THE wellness EDIT

RED’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING COLUMNIST ARIELLE STEELE SHARES HER FAVOURITE DISCOVERIES FOR BODY AND MIND

3 WELLNESS FESTIVALS TO BOOK NOW

Spring is basically just the start of summer – which means I’m going into full planning mode. Here are my top three festivals to book before they sell out…

Paradhis, Cornwall (5-7 July)

I love the look of this brand-new festival that, alongside musical acts including Morcheeba and Afriquoi, offers unique experiences such as cacao ceremonies and wilderness bushcraft. Weekend tickets from £145, paradhis.co.uk.

Love Trails, South Wales (11-14 July)

Think music festivals and high-octane fitness don’t mix? Think again. In the stunning Gower Peninsula, festival-goers can engage in activities such as trail running, rock-climbing, surfing and yoga, before boogieing into the twilight hours to an eclectic variety of genres. Weekend tickets from £240, lovetrailsfestival.co.uk.

Soul Circus, Cotswolds (15-18 August)

From immersive yoga classes soundtracked by live DJS to mindfulness classes and wood-fired hot tubs, this holistic yoga and arts festival is set to be an unforgettable experience. Weekend tickets from £225, soulcircus.yoga.

WORK & SPA

Champneys is offering a new lifestyle membership programme called Cloud 9, which allows members to work remotely from any of its six gorgeous countryside locations, with unlimited access to the spa facilities. As I type this from my messy home office, I can’t imagine anything dreamier.

From £1,777 a year, champneys.com/club-membership/cloud-9

LIKE TO HIKE?

Then you’ll love exploring the trails with Merrell’s Hiking Club, provided by its women-centric community of passionate hikers. Whether you want to explore trails on your doorstep for a day out or go further afield for camping trips in the likes of Sweden and Spain, it’s guaranteed you can find a beautiful route, complete with plenty of insider tips and packing advice. And while you’re on the site, you can pick up your perfect pair of hiking boots.

For more information, visit merrell.com/uk/en_gb/hiking-club

FIND YOUR PEACE

I love this mini wellness trio from Ayurvedic skincare brand Spa Ceylon, which includes a balm, shower gel and pillow mist containing stress-busting lemongrass and soothing lavender to calm the senses.

PEACE WELLNESS TRIO, £12.50, Spa Ceylon