Our favourite wellbeing spots in the area
Take good care of yourself. Whether you’re seeking yoga, Pilates, meditation, holistic therapies or simply just want to treat yourself to an aromatherapy candle, West London has plenty of spots to nurture your body and mind.
The Life Centre – Notting Hill
Location: 15 Edge Street, Notting Hill, London, W8 7PN
The Life Centre is a beautiful, converted chapel located on a quiet street. It’s a yoga and wellbeing hub, offering a range of yoga styles such as Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin, along with Pilates and meditation classes. This centre is perfect for all levels, providing a community-focused environment where you can explore both physical and mental wellbeing. They also have a shop that stocks a range of yoga mats, equipment, candles and gifts from ethical brands.
Location: Notting Hill and Notting Hill Gate
Specialising in Dynamic Reformer Pilates, physiotherapy, and personal training, with a focus on fitness and rehabilitation. Their holistic approach includes clinical exercise and massage therapy, designed to help clients reach fitness goals while managing injury recovery or long-term health conditions. Ten is known for offering personalised, expert-led fitness solutions that cater to both casual exercisers and those requiring specialised care.
Fierce Grace X Yogarise – Queen’s Park
Location: 27 Beethoven Street, W10 4LG
Fierce Grace’s new West London studio ‘Yogarise’ in Queen’s Park Village offers a serene retreat amidst the lively boutiques and cafes of the area. The facility features three spacious yoga studios, a welcoming café, a roof terrace, therapy rooms, and even a creche, making it ideal for both fitness and relaxation. After your session, you can unwind with a tea or coffee in the café.
Location: 2–5 Colville Mews, Notting Hill, London, W11 2DA
Tucked away in a quiet mews extending over three floors, Cloud Twelve offers an exclusive wellness retreat with luxurious spa treatments, tailored beauty therapies and personalised wellness programs. With a focus on balance and rejuvenation, this club also provides yoga and Pilates classes, making it an ideal spot for those looking to relax and recharge. It also has an interactive play and learn zone for families with children, all under one roof for you to enjoy.
Location: 18 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4EP
Barrecore can be found in the heart of Kensington, just across the road from Sweaty Betty. They offer classes that blend ballet, Pilates, and yoga to sculpt and tone the body. They also offer personalised training sessions for individuals or pairs tailored to your unique goals. This boutique fitness studio offers a personalised experience perfect for improving posture, flexibility and core strength. The studios are also available for private hire, offering an exclusive space for any occasion.
Location: 222-224, Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH
Located in the centre of Notting Hill on Westbourne this luxurious members club is a wellness brand known for its holistic approach to fitness and health. With natural interiors, carefully curated lighting and purified filters throughout the club has been thoughtfully designed to feel like a home away from home. In addition to personal training studio, group class studios and treatment rooms you will find l find a members lounge and café.
Location: 281 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TZ
Monica Eter is a luxury lifestyle brand, born from a love of a luxurious design, an obsession for scent and a passion for the planet. Focused on providing a sense of everyday luxury that everyone can enjoy without compromising on ecological and cruelty free ethics. Luxury candles are handmade in her studio and sold with diffusers and scent melts in The Monica Eter Boutique. They also have a pop-up stall on Portobello Market.
Kadampa Meditation Centre – Kensington
Location: 27-33 Earls Court Road, W8 6ED
At the centre you will find inner peace by learning how to meditate with qualified teachers. You will learn practical methods to overcome anxiety & stress, improve relationships and find greater joy and happiness in life. Suitable for everyone, no matter their experience level. Everyone is welcome to attend meditation classes, weekend classes or even relaxing retreats.
Location: Holland Park
The calming ambience makes it an ideal location for meditation. In the midst of London’s hustle and bustle, Kyoto Garden in Holland Park offers a unique sanctuary of serenity. The carefully cultivated garden, the harmonious sound of water, and the gentle whispers of the wind create an ambiance of calm and tranquility.
If you’re new to meditation, don’t worry. There are often meditation classes and sessions held in Holland Park. You can join these guided sessions to learn the basics and dive into a peaceful practice that can benefit your physical and mental well-being.
Read our ‘A walk in the park’ guide for more suggestions of outdoor parks to enjoy in West London.