Silu Wellness believes everyone should make time to look after their health and wellness.

To get the best out of life we need to feel fit, happy and energised, and the centre is here to make it easy and pleasurable to feel great, every day - with expert help from professionals in nutrition, physiotherapy, massage, fitness (including Les Mills), yoga and meditation, colonic cleansing, medical therapy and more

It's easy to pass the centre on Saville Road without paying much attention, but it really is something that is out of the ordinary for the city.

Director Neil Couperthwaite says: “At SILU, we believe everyone should make time to look after their health and wellness. To get the best out of life we need to feel fit, happy and energised. SILU is here to help you feel great, every day.

"Our state of the art wellness centre in Peterborough brings the latest innovations in fitness, physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition and holistic therapies to the East of England.”

The centre started and then Covid hit, which was a disaster, but now - as society realises the importance of looking after oneself - it may be the perfect opportunity for us to reset our health goals and our lifestyles.

I didn't need much persuasion to participate in a Friday evening session. I have done yoga several times before and am a massive fan - I honestly think the world would be a better, fitter place if we all tried it regularly.

My previous locations have included a field in Market Deeping and a leisure centre in Coventry, but this experience - in a sound-softened meditation room in 45 degree temperatures - was a new one.

At no time during the 45-minute session did I feel pained, or uncomfortable as the movements are smooth and tranquil. Of course I overbalanced a couple of times, I think we all did - as we tested which side of our bodies are stronger or more flexible.

And the room creates that feeling of space but at the same time the darkness gives a sense of privacy. I also felt great the next day as I was out bounding round doing the shopping, and ultimately that's the point - a journey towards a constant state of wellbeing.

So a word of advice - don't wear tracksuit bottoms (like me!), take lots of fluids and enjoy it.

I spoke to instructor Becky Rowley afterwards, who said of the yoga: "People love it. It's something new to Peterborough, and particularly in this weather it's nice to come in and do something in the warm.

"The heat gives your muscles more flexibility in the heat, so it just adds to that feeling of wellbeing. I think everyone should try it."

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Elsewhere, the centre offers facial reflexology, massage - everything from hot stones to Swedish - an holistic therapy room and a state-of-the art colonic irrigation machine, which can even adjust the infra-red lighting to your own preference.

In another room functional health practitioner Ariana offers a total health scan - with everything from osteopathy to blood tests and K-Laser therapy, which can help accelerate healing.

It's essentially a room where you can "find out what's wrong with you", and it's often people who've tried other multiple avenues who arrive here for their health issues- things that could be solved from taking in more vitamins to trying different exercises or simple lifestyle changes, or perhaps alternative techniques.

Transformational Life Coach and Holistic Therapist Bianca can help you transform your mind, body & soul - her one to one sessions are available to help transform different areas of your life, through Energy Clearing, Transformational Hypnotherapy, and Meditation.

Bianca’s work has helped many to overcome challenges, anxiety, mental health issues, and low self esteem to name a few.

Bianca also runs individual sessions and group Guided Mediation - letting the subject release insight, healing and inner peace - and Mindfulness Classes, allowing one to become more aware of being present in the moment.

At Silu your journey can be personally guided through by a friendly, qualified and knowledgeable staff, no matter what level your physical or mental wellbeing is.

For more information call 01733 973 160, go to the Silu Wellness site, or email info@silu.uk

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