Well-Being
Taking care of yourself, whether it’s with a wax, a luxurious facial, or a weekly yoga class, is common in the capital. Though London is relatively expensive, many residents have a...
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Beauty Salons
Londoners are, on the whole, a well-groomed lot, and a huge number of residents (both men and women) enjoy some sort of regular beauty treatment. Some salon services, such as waxing, only...
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Hairdressers
London has an excellent reputation for hair styling and, because it’s a competitive market (there are hundreds of salons), there are some good deals to exploit. In recent years, more and...
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Health Spas
With spas in Paris, New York and San Francisco, and its own product range, Nickel is a well-known spa for men with not a hint of pink in sight. Nickel’s stores are cool and masculine with...
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Massage
For under a tenner you can get a 10-minute backrub in specially designed massage chairs – you’ll be amazed what a difference a few moments make – or try a 20 or 30-minute massage. Full...
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Meditation
There’s no shortage of meditation classes and centres in London. No longer attached to the hippy hook of the 1960s, the practice is growing in popularity with the mainstream. Meditation...
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Pilates
Established in 1986, Pilates off the Square offers classes and private lessons for all ages and levels of fitness. Classes are tailored to fit the individual and are suitable for both...
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Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese healing therapy that is not attached to any religious belief. Pronounced ray-kee (which means ‘universal life force energy’), a practitioner will move their hands...
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Tai Chi
Tai chi is a unique activity that almost anyone can participate in and benefit from; its slow, measured movements stimulate the natural flow of chi (energy), which relieves stress,...
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Yoga
There are two large studios in this light, open space in an attractive part of London. Iyengar offers 10 classes a day here including beginners, over 59s, pregnancy, children (seven years...
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