Wellness
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The high-performance anti-ageing ritual
A measured two-step anti-ageing skincare edit pairing an acid serum with a rich moisturiser, with realistic expectations and skin-comfort guidance.
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Yoga, Pilates or BODYBALANCE: which class is right for you?
A clear comparison of yoga, Pilates and Les Mills BODYBALANCE, including what each class feels like, who it may suit and what beginners should expect.
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What happens in a BODYBALANCE class?
A beginner-friendly guide to the typical Les Mills BODYBALANCE class, from its tai chi-inspired warm-up and yoga flow to core work and final relaxation.
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Yoga glossary: 21 terms every beginner should know
A plain-English guide to 21 common yoga terms, including asana, pranayama, vinyasa, savasana, mantra, chakra and Yoga Nidra.
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Music to our ears
How to choose music—or silence—for a massage or facial, without overstating the health claims behind spa soundtracks.
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Feeling gilty!
Annabel Kantaria reports from an extraordinary collagen facial and 24-carat gold microcurrent mask at Talise Ottoman Spa in Dubai.
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When life gets in the way, escape to the Swiss mountains
Claire and Jason rediscover balance in St-Luc, pairing mountain days with the intimate L’Ô des Cimes spa at historic Hotel Bella Tola.
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Release your stress
Penny McCormick revisits a deeply personalised Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park treatment—and the enduring luxury of giving a London spa enough time.
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Lefay red mullet: Matteo Maenza’s recipe
Recreate Matteo Maenza’s red mullet with fennel purée, curried cauliflower, orange reduction and tapenade.
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Lefay Vital Gourmet: wellness dining at Lake Garda
How Lefay Vital Gourmet combines Mediterranean ingredients, Italian craft and seasonal sourcing at its Lake Garda spa resort.