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 On Mother's Day mums should be encouraged to focus on themselves, relax and just chill. What better way to promote this than to arrange this for them?
 For some mums a calming day at an indulgent spa is the perfect treat. For others a manicure or personal shopper might be just what the doctor ordered. If travelling seems like an unappealing chore this Mother's Day why not arrange for a treatment or experience (a re-energising, calming yoga session or a makeover) to take place in the comfort of your mum's own home? There are many ways for mums to take time out and really enjoy a well-deserved break this Mother's Day. Take a look at our pick of the bunch for some of the best experiences around.  Innes LoungeA wonderful new treatment centre tucked away, along one of the miniature passageways of charming Shepherd’s Market, Innes Lounge could be the perfect place to send your mum for the really relaxing afternoon she deserves. The range of treatments is remarkable; from Indian head massage and Reiki, to Swedish massage and aromatherapy, mum will feel like the world is being lifted off her shoulders. A robed masseuse takes your details, before easing you into comfy slippers, and leading you to the basement treatment rooms. Down below the subtle lighting and soothing Oriental music puts you instantly at ease as you settle into one of the special massage chairs. Once finished, upstairs there’s a café area where you can tuck into the selection of Japanese snacks or drink one of the interesting teas or a fruity smoothie bursting with goodness. And if you want to take a piece of the experience home, they do a great line in aromatherapy oils and candles. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, pick her up and take her to one of the many delightful nearby restaurants or pubs. Address: 17 Shepherd's Market, Mayfair, W1J Phone: 020 7629 7210 Time: Tuesday to Friday 12:00 – 21:00 | Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 19:00 Price: Massage £1.20 per minute Nearest Station: Green Park Tube Travel and Hotel Information Near Innes Lounge   FloatAs Londoners struggle to relax in this bustling behemoth of a city, people seem to keep on finding new, bizarre ways to chill out. Float offers us the latest trick – the flotation tank. The design is aimed to induce complete sensory depravation for around one hour. You lie floating in a blacked-out, sound-proofed tank full of salt water maintained at skin temperature. Apparently the effect is total relaxation and an hour session can feel like hours of sleep. As with all nascent technology, the benefits are disputed, but some claim increased creativity, imagination and concentration. Whatever the case, if your mum’s up for trying new things Float could be for her. She’ll get a really calming afternoon and will love to tell her green-eyed friends all about it. You can combine a session in the tank with a class, a facial or a massage to make a full afternoon of it. Mums love to relax and this is the latest way to do it. Address: 2a Bridstow Place, Westbourne Grove, W2 Phone: 020 7727 7133 Time: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 21:00 | Sunday10:00 - 18:00 Price: One hour float and massage £95 Nearest Station: Royal Oak Tube Travel and Hotel Information Near Float  Space.NK.apothercaryThis is simply one of the most renowned cosmetics chains in the London. Inside you’ll find a floor-to-ceiling flourish of up-to-the-minute, designer products. The select, but striking, range of beauty products sourced from small-scale suppliers across the world is arranged in a subtly soothing manner, to encourage you to explore what’s on offer. Shopping here isn’t quite like the annual pre-Mother’s Day five o’clock dash into Body Shop - you could be sucked in for a while. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will be able to guide you to the perfect gift and probably a facial scrub or two for yourself before you’re finished. Since setting up in Covent Garden over 10 years ago the chain has expanded exponentially. Give your mother a piece of their success. Address: 4 Thomas Neal Centre, 37 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H Phone: 020 7379 7030 Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 19:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 Sunday Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube Travel and Hotel Information Near Space.NK.  Jurlique Day SpaThis fantastic, no-nonsense spa is a great way to give your mum a fantastic day of pampering, without pushing the boat out too far. Comforting massage, meticulous manicures, precious pedicures, vital waxing, cleansing facials, therapeutic reflexology, hydrotherapy and even flotation are on offer. Set in leafy Chiswick, Jurlique Day Spa is the perfect antidote to the hubbub of central London. The comforting but firm touch of a masseuse can do wonders, and the feeling after a purging facial will leave mum feeling revitalised, as well as de-toxified, re-balanced and fully hydrated. Day spas are becoming more and more popular, with new establishments appearing around the city every week. Jurlique combines great treatments, friendly staff and affordable prices. Mum will love it. Address: 296 & 300-302 Chiswick High Road, W4 Phone: 020 8995 2293 Time: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 20:00 | Saturday 9:30 – 18:00 | Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 Price: Jurlique Half Day Spa Experience Package £165 Nearest Station: Turnham Green Tube Travel and Hotel Information Near Jurlique  Elemis Day SpaThe sheer breadth of choice at Elemis might bamboozle a son buying his mum a pressie. Daughters should know what they’re taking about a little more, but even so the library of therapies on offer here is quite extraordinary. This is why the gift vouchers here are ideal. From the Sole Delight Pedicure, to the Hawaiian Wave Four Hands Massage mother will be mighty impressed by your efforts. They claim to be a "temple of touch and aroma" and who are we to argue? Everything inside this luxurious day spa is just so - the attention to detail is palpable. Bang in the middle of the West End, hidden down a cobbled alley of Bond Street, it’s a great place to tack holistic therapy onto the end of the retail variety. A calm oasis of beautification in a sea of lovely shops. Buy your mum a few hours fun – she’ll love you for it. Address: 2-3 Lancashire Court, Mayfair, W1S Phone: 08704 104 210 Time: Monday to Thursday 9:00 - 21:00 | Friday and Saturday 9:00 – 20:00 | Sunda 10:00 -18:00 Price: Well-Being Massage £70 Nearest Station: Bond Street Tube Travel and Hotel Information Near Elemis  Treatments at Shymala Ayurveda SpaLocated in classy Holland Park, this swanky Indian spa offers dozens of delicious treatments. A calming way to lightly attenuate the inevitable stresses and strains of motherhood, frazzled mums can unwind, detoxify and face another year of mums' stuff with a new lease of life. The spa’s soothing interiors are made up of delicate lighting, candles, soft pinks, wooden floors and uniquely understated designer facilities. Facials, oil massages, herbal remedies and foot and hand treatments are just some of the myriad of things on offer. Attentive and endlessly indulgent, the spa’s expert staff are immaculately trained and authentically dressed. Every customer is entitled to a free consultation with the in-house doctor. Whichever treatment is chosen, the establishment guarantees it will be precisely tailored to the customer’s individual needs. Any of their wonderful treatments would make the ideal present for mum. Of course, you may also want to spoil yourself this Mother’s Day and by all means go ahead – we promise you won’t be disappointed. Information and Bookings Venue: Shymala Ayurveda Spa Address: 152 Holland Park Avenue, W11 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Price: £63 - £338 Nearest Station: Holland Park Tube  Personal MakeoverBeing a mum is a rewarding but exhausting experience. Most mums have to find time to brush their teeth let alone do their make up. As a present or simply a wonderful self-indulgent treat, a professional makeover is the perfect way to make the most of Mother’s Day. The make-up artists at Blush are professional specialists and travel to customers' homes or hotel rooms. They have heaps of experience and have worked with hundreds of different skin types and looks. All customers are given one-on-one attention and a look that is tailored to their needs. From the sparkly, seductive evening look to honeyed, subtle, daytime eyes this company will get it right. At the end of the makeover customers receive a comprehensive information pack detailing all the products used on their face. Mums will also come away with a whole raft of ideas for future, really simple make-up tips. There’s no question that makeovers leave everyone feeling confident, vibrant and absolutely stunning. It’s a fantastic way to give your mum a much-needed sparkle this Mother’s Day. Information and Bookings Venue: Your chosen venue within the M25 Address: N/A Phone: 020 7437 4370 Price: £45 Nearest Station: N/A  Private Yoga LessonsIt’s a rare event when any mum snatches a few cherished moments of undisturbed solitude, however, a private yoga experience in your own home or hotel room is an incredibly peaceful and rejuvenating experience. The practice of yoga has long been proven to induce a delicious state of relaxation, while also helping individuals discover balance, strength and flexibility of mind and body. Yoga comes from a family of spiritual practices that originated in present-day India. In recent years, it became the latest fad for the Western celebrity world and since then its popularity has snowballed. This particular private yoga experience is wonderfully exclusive. Tailored to the needs of the individual, classes vary from a gentle introduction to more dynamic workouts, thereby accommodating both the advanced yogi and the beginner. All classes end with a deep, intense relaxation. Relaxed within the intimacy of their own home and without the pressure of having to travel anywhere, weary mums really can wholly immerse themselves in the experience, reach an amazing serenity and face family life again feeling utterly refreshed. Ideal as a gift or even a little treat for you, this lesson is a wonderfully novel idea. Information and Bookings Venue: Your chosen venue within the M25 Address: N/A Phone: 020 7437 4370 Price: £70 Nearest Station: N/A  Luxury Manicure and PedicureMums will love this fantastic present. There is something so indulgently luxurious about having your nails done professionally. This particular nail bar is really swanky. Located in the trendy shopping area of Kingly Street, it boasts a funky, candle-lit interior, wonderfully adorned with plush furnishings. Before the nail experts begin, mums are able to carefully choose from a myriad of colours to brighten up their fingers and toes. In addition to the manicure and pedicure, hands and feet are also treated to a luxury exfoliation therapy and crystals. Every nail is always finished to perfection. With the special chip-resistant polish, they look absolutely dazzling for days. In this particular package, mums are treated to a complimentary glass of wine on arrival. The overall result is to make mums feel endlessly relaxed, hugely spoilt and absolutely gorgeous. Information and Bookings Venue: The Nail Lounge Address: 1 Kingly Court, W1 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Price: £73 Nearest Station: Oxford Circus Tube  Personal Styling DayBattling down the high street pushing a buggy and clutching a toddler while trying to whizz into bustling shops to browse the racks and keep up with transient fashion trends is a near impossible feat for busy mums. However, having an expert to shoulder the burden of finding the right clothes for you is a fantastically indulgent but also highly practical way to dress to impress. Your style consultant will be utterly at your disposal. When the individual styling day comes to a close, mums will feel like they can finally put their stretchable jeans to one side and enter a whole new era of personal fashion. Most of the advice these experts give will stay with their customers for decades. They are careful to diligently draw up a detailed guide specifying all the best colours to suit individuals. Despite the inevitable change of trends, these colour recommendations can be put to use for decades. This particular package includes six delicious hours of shopping in stores chosen to suit personal budgets. Stylists will also require a 30 minute pre-day consultation too. This is so they can undertake extensive research to ensure they get weary mums to the right shops for the best togs. Please be aware, customers should expect to spend £100 at least on clothes from the shops visited, on top of the price for the stylist. It sounds expensive, but this indulgence is absolutely invaluable for busy mums. Not only will they feel utterly transformed and stunning but they will also feel wonderfully pampered and loved. You can’t put a price on that. Information and Bookings Venue: Various Address: N/A Phone: 020 7437 4370 Price: £300 Nearest Station: N/A  Did You Know?- Mums in the former Yugoslavia didn't get much pampering on Mother's Day. On the second Sunday before Christmas, children would creep in and tie their mother's feet to a chair, shouting "Mother's Day, Mother's Day, what will you pay to get away?" She then gave them presents! |
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