Ushvani

Leave behind the frenzy of London’s streets and get transported to tropical Asian shores as you step beyond the threshold of Ushvani’s Edwardian façade, into the spa’s ginger-nutmeg scented interiors. Located in an obscure corner of Chelsea, Ushvani (a combination of the words Usha and Avani, meaning dawn and earth respectively) is an Asian-inspired day spa that specialises in Thai, Balinese and Malay rituals to kneed you into a state of total well-being. The interiors—decked in gold-fish orange and dark wood with dim lighting throughout—instil a vibe of complete stillness, and each appointment is precisely allotted so as to ensure complete privacy (you’ll never cross paths with another customer, which makes the experience extremely personalised). On your first visit, go for the Balinese massage followed by their signature facial, and you’ll be more then satisfied. The facilities here include a hydrotherapeutic spa pool, themed showers, steam rooms, a studio where you can avail of yoga, pilates and meditation classes, and a tearoom where you wrap up before making your exit back into the big bad world.