The best wellness festivals in the UK – iNews

Thought festival season was all about hangovers and dodgy burgers? Try these out if youre after a different kind of six pack.

One of the mantras of covetable Vancouver activewear brand is Sweat. Once a day. Or maybe two or three times. Its certainly putting its money where its mouth is with Sweatlife, as attendees can opt to take a whole bunch of classes from boutique gyms including Barrys Bootcamp, The Foundry, Psycle and KoBox, presumably while wearing a whole lot of very enviable lycra. If even the thought of that wears you out, there are plenty of lower-key yoga classes on offer, along with talks on everything from learning to breathe to building a business. Today 9am-7pm, Tobacco Dock, London. 30, thesweatlife.co.uk

Hedonism meets health with this three-day escape in the Kent countryside. Fill your days with kickboxing, spinning, yoga and paddle-boarding, but save some energy for night after-parties from Groove Armadas Tom Findlay, Danny Howard and Jessica Skye will keep the good vibes going into the wee hours. For food, forget greasy chip vans everything from vegan kebabs to Mediterranean street food is on offer here. And if campings not your bag you can rest your weary muscles in their pop-up hotel. 28-31 July, The Pinetum at St Clere estate, Kent. Tickets from 140, lovefitfestival.com

If you thought this Welsh festival couldnt get back to nature enough, it has a dedicated section Nature Nurture to help you keep your ear to the ground. With dedicated treatments, gong baths, yoga and Pilates classes and some restorative hot tubs, it is just far enough on the luxurious side of hippy dippy to help you destress and unwind. 17-20 August, Brecon Beacons, Wales. Tickets sold out, but visit greenman.twickets.co.uk for resales.

Probably the most chilled-out festival you will ever go to Soul Circus has you feeling zen from the get-go. Mix energising rocket yoga with more restorative sessions, with a lot of music to keep you entertained in between. You can opt to go for full-on my body is a temple mode if you like, or reward your zen state with local craft beer or natural wine, and an intimate supper club. 18-20 August, Elmore, The Cotswolds. Tickets from 69, soulcircus.yoga

There is so much in the way of wellbeing at this festival that you would be forgiven for never making it to the main stage. Neals Yard treatments, yoga, Pilates and barre classes and paddleboard yoga are all hot favourites, or step out of your comfort zone with some meditation and Qoya wild woman dancing. There is even a Deliciously Ella supper club, so you can carry on those good intentions after sundown. 3-6 August, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire. Tickets from 178, wildernessfestival.com

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