The Portobello Clinic is a natural health center specializing in Shiatsu while offering a wide range of eastern treatments. Such treatments include; Shiatsu, Thai massage, Acupuncture, Indian head massage, Tui Na-Chinese medical massage, 5 element Aromatherapy massage, Reiki, and even Reflexology … You see, there is nothing impossible at the Eastern Garden…
The clinic itself is a house where arriving you will be welcomed with a nice cup of Green Tea and consulted by one of 25 skilled therapists. They offer many specials to encourage people to try out something different for little money. So go and try out a Chinese Medical Massage for 15£/30 min every Tuesday- on 3rd of November 2009 it is free!

For more information please click here.

Wellicious is going to be part of a brilliant event held in London on the 30th & 31st October, where the Fifth Annual Yoga Show will once again be held in the prestigious National Hall, Olympia. Activities include free yoga & pilates classes, pilates reformer and 1:2:1 equipment sessions, children’s yoga, demonstrations and lectures. Wellicious will also be showcasing its latest collections including its cashmere products and other upcoming winter collections! So come on down to the Yoga Show 09 where yoga and clothing will inspire people from all over for a healthier lifestyle.

Our favourite Cashmere piece this month is our Wellicious Empire Scoopneck .

This is an easy to wear but still a special piece. The very soft touch fabric makes you feel comfortable and the smock detail creates a feminine look for any occasion. The Empire line is flattering for any body shape. Wear it with jeans or even our new Wellicious Cashmere Drawstring trousers . To add a little more of elegance to your ensemble, why not accessorise with our latest Wellicious Petal Pink Scarf to create a feminine appealing outfit to brighten up this fall.

Worried this year’s winter weather is going to cause major havoc to your beauty & skin? Lucy Wyndham-Read Celebrity Fitness Expert and Author of “The No Gym Workout” has 4 Top Tips to keep you Fit and Gorgeous this Autumn…

Tip 1:
With the evening s getting darker it is a great time to do your quick workout in your lunch hour.
Lunch hour  training is a great way of getting a 20 min power walk round the block, simply leave in your locker some leggings t-shirt and trainers, and get your colleagues to join you , you only need to do 20 minutes, so once your out of the office all head off and walk as fast as you can  for 10 minutes then turn round and head back, it’s a great way to motivate each other and then you still have 40 minutes for lunch and you will be full of energy for the rest of the afternoon and you will win brownie points with you boss as you will have produced a fired up team for the afternoon.

Tip 2:
Stock up on your soup, this is such a good way of having lots of vegetables all at once, just make sure you avoid adding the cream to this. Add as many vegetables as you can as this ensures you are getting lots of Anti oxidants which will be good for your skin. So remember good food equals good skin.

Tip 3:
Write down your reasons for wanting to get fit and looking good, when you are ever tempted  to put off your fitness session or to have that Danish pastry just refer back to your list and this is often enough to keep us on track .

Tip 4:

Find a Look Gorgeous Buddy this could be your neighbour, friend or work colleague and set a plan for 4 weeks of training 3 times a week together and eating sensibly then as your reward if you both stick to it book yourself in for a lovely spa treatment or a girly day shopping for some fab clothes for those up and coming Christmas parties.

Follow these simple yet effective tips to improve your Well-being!

Lucy is once again featuring our clothing on herself! Below she is sporting our black Wellicious Catsuit during one of her workout videos. If she can look good in it then so can you!

The Wonderful Wellicious Winter/Fall season has at long last arrived. And with that we see the ever-awaited emergence of our 2nd cashmere collection! Made in Italy, our 100% pure Cashmere line takes existing Loungewear to a new level of luxury; offering our customers to experience a fresh feeling to the word quality. Through untainted sophistication to effortless style, Cashmere09 has already begun to whisk Wellicious fans off their feet! However you want to wear these fabulous pieces of clothing, we can guarantee it will leave women feeling elegant yet all the while comfy. So Ladies spice up your daily workout from Winter woes and pay a homage to the comfort and sophistication your Wellicious Well-being truly deserves!

Have a look!

Wellicious woman love yoga, healhty food and chocolate:-)….

Treat your taste buds to your favourite indulgence – Chocolate. Once you have tasted hand made chocolate using the highest quality ingredients there is no going back. Plus you get to take handmade chocolates home with you and all the equipment and recipes needed to make your favourite chocolates at home.

To book please contact: events@whatleymanor.com

“The perfect diary for the girl about town” - The Independent

The Debrett’s Lady’s Diary 2010 combines Debrett’s unique insight into matters taste and form with luxury and style. Hand-finished in soft Italian leather, with pistachio coloured moiré silk liners, it is available in a choice of contemporary colours – mulberry, electric blue and burnt orange. Every diary is individually presented tissue-wrapped in a Debrett’s branded box. The Debrett’s Lady’s Diary 2010 features exclusive content, offering expert advice and information. Bespoke editorial features cover a wide range of topics, from Going Green Gracefully, Ten Zen Ways and Five Minute Fitness to Top Tunes for your iPod and Favourite Websites. The exclusive Debrett’s guide to the Social Season is a social calendar that embraces a year-round array of events, from the summer highlights of the traditional Social Season to high profile sporting fixtures and opera festivals. The Debrett’s Directory offers guidance on clubs, festivals, galleries and spas, as well as a Guide to Gifts for the Men in Your Life and a luxury, carefully researched Shopping Directory. The Debrett’s 2010 Lady’s Diary: a critically acclaimed, stylish and contemporary approach to a classic product.

http://www.debretts.com/

Why don’t you try a holistic facial to get your skin ready for winter? The treatment encompasses the use of highly antioxidant Hibiscus flowers with deeply conditioning Coconut and Kemiri oils. The skin is gently cleansed and exfoliated prior to a powerful rejuvenating massage over the face, décolleté and scalp, using just palms and fingertips. Muscle tone is activated, lymphatic areas are drained and the hydration level of the skin is maximised. A suitable mask is applied and the holistic treatment continues with a nourishing hand and foot treatment using our own blend of Coconut and Kemiri butter. The skin is left hydrated, rejuvenated, refreshed and with a healthy glow.

To make a reservation please contact Ushvani in London.

There are many things in life that are beyond our control. However, it is possible to take responsibility for and to change one’s state of mind.The techniques of meditation are very simple. However, reading about them is no substitute for learning from an experienced and reliable teacher. A teacher will be able to offer you guidance in how to apply the technique and how to deal with difficulties. Perhaps most importantly, a teacher can offer the encouragement and inspiration of their own example.

Why don’t you treat yourself to a meditation course to:

- Take your mind off things
- Reduce stress and mental anxiety
- Improve sleep
- Help you to feel refreshed
- Improve mental alertness

For more information: www.qiyoga.org.uk

Reports predict that a second wave of swine flu will sweep the UK this winter.
If your immune system is functioning properly, your chance of contracting any illness is definitely lower.
For hundreds of years, acupuncture has been used as preventive medicine to stave off illness and keep people healthy.
It can treat a variety of conditions such as insomnia, depression, women’s health, infertility, pain, sports injuries, indigestion, and many more.  However, with the recent swine flu epidemic, many people are interested in seeking complementary therapy to boost their immune system.

According to Kingyo’s acupuncturist, Christine Chung, “Many of my clients start coming in mid-September and early October for acupuncture treatments to boost their immune system for the winter.  Treatments aim to strengthen the defense mechanism of the body so that colds and flus will not penetrate.  I recommend seasonal treatments four times a year to balance the body and its various systems.  This way, minor imbalances do not progress into anything chronic or severe.”

Christine’s clients find that acupuncture can also help them kick a cold or flu quickly or address the side effects of drugs such as antibiotics or vaccines.  Acupuncture does not interfere with Western medical treatment.  On the contrary, it provides a welcome complement to it, and with its emphasis on treating the whole body, recovery time for illness is often shortened.
According to one of her clients, “Christine is the first person I go to when I feel any ailment coming on.  Last year, when people all around me were sniffling and coughing on the Tube and the office, I felt strong and healthy.”

If you are stressed, fatigued, work in a large office, take public transportation, or have school-aged children, it is important for you to be at your best and have your immune system functioning at its optimum.
Acupuncture can help you stay strong, healthy, and resistant to the nasties.  But what about those needles?  Are they really as horrible as they sound?  According to Christine, “At least once per day, someone comes into my office completely petrified of needles.  I’ll insert a few, and he or she will realise that their fear was all in their head.  I use a very gentle needle technique so that even the most needle-phobic person will enjoy the treatment and still experience the effects.”

For more information: Christine Chung