10 Paths to Health at San Francisco Airport

There are tons of ways to get healthy at San Francisco Airport, find peaceful places to regroup and even spaces to go to recompose yourself mentally and physically. After all, we know more than anyone that airports can be a huge stress trigger!

So next time you’re feeling gross at the airport, check out this list and find out where you can get healthy at SFO.

1. Stretch in the yoga rooms — Get healthy with some self-reflecting yoga.

San Francisco created one of the first airport yoga spaces and now has two dedicated rooms for a few “om’s” in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These calming spaces remain open 24 hours, seven days a week. There is no charge to use the facility.

Locations:

Post-Security: Terminal 3 – Boarding Area E, near gate 69

Post-Security: Terminal 2 – Boarding Area D

2. Filling up at the hydration stations — Get healthy by staying hydrated and drinking lots of water.

Air travel can be very dehydrating, warns Everyday Health. SFO has six hydration stations.

3. Visiting the garden — Get healthy immersing yourself in nature.

Research has found that being in nature actually boosts the immune system, which in turn, increases our mental and physical health.

Location:

Exit the arrivals level of Terminal 1 and head left around the animal relief area

Hours:

Garden is open to the public 24/7

4. Walking around the terminal meeting a pet — Get healthy by spending time with pets.

Animal expert Arden Moore says that a pet prescription can remedy all sorts of problems and can help relax you, reduce blood pressure and even help improve your relationships.

5. Visiting the medical clinic — Get healthy by dropping by for a quick check-up.

Not feeling well? The clinic offers urgent care for such ailments as earaches, headaches, dizziness, fever and flu-like symptoms. The clinic also has a certified travel vaccination center and occupational health services.

Locations:

International Terminal Main Hall, on the Boarding Area A side

Departures/Ticketing Level, Pre-Security

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 650-821-5601 to schedule an appointment

6. Chilling out in the Berman Reflection Room — Get healthy with some meditation.

Locations:

International Terminal, Pre-Security

International Terminal, Main Hall

Hours:

7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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7. Freshening up in the shower — Get healthy with a relaxing and soothing shower.

Locations:

International Terminal, Pre-Security

Main Hall, Pre-Security

Hours:

Daily, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Phone:

650-877-0798

8. Snacking at Napa Farms Market — Get healthy by nourishing your body with healthy foods.

Location:

Post-Security, Terminal 2, Boarding Area D Retail Street

Hours:

Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

9. Getting pampered at Xpress Spa — Get healthy by indulging in a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure at Xpress Spa.

Locations:

Terminal 3, Boarding Area E

Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Terminal G International, Near Gate 100

Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Terminal 2, Boarding Area D — T2 Retail Street

Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

10. Sipping on juice from Plant Cafe Organic — Get healthy with some fresh juice.

Location:

Terminal 2

Hours:

Daily, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

This blog originally appeared on Vane's website.