The Sanctuary AndSoul | Sauna & Wellness Studio
London
Plan a mid-week visit to The Sanctuary AndSoul for a more intimate and less crowded experience.
The Sanctuary AndSoul is a wellness studio set in Shoreditch, London, offering a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It is housed in a spacious 745 square meter warehouse off Brick Lane, bringing together various elements designed to help guests move, restore, and connect. The venue features five different rooms, each dedicated to a specific activity, effectively creating a sanctuary within the bustling city environment.
The movement studio hosts a variety of group classes, ensuring that there's something for everyone, whether it's yoga, breathwork, TRX, boxing, HIIT, or traditional strength classes. These classes are designed to help individuals incorporate movement into their weekly routines in a way that feels both challenging and releasing.
The restore area centers around guided sauna and cold plunge experiences, offering guests the opportunity to focus on relaxation and recovery. A unique offering is the 4-degree Celsius cold plunge, which is intended to invigorate and reset the body's nervous system. The wellness studio invites visitors to treat rest as an essential part of their wellness journey, underscoring that recovery holds as much importance as the workouts themselves.
Alongside physical activities, The Sanctuary promotes a sense of community. The on-site Palm Greens Café provides a social space where visitors can enjoy healthy food and drinks, allowing for informal gatherings and moments of connection. The café, combined with various community events, ensures that the studio fosters an environment of belonging and shared experiences.
Overall, The Sanctuary AndSoul is an inclusive space catering to those who seek balance between high-energy activities and restorative practices. It suits anyone wishing to immerse themselves in a well-rounded approach to wellness, prioritizing both individual and communal elements. Without requiring visitors to disconnect from their daily pace, this studio offers a space to recharge and reconnect, both physically and socially.
Reviews
I attended a few classes at the sanctuary. The instructors are excellent, and all the classes are conducted professionally. The facility is clean and comfortable. The only downside is the ventilation and air conditioning in the rooms. During the summer, it gets extremely warm, and the air conditioning doesn’t seem to work properly. When the classes are full, the heat can make it difficult to stay focused and follow along. Considering the pricing, these details should be given more attention
I have an unlimited sauna membership. I usually attend in the mornings, occasional evenings and every other Saturday with my partner who is also becoming a huge fan. I absolutely love it here! It’s my time to detach from everything especially during silent sauna time. We had a breath work session with Danny Mullen in the sauna on Saturday, fantastic guy, fantastic energy, he comes with calmness and an amazing personality. Can’t wait for his sessions to begin in the yoga especially with the breath work and meditation incorporated.
...I was nearing the end of my 5K run from London Bridge when I stumbled across The Sanctuary & Soul. I was greeted by a polite front of house member who proceeded to give my cousin and I a tour of the space...WOW! Over the coming weeks I would visit the space often and partake in numerous classes, ranging from Hot Yoga, to a Guided Meditation Sauna or a pulsating Core Workout...the list goes on! My personal suggestion would be the "Guided: Breath, Movement, Ice & Fire Experience", this class is an incredible opportunity to push your body past its normal limits with an incredible breath work routine (inspired by Wim Hof) that prepares you for the numerous temperatures of ice baths ranging from around 10 to 4 degrees followed by guided movement in a traditional sauna room. &Soul is an amazing wellness space that is truly only just getting started! The space also offers a new state of the art Pilates studio, Yoga Studio, work space, a sauna rave AND a cafe that serves vegan meals, shakes and other food items. Above all of these facilities, a thriving community live in apartment spaces available to rent! Lastly, they just installed and upgraded their lockers too! Overall, the The Sanctuary &Soul is a great wellness space that is becoming a growing hub for numerous people to enjoy the benefits of healthy eating, fitness, recovery and social activity.
Even though I’m based in West London, The Sanctuary & Soul is absolutely worth the journey. It’s one of those places that feels like a true reset for the body, mind, and nervous system. It’s a beautiful way to spend either a morning or an afternoon. You can take a class, then move into the social sauna and cold plunge, and in between enjoy incredible food by the amazing team at Palms Greens. Knowing it’s a couple-run business makes it even more special you can feel the care, intention, and love in everything they do, especially the food. I experienced the Sanctum class, and it was genuinely powerful. Such a beautiful way to reset your nervous system, release emotions stored in the body, and at the same time feel safe, playful, and alive. It’s not just a class, it’s an experience. The vibe and atmosphere are something really special: warm, welcoming, and deeply grounding. You leave feeling lighter, more connected, and recharged. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something that nourishes you on every level. I’ll definitely be back. ✨💖
