FOR THE PERSON SEEKING HEALTH AND INNER PEACE: Yoga session at the Salt Cave MPLS • $30
Did you know Minneapolis had a salt cave? Now you do. It's manmade and sits in a store in south Minneapolis, but it's a unique hideaway worth checking out on a rainy day. Salt caves have historically been used for therapeutic purposes, to help with asthma, respiratory problems and all kinds of other symptoms. The staff offers yoga Saturdays at 10 a.m. One session is the perfect way to get away from the world, downward-dog for a while and leave breathing a little easier. Where: www.saltcave minnesota.com.
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Session at Vertical Endeavors • $30
Thanks to the new Vertical Endeavors on Eat Street, now you can hit a climbing wall and face your fear of heights before crashing a dance party or getting margaritas at Pancho Villa. No prior experience is necessary to enjoy a session on the wall. It just takes help from their auto belays and a bit of courage. While your giftee is there, they can scope out killer classes like ice climbing for future visits. This gift is perfect for the person whose ideal present involves an arm workout. Where: Vertical Endeavors, 2540 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls.
FOR YOUR BEST PAL (THE ONE WITH LOVELY LOCKS): Two blowouts at Juut academy • $30
Blowouts are all the rage, with blowout bars cropping up everywhere. They're a simple, inexpensive way to get pampered at the salon and leave looking like you're about to film your own aerobics video. Va-va-voom! Take your friend to Juut New Artists Academy, where stylists in training are looking for hair to practice their skills on, and get a blowout for super cheap. Leave looking like Charlie's Angels and go get drinks at nearby Barbette. Where: Juut New Artists Academy, 2947 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.
FOR THE CHAMPION: Class at Uppercut Boxing Gym • $20
Boxing is kinda scary. It involves getting punched in the face and maybe punched in the ribs, but it's mostly the getting-punched-in-the-face part that freaks people out. Nonetheless, learning to box is a rewarding experience, boosting endorphins while making you feel like a real tough guy (or girl). Give the natural champion in your life a lesson at Uppercut, located in the Northeast arts district, which should be a little less scary, right? Get them to teach you their new jab skills when they're done. Where: Uppercut Boxing Gym, 1324 NE. Quincy St., Mpls.
