WELLNESS EVENTS

It has never been easier to find a yoga class, wellness festival or day retreat in and around London. The need for finding peace and calm in a city which holds nearly 9 million people is essential. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to escape for an hour or two, or perhaps you just want to get out of London for the weekend, there are plenty of choices. With the rising need to find wellness experiences that can cater to everyone, this is the perfect time for you to check out what we recommend should be on your list! 

Wilderness Festival: A four-day party like no other. Wilderness presented by Audi is a weekend of escapism, high jinks, and wholesome hedonism, all beautifully designed just for you. This is the place where you can be who you want to be. Step in, explore and indulge your wild side. From delicious culinary delights to soul-nourishing workshops; forest foraging to creative crafting; wall-to-wall games to fire-igniting debates, there’s something for everyone. Book here!

Happy Place Festival (Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July): Set in the beautiful gardens of Chiswick, a two day festival dedicated to happiness and wellness. Happy Place Festival is the perfect place to immerse yourself in thought-provoking talks, discussions, and panels. Included with your festival ticket are a stellar line-up of talks, live podcast recordings, drop in classes and entertainment on the outside stage, book signings and much, much more! And if that’s not enough for you, on top of all of that, they have an incredible line-up of more intimate pre-bookable classes, workshops and treatments taking place in their tepees across the festival! Book your tickets now! 

Temperate House Yoga at Kew Gardens: Head to Kew Gardens to relax and unwind with one of their monthly early-morning or early-evening yoga sessions in Kew’s iconic Temperate House. Running from April to October, each one-hour vinyasa flow will be held in the midst of 10,000 rare and endangered plants, some of which are already extinct in the wild. Led by Kew’s own yoga instructor, Anil Jangi, these sessions offer a truly unforgettable yoga experience in the spectacular setting of the Temperate House, the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse.Why not combine your yoga session with a tranquil walk through the Gardens to extend your feeling of vitality and wellbeing? Book here! 

The Glasshouse Yoga Studio: Discover a unique organically heated Glasshouse Yoga studio set in Ravenscourt park’s secret garden, west London. This is the perfect setting for those new to yoga and yogi experts. A beautifully crafted schedule which incorporates several styles of yoga so you can choose one to suit your needs. This is your gateway to reimagining your London life through inspiration for creative, transformative wellbeing. All with the opportunity to meet like-minded people. Book your class here! 

FRAME Studio: FRAME has always been based on the simple mantra that getting fit should never feel like a chore with a focus on putting the FUN back into fitness. They believe in the power of endorphins and the effects they can have on our mind and bodies. You can head to one of their studios, show up to a live stream class from virtually anywhere or create your own timetable with their on-demand classes. And because every day is different, we’ve got a class to suit every mood and lifestyle. Check it out for yourself here! 

The Refinery in Hackney: At The Refinery they take what they do very seriously! They firmly believe that health, wellbeing and exercise is for every BODY and everybody should be able to access them, in a welcoming, relaxed and fun environment. They believe that personal health is complex, and gets affected by the rollercoaster of life. Which is why they aim to help each person with having the right tools to deal with 21st Century lifestyles through the power of exercise and meditation.

Runna Mental Health Marathon (Sunday 21st July): Runna and many runners will be returning to Battersea Park to raise awareness around mental health, run 5k or run a marathon, regardless everyone is welcome to join them! This is more than a casual run, this is a chance to calm the mind, flood the body with endorphins and show how running can positively impact everyone’s mental health. To secure your place they are asking for a donation as your ticket with 100% of your donation going to Samaritans Charity, you are invited to donate whatever you’re able! Get your ticket here!

Mindful Glow: A Candlelit Sound Bath Meditation – (Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July) A sound bath is an immersive sound healing session and meditation. It’s called a ‘bath’ because it uses sound waves to ‘wash’ over you to relax, reset and rejuvenate your body and mind. The experienced practitioner will guide you through this transformational journey under the calming light of hundreds of candles. Join them to release that which no longer serves you, cultivate new energies and vibrations, and become infused with positivity and serenity. Get your tickets now! 

Spa Retreats

Floatworks: Sensory deprivation floatation therapy, also known as floatation therapy or isolation therapy, involves floating in a specially designed tank filled with water and Epsom salt, creating a buoyant environment. The sensory deprivation float tank is soundproof and lightproof, providing a sensory-deprived experience where users can disconnect from external stimuli. 

Aire Ancient Baths: AIRE spaces are temples dedicated to the relaxation of body and mind in which time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman civilizations, the AIRE Experience always takes place in restored historical buildings in the centre of cities. Taking water as the main element and creating an atmosphere of pure magic and sophistication around it, the AIRE Experience is complemented by a careful selection of massages and exclusive rituals. This is the perfect experience if you’re looking for indulgence! 

The Retreat at The Londoner: Welcome to a sanctuary in the heart of the West End. A subterranean wellness floor where everyone leaves feeling good and looking sharp. Let the hours slip away in private poolside cabanas. Look your best in a Hunza G swimsuit. Get pampered from head to toe at Hiro Miyoshi Hair & Beauty, or Joe Vipond Gentlemen’s Grooming. Work out. Relax. Repeat. Discover a spa hotel in London with holistic remedies for body and mind, in a therapeutic setting that quietly soothes. 

Sequoia Spa at    If you’re going to take time out, do it properly. Countryside escapes that are both close to central London and take less than an hour to reach are few and far between for Londoners. At Sequoia Spa, you’ll find just that, along with a statement pool like no other, tiled in black mosaics. And a Jacuzzi the size of a small pool itself, once you’ve enjoyed that you can book a massage or facial in one of their 18 treatment rooms. This is the ultimate place to relax, rejuvenate and recharge. In addition to a beloved hotel stay, this is very much a day-trip destination in itself, either for the impressive 18-hole golf course, the newly renovated Sequoia Spa, or both.

As you can see, making your wellness a priority this summer feels more accessible than ever. With the range of spas, yoga studios and wellness events at your fingertips, this is the perfect time to carve out some space to put yourself first. Whether you get some friends together and head to a festival or you go solo and run a marathon, either way, you’ll feel better for it, and you might even make some new friends along the way!