How To Have The Ultimate Self Care Day In London
London is a bit like Marmite – you either love it, or you hate it, and those of us that love it, really love it…
There’s no denying, though, that life in the city can be stressful at times. Between juggling work, a social life and a decent night’s sleep, self-care can take a back seat, leaving many of us feeling overworked and deflated. With the stress of the past two years, combined with the daily stresses that come hand in hand with London life, it’s important that we take time to look after ourselves, both mentally and physically. Self-care can come in many different forms; from a long bubble bath with a good book, to a meaningful conversation with a friend or a much needed facial and massage. With this in mind, read on for our top self-care locations across London, from yoga studios to infrared saunas and everything in between.
FLY LDN, EC3A 5EH
Working from home has its perks (i.e our WFH pyjama uniform), however, working from the comfort of your sofa (or, in some cases, our bed – but don’t tell our boss), can wreak havoc on our muscles, leaving them feeling tense and sore. Boutique fitness studio offer a number of fitness classes and workouts, most noticeably the Deep House Stretch – a 45 minute session that features a series of stretches, mobility drills and self-myofascial release that together will work to soothe and relieve stress in those neglected areas of our body. What’s more, the class is set to an uber chilled out playlist, so users can fully relax and zone out, before leaving feeling pain free and rejuvenated.
F45 Training, Various Locations
Whether you love or loathe the gym, there’s no denying the physical and mental benefits it has on our body, from increased endorphin and serotonin levels, to increased energy and an improved immune system. Sure, after a bad day, curling up with a tub of ice cream and Netflix might seem like the best option, and sometimes it is – life is all about balance. But, for those days where you want to push yourself, or try something a little different, an exercise session is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated. F45 Training have studios all over London, including Oxford Circus, Soho and Paddington, as well as offering specific workouts and plans that cater to all levels of ability, as well as being targeted to specific concerns.
Glowbar London, W1W 7RY
For those in need of the ultimate self-care day in London, GlowBar is a must visit. Hailed as a wellness mecca in the heart of London, Glowbar offers everything from infrared sauna sessions to CBD infused facials. Infrared saunas have long been used for a number of health reasons, including increased circulation and detoxification, collagen production (Glowing skin, right this way), increased endorphin levels and improved sleep. The sauna sessions can be booked for solo guests, or two people – so grab a friend and head down to GlowBar for the ultimate feel good day out. Afterwards, head down to their onsite cafe and enjoy one of their adaptogen herb filled moon milks (Insta worthy, rainbow-coloured drinks fuelled with feel good ingredients). Don’t forget to snap an Insta pic.
Floatworks, SW8 2LE
Sometimes, you just need a little break from reality. If a holiday isn’t on the cards, how about floatation therapy? The world class flotation tanks at Floatworks contain half a tonne of Epsom salt per pod, allowing the user to float effortlessly. Inside the pod, guests will be plummeted into complete darkness. As well as this, the pods are designed to ensure near total silence -though 10 minutes of relaxing music is played at the start of the floating session to ease guests into the experience. Inside the pod, you will have no sense of touch – the water is tailored to skin temperature so you won’t be able to feel where the water starts or ends. Users will experience a feeling of complete weightlessness unlike anything they have ever experienced before. This may sound daunting, but it gives guests the chance to feel a deep sense of relaxation, as well as having instant benefits such as reduced stress, relaxed muscles and better sleep.
Young LDN, W11 2RH
Young LDN has positioned itself as the leading skincare and beauty salon in Notting Hill. For fellow beauty lovers, a self–care sesh probably consists of a facial, a skincare haul and a mani pedi. With a facial bar featuring over 27 facial treatments, as well as a nail lounge, LED light lounge, eyebrow and eyelash services and a makeup lounge, Young LDN is the must visit destination for beauty lovers – leaving guests feeling pampered and indulged.
RejuvLab, W1G 9QE
Boutique aesthetics centre RejuvLab are at the forefront of a myriad of advanced aesthetic treatments as well as advanced holistic wellness programs designed to promote the balance of mind, body and spirit. With IV drips containing a cocktail of vitamins and minerals designed to help you feel your very best (think Vitamin C and Glutathione), to HBO Therapy (a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment, preventing the early onset of ageing, thinning hair and the slowing of collagen production) – guests will leave the RejuvLab feeling rejuvenated.
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