As we navigate through hustle culture and the pressures of city living, one might just slip into a slump without even knowing it. How to get your head out of the gutter you may ask? Well, there’s no better way to kickstart a mind-body reset by prioritising your mental and physical wellness—perhaps some R&R might be just what you need to soothe your tired soul and wind-down from a busy work week. From meditative sound baths, to thermo therapy and more—these are the best local wellness spaces to visit, stat—to give your mind and body a break from the usual weekday grind.
Arctic Fitness
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Dubbed to be a Social Wellness Club, Arctic Fitness brings fitness facilities and recovering offerings together under one roof. Here, you’ll find a spacious state-of-the-art gym, reformer Pilates classes by BE. Studios, physiotherapy services, cold plunges and a sauna, all designed to culminate as the perfect balance of health and wellness. State-of-the-art equipment will aid in building a consistent fitness routine and as your body naturally needs rest and recovery, seek shelter in the Recovery Room, with contrast therapy of a cold plunge and hot sauna—to reap inflammatory benefits.
Soma Haus
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From shiatsu and myofascial massage, naturopathy to craniosacral therapy and counselling alongside ice baths, infrared saunas, and sensory depriving float pods—Soma Haus will have your body balanced back into tip-top condition with their wide array of healing modalities combining holistic services, ancient practices and modern technology. Located in Joo Chiat, the wellness centre is dedicated to providing a safe haven for the overworked to nurse their minds, bodies and souls to its healthiest state. With their extensive list of offerings for your ultimate healing, Soma Haus is the perfect place to hit up after your brunch outings in the East.
Space 2B
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If you’ve yet to experience the tranquility and calm of sound healing, perhaps it’s time you take a trip down to Space 2B for a tuning session. Harnessing the power of direct sound vibration and intention setting, it’s the perfect setup for deep healing and inner work to reconnect with the stillness within you. It’s easy to get lost within the commotion of urban living, and Space 2B is the ultimate getaway from the noise of city life. Immerse yourself an energising sound bath of gongs and Tibetan singing bowls to release any worries and self-limiting blockages in your unconscious mind and be sure to check out the various sound healing experiences they offer to experience serenity like never before.
Trapeze Rec. Club
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A wellness club that integrates a boutique gym, recovery facilities and cafe for the ultimate holistic gym junkie—Trapeze Rec. Club is the modern day solution to health beyond the usual confines of physical fitness. It’s a one-stop shop to get in your workout, and rehabilitate any aches and pains that may be hindering your maximum potential—with the help of experienced TCM, physiotherapy and mental wellbeing under one roof, you know you’re in good hands. From fitness down to physical therapy and even it’s in house cafe serving the most nourishing of meals, TRC nails the self-care experience down to a T.
AIBI Maxwell
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Tucked in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, AIBI Maxwell is home to a fully equipped gym, yoga studio, wellness centre and cafe to make sure you meet all your fitness goals. With state-of-the-art equipment to get you pumped up, AIBI Maxwell also offers a crop of group fitness classes for that extra push of motivation when you’re not up to hit the weight racks. If you’re feeling a little sore from the high intensity workout, a HydroMassage might be just what you need to melt away the aches. Or if you’re looking for an active recovery sesh, AIBI Maxwell’s embodied movement class combines breath work, expressive movement and music to nourish the mind and body. Don’t forget to stop by the Fitmeal kitchen to pick up a healthy and nutritious post-workout meal to replenish and nourish your body.
