Best Things to Do in Adelaide to Relieve Stress
- Best Ways to Relieve Stress
- Do yoga
- Visit a spa or massage clinic
- Try hypnotherapy
- Take a stroll in Adelaide’s most beautiful spots
- Visit PsycFlex
- Go to Project Break
- Take on TreeClimb Adelaide’s challenges
- Consume stress-relieving food or drink
- Go for a Swim
- Shop at Rundle Mall
- Watch a feel-good or funny movie
- FAQs about Relieving Stress
We all know how it feels to be stressed out. Whether it’s caused by a hectic work schedule or an extremely difficult exam (I’m looking at you, math), stress can sometimes be too overwhelming.
Fortunately, there are multiple ways to blow off steam, especially in the rejuvenating City of Adelaide. To make things easier for you, we tried the best relaxing activities Adelaide offers!
Best Ways to Relieve Stress
Do yoga
| Adelaide’s Best Yoga Studios | Locations |
| Yoga Theory | Level 1/181 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Human Kind Adelaide City | Level 1/60 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Adelaide Yoga Flow | Riverdale Rd, Myrtle Bank SA 5064 |
Yoga is all about promoting tranquility and relaxation—the exact opposite of stress. If your thoughts and problems are dragging you down, it might be time for you to discover and channel your inner zen.
Aside from clearing your mind, yoga can also improve your physical attributes. Individuals who regularly do yoga have better cardio, flexibility, and posture.
We love this activity because it’s simple but very effective. If you have no time to visit a yoga studio, all you need is a mat, a quiet room, and a yoga tutorial video.
Our team recommends doing yoga with other people, though, as it creates a sense of community. With more friends to relax with and talk to, your stress levels might go down faster.
Zen Suggestion: Yoga is mostly done on a yoga mat. We recommend buying one with great quality to ensure a more relaxing experience
Visit a spa or massage clinic
| Adelaide’s Best Spas and Massage Clinics | Locations |
| Temple Day Spa | 78 Unley Rd, Unley SA 5061 |
| Swiss Wellness | 125 King William Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061 |
| Indica Medispa and Wellness | 142 South Rd, Torrensville SA 5031 |
Visiting spas or massage clinics is a way of giving back to yourself. And by giving back, we mean treating yourself to a soothing massage or a rejuvenating facial service.
We’d never say no to a good spa day. The different therapies provided by spas and massage clinics never fail to leave us feeling invigorated
Zen Suggestion: Feeling bloated during spa or massage day isn’t a great idea. Make sure to eat light and healthy before you detox your mind and body.
Try hypnotherapy
| Adelaide’s Best Hypnotherapy Clinics | Locations |
| Adelaide Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy | 418/38 Gawler Pl, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Craig Homonnay Hypnosis Adelaide | 71 Moseley St, Glenelg South SA 5045 |
| Inspire Change Counselling | Level 1 Unit 3/124 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015 |
Hypnotherapy is a mind/body intervention technique done to induce a trance or a dream-like state. This technique is most beneficial to those suffering from emotional or psychological issues.
To be completely honest, we didn’t believe this would work at first. Thankfully, we didn’t let our doubts get in the way and tried it.
In a hypnotherapy session, you will be guided by a hypnosis expert who’ll mostly make you visualize different scenarios.
He/she will ask different questions too—about the things that bother you or the events that make you feel relaxed or happy.
In addition to this, their progressive muscle relaxation technique calms the muscle groups throughout our body, such as the arms, legs, and neck.
Another technique used by our hypnotherapists is deep breathing exercises. By helping us focus on slow and deep breaths, they help us visualize clearly.
Zen Suggestion: In a hypnotherapy session, you’ll be mostly lying down. Make sure to find the most comfortable position so that you can visualize effectively.
Take a stroll in Adelaide’s most beautiful spots
| Adelaide’s Best Strolling Trails | Locations |
| Adelaide Botanic Gardens | 418/38 Gawler Pl, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Belair National Park | North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Mypongga Reservoir Reserve | 30 South Rd, Myponga SA 5202 |
Strolling may be a simple activity, but it’s a great way to counter stress. With Adelaide’s most scenic spots as your walking routes, your bad day can be a joyful and stress-free one.
Medical News Today found that if you do 60-minute strolls in nature, your stress levels decrease. This is because walking boosts the production of endorphins, the brain chemicals that stimulate relaxation and elevate mood.
For us, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is one of the best places in the city to go for a stroll. It looks enticing with all the flowers and trees adorning its walkways, plus it also has a pleasant and calm vibe.
Adelaide’s reserves are great for walking and self-reflection too. The Belair National Park and Mypongga Reservoir Reserves are some of our top picks because of how tranquil and beautiful they are (so many animals to see here too!).
Zen Suggestion: For a better stroll, we suggest walking at a slow and steady pace. This will make you think clearer, and you won’t get exhausted easily.
Visit PsycFlex
Location: 26 Linden Ave, Hazelwood Park SA 5066
Website: Psycflex
Operating Hours: Daily – 9 AM to 5 PM
Contact Details: 0432 691 457
Going to stress and anxiety clinics for consultations is an effective way to relieve stress too. Most of the ones you’ll find in Adelaide have tailored services that can cater to your personal needs.
For example, PsycFlex, the stress and anxiety clinic our team typically goes to specializes in handling issues such as the following:
- Grief and loss
- Depressive disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Burnout
- Mood disorders
- Complex trauma
In my case, I went there due to burnout, and the service they provided me with was fantastic. Their experts mostly did hypnotherapy on me, but you can also choose the methodologies listed below:
- Mindsight
- Positive Psychology
- Motivational Interviewing
After completing the sessions, I feel so much better. Work can still get tiring at times, but it’s not as stressful as it used to be!
Zen Suggestion: Before visiting a stress and anxiety clinic, you should identify first the issues you want to solve. This will help the experts pick the service that suits you best.
Go to Project Break
Location: 5a/8 Beafield Rd, Para Hills West SA 5096
Website: Project Break
Operating Hours: Daily – 12 PM to 7 PM
Contact Details: 0452 390 284
Let’s face it—breaking and smashing things when you’re stressed out is pure catharsis, especially if you do it in rage rooms.
Mental health expert, Janeane Byrne, explains we feel this way because whenever we destroy something in rage rooms, it’s a positive and controlled act of releasing anger.
These rooms can act as positive outlets that allow us to release stress. If you don’t believe us, why not try going to Project Break when you feel super stressed?
In Project break, you can vent by destroying multiple objects like vases, furniture, and even TV sets.
The stuff-breaking party in Project Break begins with you picking your weapon of destruction. I chose a sledgehammer and went full berserk!
By the time our team’s destruction spree was done, we felt relaxed!
Zen Suggestion: Project Break is so much fun if you’re with a group. Why not invite your friends and channel your stress collectively on a poor sofa or table?
Take on TreeClimb Adelaide’s challenges
Location: Cnr Greenhill Road &, Unley Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
Website: TreeClimb
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 9 AM to 4 PM
- Sat – 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sun – 9 AM to 3 Pm
Contact Details: (08) 7089 4490
The combination of nature’s beauty and the joy of completing an obstacle course is what makes TreeClimb Adelaide so special. TreeClimb Adelaide is an aerial adventure park located in Adelaide’s enthralling forests.
This park is known for its challenging and fun obstacle courses that will make you climb tall trees. If heights don’t stress you out, this might be the best place for you.
Health Fitness Revolution believes obstacle courses can take your mind off stressful thoughts or problems. There’s also the added factor of TreeClimb Adelaide’s beautiful surroundings.
For us, the overall experience is tiring but truly worth it. When we sat on the netted relaxation area atop the trees during sunset, we felt like all of our problems were solved.
Zen Suggestion: TreeClimb Adelaide can be physically demanding. Never forget to hydrate and eat healthy food for energy!
Consume stress-relieving food or drink
We all have that one comfort food or drink we consume during stressful times. In my case, it’s always vanilla ice cream or mac and cheese.
But did you know that there are meals and beverages with nutrients that specifically decrease your stress hormones?
Maureen Doran, a nutritionist, lists the highly-nutritional food and drinks you should consume when you feel stressed.
| Food/Drink | Why eat this/these when you’re stressed? |
Oatmeal | A complex carbohydrate, it manages the body’s sugar level while releasing serotonin (mood-stabilizing chemical). |
Berries | High in Vitamin C. When your stress hormones intensify, Vitamin C regulates it back to normal levels. |
Oysters | High in magnesium and Vitamin B. Both are great at stabilizing your mood and can even prevent stress-related diseases like anxiety and depression. |
Chamomile Tea | High in apigenin, an antioxidant that calms some of your brain’s receptors. This is why chamomile tea is also great for people who can’t sleep. |
Salmon and Tuna | Chock full of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can help regulate your levels of stress hormones and adrenaline. |
Zen Suggestion: If you don’t like the flavor of some of the food and drinks on the list, you can always experiment. For example, chamomile isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (pun intended) because of its mildness.
However, by adding a splash of lemon or lime juice, the taste gets so much better.
Go for a Swim
| Adelaide’s Best Swimming Spots | Locations |
| Henley Beach | 9.7 km west of Adelaide’s City Center |
| Adelaide Aquatic Center | Jeffcott Rd, North Adelaide SA 5006 |
| Marion Outdoor Pool | Oaklands Rd &, Hendrie St, Park Holme SA 5043 |
Life seems to be so much better when you’re swimming. Well, the gleeful and soothing feeling you get when you swim can actually be explained scientifically.
Like other physical activities, swimming also generates endorphins (pleasure hormones). These hormones are the reason why you feel so peaceful and joyful whenever you dive into a body of water.
Additionally, the temperature of the water is also fantastic for relieving stress. It doesn’t matter if you swim in hot or cold water, as both have benefits for stressed individuals.
And, of course, Adelaide’s clean pools and crystalline beaches are world-class swimming zones.
Our favorite swimming spot, Henley Beach, is a laidback paradise with calm and clear waters. Whenever our team is full of bad vibes, this place’s safe shallows always reenergize us.
Zen Suggestion: If you’re not a fan of huge crowds, shopping during Rundle Mall’s off-peak hours (9 am to 11 am daily) is your best option.
Shop at Rundle Mall
Location: Adelaide SA 5000
Website: RundleMall
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Fri – 9 AM to 9 PM
- Sat to Sun – 9 Am to 5 PM
Don’t underestimate the magic of a shopping spree. An article by Verywell Mind states that buying things for yourself greatly enhances your mood, most especially if your mind is carrying a lot of weight.
This is called retail therapy, and with Adelaide’s outstanding shopping scene, this therapy gets better (as long as it’s controlled).
If you feel like the world is on your shoulder, we strongly recommend going to Rundle Mall, the biggest shopping center in Adelaide.
It has over 700 retail outlets and more than 300 stalls offering a variety of services. The amount of stuff you can see and purchase here can take the load off your mind
Moreover, we feel like shopping in Rundle Mall relieves our stress because it always exudes positive energy. With multi-colored walls full of bright lights and stores that always seem to be jampacked, this shopping haven never feels sad.
Zen Suggestion: If you’re not a fan of huge crowds, shopping during Rundle Mall’s off-peak hours (9 am to 11 am daily) is your best option.
Watch a feel-good or funny movie
Movie-watching is another activity that can reduce your brain’s stress levels. According to Film Threat, the escapism provided by movies promotes positive emotions.
This is especially true if you’re going to watch a feel-good or funny movie. These types of movies commonly have optimistic vibes and happy endings.
Sure, most of them might not be Citizen Kane-level, but they serve their purpose: to make you worry-free. Films like My Neighbor Totoro, Singing in the Rain, and any of the Monty Python classics can boost your mood.
Zen Suggestion: It may sound counterintuitive, but horror movies can also help lessen stress. According to PsyCom, horror flicks can assist you in managing your anxiety attacks and stress.
