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Wellness has become very good at giving us more things to do. Hélène Barkman prefers a simpler equation.

For the Becore founder, feeling good can mean a hard workout or a cold swim, but just as easily art, a long breakfast, dinner with friends or a night that ends far too late.

Her Nordic edit follows the same logic: Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Pom & Flora and Sperling & Co in Stockholm, Louisiana in Denmark, Helenekilde by the sea – and the morning swim she considers the most Nordic ritual of all.

Read Hélène Barkman’s full insider guide on The Nordic Nomad.

📍 @icehotelsweden
📍 @cafepomflora
📍 @sperlingoco
📍 @nordiskakompaniet
📍 @louisianamuseum
📍 @helenekildebadehotel

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Funny how Stockholm’s most interesting new wellness space & one of its buzziest restaurant openings are essentially selling the same thing: atmosphere as a form of care.
At Becore’s new Karlaplan studio, founder Hélène Barkman brought in architect Johannes Sverlander to shape an environment where wellness starts long before the class itself. Oxblood tones quietly picked up in the stone reappearing as window sills throughout the space, sculptural seating, warm lighting, glossy black details, leather touches & Becore’s signature water station recurring in every studio like a tiny ritual of civilisation. Less “gym”, more calibrated nervous system regulation.
Meanwhile Villa Valentina up on Mälarterrassen skipped the entire Scandinavian fear of sensuality altogether. Murano chandeliers everywhere, mosaic floors, generous upholstery, hand-painted walls, dogs happily allowed under the tables & acoustics soft enough to hear actual conversation w/o performing amateur lip reading across lunch. And yes, stylish dogs are very much included.
The kitchen moves btw Spain & the wider Mediterranean w/ sympathetic pricing, strong produce & a welcome lack of culinary ego. A rare Stockholm combo.
Also: can we collectively retire the phrase rooftop? Villa Valentina technically sits above another restaurant, yes, but this feels more like a sky verandah, a suspended greenhouse, a Mediterranean winter garden hovering over Slussen.
The truly impressive part? Maintaining that calm, almost hotel-like lunch ambience despite 400 seats, panoramic views & what will inevitably become one of Stockholm’s busiest locations this summer. We sincerely hope they protect that atmosphere like national treasure status.
Henrik Huldschiner suggested adding sun loungers among the greenery upstairs. Frankly, he’s onto something there. Slussen is quietly turning into Stockholm’s new restaurant micro-district. Eight restaurants in total, yet Villa Valentina rather strategically grabbed the prime perch first✨
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#wellness
#architect
#interiordesign
#restaurantdesign
#microdistrict

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❤️Happy Valentine's Day!❤️
A love letter from our founder Hélène - don't forget our Love at first class credit.

Claim online or in studio, until tomorrow February 15th

#becore #becoresthlm

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Renovation mode is on and BECORE Karlaplan is loading…

#becore #becoresthlm

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Happy to announce becore digital studio.

You can now train with me wherever you are, on the go tailored for you. I know that we have different needs and goals that sometimes changes depending on circumstances of our life. The goal is to make those changes comfortable (with a bit of burn😉)

Directed by me
Video @cortadovisual
Modell @vidanilsson
MUA @makeupbylindaveinberga

Thank you to all that have made this possible.

You can become a digital studio member thru the link in my bio 🥰✨

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With the help of our team, instructors and some of our incredible members, we had a full day of content shooting at our Södermalm Studio and it was a blast! We are so ready for 2025 🖤💥

Thank you to all the strong and patient women and men that showed up to workout and for wanting to be a part of our day! 🖤

Photographer @1911.films
Creative Direction @theemmedit

#bts #content #photoshoot #megaformer #barre #beatcycling #becoresthlm

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Now you can find @thenobar at @becoresthlm 🫂

#thenobar #proteinbar #nobs #launch #live #becore #healthysnack #cleanfood #protein #pilates #megaformer #barre

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Spotlight on: CORE BRA 🌟
One of the fundamentals from our Becore Activewear collection.

With its flattering silhouette, a chic v-neck and delicate, adjustable shoulder straps this style will make you feel and look confident 👊

Comes in Deep Well Blue and Wine Red. Medium Support. Shop at the studios or via becore.shop.

#becore #becoreactivewear

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BTS SHOOTING BECORE ACTIVEWEAR 💥
Have you seen the collection live yet? If not, make sure to take a look next time you’re in the studios 👀

Find it online at becore.shop, link in bio ✨

#becore #becoreactivewear

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THAT BEATCYCLE FEELING 😍
Wow, we’re still living on the energy from the DJ BeatCycle last week 🙌 Stay tuned for a new one after the summer!

But hey, BeatCycle is always a party! (and we got 30+ of them each week) Book your spot now! 🥳

Curious to try? Our BeatCycle First Timer credit costs only 150kr ✨

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Last week’s launch events for Becore Activewear 🤍

A collection of 10 core pieces designed for the ultimate performance in Megaformer, Barre & BeatCycle ✨

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