8 most mindful things to do in London this summer
While others are harping on about food markets, rooftop bars and lidos to visit this summer, here at Balance HQ, we’re getting excited about the things to do in London that allow us a few minutes of headspace.
Free from tourists, tubes and computer screens, we’ve collated our favourite mindful things to do in London this summer so you too can find a few moments of peace in the city.
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Mindful Running Workshop with Balance and Lucozade Fitwater
Fancy training with London’s biggest and best mindful running crew, Chasing Lights Collective, making new friends and being gifted with a bottle of Lucozade Fitwater and a bag of treats? You’ve come to the right place.
This isn’t any old run though because during this workshop, you’ll learn how to run lighter, easier, and with less chance of injury while focusing on quietening the mind at the same time. So, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is the chance to think about your form, soak up your surroundings, and allow your thoughts to float away without being disruptive.
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Ham Yard Hotel #LiveWell Series
Not only has the Ham Yard Hotel stolen chosen an excellent title and hashtag for its #LiveWell series, it also has an amazing line-up of experts across the health, fitness and wellbeing world. Expect a series of inspiring sessions including pop-up fitness classes from Psycle London, spa offerings and a series of talks curated by Sweaty Betty hosted at, none other, than the Ham Yard’s own exclusive rooftop.
Our favourite events of the series? The ‘Yoga Brunch and Barre with Psycle London’ every Saturday and the evening ‘In Conversation with Deliciously Ella’.
When?
Monday 16th July – 25th August
Where?
Ham Yard Hotel, London
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Celebrate womanhood this summer with RE:MIND Studio with a carefully curated series of healing and educational events that will leave you empowered, inspired and uplifted. With a line up of amazing healers and experts to support your feminine awakening, we’re particularly looking forward to “Daily Ayurveda” with Jasmine Hemsley and “Herbs for Hormones” with Natasha Richardson.
When?
26th July and 9th August
Where?
Eccleston Yards, 25A Eccleston Place, London, SW1W 9NF
Wake Up Well with Louisa Drake Method & Detox Kitchen
A nutritious Detox Kitchen breakfast plus a 45 minute, alfresco LDM workout in the heart of London? We’ve had much worse starts to the day and with tickets still available to the Sculpt and Flow class, you betcha you’ll see us down there.
When?
17th, 24th and 31st July.
Where?
Fitzroy Place, 10 Mortimer St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3JJ
Rewire your brain + revitalize your body with Bo Forbes at triyoga
Over the course of three days this August, US yoga expert Bo Forbes is coming to London to immerse hardcore yogi’s in mindfulness, neuroscience and movement studies.
During the course, participants will learn the importance of integrating mindfulness with movement and learn transformative, hands-on tools that will help you learn to quiet your mind, rewire your brain, and revitalize your body for total mind-brain-body wellness. Sounds like bliss.
When?
3rd-5th August
Where?
triyoga, 57 Jamestown Road London NW1 7DB
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Mindful Hot Chocolate Meditation
Mindfulness and hot chocolate aren’t things you often put together but here we are. Combining hot chocolate with a gentle breathing meditation you will learn how to engage all your senses and how to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life to slow down and enjoy the sweet, sweet aromas of chocolate.
When?
August 11th, 11:30am-1pm
Where?
The Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London, WC2H 9BX
Plogging Club with Madeline Shaw and VIVOBAREFOOT
Londoners sure know a thing or two about multi-tasking but VIVOBAREFOOT has given it a philanthropic twist with their new Plogging Club which combines jogging with picking up litter and will see attendees boost their fitness and protect the environment at the same time.
It doesn’t end there though, Ploggers can swap the litter they collect for a brand-new pair of VIVOBAREFOOT shoes that are made from at least 17 discarded plastic bottles.
The Plogging will be led by Maja Tesch with the help of bestselling cookery writer and nutritional therapist Madeleine Shaw. To join them, reserve your place by emailing [email protected]
When?
28th July, 10-11:30am
Where?
Meet at VIVOBAREFOOT store on 64 Neal Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9PQ
The festival for makers and doers, MAKEMORE is part family-friendly festival, part craft lesson with dozens of independent artists providing demos, workshops, talks and interactive experiences to get involved with.
From face-painting and puppet-making to evening musical performances, supper clubs and live art, there’s something for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to get offline and make something with your hands.
When?
23rd – 27th August
Where?
Victoria Park
