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A guide to the City of London’s best meditation classes

The Square Mile is full of stressed out workers and residents. That's why we've put together this guide to some of the best meditation and mindfulness classes in the City.

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Start 2019 on the right foot by taking on a fitness challenge

One of the best ways to get fit this year is to set yourself a fitness challenge like running a half marathon or joining a cycling race with a...
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Tried & Tested: Hammam Treatment at the Ned

Get rubbed up the right way during the Ned's hammam treatment, set within their underground spa facilities, as they do their take on the traditional Turkish cleaning ritual.

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A guide to the City of London’s best meditation classes

The Square Mile is full of stressed out workers and residents. That's why we've put together this guide to some of the best meditation and mindfulness classes in the...
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Why you should get a flu jab this winter

Marianne Frederick, who is deputy chairman of the City Corporation’s health and wellbeing board, writes about how to beat the flu and how doing so can help relieve the...
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Why you should keep cycling throughout winter

The days are getting colder and darker, leading many cyclists to abandon their bikes. But there are so many reasons why you should keep at it in winter.
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Tried & Tested: Get yourself into the Frame at Farringdon

Frame's newest location in Farringdon may be small but they're three modern fitness studios are full of fun workout classes. Their meditation space ain't too bad either.
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5 practical tips for men to take heed of this Movember

The Movember Foundation UK highlights five practical things for men to do this November to better tackle a myriad of men’s mental and physical health issues.
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Tried & Tested: Fly LDN’s immersive cinematic yoga

Fly LDNs new immersive cinematic flow classes offer a refreshing new take on yoga. Be transported out of London and into some distant peaceful landscapes while working out.
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The top Pilates classes in the City of London

Long mistaken for a lie-down in Lycra, Pilates is now beloved for its full-body benefits and fast results. Here are the top reformer Pilates classes in the City of...
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Fitness classes tried & tested: Gymbox Superfly

Launch into gravity-defying workout performed while suspended from the ceiling with a bungee cord so you can bounce, glide and fly your way to long, lean muscles.
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Winter blues? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you're dreading winter more than most, it could be a sign you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Efficacy clinical director Lee Grant explains SAD and how to treat it.
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Boutique vs bog-standard gyms: Hybrid Fitness is a bit of both

Where do you work out? No-frills and budget-friendly gym or flash classes and premium prices? How Hybrid Fitness is bringing the best of both worlds under one roof.
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Post-workout soreness: good pain vs bad pain

We've heard the expression 'no pain, no gain', but not all post-workout aches are doing you good. Physio Ashleigh Wienand explains when to push through or to stop and...
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Sweat it up at these new gyms in the City of London

The weather might be cooling down but the Square Mile's fitness scene is only just heating up. Check out four new gyms to get your sweat on in the...
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I’ve been feeling low – how can I tell if I’m depressed?

There is a big difference between an occasional bout of the blues and clinical depression. Lee Grant, clinical director at Efficacy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy explains the warning signs.
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Inside new luxury health club Third Space City

From high tech to plush bathrooms, Third Space has pulled out all stops for what is surely a contender for the most luxurious health club in the City.
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Workplace ergonomics: six tips for a healthy hot desk

We can work almost anywhere, but that doesn't mean we should. Physio Ashleigh Weinand explains how to set up an ergonomically efficient workstation.
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The Yogibanker on wellness in the corporate world

Investment banker or wellness warrior? The two terms used to be mutually exclusive but Yogibanker is a new wellness online platform proving that you can be both.
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Why biokinetics could be your best move yet

Whether you're looking to come back from injury, manage chronic illness or improve performance, biokineticist Kate Hayes says exercise can be the best medicine.
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How to tell your boss you’re struggling with anxiety

Mental health has risen up the workplace agenda – and it starts with a conversation with your boss. Dr Paul McLaren explains how to have the talk.
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Fitness Tried & Tested: Ten Health Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates promises to reverse the negative side effects of all that time spent parked on our backsides - and tone them in the process.
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Fitness tried and tested: Barrecore Sculpt

Barre workouts are a low-impact way sculpt the arm muscles, creating tone and definition without bulking up. So what are you waiting for? Step up to the barre.

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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Election race hots up: Meet your candidates

THE battle lines have been drawn and voters in the
By Tom Oxtoby 17th May 2017
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City Corporation backs music diversification programme

A community orchestra developing Square Mile-based amateur musicians has received a £5,000 grant to...
By Tom Oxtoby 15th January 2019
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City Corporation named best academy sponsor

The City of London Corporation has been named as the best UK academy sponsor...
By Tom Oxtoby 14th January 2019
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Brothel owner ordered to pay back £300,000

A woman who has already been jailed for running brothels in the City of...
By Tom Oxtoby 14th January 2019
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Residents
Tension still high between residents of Golden Lane Estate and local developers

Our man in Golden Lane, Billy Mann, talks about the seemingly ever-present tension around...
By Billy Mann 14th January 2019
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Councillors vote down second Brexit referendum motion

Two-thirds of City of London Corporation councillors have voted down a motion to back...
By Talia Shadwell 14th January 2019
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Residents
New year, same issues for residents of the Barbican Estate

"Perhaps they could open up the gym and pool to the residents close-by who...
By Helen Hudson 11th January 2019
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Business
Why team building events can boost staff productivity

Don't underestimate the power of team building activities to make your workforce happier and...
By Tom Oxtoby 11th January 2019
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Thief jailed for head-butting City of London Police officer

Hackney resident Jamie Patterson has been jailed for head-butting a City of London Police...
By Tom Oxtoby 11th January 2019
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Aung San Suu Kyi could be stripped of Freedom of the City

The process has begun which could see Aung San Suu Kyi become the first...
By Talia Shadwell 11th January 2019
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Centre for Music can ‘inspire a generation’ of new musicians

The Court of Common Council has approved the release of £2.49million to finance the...
By Tom Oxtoby 10th January 2019
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