How To Relax and Recharge in London
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London has it all – it’s a hedonist’s dream. But it’s also frenetic, noisy and, occasionally, exhausting. Fortunately, when it all gets too much, there are a few special places to relax, unwind and eat healthily. Culture Trip has teamed up with Pullman London St Pancras Hotel – whose 24-hour fitness suit and Pullman Running Club makes it an ideal option for health-obsessed travellers – to explore the capital’s world-leading wellness scene.
1. Parliament Hill Lido
Swimming Pool
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2. Re:Mind
Yoga Studio
![Re:Mind offers meditation classes, reiki healing sessions and tea ceremonies](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shutterstock_674063743.webp)
“Find your calm” is the tagline at Re:Mind. This shop and studio, set in food and fashion hub Eccleston Yards, is a soothing space – think natural light woods and plenty of pot plants – from the moment you walk through the door. There are drop-in meditation classes, reiki healing sessions and even tea ceremonies. Re:Mind is a great place to restore your energy in the middle of this bustling city.
3. Glow Bar
Coffee Shop, Smoothie Bar, Healthy
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Glow Bar, a go-to wellness brand for the Duchess of Sussex, opened on Regent Street in summer 2018. The company’s founder, chef Sasha Sabapathy, was inspired to launch the company after leading a stressful, anxiety-inducing lifestyle in New York City. London’s branch has a pink café serving smoothies, healthy bowls and coffees; infrared saunas to help improve your skin, mood and sleep patterns; and a shop with a variety of skincare products and adaptogenic supplements. There’s also an on-site cognitive hypnotherapist.
4. Barbican Conservatory
Botanical Garden, Park
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The exterior of this 1980s Brutalist building doesn’t look immediately calming, but step inside the Barbican Conservatory, the second largest in London, and you’ll be immediately transported to a tranquil, almost tropical place. Over 2,000 species of plant make this a peaceful paradise. Book in for afternoon tea, which is available on certain Sundays, for an extra-special treat.
5. Redemption Bar, Shoreditch
Bar, Restaurant, Healthy
![Everything on Redemption Bar’s menu is vegan](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fwaj5a.webp)
Eating out in London needn’t be an unhealthy affair. Redemption Bar is a breath of fresh air – and vegetables. Its all-vegan menu, which is also free from wheat and refined sugar, features healthy takes on bolognese, burgers and pasta, as well as a host of colourful salads. Plus, you won’t be tempted to overindulge on the drinks: there’s not a cocktail, pint of beer or glass of wine in sight; there are, however, some fantastic mocktails.
6. Pasha Spa
Spa
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With a large population of Turks, it’s no surprise that London has a number of hammams (traditional Turkish baths). Head south of the river to Pasha Spa for an afternoon of Middle Eastern pampering. The spa’s 90-minute hammam packages include a herbal steam session, full-body scrubs and a soap massage or body mask, plus Turkish delight and tea to finish. Pasha’s large, white-marble hammam room is big enough to fit four, so it’s a great place to unwind with friends.
7. KXU
Fitness Studio, Spa
If yoga is your bag, KXU is the place to go. This multifaceted fitness venue has various drop-in classes to make you sweat, including a fast-paced vinyasa flow session backed by upbeat music. There’s a medi-spa offering classic treatments, as well as an infrared sauna and a cryotherapy chamber, which is chilled to a cool -85C (-121F) and can help with recovery after a hardcore workout. The café serves all manner of healthy, protein-packed post-workout plates and smoothies.
8. Kyoto Garden
Park
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Looking for the perfect place to stay on your visit?
9. Pullman London St Pancras Hotel
Hotel
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It’s important to stay somewhere that helps you unwind and recharge, too. Pullman London St Pancras Hotel has a premium 24/7 gym and sauna with panoramic views of St Pancras station. Guests and non-guests alike can join Pullman Running Club – the hotel’s athlete-inspired running club – which passes a number of iconic London landmarks including Regent’s Park on its route.