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Wellness trends have been booming in recent years, and the emergence of city wellness centres has us very excited. These new getaway destinations give busy urbanites the opportunity to experience a wellness retreat in the city.
We’ve rounded up our favourite wellness centres in some of the busiest cities in the world, so if you are living in the hustle and bustle, these will offer a chance to let you rest and recharge.
Singapore
Balanced Living
Balanced Living offers holistic health support, including health consultations, weight loss programmes, Quantum Body Analysis, functional sports nutrition, family planning, homeopathy, workshops and events, yoga, meditation, tailored detox programmes and guided fasting programmes.
If you are looking to achieve your health goals through simple adaptations to your diet and lifestyle, Balanced Living is here to help. Its practitioners’ mission is to empower you to make educated decisions about using natural health products for yourself and your family, and to help you find your balance in life. Balanced Living believes that nutrition, yoga, meditation and gentle exercise are important components for a holistic approach to a healthy life.
Como Shambhala Urban Escape
Considered one of Singapore’s most exclusive wellness centres, Como Shambhala Urban Escape offers yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonic, naturopathy, preventive health and massage therapy with We Expert hands-on healing and consultations from resident and visiting experts.
Located on busy Orchard Road, Como Shambhala Urban Escape is open daily with a schedule of sessions for all levels. Its flagship Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali, is a retreat getaway that gives urban clients a way to proactively look at their health and well-being, whether it is through Pilates and yoga, nutrition, or via Western and alternative medicine.