Whether you are looking for the latest wellness product, heading off to a retreat to reset or want to try the newest fitness studio, we’ve got you covered. Our Wellness Editor, Anji McGrandles shares the skinny on all the hottest wellbeing news.
Biohack your Workout
Supercharge your workouts and wellness with infrared technology at Heatcore Pilates. Offering more than just a traditional fitness session, their infrared-enhanced mat classes are designed to increase circulation, improve detoxification, and promote deeper muscle relaxation. The result? A more effective workout that supports recovery and enhances endurance while tapping into the biohacking principle of maximising efficiency.
Book your class at Heatcore.
Après-Work Recharge
Soho hotspot W London brings a fresh twist to the conventional city happy hour with its Après-Work Spa Experience —a chic mid-week escape designed for London’s city professionals looking to unwind and recharge with colleagues or friends.
Indulge in fondue and alpine-inspired sips in the cosy Après Lodge before heading to the AWAY® Spa for the Insta Hydra treatment, a 30-minute facial designed to revive and refresh the face, neck, and chest with an alpine-cool twist. Using chilled Ice Spoons and intensely hydrating ingredients, Insta Hydra mimics the invigorating freshness of mountain air, bringing instant radiance and hydration to winter-worn skin. Guests can then unwind in the steam room and sauna, embracing the spa’s serene ambiance for a complete reset before heading back out, completely refreshed.
£99 per person, the package includes a 30-minute Insta Hydra facial, one cocktail from the Après Lodge menu or a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, plus access to W London’s fitness and wellness facilities between 5-7pm on day of treatment until 28 February at W London.
Kick Winter Fatigue
Beat the 3pm slump, boost mental performance and reduce fatigue this winter with Luminate, a new plant-based food supplement made with a unique blend of nootropics and adaptogens. It’s packed with scientifically proven ingredients like natural caffeine (Coffee Berry extract and Alpinia Galanga) and plant-based B vitamins to support brain health and clarity alongside the of-the-moment herbal superstars like Rhodiola, Cordyceps, Ashwagandha, and Lion’s Mane. Just add to hot or cold water to feel the results within one hour.
Available online, RRP £39.50.
Unlock Mindful Moments
Seven Lion Yard is a new holistic health and wellness centre based in South London, pioneering an approach that combines traditional psychological therapy with somatic approaches, under the same roof. As well as offering professional mental health services, their top floor studio has been transformed into a relaxing sanctuary where you can experience breathwork classes, restorative yoga, mediation and sound healing sessions.
Book classes and workshops online.
Unwind and Improve Sleep this Christmas
More than half of Brits (54%) are sleep deprived, according to research by Holiday Inn Express. So how can we get some quality shut eye during this hectic period? Step in rapper, Professor Green who has collaborated with the hotel brand to create a scientifically backed Restful Rhythms ASMR playlist. More of us are turning to the gentle sounds of whispering and taping to get a good night sleep with over a third (34%) of Brits claiming that ASMR helps them sleep faster.
Get your DOSE this Winter
If low mood, lack of energy and focus are impacting how you feel then you need The DOSE Effect. Neuroscientist, TJ Power skilfully breaks down the complex science of brain chemistry into simple, actionable insights. Using the acronym DOSE—Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. The book is jam-packed with practical tips for boosting these crucial chemicals through everyday habits. Power isn’t your average stuffy boffin. He is young, cool and accessible, demystifying brain science and making it relatable for readers. He presents evidence-based strategies and exercises that help reduce stress and enhance wellness, all while explaining the science in layman’s terms, making it easy for anyone to improve their mental health and happiness.
Available from 16th January from all good bookshops and online retailers, pre-order from Waterstones, RRP £20.
