Flee the Festival madness
LICENCE TO CHILL
team out your stress
your frantic Festival pace is slowing to a crawl and u’re feeling a bit under the weather, take an hour or so indulge in some of the best wayato chill out in the city. your mind wander to sunnier climes at the beautiful orian Turkish baths at Portobello Swim Centre, just at the suggestions on our relaxation hitlist. . Nobel/O Swim in Mir, 0/ IN: l‘lU/Ilf‘lhti V
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Activities and Fun Drop-in-and-Draw lhu 19 Aug. 5,15» ii..1:’»r>rr1.lree. DeanGallery Tit Helford Road. (37.1 tilhll‘. Drop~iri dramrit; sessions iritrodurtrrig different types of art ill irr‘ the gallery's (i()||(?r?ll()ll. All rrraterralr; pronrded.
Summer Observing Evenings Tn L‘l‘ Aug, r'rrrr‘ l‘fi‘till il‘ihfrr. Royal ()l::;er\.ator‘. Visitor Centre. Blackford Hill, tiiit‘i EMU-1. learn about the Aurora Horealrr; and think the sun for spots. Junior Viking Training School Surf .‘L‘ Alli). Sun i.‘..'.f»iirr‘._ l.~'.:'iprr‘- 8. .‘.-1iirrrr‘, free. Museurr‘ of Scotland. (TharrrliersStreet.L‘.1,'-1;“:). GIMO \ourselt a Viking; riarrte. learn the runri‘, alphabet. tell sagas. and if you pass you get a certificate signed hr. ithret’ Viking god. Odin.
Sizzling Summer Barbeques Ulllll Sun .‘.‘ Aug. noon .1prr‘. Frorr‘ SIS. Roxal Botanri‘ Gardens. lmer‘lerth Row.
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Yoga Classes Until Sat :8 Aug inot Sunl. it‘.3.\trrr—rtt\\ri. so r812 Quaker Meeting House. 1‘ Victoria Terrace. 4825. Recharge your batteries and ,‘one out tron‘ the Festrxal rr‘adness.
Velvet Boutique Until Fri SC Aug.
l lam—6pm. l\r1erchant's Hall. 23 Hanoxer Street. 0790 686 8840. A cnance to buy the ‘.'.dl‘OS of top Scottish deSrgners. Lunchtime Reflections Fri 20 8. Sat :7 Aug, 12.30pm. Free. St John's Church Princes Street. Neil
Douglas~l<lotx and Richard llollox‘ray talk about \k’tl’lOUS aspects of spirituality Part of the St Johns festival of Spirituality Director’s Talk Fr. 2e Aug. (Spll‘. Free. Habitat, 3'2 Sliaridwick Place. 21):} 91:31. The director of the Fl’tlllllhiflflfi Gallery l5rona Bradley. presents; a slide |e<:tur‘e disct ssrng Fred 'l'ornasellr's Monsters of Pt'rr't'ldrse,
Botanist’s Talk Thu 26 Aug. (Sprr‘. F-ree. Fr'urtrrrar'ket Gallery, 4:") Market Street. 225 2383. Dr Ian Darn-.rrn Edwards of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Edinburgh, discusses the Cultural and physiological effects of psychoactive plants as featured in Fred Torrrasellr's work. Booking advrsed.
Adult’s Collage Workshop Sat 21 Aug. Harri—Aprri. iii :86. Frurtrr‘arket Gallery. 4:3 Market Street. 22?: 21381:). An opportunity for adults to explore Fred Tornasellr's werk and to experirr‘ent using; collage. irraterrals proudeo. Holyrood’s Bats Sat 21 8. Tlli: 2.: Aug. SSO—lOpnr. Holyrood Rark Education Centre. ’ Queen's Drr.e 5:36 1761, Join the park ranger to search tor Hoiyr'ood Park's flying terr‘, residents Booking essentrai.
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' . . AND RELAX
Five top tips for chilling out in the heat of the Festival
I Bliss out 0th int i a deep and peaceful state of relaxation at the Edinburgh Flotarruni. where the high salt content of the water keeps you suspended in the warm water and eases out the tension in tired rriuscles. Edinburgh F/oatarrum, 29 North West Circus P/ace. 225 3350. $25—$35 per hour.
I Sea breeze A trip to the Victorian Turkish Baths in Portobello gives a double dose of reviving spirits. as you take in the refreshing seaside air at the beach then head indoors to bask in the peaceful Mediterranean heat of the baths themselves. Portobe/lo Swim Centre. 57 The Promenade, Portohe/lo, 669 6888. {640—21240
I Hands-on approach Energetics holistic health has a selection of treatments ideal for soothing a weary body. The half- hour seated acupresswe massage is perfect for anyone on the go. although they also offer more comprehensive reflexology and deep tissue massages. Energetics, 74a Broughton Street Lane, 557 9567. $184335.
I Flex those limbs Even though it may be the last thing on your mind. exercise is a great way to relieve stress. The Practice Place runs a variety of yoga classes. including drop-in sessions on Mondays (Ashtanga for beginners. 7.30pm. £8). and Wednesdays (Hatha yoga. 6pm. £8). The Practice Place, 7 Meadow P/ace, 227 9697.
I Pamper Treat yourself to a spot of luxury at One Spa. where you can use the top class facilities. including gym, Finnish and Bio Saunas. Tepidarium. rooftop Hydro Pool and much more as part of the Escape at One package. Sheraton Grand Hotel, 8 Conference Square, 221 .7777. £55.
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