In honour of the Wellness Show’s 25thanniversary, the Vancouver event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Since the Wellness Show was founded in 1992, the focus has not wavered and it’s now considered the largest consumer-focused health trade show in B.C. And 25 years in, show founder Jeannette Savard says she’s more committed than ever to helping people create a happier, healthier life.
“From yummy healthy food to balancing your chakras, the Wellness Show has it all,” says Savard. “For the past 25 years the show has evolved to encompass the latest in health and wellness — all under one roof. In this digital age the sheer amount of information available can sometimes feel overwhelming.”
To that end, organizers of the Wellness Show try to make it easy to navigate and attendees can gather information on maintaining a long and healthy life from leading experts along the way.
Heading to the 2017 Wellness Show? Here are some of the trends — and traditions — to watch for to help you have your best show experience yet.
Cultivate Your Calm
Meditation is proven to help strengthen the physical body and calm an over-active, over- stressed mind so discover the style that's right for you at the show. Start the weekend with a morning Mandala Meditation Workshop and close each day with Energy Bagua — a form of walking meditation.
Sip. Sample. Repeat.
One of the big draws every year at the Wellness Show is the chance to taste what's new. The Nesters Market Organic Section offers scores of free samples of some of the many tasty organic and natural products available. Visit the many booths featuring local products, gluten-free options, dairy alternatives and ethically-sourced eats. Take a break in the Traditional Medicinals Fresh Lounge with a cup of healing tea and watch celebrity chefs whip up their favourite healthy recipes on both the Celebrity Cooking Stage and the Healthy Families Stage.
Knowledge=empowered
Go to the show with an open mind — and an active one. Approach the Wellness Show as you would a farmers market — in this case, a really big indoor market with direct access to more than 250 exhibitors specializing in all aspects of wellness. Meet the makers, ask the experts, soak-up the seminars. In total, there are five main stages featuring leaders and authoritative sources on brain health, emotional well-being, family matters, gut troubles, hormone health, joint pain, mastering your metabolism, toxin-free living and more.
The 25th annual Wellness Show runs March 3, 4 and 5 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building. For more information and tickets, visit thewellnesshow.com. —[email protected]
