7 soul-restoring things to do in London this month
Finding time to dial down the pace and absorb some of the funner/finer/fitness-ier things in life can feel next to impossible, so our advice is to plan some ‘balance time’ and line up one or two life-enhancing, spirit-lifting things to do on your own or with a good friend. Below are some ideas that we’ve added to our own karmic To-Do list.
Of course, if you’d rather spend your time horizontal on the sofa, that’s totally understandable (and deserved) too.
What: Lululemon Morning Yoga
When: 21 June
Where: Covent Garden
How much: Free
Soak up the sun in Covent Garden at free yoga classes on Thursday mornings, hosted by Lululemon.
What: MASAJ launch
When: 16 June
Where: Gossamer City Project
How much: From £35
Nourish the body and cleanse the mind with a massage at MASAJ’s new studio in Gossamer City Project, Hackney when it launches on 16th June. Redefining the concept of a massage, they’re committed to curating natural, beautiful products, embracing the nuances and complexities of each individual and celebrating the creativity of local independents through explorative collaborations.
When: 27 June, 22 August
Where: Floating Pocket Park at Merchant Square W2
How much: Free
Sign up at Merchant Square to get your place at a 30-minute fitness class, hosted by PT Lonan O’Herlihy (AKA The Posh PT), fitness-loving foodie Jade Joselyn and World Champion fitness model Shaun Stafford, including a talk and tips about health and fitness — for free!
What: Summer Solstice Rooftop Yoga and Gong Bath
When: 21 June
Where: Queen of Hoxton
How much: £10
Celebrate the Summer Solstice Queen Of Hoxton-style; on the roof with a sunrise yoga sesh and singing bowl ceremony.
What: Sweatlife
When: 23-24 June
Where: Tobacco Dock
How much: From £30
Join Lululemon, and the fitness and wellness elite, for two days of sweaty, stretchy, thought-provoking fun, with classes, panels and pop-ups.
What: Nourish & Inspire: The Wellness Day
When: 9am-5.15pm, 30 June
Where: Asia House, W1G 7LP
How much: £10 for individual event, £50 for all-day
Immerse yourself in all things wellbeing at The Wellness Day, with seven author-led panel discussions covering topics from self-care to sobriety and digital detoxes to a healthy diet — plus three sessions of meditation, yoga and fitness.
What: Unwind Meditation
When: 1 July, and then the first Sunday of every month
Where: Fly Ldn
How much: £15
Learn what it’s like to truly relax in London at an immersive 45-minute guided surround sound meditation at Fly Ldn, complete with essential oils and lots of pillows. Enough to convert even the biggest meditation sceptics.
