Stressed and anxious? Give these forms of art therapy a try this summer! They have proven to be a surefire way to get rid of the blues and make a positive impact on the body.

Sip and Gogh

Unleash your inner Vincent Van Gogh with the first-of-its-kind paint and sip studio in the country. Instructors will guide you in creating a replica masterpiece while you sip on a drink.

How it helps: According to studies, wine prevents heart disease because it is rich in antioxidants. Painting also improves your state of concentration and encourages creativity.

Tago Jazz Café

Tago is a jazz club where musicians can jam onstage. What better way to chill but to the tune of the saxophone?

How it helps: Jazz music is proven to stimulate the brain’s productivity level; it is also known to release emotional tension.

Philippine Barista and Coffee Academy, Inc.

This place offers real coffee education for aspiring baristas or simply those who want to make pretty latte art in Barista 101, where topics like coffee knowledge, different brewing methods and milk texturing are tackled.

How it helps: Coffee serves as a good morning kick as it provides energy through natural minerals and nutrients.

Sev’s Cafe

Phil and Sarah Kay fans will be happy to hear that spoken word has a home in the Philippines: Sev’s Café. Spoken word poets and even newbies are more than welcome to take the stage and share their stories.

How it helps: Writing poetry has been proven to be therapeutic and listening to the art form can encourage healing and personal growth.