Glasgow wellness concept Yoga in the Dark has officially launched Scotland’s first-ever yoga experience featuring red light therapy as part of an exclusive new residency at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa.
Building on the hotel’s existing wellness offering, the launch of The Red Edit marks a first for Scotland as growing numbers of young adults are opting for health-led experiences as a new way to socialise.
With the new residency combining popular wellness rituals such as red-light therapy – loved by A-listers such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson – along with guided movement, breathwork and serene spa rituals rolled into one, the experience has been created to help guests slow down, reconnect and reset in an increasingly overstimulating world.
Taking place within the hotel’s premium event and meeting space, Monte Carlo, and as part of selected spa experiences within the Spa at Blythswood Square, The Red Edit reflects changing social habits across the UK. Research suggests searches for “red light yoga” have surged by 400 per cent year-on-year, while “red light therapy” now receives around 2,900 monthly searches in Scotland alone.
Known for its regenerating effects on the skin, light therapy users have also reported additional benefits, including improved sleep quality, reduced inflammation and mood and stress reduction.
Marcello Ventisei, General Manager at the hotel, said: “We’re always looking to bring innovative and experience-led wellness concepts to our iconic hotel and spa, and partnering with Yoga in the Dark to launch Scotland’s first-ever red light-based yoga experience feels like a natural fit.
“The Red Edit offers something completely unique for both the hotel and the city and celebrates a growing shift towards wellness-led social experiences that improve both the mind and body.”
Yoga in the Dark Founders Scarlett Williams and Clare Maclean said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring The Red Edit to Kimpton Blythswood and of course to launch Scotland’s first-ever yoga experience of this kind in such an iconic setting.
“From the beginning, our vision was to create a space where people could slow down, reconnect and genuinely switch off. It’s also a social experience without pressure, designed for those seeking connection, wellbeing and a meaningful way to spend their evening whilst recalibrating after a long day.”
The experience blends movement, breathwork and heat-based recovery rituals designed to support relaxation, recovery and improved sleep. Yoga in the Dark’s existing partnership with Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa has already seen a series of successful sell-out events, centred around immersive wellness experiences and community-led movement. The Red Edit enhances that offering further, introducing a fresh concept designed around connection, atmosphere and red light therapy.
Prices for The Red Edit, starting Friday, June 19 from 6.30-9.30pm be booked for £135 here: https://bookwhen.com/yogainthedark
For more information, please visit https://www.kimptonblythswoodsquare.com/
- Search interest in “red light yoga” has increased by 400 per cent year-on-year, according to Google Trends analysis. Meanwhile, “red light therapy” receives approximately 2,900 monthly searches in Scotland, based on Google Keyword Planner data.
- The UK beauty and wellness market reached $57.70 billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow to $73.56 billion by 2034.
- VisitScotland identified “sleep tourism” and restorative wellness experiences as one of Scotland’s leading travel trends for 2025, with 59 per cent of visitors to Scotland in 2023 strongly agreeing their trip enhanced their physical and emotional wellbeing.
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ABOUT BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE HOTEL & SPA
Deemed as a landmark hotel in Scotland’s biggest, most vibrant city, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa has been a prestigious address since the early 19th century. As one of Glasgow’s best-established hotels, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa is the only one with an AA five-star accreditation. The hotel boasts 113 exquisite bedrooms, as well as a new two-bedroom penthouse suite.
Spa at Blythswood Square is a fantastic spot to relax, available for both hotel guests and locals to enjoy. The spa features nine luxury treatment rooms, a thermal suite, two relaxation pools, a lounge, and a café area. Spa at Blythswood Square provides guests with the highest-quality products in all treatments, which you can purchase from the reception area and take home. Take a moment away from the bustling city centre and indulge in an hour or two of relaxation.
About Yoga in the Dark
Yoga in the Dark is a Glasgow-born wellness concept redefining how people spend their downtime. Known for its atmospheric, sensory-led experiences set in luxury environments, it offers a considered alternative to traditional socialising - blending movement, breath and ritual to create immersive, fun, restorative evenings designed for modern life.
At its core, the concept is built around a simple philosophy:Face. Body. Connect.
Creating space for people to reconnect with themselves - physically, mentally and emotionally through deeply sensory, human-led experiences.
Yoga in the Dark is led by wellness practitioners Scarlett Williams and Clare Maclean, whose combined expertise blends movement, facial ritual and nervous system regulation into deeply sensory, human-led experiences.
Clare Maclean, founder of Only Human, specialises in facial therapy, lymphatic techniques and nervous system support, while Scarlett Williams, founder of cat / cow + co, brings more than a decade of experience in intuitive movement and breath-led practice.
Together, the pair have developed Yoga in the Dark into one of Glasgow’s most distinctive emerging wellness concepts - offering immersive experiences designed to help guests reconnect physically, mentally and emotionally.
