Health Update: Health Update: London’s Best Wellness Days, Spa Breaks & Healthy Cafes – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
With January well-underway and Christmas feeling like a distant memory, many of us have returned to the working-world only to be greeted with overflowing inboxes, back-to-back meetings, and corporate burnout. However, while we busily get back up to speed and settle into our 9-5 routines, London’s wellness scene is continuing to thrive.
From luxurious new treatments and sky pools with panoramic views of the city, to run clubs and healthy eating spots, London is brimming with wellness activities to help you reset and recharge this January. Here are our top picks to add to your weekend itinerary.
Unwind at The Lanesborough
With January off to an as hectic a start as ever, The Lanesborough Club and Spa is inviting its guests to indulge in a range of treatments that promise to transport you to a well-needed world of relaxation. In collaboration with acclaimed aesthetic specialist Dr Galyna Selezneva, the spa is offering a host of treatments which span facials, lymphatic drainage massages and even AI Skin analyses. Guests can expect to leave their appointments feeling rested, restored and ready to take on the year ahead.
WHERE: Park Corner, Hyde, London SW1X 7TA
Website: WWW.lanesboroughclubandspA.com
Join a run club
Hosted by Pillar Wellbeing at Raffles London at The OWO, the monthly events entail guided group runs through the city that are concluded with a well-earned brunch.
The brunch is served at Pillar Kitchen and is accompanied by industry experts offering advice on movement, nutrition and recovery.
Discover a new community centred around movement, health and wellness.
Where: 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Website: www.pillarwellbeing.com
Try out a new healthy restaurant
After taking the Spanish healthy eating scene by storm, Honest Greens touched down in London last month and is quickly becoming the talk of the town.
Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, the new Soho branch is serving up plant-based and protein-packed dishes that make healthy eating that little bit more fun.
Where: 21 St Anne’s Ct, London W1F 0BJ
Website: www.HonestGreens.com
Healthy and fresh Mediterranean-inspired food in the heart of London.
Take to the sky at the Shangri-La
Fancy basking in the stunning views of London’s skyline while decompressing in a sauna or sky pool? One of the city’s most iconic hotels is offering a wellness retreat like no other, that’ll transport you to the clouds and beyond. Beyond access to a gym, pool and sauna, the experience also includes a 60-minute Elemis massage in a treatment room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the city below.
Where: 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
Website: www.spabreaks.com
Reset at a health and wellness sanctuary
Nestled in the heart of South Kensington, The Other House is redefining urban wellness with its new health and wellness sanctuary. Residents can take advantage of The Other Space’s state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including a 24/7 gym and a vitality pool. After sweating it out in the gym, residents can then unwind in a meditation or sound bath class, or opt for a visit to the spa’s sauna and steam room.
Where: The Other House, 15-17 Harrington Gardens, London SW7 4JJ
Website: www.TheOtherHouse.com
Float in a sauna on the Thames
If you are looking to add a wellness activity to your weekend itinerary, Temz floating saunas offers the perfect space to unwind, overlooking the city’s river. Located on a pontoon on the water, guests will find themselves fully immersed in nature, serving as a welcome escape from city-living on your doorstep. If you fancy braving the cold, the site also features two ice baths proven to boost mood and mental clarity.
Where: The Lensbury, Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9NU
Website: www.Temzfloatingsaunas.com