London’s wellness community is growing at a rapid pace, as more and more people are becoming interested in the health movement. Whether it’s trying to adopt a different kind of diet, trialing a new massage technique or taking part in an unusual style of exercise, Londoners are open to trying to new wellbeing trends. If you want to take care of your wellbeing while you’re on a city break in the UK’s capital, discover our guide to the best exercise classes, spas and healthy eating spots in London.
Where to eat
For plant-based and vegan cuisine in a beautiful setting head to Farmacy. This Notting Hill eatery is best known for it’s syringe shots, powerful mixes of juices and supplements served in an Instagram-worthy fake injection. Whether you are gluten, nut, meat or dairy-free you’ll be able to sample a selection of tasty dishes made from the freshest ingredients here. If you’re in a hurry, why not pay a visit to one of The Mae Delis instead? The brainchild of food blogger Deliciously Ella, there are three branches of this healthy eating cafe across the capital and each one serves up nutritious wholesome meals free from meat and refined sugar.
Where to work out
London is home to hundreds of gyms and even more workout classes. If you want to sample a variety of different activities in one setting head to StudioOne. The chic workout space offers the usual mix of yoga, HIT, barre, boxing and TRX classes alongside reformer pilates and group personal training classes. If you’re only visiting London for a weekend, buy a £5 day pass to The Refinery. This uber trendy East London studio teaches some of the funnest classes in the city, including Disco Yoga and their Express Fitness Mash Up. Is cycling your favourite? Why not just rent a bike and try out the city’s cycle routes instead?
Where to relax
The Agua Bathhouse and Spa at The Mondrian looks like the set of a Hollywood film, and it’s treatments will have you feeling like an A-lister too. If your idea of relaxation is top to toe pampering you’ll love it here, where there’s a wealth of treatments on offer from brands including GLAMGLOW Mud, Dr Jackson’s Natural Products and Ciate. If the English weather makes you want to hide away, why not book via Urban Massage to your hotel instead? Your massage therapist will have you unwinding in no time and all worries about rain will drift away.
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