First Harrogate Self Care Week to take place in January

Last updated Dec 16, 2023

'Holistic wellbeing warrior' Kitti Johnson with Harrogate BID manager Matthew Chapman.

The first ever Harrogate Self Care Week will kick off the new year, with a programme of free events to boost health and wellbeing.

Launched by Harrogate Business Improvement District, the week, which runs from January 22 to 27, will feature a range of self-care workshops, activities and classes, along with a themed market to help visitors work on their ‘body, soul and mind’, according to organisers.

Harrogate Turkish Baths will get the ball rolling on Monday, January 22 by hosting a free two-hour session in the frigidarium, steam room, heated chamber and plunge pool.

Throughout the rest of the week, the programme will include a mosaic-making event at Artizan, flower-arranging with Helen James, various yoga classes, a dynamic session with Ebru Evrim, gym training with F45 and gong bath therapy.

To close on Saturday 27, a pop-up health and wellbeing-themed market will be held in the Victoria Shopping Centre, with a range of traders and stalls on offer for visitors to explore.

Matthew Chapman, manager of Harrogate BID, said:

“Since William Slingsby discovered the first spring in 1571, Harrogate has been a flourishing spa town that has been supporting both self-care and wellbeing.

“We are proud to be working with BID members and partners on this new campaign to showcase our present day offer, which remains world renowned.”

Harrogate BID has partnered with self-styled “holistic wellbeing warrior” Kitti Johnson for the new event.

A certified yoga instructor, crystal bowl sound healer, reiki and shamanic practitioner, Kitti has taught workshops on energy healing, journaling, anxiety, the chakras and essential oils for a number of years.

She said:

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to raise awareness of all the wonderful wellbeing services and ways that people can look after themselves as part of Harrogate’s first ever Self Care Week.

“We have a wide variety of classes and workshops for people to discover new ways to take care of their wellbeing and to kick-start a healthy, happy mind, body and soul for 2024.”

Further details on the programme are set to be released in the New Year.

Any businesses or independent providers in the BID area wishing to get involved, or anyone looking for further information, should email the BID team.