London Wellness Guides: Natalia Bojanic, Founder of Sexy Mind

Natalia Bojanic
Natalia Bojanic | © Natalia Bojanic
Tor Cardona

Wellness editor

London has it covered when it comes to juice bars and yoga studios, but knowing where to find the capital’s best matcha latte and vegan snacks is no easy feat. To help you on your way, wellness guru Natalia Bojanic highlights her top healthy spots in London.

As co-founder of natural protein brand Form Nutrition and founder of Sexy Mind – a live meditation app – Brazilian-born Natalia Bojanic’s recommendations are an insight into the best of London’s wellness scene. From fitness studios to plant-based cafés, these are the places to know.

BEST FOR BRUNCH:

1. Daylesford Notting Hill

Cafe, Farm Shop, Healthy

Daylesford-W11
© Daylesford

“Almost all of Daylesford’s ingredients come from their organic and sustainable farm. You really can taste the love and care they put into their products. I love the Daylesford Slaw – a combination of cabbage, carrot, beetroot and spicy toasted cashews with a chili, ginger and soy dressing – which I always order with a side of avocado and a Radiance tea.”

BEST FOR A TREAT:

BEST FOR SMOOTHIES:

3. Juicebaby

Juice Bar, Smoothie Bar, Vegan, British

juice baby
© Juice Baby
“Juicebaby on the King’s Road is one of my favourite healthy spots in London. When I’m missing Brazil, I’ll seek refuge there and order a cacao acai bowl – packed with wild acai berries, banana, dates, almond butter and cacao. They also serve delicious smoothies, booster shots, salads and plant-based snacks.”

BEST FOR A FACIAL:

4. Gazelli House

Spa, Health Spa

Photography by Alexis Hamilton
© Alexis Hamilton

“One of London’s best-kept wellness secrets, Gazelli House in South Kensington champions a holistic approach to beauty. They offer everything from microneedling facials to oxygen infusions, and some treatments include an abdominal massage, priming the connection between skin, gut and overall wellbeing. The likes of reiki, acupuncture and habit-change coaching are all on offer too, as well as motivational workshops.”

BEST FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS:

5. Planet Organic

Farm Shop, Healthy

Central London, UK - 20 Dec 2017
© Richard Gardner/REX/Shutterstock

“With seven branches across the capital, there’s no excuse not to get your Planet Organic fix. They have the best selection of natural and organic products, including iconic and up-and-coming brands. I always stock up on bamboo toothbrushes when I pop in; unlike traditional toothbrushes, they’re made without added chemicals or pesticides and are biodegradable.”

BEST FOOD MARKET:

6. Duke of York Square Food Market

Farmers' Market, Market, Street Food

rainforest creations
© Rainforest Creations

“You can find me at the incredible Duke of York Square Food Market every Saturday without fail. Rainforest Creations makes the best raw and plant-based Caribbean roti and turmeric hummus – I take all my international friends there when visiting London and they all agree. Plus, they use non-plastic food packaging and you can even take your own Tupperware or food containers to take away.”

BEST YOGA STUDIO:

7. Triyoga

Fitness Studio, Spa, Yoga Studio

“Whether it’s a chilled-out yin class or a dynamic vinyasa flow, Triyoga has your yoga needs covered. As well as classes from some of the biggest names in the yoga world (keep an eye out for classes from Julie Montagu, Leila Sadeghee, Mercedes Ngoh Sieff and Mona Lisa Godfrey), they also offer workshops and alternative treatments.”

BEST STUDIO FOR RESULTS:

8. Method Movement

Fitness Studio

method movement
© Method Movement

“Method Movement in Chelsea specialises in transformation programmes, whether you’re looking to lose weight or tone up. As well as a variety of different classes – think HIIT and strength training, among others – they also offer personal training and nutrition advice to keep you motivated. To foster the mind-body connection, they also offer meditation classes and you’ll find me teaching there regularly.”

BEST STUDIO FOR CARDIO:

9. Frame

Fitness Studio, Yoga Studio

Frame’s anti-desk yoga class promises to improve participants’ posture
© Frame

“Frame is one of the most mood-boosting places to workout. There’s a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and they offer some fun dance classes, which make cardio less painful. Frame Rave and Dance Cardio are two of my personal favourites. Plus, there are now six Frame studios across London.”

BEST OUTDOOR SPACE:

10. Hyde Park

Park

Lawn chairs sit in front of the Serpentine lake with pedal boats and an outdoor cafe on the far side in Hyde Park, London
© JOHN KELLERMAN / Alamy Stock Photo

“I grew up in Brazil and spent most of my time outdoors, playing in the sea and sand. In London, I try to spend as much time as I can outside (weather permitting), and always find myself coming back to Hyde Park. It’s vast, beautifully kept and, even on a busy weekend, you can always find a quiet spot to have a picnic.”

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