subculture of the wellness world has emerged and it’s getting hot, as saunas are having their moment. However, unlike the wellness trends that have done the rounds, this one is nothing new. Flash back to 3rd Century BC and the Romans were using saunas as part of their communal bathing rituals, saunas have been woven into Scandinavian cultures for generations, and the indigenous communities of Mexico and North America have long practised similar heat-based traditions through ceremonial structures, that can be aptly translated in today’s world as “sweat lodges”.

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Sauna and Plunge is the ultimate place for those who want to build saunas into their daily rituals. Based in Shoreditch, the space offers a holistic approach, blending traditional Finnish and infrared saunas, cold plunges, movement classes and a chic café. We love their concept of consistency combined with sharp simplicity, as Joe Worthington, MD of Sauna and Plunge, says, "We're not a spa. A spa is a once-a-year escape. We're thirty-minute slots built into your week, six people at a time, sauna and plunge and a coffee, then back out into London sharper than you came in. Wellness that fits your life instead of interrupting it."

Sometimes the wildest concepts are the best, and Saunos is no exception. This is London’s first commercial sauna boat, based at Packington Bridge, N1. Offering a Scandi inspired sauna and cold plunge, we reckon this one would also be a great date idea. Inside the barge is a fully kitted out wellness experience: think sleek lines and a calm interior, which provides the perfect dichotomy to the view, with the undulation of the canal and hubbub of the city outside.

Sometimes the best antidote to the frenzied pace of London life is a change of scenery. So what better excuse than to book a trip to a relaxing sauna overlooking green fields in the Great British countryside? A little over an hour on the train from London is Wild Sauna in Hampshire’s Candover Valley. They have plenty of experiences on offer, from facial workshops to Nordic Walks. Want to make a day of it? Wild sauna offers half day retreats and is also conveniently located next to the Yard, which offers delicious food at its café for some post sauna nourishment.