The magic pillowcase that spells the end of bad hair days and gives you radiant skin

Can a pillowcase make you look all the more radiant? Not just any pillowcase of course, we’re specifically talking about a silk pillowcase that can effortlessly boost your beauty regime.

A spokesperson at The White Company tells us, ‘Silk pillowcases are recommended by dermatologists as an anti-ageing tool as they help skin keep its natural moisture.’

It’s well worth considering upgrading from cotton to silk, it seems. ‘Due to its lower absorption, all of your creams and serums will not be absorbed from your skin onto your pillow.’

More on smart sleep: Could this ingenious new bed design help us sleep easier at night?

Benefits of sleeping on a silk pillowcase?

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An expert at The White Company shares all the health credentials. ‘Containing the same naturally occurring proteins as your hair, silk is thought to keep locks strong, shiny and healthy. The sleek surface also reduces friction and static, meaning hair stays softer for longer.

‘But the assumed benefits do not stop there; silk also helps skin to retain its moisture, and is a soothing choice for people with sensitive skin, or allergies.’

Buy now: Silk Beauty pillowcase For Hair & Skin, £60, The White Company

With 5/5 reviews, the results speak for themselves;

‘Excellent product. After being skeptical I was blown away at how after a nights sleep on the silk pillow case it makes your hair and skin feel and look great.’

‘I have only slept once with the silk pillow case but my hair was far less stressed than when I use cotton pillow cases.’

‘A must buy and my pure bit of luxury in my bedroom. Quality is very good and the wash really well.’

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Silk pillowcase are said to reduce frizz and keep your hair smooth and shiny. It’s claimed because ‘silk has the same naturally occurring proteins as your hair. The silk avoids friction and static.’ No more bed head days when sleeping on silk pillowcases, then.

Another benefit is that silk keeps us cool. Therefore, your pillow will remain cooler for longer as silk is not a good conductor for heat. So if you are always flipping your pillow in order to rest your head on a cool surface, you’ll love a silk pillowcase.

Related: The five things in bedrooms that are ruining sleep – how to avoid them

Simple bedding solutions are a far cheaper alternative, and less invasive, than costly lotions and potions.

Are you already a fan of silk pillowcases? Or are you ready to be converted?

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11 Rainy Day Activities To Try in London

A city notorious for impromptu showers, day-long downpour and general subpar weather, London-dwellers are well versed at making last minute changes to plans. But forego the usual go-to’s and instead let the rain work in your favour; here’s our round-up of the best rainy day activities for when the forecast is less than summery. 

11 Rainy Day Activities To Try in London

1) See a Movie at The Electric

When the heavens have opened up and thunder is rumbling there are few prospects as appealing as cosying up in front of a movie with a mug of hot chocolate in hand, but why not take the rainy-day ritual out of your living room and into one of London’s eccentric cinemas? For a touch of luxury (or rather cashmere) book in for a showing at one of London’s oldest cinemas, the Electric Notting Hill. Fringed lampshades, leather armchairs and an old-timey atmosphere make it a contender for your own sofa – opt for one of the front row’s velvet-clad beds for something extra special.

2) Embrace Your Inner Child (With Your Kids)

Whether you’ve got kids in tow or not, a trip to one of London’s many indoor sports venues is a sure-fire way to shake off your weather woes. Whether it’s bowling at your local or a round of mini-golf with the little ones around the UV-lit, obstacle laden, fun loaded course at Swingers, or an after-work game of interactive social darts with your friends over a pitcher of beer and some delicious pizza at Flight Club, games never get old – no matter how old you get. For something more low-key head to Draughts in Haggerston where frothy cappuccinos and milky teas are accompanied with a game of Cluedo, Boggle, Operation or Snakes and Ladders for some old-fashioned, sans screen fun.

3) Put Your Thinking Cap On at an Escape Room

You’ve heard about them everywhere, and there’s no better time to try than when it’s pouring outside and you’re looking for a spot of shelter. Immersive, interactive and team-building, escape rooms are a great way to bond with the family without the distraction of work emails or their incessant Snapchat obsession. From Sherlock to Adventure Fantasy to Harry Potter or horror, there’s something for everyone. At clueQuest you’ll use logic, intuition, problem-solving and communication to spring yourselves from a locked room within an hour – although if it’s still raining out you may want to book in for a second session.

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4) Kenwood House

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Although Hampstead Heath is mostly ventured to when the sun is shining and its fairy pools are glistening, the nature haven is also home to Kenwood House. The famous neoclassical villa is the perfect day out (but in) spent admiring the incredible art collection (including works by Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Rembrandt) and gazing at fresco ceilings so beautiful you won’t miss the blue skies. Bubble gum pinks and baby blue interiors brighten up gloomy city days, plus although less inviting Hampstead Heath’s bucolic splendour is still a wonderful sight to see with rain falling and clouds looming – very Austen.

5) Burrow Down in a Pub

For centuries Londoners have ducked into the nearest pub looking to escape unpredictable showers, and with cracked leather seating and a heavy helping of lacquered wood they’re a perfect cozy bolthole to wait out the rain while sipping on a pint. But as with anything, the capital’s pubs aren’t made equal and if you can make it to a gooden, you won’t mind the unending downpour. To couple your lager with some education check out one of London’s Oldest Pubs where the likes of Shakespeare and Jack the Ripper frequented, or if you’re looking for a fireplace to dry wet socks then opt for one of London’s cosiest. Or if you want to make an occasion of it, the city has no shortage of gastro pubs where the only thing more refreshing than the beers is their take on fish and chips.

6) Put Your Feet Up at a Day Spa

Like most things, ghastly winds and incessant downpour don’t seem so bad when you’re feet are soaking in rose-water, your neck is being massaged and your head is in the clouds. Day spas are the ultimate treat and dare we say the best way to spend a rainy day… Book in for a Valmont treatment at Hotel Café Royal for a post-facial glow so glowy, everyone will think you’ve been away on vacation, or just spend the day at one of London’s best day spas going back and forth between the heated pool, sauna, steam and meditation rooms.

7) Cosy Up with a Book

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There are few experiences that are made better by incessant downpour but there’s definitely an argument for reading being one of them. The sound of rain against the window and strong winds feel almost therapeutic when you’re safely tucked indoors with your head in the book, and save your bed Wellcome Collection’s Reading Room is the best place to be. A library-museum-creative-space hybrid, you’ll find over 1,000 titles adorning the shelves ranging from fiction, memories, graphic novels, magazines and pop-up books. There’s plenty of cosy corners, cushions, seating areas, and nooks and crannies so it’s easy to find a spot to yourself. Everyone’s here to read so rest assured the only soundtrack to your reading session will be rain on the window.

The Best Independent Bookshops in London

8) Get Up Close and Personal with Nature

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Living in the city, Londoners have always been faced with the challenge of finding pockets of natural splendour amongst the high-rise buildings so we know all the spots, even the rain-proof ones. Glassed in, Barbican Conservatory is bucolic bliss no matter the forecast, with greenery crawling over every inch you see. Housing exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees you can while away the hours exploring every nook and cranny of this tropical oasis. For £12.50, you can book in for one of the Conservatory Tours during which you’ll be led by the resident gardener Marta, learn about the conservatory’s history and discover all its fascinating tidbits (as well as a Secret Garden).

9) Weather-Proof Star-Gazing

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Bypass the grey clouds altogether and go further into the solar system with an awe-inspiring trip to the Peter Harrison Planetarium in Greenwich. Taking in a show at London’s only planetarium is quite truly an out-of-this-world experience for all ages; sit back and be enveloped by darkness as the spectacularly realistic rounded screen overhead transports you across the solar system. Choose from a number of shows including ‘Moons Beyond Counting’, ‘Meet the Neighbours’ and the under-7s special ‘Ted’s Space Adventure’. Educational, exciting and fun – it’s a crowd-pleaser.

10) Get brainy at a Museum

A London USP has got to be free entry to museums. The original rainy-day excursion, museums and galleries provide endless entertainment when the sun won’t shine. Whether you’re making your way through the exhibitions at the Tate Britain or Tate Modern, discovering a new favourite contemporary artist at the Saatchi Gallery or uncovering photography through the ages at the Photographer’s Gallery, there’s always an open door welcoming you in from the rain. Even if you’ve been twenty times, children and adults will always delight at an outing to the Natural History Museum or Science Museum where interactive activities and hands-on installatins get everyone involved in the fun.

London’s Best Small & Unusual Museums

11) Market Life (Under Cover)

While we mostly associate London’s markets with sunny days spent picking up picnic fodder or trawling through vintage treasures in the sun, the capital also boasts a number of quality covered markets. For antique enthusiasts you can’t do better than Alfies Antiques (and its sister market Grays); spend hours working your way up the four floors of collectables in an ex-Edwardian department store before rewarding yourself on that bargain you snagged with a warm cuppa in the market’s café. Alternatively head to Gracechurch Street for Leadenhall Market, a traditional Victorian market that’s worth the visit whether or not you’re shopping. Incredible glass vaulted ceilings, cobbled walkways and quaint storefronts are perfectly idyllic – kids may even recognise it as Diagon Alley in the first Harry Potter film.

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Restaurant of the Week: Townsend

Once the preserve of latte-sipping retirees and school kids on a field trip, gallery cafes and restaurants have quietly given themselves a bit of a makeover in recent years, hiring big-name chefs and conjuring up dishes a tad more adventurous than lemon drizzle cake.

In London, must-visits include Tate Modern, where head chef Jon Atashroo magics up innovative plates inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions, and Rochelle at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, the highly regarded sister to the foodie favourite Rochelle Canteen, founded by Margot Henderson and Melanie Arnold.

The latest addition to this list is Townsend, which has just opened at the Whitechapel Gallery. It was started by Nick Gilkinson, a restaurateur who has form on the London food scene, previously managing Anglo and the Garden Café, the restaurant at the Garden Museum (another gallery restaurant well worth checking out). Helming the kitchen at Townsend is Joe Fox, none other than the ex-head chef of Petersham Nurseries. So, with this kind of talent behind the scenes, I came expecting big things.

And I wasn’t disappointed. I visited on a Sunday afternoon, when golden sunshine was pouring in through the restaurant’s large windows into its small, airy space. Glass pendant shades add a modern touch to the natural, wood-panelled interior, and mirrors on each side enhance the natural light. Just like at Anglo, the Garden Café and Petersham Nurseries, the atmosphere was as friendly and informal as you could wish, a remarkable feat considering the quality of the food.

The restaurant is named after its 19th-century architect, Charles Harrison Townsend, and Fox has mirrored his famous style of combining classical elements with fierce originality in the cooking. The result is a refreshingly short and simple menu stuffed with delicious modern twists on much-loved British dishes, like the bacon scones with goat curd and chives, a scrumptious savoury twist on the English classic. Other plates like the curried veal sweetbread with cauliflower, burnt onions, and sour yoghurt are inspired by the food culture of Whitechapel’s east London neighbourhood.

Having started with the bacon scones (naturally), we went on to try the plate of potato dumplings with tiny potted brown shrimp and delicate sea purslane. Drenched in a decadent, buttery sauce, this was comfort food at its best – left to my own devices I would have eaten a vat.

Luckily, I refrained, as the roast pork belly came next, a piece of meat raised in bucolic heaven in Oxfordshire’s Paddock Farm. It was served with a small mountain of perfectly done crackling, lashings of apple sauce, and roasted root vegetables topped with fried sage leaves. It was all unbelievably delicious, as well as unashamedly down-to-earth – the kind of cooking you wish you could execute at home, but never seem to quite pull off.

Accompanying all this were a selection of wines by the glass, recommended to us by restaurant manager Alex Miller. The well-priced cellar – bottles start at £24 – is personally chosen by Gilkinson, who focuses on old-world vineyards and a mix of natural and traditional methods when selecting his wines.

Trouser buttons popping, we rounded things off with the ginger and treacle pudding – already a firm favourite, according to Miller. His favourite trick is to ask diners to guess the secret ingredient in the ice cream, with the offer of another serving on the house up for grabs if you get it right. I won’t spoil the game for you, but it’s safe to say the answer was totally unexpected. And no, we did not guess right. Not that we could have managed another helping anyway.

Bright, breezy and friendly to a fault, Townsend is one of London’s most exciting new restaurants ­to launch this year – whether in a gallery or not. Go on a Sunday afternoon, like we did, and work up an appetite moseying around the excellent Radical Figures exhibition that’s on right now at the Whitechapel Gallery. Then while away the rest of the weekend at a window table, making your way through Fox’s superb menu. Because trust me, you will want to try everything.

77-82 Whitechapel High St, Shadwell, London E1 7QX. whitechapelgallery.org/townsend

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5 Crafts Trends for 2020 (& Where to Learn Them in the UK)

With London Design Week (8-13 March) and London Craft Week (27 April to 3 May) on the horizon, now is the time to get creative. But if you’re torn between traditional painting, pottery and paper crafts, let us give you a little artistic inspiration. What’s On brings you the biggest crafting trends for 2020, plus the best ways to learn them in the UK.

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5 Crafts Trends for 2020

Stained Glass Crafts

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Stained glass making has really taken off this year, with a 127 per cent increase in searches for stained glass tools and supplies on Etsy. Bright, colourful and often showcasing some kind of narrative, artists have been creating decorative stained glass for centuries, so it’s not hard to find inspiration. Stained glass specialist Cheryl Powling hosts a range of workshops at her home studio in north London. Practice lead work, foiling or create pretty mosaic pendants. cherylpowlingglass.co.uk

Flower Arranging

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It’s a craft that never appears to go out of fashion. Instead of splashing out on big-budget bouquets, learn to create beautiful floral arrangements of your own. Book a Styling the Seasons workshop with Wild Bunch at its farm in Shropshire. For those in the city, Bloomsbury Flowers is your go-to. wildbunchflowers.co.uk; bloomsburyflowers.co.uk

The Best Flower Arranging Classes in London

Mindful Crafts

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An effective antidote to the bustle of everyday life, the mindful crafts concept continues to grow. From calligraphy to colouring in (not just for kids, you know), exercising your creativity has a multitude of health benefits from alleviating stress to boosting brain productivity, not to mention switching off from the rest of the world. Head to Mindful Crafts in Solihull for an array of relaxing and wellness-centred workshops, from Folk art to felting and macramé. mindfulcrafts.co.uk

Life Drawing

In a world infiltrated by Photoshop and unrealistic body expectations, life drawing has become an antidote to the superficial. Classes are emerging across the country, from the more traditional to the outlandish – even burlesque and cabaret life drawing is a thing. Artist Lily Holder hosts monthly classes with FreeForm Life Drawing at Chelsea’s No 11, Pimlico Road. Join her for music, drinks and plenty of sketching. darwinandwallace.co.uk

Patchwork & Quilting

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From dedicated retreats to this summer’s Festival of Quilts 2020, patchwork and quilting are firmly back in fashion. Benefits from the hobby include reduced stress and enhanced hand-eye coordination. Ray Stitch in London hosts regular patchwork and quilt making classes. raystitch.co.uk

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The Best Places to Eat in Edinburgh: A Foodie’s Guide

Looking for the best places to eat in Edinburgh? You’ll be spoilt for choice: the Edinburgh food scene is thriving, with a healthy mixture of Michelin-starred restaurants, upmarket dining rooms and trendy cafés. Here Stuart Ralston, chef and owner of Aizle, shares his favourite culinary spots, plus some top picks from the C&TH team.

Stuart Ralston’s culinary career has taken him through some of the best kitchens in the UK, the US and the Caribbean, cooking for stars of the TV, film, music and fashion industries. He opened Aizle with his wife Krystal in 2014, where it made its mark as one of Edinburgh’s best loved eateries. There’s no traditional menu on display: instead guests are privy only to a list of ingredients which are used in the six-course tasting menu, dictated wholly by what is local and in season. Stuart’s menus are influenced by classical French styles and Asian cuisine, drawing inspiration from the flavours of Japan. Despite his well-travelled career, Stuart has not yet visited Japan himself – something he hopes to fix this year.

He recently opened second restaurant in the city centre: Noto, a New York-inspired restaurant named after Stuart’s late friend Bob Noto, who took Stuart under his wing when he first arrived in the Big Apple. Noto offers an international repertoire of small and large dishes, with a focus on Asian and American cuisine – the menu features pork bao buns, but also fried buttermilk chicken with waffles. Here, Stuart gives us his recommendations for the best restaurants in Edinburgh.

Stuart’s Pick: The Best Places to Eat in Edinburgh

‘Edinburgh’s dining scene is in a good place, with plenty of choice and plenty of quality independent food and drink businesses, from Michelin stars to casual bistros. I have operated Aizle now for five years and our business has grown and grown in that time, despite not being in the most central location, which tells me that people will travel a little for quality.

‘I think the future seems a little uncertain: rising rents, business rates and a constant influx of corporations makes being competitive very hard without larger investment so I have huge respect for the independents still battling it out. All in all I feel lucky to live and work as part of Edinburgh’s scene and would like to continue to grow within the city and see where it takes me next.’

Yamato

I was always a big fan of Kanpai on Grindlay St, but their sister restaurant Yamato is my new go-to place. I love Japanese cuisine anyway but they always have Toro Tuna belly which I love.

Eddie’s Seafood Market & Fishmongers

Eddie’s Seafood Market is a local legend which has been there for years – my wife Krystal shops there often for our little boy Sonny, they have amazing fish. It’s a true neighbourhood business in the sense that its in a great location for families, has great prices and the service is second to none.

Company Bakery

A new venture from a few local independents including Hollie Love Reid from Lovecrumbs, Company Bakery mill their own flour and have a great ethos. I really love their sourdough, we’ve used it for off-site events before.

IJ Mellis Cheesemonger

I have used Mellis for cheese for as long as I can remember. They always give out samples and introduce you to new cheeses, charcuterie and condiments – and what’s better than cheese and bread? They’re my favourite snacks to go with a glass of great wine with friends.

Mary’s Milk Bar

My son’s favourite treat is ice cream and Mary’s Milk Bar does great gelato; it’s a nice way to spend a sunny day with my boy when he has been well behaved. My favourite flavour is salted caramel, but Sonny is more of a traditionalist chocolate gelato man.

Our Top Picks

Ting Thai Caravan

Beginning as as a small pop-up with just four dishes, Ting Thai Caravan is now a hugely popular Thai restaurant, with interesting, hearty dishes for great prices. Just down the road you’ll find its younger sibling, Saboteur: a cool Vietnamese street food restaurant serving up irresistible bao buns to a young crowd.

The Gardener’s Cottage

Another Edinburgh gem is The Gardener’s Cottage, a magical space housed in – you guessed it – a former single-storey gardener’s cottage. Found at the foot of Calton Hill, the restaurant is made up of two small dining rooms with three communal tables. The cottage itself dates all the way back to the 1800s, and stood for many years as the home to the gardener of Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace Gardens. When the cottage became derelict in 2012, chef duo Ed Murray and Dale Mailley bagged the rights to transform it into a restaurant, complete with a resident gardener, Charlie, who grows fruit, vegetables and herbs in the front garden. Food is seasonal – naturally – with no printed menu and dishes reflecting the best ingredients available that day. Dale also heads up The Lookout, which opened in 2019 after much anticipation. Perched at the top of Calton Hill, it’s a smart spot boasting floor-to-ceiling views of the city, with a refined menu to match.

Hula Juice Bar & Gallery

Get your brunch fix at Hula Juice Bar in Grassmarket, which serves up smoothie bowls, sourdough sandwiches and colourful salads to Edinburgh’s health foodies.

Twelve Triangles

Popular Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles has four branches across Edinburgh, all of which stock a mouth-watering selection of breads, pastries and doughnuts. Run by former costume designer Rachel Morgan and baker Emily Cuddeford, everything is handmade daily, using local, seasonal and organic ingredients where possible, including flour milled locally by Mungoswells Millers in East Lothian. Don’t miss the brownies.

Fhior

Scott Smith fans were left saddened by the closure of his debut restaurant, Norn – but luckily they didn’t have to wait long to taste his cooking again. His second venture, Fhior, opened its doors on Broughton Street last summer, with a focus on honesty (‘Fhior’ translates as true in Gaelic): really good quality modern Scottish cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere.

Timberyard

A friendly, family-run restaurant found on Lady Lawson Street, Timberyard is a must-visit in Edinburgh. It offers a new Nordic approach to Scottish food, with set menus ranging from four to six courses, with pescatarian and vegetarian options available. Dishes include the likes of ox tartare, glazed hake and sea kale, barbecued leek with potato and smoked curd, and a delicious carrot and walnut cake.

The Scran & Scallie

A walk through Stockbridge (start all the way in Dean Village and wend your way along the river) will take you to the doorstep of The Scran & Scallie, and rest assured, they will take it from there. Characterful, knowledgable and witty restaurant staff will make you feel right at home, and the interiors help to this effect. A cosy, brick fire place, fluffy chair throw here and there, plus whimsical wall paper are all homey, stylish and Scottish. Now is the time to go for pub classics: The Scran & Scallie steak pie is the house favourite.

Archipelago Bakery

A small, off-the-tourist-track bakery in Edinburgh’s new town, Archipelago Bakery serves up fresh bread, salads and brownies, all made by friendly founder Caroline. The outdoor tables are perfect for sunny brunches and lunches.

The Little Chartroom

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Opened last year by husband-wife duo Roberta Hall-McCarron (formerly Castle Terrace and The Kitchin) and Shaun McCarron, The Little Chartroom is a lovely neighbourhood restaurant located in the up-and-coming area of Leith. Interiors are cosy, food is creative and flavoursome, and it’s perfectly located for Fringe events at the top of Edinburgh’s Leith Walk.

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The Best Reformer Pilates Classes in London

Looking to shake up your fitness routine? Give one of London’s reformer pilates studios a go…

A quick Google of ‘reformer Pilates’ may reveal machines that resemble torture contraptions, but take it from a longtime exercise-phobe, it’s not half as hard as it seems – and it might just spark a new lifelong obsession…

The reformer method was first developed by Joseph Pilates during WW1 when he attached apparatus to hospital beds to help train and rebalance the muscles and joints of those who were injured and bedbound. Now far more glamorous but based on the same principles, the modern souped-up reformer machine is the secret behind the toned, lean and lithe bodies we have long envied – that LA yummy mummy physique that seems totally effortless and unattainable, but is actually the result of many hours spent ‘reforming’ the body.

As Gaby Noble of Exhale Pilates always says, ‘with 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference. With 20 sessions you’ll see the difference. And with 30, you have a whole new body’ – and she’s right. I’ve lengthened and strengthened my limbs all over London to bring you the best reformer pilates studios in town. See you on the (raised and cushioned) mat…

Ten Health and Fitness

At Ten Health & Fitness, reformer Pilates classes are limited to ten people – hence the name. This means teachers can offer hands on coaching and individual adjustments, giving a personal training style experience. The beginners class is great introduction to the reformer, though it’s not an easy ride: expect to feel the burn through a mixture of muscle activation exercises and isolation sequences. Once you’re more familiar with the reformer, kick things up a notch by trying one of the intermediate classes, which are more fast-paced and intense. There are Ten studios dotted all over London in areas including Notting Hill, St James’ and Fitzrovia, all pristinely kept and well-equipped with a welcoming feel and top tier teachers. ten.co.uk

Pilates in the Clouds

Does this pose look familiar? It’s likely to have popped up on your Instagram in the past few months courtesy of in-the-know fashion editors, actresses and influencers who have been flocking to Pilates in the Clouds, a private reformer pilates studio in Kensington. But it’s far from a fad – pilates here is done properly, and owner Lauren only accepts clients who are set on improving their bodies in the long term and will take the discipline seriously, as opposed to those simply seeking a fabulous photo and a few hundred likes.

Lauren introduces new clients to the studio with an initial one-to-one session in which body concerns, aches, injuries and goals are discussed, and she assesses the kinds of exercises that would benefit you the most – this is individual attention on a level that is rarely found in studios nowadays and a big reason why clients are lifelong and willing to travel from all corners of the city for an hour’s session. The focus on alignment and minuscule adjustments make all the difference, and there’s nothing quite like a class in a gorgeous, lofty rooftop space where, whatever your level, all that light and far-reaching city views are enough to make your soul soar. Classes are by appointment only. Get in touch with Lauren via @pilatesintheclouds

Tempo Pilates

If a quiet gym environment where everyone takes themselves seriously is enough to bring you out in hives, Tempo Pilates’ reformer classes will be a far more enjoyable way to ease into the discipline. With edgy studios in Shoreditch, Hackney and Covent Garden and blaring, upbeat music, this is a far cry from your usual reformer pilates session. The music provides a fun flowy pace that makes the hour fly by, and the workout is second to none for toning (prepare for sore glutes the next day!). For extra ‘tough love’, try the up-tempo level 3 classes or X-press that incorporates HIIT to crank the workout up a notch. tempopilates.com

Exhale Pilates

The brilliant and ever-ebullient Gaby Noble heads up north London’s award-winning premier Pilates studio, offering a mix of tower, reformer, chair and barrel classes that are available in group or private sessions. She’s gained quite the reputation within Pilates circles thanks to her unyielding dedication to the classical method that has in recent years been so watered down by the trend-led London fitness scene. But far from being old-fashioned, Exhale is packed with the latest Stateside apparatus that aids the modern results-driven method that’s still firmly rooted in classical theory.

Gaby has opened the eyes of everyone from Harry Styles and Sadie Frost to stroke victims, CEOs and pro athletes to the magic of Pilates, and the personal touch with which each class is imbued means injuries are prevented and posture improved for life. Most new clients are treated to a one-to-one consultation with the woman herself, in which she will assess individual issues, tendencies and bad habits hailing from other regimes – something as small as a slight turnout in one knee or tension in the neck, that would elsewhere have gone unnoticed and untreated yet makes all the difference. But what distinguishes Exhale above all is the process of educating and connecting you to your body, and that’s an invaluable lesson that’s not easily forgotten. exhalepilateslondon.com

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FRAME

A word of warning: do not book into the power reformer Pilates class at FRAME if you’re still in the early stages of training. Even non-beginners will struggle with this high-intensity workout – increased reps and more dynamic movements mean there’s significantly more cardio and burn than usual, and confidence on the machine is key. That said, FRAME’s classes are on the more affordable end of London’s reformer offerings and there’s a good variety to choose from, from basic through to advanced as well as ‘ass and abs’ or ‘arms and abs’ specific classes. A good place to ease yourself in. moveyourframe.com

Heartcore

Yummy mummy favourite Heartcore has ten London studios, bringing the brand’s signature dynamic pilates workout to the most prestigious postcodes in town – including the most recent opening beneath Sweaty Betty’s Carnaby Street flagship (the ultimate wellness location: Farm Girl and Duck + Dry are upstairs for a post-workout reboot too). Founder Jess Schuring developed her own brand of Reformer machine so it’s slightly different to ones you’ll encounter in other studios and more appropriate for the signature Heartcore class which combines athletic conditioning and classical Pilates with a focus on strengthening the core. Each 55-minute class is different with a range of instructors and styles at each studio, as well as gorgeous, soothing interiors, top-notch music, and herbal teas to end each practice. This is swanky, luxe reformer pilates at its best, and though classical Pilates devotees can be skeptical about the method, all agree that it’s a darn good workout. heartcore.co.uk

Pi Studios

This modern Classical Pilates studio in Wandsworth wins the prize for most varied class offering and having every piece of Pilates apparatus under the sun – and putting it to good use! An intro level class will see you make your way around the lofty studio learning to use each piece of equipment that you’ll rarely see elsewhere – barrels, chairs, towers feature as well as the reformer machine and mats, giving you a hands-on taste of the discipline from all angles. Classes are small and focused with an unusually regular mix of men and women, and are taken by brilliant, friendly teachers who emanate a true passion for pilates that’s infectious – and might just change the way you connect with your body forever. pistudios.co.uk

Pilates Squared

Leafy South Ken is home to Caron Bosler’s private studio that never has more than three people working out at the same time. Now that’s what we call boutique fitness! The reformer machine forms the basis for the unique brand of body that Pilates Squared provides – lean, toned and enviably trim. Longtime Pilates teacher Caron (who has 25+ years under her belt and an inside-out knowledge of the industry) and her ex-military (but complete gentle giant) second-in-command Hakan tailor each session to the client’s abilities and aims, and even run ‘Alphalates’ sessions to ease men into the discipline. Under their expert eyes, even the most exercise-averse will see results in just a few sessions – and enjoy it, too. pilatessquared.co.uk

Pilates HQ

This teeny reformer-only studio in Angel Islington is a haven of calm above the crowds with its roof garden and skylights that flood the room with sunlight. Classes focus on strengthening, lengthening and increasing flexibility, and with simple machines and three class levels, there’s something for everyone – and the advanced classes are something solid to work towards. The no-frills, relatively basic studio removes the intimidating aspect of ultra-luxe counterparts filled with lithe glamazons, and instead focuses on delivering challenging classes for anyone interested in getting into the discipline. pilateshq.co.uk

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Core Kensington

If you’re interested in trying a few different types of reformer Pilates, this is the studio for you. In just one room, they have a Cadillac (the full frame that allows you to – excitingly – hang off the top), two different types of the standard reformer bed (plus boxes for extra exercises) plus the barrel and chair for more targeted stretching and strengthening – and there are classes for teens, older adults, pre and post-natal women and with a focus on rehabilitation. Tucked away in a light, airy and quiet side street just off Kensington High Street, Core is a treasure trove for the newbie and expert alike. The trainers’ anatomical knowledge is second to none, and you’ll be pushed to limits you’re not even aware you had – often without you even noticing until you’re already doing it. The best kind of improvement, we say… corekensington.co.uk

Core Flex Pilates

Located in the heart of Chelsea, the recently opened Core Flex Pilates offers small group reformer Pilates classes limited to seven people, allowing individual coaching. The studio has been specifically designed to create a sense of calm – though that’s not to say classes are easy. Their signature Core Flex classes offer a full body, low impact workout, using lighter weights to tone arms and abs and heavier springs to sculpt hips and glutes. coreflexpilates.com

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