Mind body wellness is big in Charleston and you’ll find a wide array of holistic health providers while you’re on vacation. Yoga is a healthy way to start your day or to cool off after a long day on the beach. You’ll also find a number of holistic spas to relax the day away and find balance while you’re on vacation.

For those looking to eat vegetarian, vegan, or even raw, the city can meet your dietary needs. With organic grocery stores and restaurants there’s no need to sacrifice your dietary ideals on your next trip to Charleston.

Yoga Destinations in Charleston
If you’re a yogi at heart or you’d just like to try a class, consider a drop in at one of Charleston’s fine studios. Jivamukti Yoga is a spiritual yoga center with fast paced classes and devoted yogis. Holy Cow Yoga and Holistic Health Center is a great place to enjoy a wide array of different yoga classes taught by a range of teachers. Additionally, the studio boasts a store with yoga clothing, books, and other knick knacks. Serenity Now Yoga is another great studio.

Consider a Reiki session, hot stone massage, or salt glow at Healing Hands Massage and Bodywork. Other great spas include The Spa at Charleston Place and Simply Your Spa.

Healthy Eats
Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, raw foodie, or just a healthy eater, you’ll find a host of great places to eat in Charleston. Maybe you’d like to simply gather organic groceries for the week. If that’s the case, hit up Earth Fare, Whole Foods Market, or the Farmers’ Market at Marion Square.

The farmers’ market is particularly impressive. Find local produce, both organic and conventional from the area's finest farmers as well as fresh made pasta, soaps, and home grown herbs. Whatever you need, you'll find it here and at the same time you'll be supporting local producers. This way you can save money and cook throughout the week.

The Daily Dose is a great place to find vegan and vegetarian eats. But we’re not talking about eating like a rabbit. Whether you’re a meat eater or a vegan, you’ll fall in love with their hearty burritos. Choose from tasty bites like the Garden of Eden with black beans, rice, and a host of vegetables with lip smacking Goddess dressing. Or try the "Oh My Goodness" with black beans hummus, veggies, sprouts and tomatoes. Good organic beers and wines available as well.

The Sprout boasts the best in raw foods.  Try the live granola or the breakfast quinoa porridge. Or try your hand at the raw pad Thai with zucchini and carrot noodles topped with a tasty peanut sauce. Consider a juice delight like the Green Monkey with pineapple, banana, spinach, apple, celery, and lemon juice.

No matter your holistic health needs, there's a good chance you'll find them in Charleston.