As we enter a new year, our team decided it was time to set some intentions and try some new things in the name of our physical and financial wellbeing. On the health side of the spectrum, investigative reporter Jennifer Baires tried a sensory deprivation float session to see if she could find some relaxation, and she also caught up with local movement specialist Vance Bonner to discuss 50 years of healing chronic pain. In wealth, reporter Julianna LaFollette spoke with a financial advisor about setting fiscally responsible goals. Calendar editor Savannah Mendoza wrote about a yoga, sauna and cold plunge experience and how to unwind with some local jazz. Plus, we have resolution-friendly eating at Crave Bend by Skylor Young, bird watching in the Malheur from ONDA contributor Renee Schiavone and how to mocktail in Bend — out on the town or at home with recipes from drink stylist Alyson Brown. Here’s to your health and wealth in 2025!
One Woman’s Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
From New York to her home-based studio in Bend, Vance Bonner has spent the last half-century teaching people the Vance Stance — how to stand up straight
Why a Float in a Pod Might Reduce Anxiety
ChillWell in Bend offers the region’s only commercially available reduced sensory stimulation tanks, and the health claims are many
Meeting Your Financial Goals in 2025
As the new year begins, get some tips on reaching financial goals
What Does It Cost to Live in Central Oregon?
A look at the average cost of living in Bend and Redmond, compared to national costs
Crave Bend: A Resolution-Friendly, Artisan Kitchen
Bowls, tacos, margaritas and mocktails for fresh seekers
Sip on Style: Bend’s Mocktail Scene Offers Refreshing Alternatives
From zero-proof sours to alcohol-free bubbly, Bend’s bars are raising the bar on mocktails
Find Your Flow: A Unique Wellness Series in Bend
Gather Sauna House and Wildland Guiding Company collaborate to offer a transformative experience of yoga, meditation and thermal cycles in nature
Creative ways to nail Dry January in style
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This article appears in The Source Weekly January 9, 2025.
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