It’s a new year, and to make 2025 the healthiest for you yet—both physically and mentally—here are some of the top health and wellness spots in Philadelphia to get some me-time and to start the year off right.
Resolution RX
On Sunday, Jan. 12 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Philadelphians can head to the Kimpton Hotel Monaco to check out their all-day wellness event. Titled Resolution RX, this pop-up will feature boutique fitness classes at a discounted price with proceeds set to benefit the Philadelphia-based nonprofit, Girls on the Run.
As a release notes, tickets to each class are just a $7 donation, and along with entry to fitness classes from the event’s partners, admission also includes complimentary access to Dharma Yoga’s Reiki practitioner, card games by Touchy Feely, meditations from Burble, lymphatic drainage boots, an oxygen bar, and infrared chakra mats from Modrn Wellness. The event will feature classes from four local fitness studios including Dharma Yoga, Barre3, Ripped PHL and Solidcore. The full schedule and tickets are available via Eventbrite.
433 Chestnut St., eventbrite.com
Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective Pop-Ups at FDR Park
This health-focused pop-up experience comes from the local space-making design and development practice, Scout. Open now through March 2025, three saunas have been installed on the terrace of the American Swedish Historical Museum to offer a heated way to unwind this winter. Philadelphians can book sessions for up to 4 people in a sauna ($120), 8 people in two saunas ($240), or 12 people in three saunas ($360) for 45 minute sessions. Bookings can be made on Ebba Sparre’s official site.
1900 Pattison Ave., ebbasparresauna.com
Wellness Walks at Morris Arboretum
Taking place Saturdays and Sundays from now until March 2025, Philadelphians can head to the scenic Morris Arboretum to participate in weekly Wellness Walks (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) Led by an experienced volunteer guide, these brisk walks will stick to the paved paths and are free with admission.
While there, Philadelphians can also explore Morris’ fernery, tree canopy walk, fairy gardens, historic structures and perhaps catch the venue’s swans, Flora and Fauna, while at the swan pond (plus keep an eye out for some koi.)
100 E. Northwestern Ave., morrisarboretum.org
Be SELF(ISH) at Dry Vibes
Danielle Massi of Modrn Wellness and Drew Davis of Gem Life + Bar have partnered up to throw an event surrounding all things health and wellness. Taking place at Location 215, this pop-up will feature a fully inclusive booze-free bar, a curated mindful marketplace featuring small businesses and local creators, a hemp lounge, special guests (like Carl Radke from ‘Summer House’ and Brandon Novak from ‘Jackass’), wellness services and much more.
The pop-up will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, with early access at 11 a.m. for VIP’s and noon admission for GA. Tickets ($100-$160) are available online via Eventbrite. A pre-party will also take place on Jan. 15 at Otherworld Philly.
990 Spring Garden St 1st floor, gemlifecollective.com
Lumos Yoga + Barre
With two locations already running, Lumos has its eye set on mid-January to open its third studio. Located at the corner of 19th and Spring Garden streets, this new locale will exclusively offer mat and springboard pilates, plus reformer classes. As a release notes, the studio spans nearly 5,000 square feet with two spacious rooms: one for reformer classes and another dedicated to mat and springboard pilates – plus multiple dedicated spaces for private sessions.
With this increased capacity for reformers, Lumos says they’re “going to make a big change to how pilates classes are traditionally priced.” All of their classes at this new studio, including group reformer classes, will be included in their drop-in, membership, and package pricing options (more information can be found online.) The new Spring Garden studio follows the Parrish Street location (opened in January 2023) and the original Green Street location (opened in June 2018). Classes at the Spring Garden location will be available for booking soon on Momence.
1822 Spring Garden St., lumosyogaandbarre.com
Alchemy X
This new “all-in-one destination for fitness and wellness” opened last year in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and offers a full slate of healthy activities for both your body and your mind.
As a release notes, Alchemy X offers diverse classes like pilates, barre, resistance, sculpt, and yoga, suited for all fitness levels. Their holistic juice bar also provides fresh juices, cleanses, detox programs, and personalized nutrition plans. All in all, it has a little bit of everything for those looking to reduce stress.
1200 Constitution Ave., alchemyx.net
JLP in Motion
This fitness fundraising series comes from the Junior League of Philadelphia and will be running throughout the entirety of January 2025. It gives locals the chance to participate in a variety of fitness classes while also giving back to the community. The remaining pop-ups include Spin at ACAC (Jan. 11, from noon to 12:45 p.m.), Ripped PHL (Jan. 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), Alchemy X Pilates 101 (Jan. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) and Pure Barre Mainline (Jan. 28, 7 to 8 p.m.)
Proceeds from this series will directly benefit the JLP’s programs aimed at advancing women’s leadership and creating meaningful community impact across the Greater Philadelphia area. A full list of class locations, donation suggestions and ways to register can be found on JLP’s official site.
