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We hope that you are all safe in these difficult times. Although we are all now working from home, we are dedicated to keeping the Nirvana Spa community together and supporting you in any way we can. The team are working hard to bring together workouts, recipes and beauty tips to help you through this period.
We will be updating this page often, please check in regularly
Home workouts from the Gym Team
For a deeper stretch and to improve your flexibility try Ginny’s resistance band stretch routine.
Ginny brings you an ab blaster workout perfect for sculpting abs and strengthening your total core.
Ginny brings you a fantastic, effective low impact total body workout perfect if you are injury prone or returning to exercise.
With all this glorious weather we thought you would love an outdoor workout! This week Ginny shares a fabulous total body routine perfect for the garden or park.
Cheap, portable and effective – a resistance band is the perfect piece of gym equipment for strength training in lockdown; Ginny’s video includes 12 exercises to get you started.
If you have energy to burn, try Nicky’s high intensity body weight workout perfectly designed for beginners to burn maximum calories in lockdown!
Following fantastic feedback, Ginny shares a NEW Holistic Core class; these mat based exercises will strengthen your core and leave you with a feeling of calm and wellbeing.
Over the last few weeks many of us have been enjoying walks and cycle rides but without the gym it can be tricky to achieve real intensity. This week Ginny brings you an effective hit class to improve fitness and endurance and reduce body fat.
Gardening is the perfect lockdown pastime and a great way to get active and ease stress but it can be strenuous. A strong core and good flexibility are key to ensuring gardening remains a pleasure. Try adding some of these exercises and stretches to your workout routine to keep strong and flexible.
Our stair workout includes cardio and strengthening moves – perfect if you are stuck inside under quarantine
Try Rachel’s version of our popular Stretch and Flex, a holistic style class to improve balance and flexibility.
Hold each stretch between 15 and 20 seconds. Perform each stretch at least two times to make the most of the benefits. Take water as and when needed throughout the session. Listen to your body.
Get ready to torch, tone and tighten – Kei shares his fantastic Core Conditioning class
Take the holistic approach to improving your core stability, posture and general wellbeing
Feel energised with Lesley’s morning Yoga routine
Ginny brings you the very popular holistic Stretch and Flex class designed to lengthen muscles, realign balance improve flexibility.
For those of you who asked for an intense workout to burn energy…
Hamish brings you a HIIT workout to target the whole body and torch maximum calories in minimum time.
Kei shares a gentle low impact workout to boost fitness, muscle tone and flexibility.
This workout doesn’t include a warmup or stretch. To warm up we suggest some gentle marching, shoulder rolls, arm swings, side stepping, twisting, heel flicks and joint rotations.
After your workout, take time to stretch your quads, hamstrings, calves, upper back, chest and shoulders.
Aerobics meets conditioning with light hand weights (you can use a tin of beans!) to tone from head to toe.
With exercise outside encouraged and the weather fine, there has never been a better time to put on your running shoes! Check out these top tips from the gym team to help you run the distance.
Les Mills Offer
Enjoy unlimited access to over 800 workouts. As a Nirvana Spa customer you can sign up to a FREE 60 day trial and then enjoy an exclusive ongoing rate of £7.94.
Our fitness partners at Les Mills have also given access to over 100 of their workouts.
Relaxation tips from our team
Ease the anxiety of lockdown with Ginny’s complete relaxation class; including stretching, 4,7, 8 breathing, a body scan and meditation
Banish stress with a soothing facial massage
Prepare for a wonderful night’s sleep with one of Ginny’s relaxation guides. Get comfortable, close your eyes and then let Ginny’s words guide you.
Essential recipes from our Chefs
We are delighted to share a recipe sent to us by a member. Thank you Judith, we love your lemon polenta cake recipe.
James reveals his award winning chilled rice pudding recipe, so rich and creamy you won’t be able to resist.
Sweet and tangy, here is our Chef’s version of the classic lemon tart. Served with raspberries, this is the perfect summer dessert.
Just before lockdown we started serving cocktails in the spa, we thought you might enjoy making your own at home so here are some of our favourite recipes.
Looking for something different to serve at lunch? – why not try this moreish tapenade tear n’ share bread.
This vivid beetroot risotto, served with goat’s cheese peals, is a popular vegetarian choice from our restaurant menu.
It’s the recipe you’ve all been waiting for, one of the most popular dishes on the salad bar… Now you can make the delicious oriental noodle salad at home.
Chef’s favourite – this indulgent chocolate, baked cheesecake is easy to make. You won’t be able to resist the buttery biscuit base and the creamy, chocolatey topping!
Following our poll, we are delighted to bring you two fantastic recipes from our salad bar. Try the colourful Lebanese falafel and Spanish salad for a delicious lunch!
This week, our chef’s share some great baking ideas inspired by VE day to help you put on a fantastic spread. First up, a classic Victoria sponge with delicious strawberries
Golden cheese scones with wild garlic perfect for a picnic
Gooey and delicious, these rich, chocolate brownies are sure to be a hit
This quinoa salad recipe from our salad bar is the perfect accompaniment to your summer barbecues
James shares his simple yet indulgent pistachio cake recipe – serve for afternoon tea or for dessert at your next virtual dinner party!
By popular request, our Chef shares the green bean and pak choi with Asian dressing salad recipe.
Our Chef shares his favourite recipe – Cake Citron – yum!
Fuel the family with tasty and healthy snacks
Simple, homemade lollies packed with fresh fruit
At your request, our Chef shares his much loved carrot cake recipe
Perfect for a sunny day, Ginny shares a delicious smoothie recipe to put a spring in your step
With the kids on school holidays next week, there has never been a better time to bake together! This cake is perfect with a cup of tea.
Create a delicious dressed salad using left overs
It’s important we all try and minimise our trips to the shops, so why not follow our Chef’s recipes to make simple and delicious meals using leftovers.
Beauty tips from our Therapists
Discover the benefits of a whole body skincare routine from our friends at Germaine de Capuccini and feel great for summer!
Our partners at Germaine de Capuccini share their top tips for protecting your skin from the stresses of lockdown to ensure you emerge looking your best.
Our partners at Germaine de Capuccini have written a fantastic article for you about protecting your skin through the summer months.
There’s nothing quite like a manicure but with the spa closed our therapists have put together their top tips to help you give your nails a little TLC until your next appointment…
If stress is causing a few breakouts, why not take the opportunity to refresh your skincare routine. Claudia shares her simple routine for fresh, healthy skin.
Professional results from home – Take care of yourself (or someone special) with a luxury facial
Wearing a little makeup can help to keep your spirits up through these uncertain times; Becky shares her tips for an easy everyday look.
If thorough handwashing has taken its toll then why not follow this routine to soften and rehydrate. To make your own home-made exfoliator, mix 1 tablespoon of any cooking oil with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Treat yourself to a little pampering. Why not try this simple facial before relaxing in a warm bath?
