, this can quickly go from being the most wonderful time of year to one of the most overwhelming and stressful times of year. In the midst of all the hall decking and gift wrapping, it is easy to become burnt out.

But have no fear, New Hyde Park Patch is here!  Here is a list of places and activities for anyone who needs to unwind, relax, refresh and recharge their batteries before, and after, the holidays.

Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & Massages

1.  

1111 Marcus Avenue

(516) 355-2302

The massive fitness club offers a wide variety of classes including Mat Pilates and Yoga. Classes are free of charge to members. Non-members can attend a class with a guest pass for a day. The club is open 24 hours a day except on Christmas Eve when they be opened from 5 a.m. until 2 p.m.; it is closed on Christmas day.

2.

27111 Union Turnpike

(718) 343-0926

This health spa offers multiple services in massage therapy. Spa hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead to make an appointment.

3. Jackie Rose Massage & Yoga OM

143 Tulip Avenue

(516) 216-5912

Relax your mind, body and soul with a session of Yoga. Join Jackie or another trained instructor in one of the many classes offered at Yoga Om. From Hatha, Vinyasa, Chair Yoga  and Tai Chi to a series of toning, ballet, dance and cardio classes, these activities will help you burn off some steam and some calories. This center also offers sessions in Pilates and meditation. Classes are available for all levels of experience along with both kids and teen Yoga sessions.

A series of massages including Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, reflexology and pregnancy massages are also available. Call ahead for appointments.  The studio is opened every day except on Christmas.

Golfing

4. 

377 Denton Avenue

(516) 739-0167

What manis and pedis are to women, golf is to some men.  Luckily for them, New Hyde Park is home to one of Long Island's largest golf centers, The Spring Rock Golf Center. The center boasts 17 sprawling acres of space with a driving range of 100 stalls, a 45-hole miniature golf area, putting green, sand trap bunker, pro shop featuring a full line of apparel and equipment and a café. The center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Acupuncture

5. Kimura Acupuncture

516 Lakeville Road

(516) 775-0778

Relieve some unwanted stress, tension and pain with the ancient Chinese technique of acupuncture. Kimura Acupuncture specializes in the treatment of chronic pain, arthritis and migraines along with stress and tension relief. Call to make an appointment.

6. Alqumi Acupuncture and Massage

1 Hallow Lane

(516)365-5397

Specializing in women's health, pediatric acupuncture and sports-related pain, the staff of Alqumi will help to get you relaxed and rejuvenated. Office hours are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hair and Nail Salons and Spas

7. 

2409 Jericho Turnpike

(516)742-4247

Nothing picks you up quiet like a new do. The stylists at Hairsay Salon specialize in cuts, colors and chemical treatments, such as perms and Japanese straightening for men, women and children. The hair salon is opened Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spa services such as waxing, make-up application and seaweed, micro -dermabrasion and diamond peel facials are also available.

A few doors down in the same plaza you'll find Hairsay Nail Salon, which offers a variety of nail services such as manicures, pedicures and gel wraps.

8. 

700 Jericho Turnpike

(516) 358-7711

The salon offers services such as haircuts, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials and massages and make-up application. Its hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead to make an appointment.

9.

926 Hillside Avenue

(516) 352-8288

This is a full-service hair salon that has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. The salon offers all of the traditional services including cuts, colors and treatments for men, women and children. Call ahead to make an appointment.

10.

2044 Hillside Avenue

(516) 616-4307

Lavender Nails is a full-service nail salon with services ranging from manicures and pedicures to waxing and threading. Salon hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.