Wellicious is this month featured in OM Magazine, UK’s most talked about new yoga and lifestyle publication. Every Issue of OM Magazine nourishes your body, mind, and spirit. It is really a lot more than a health and fitness magazine. OM Magazine ist not just about doing yoga - but living it.

Designed to inspire and to energise, OM Magazine wants to help you enjoy a more active and rewarding life, drawing on the physical and mental disciplines of yoga, an ancient practice just as popular today as it was thousands of years ago. Om Magazine is not only availabe in the UK but also in South Africa, Australia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.

For more information: www.ommagazine.com

Tri-Dosha is an energetic and fresh-thinking brand eager to inspire a naturally healthier way of living through their skin care, spa treatments and Ayurvedic training. They founded the company on a passion to educate about positive health. And with the authenticity of Ayurvedic wisdom at its core, the people at Tri-Dosha care deeply about the wellbeing of all their customers, connecting conscience in everything they do.

Each product is a unique combination of indigenous ayurvedic herbs and inspiring subtle blends, ‘naturally’ results driven. We especially love their Head and Scalp Oil…hmmmm

Please purchase at: www.puresha.com

One of the great things about practising yoga is that with the knowledge of a few of the poses, all you need to get going is yourself! However, if you want to practise yoga as comfortably and safely as possible then here at Wellicious we are proud to offer stylish yoga clothing and equipment, ensuring a yoga experience that is both authentic and practical.

There is a reason that one of the first things you associate yoga with is yoga mats and that is because, despite their simplicity, they offer the yoga practitioner certain physical advantages. So, for example, yoga mats prevent the yoga practitioner from slipping during a yoga routine, which considering some of the precarious poses that might be involved could save you from a lot of embarrassment as well as serious physical harm! They are also great for aligning your body, which is essential in maintaining a good flow during a yoga routine, which is why no professional yoga practitioner is without one. At Wellicious we are proud to offer fold up yoga mats that scream authenticity and super-quality, ideal for the yoga practitioner that craves both style and practicality.

As well as yoga mats, suitable yoga clothing is also a great idea for the yoga practitioner and should be engineered to give you maximum flexibility and comfort throughout your poses. At Wellicious we feel that great yoga clothing shouldn’t achieve flexibility at the expense of style, and that is why all of our yoga clothing is stylish, of high quality and designed to give you freedom to move.

Yogis, this is the retreat you have been waiting for!! Hidden Dragon is undoubtedly the most exclusive private lodge in Les 4 Vallées of Switzerland to practice yoga in! Nestled in a forest above the village of Veysonnaz, near Sion, this secluded Alpine retreat offers uninterrupted panoramic views over the Rhone Valley. Using ancient Feng shui and Buddhist principles, the lodge was created with escape in mind and this will explain why it has its own yoga deck, meditation room,spa, hammam, outdoor hot tub and sauna! (Even a piano to tinkle on the ivories after dinner!) Did we mention the in house cinema or the private vegetarian/vegan chef ? … Om …

When: June 12th - 19th 2010

For more information please contact us: info@wellicious.com

At Wellicious we value comfort and style above all, which is why we are proud to offer cashmere clothing that is unrivalled in terms of comfort ñ but what exactly makes cashmere so comfortable?

Cashmere is actually one of the most sought after fabrics on the planet and originates from the cashmere domestic goat, which are now bred in many parts of India and Mongolia. It was once the case that Cashmere wool was the preserve for the more affluent amongst us, but now it has become a comfortable fabric affordable for all!

Anyone who is lucky enough to own some cashmere clothing or loungewear will understand exactly why it is so well regarded, and will enjoy its unrivalled ability to maintain heat and its near-supernatural comfort level. This is due in part to its unique texture and its soft fibers which are perfectly adapted to insulation.

At Wellicious we like cashmere clothing so much that we are proud to offer it in a wide variety of forms irresistible cashmere jumpers, to cutsie little cashmere shorts in keeping with our philosophy of comfort married with trendy style!

Some of our best-selling cashmere modal clothes include: the ‘Wellicious Scoop Neck Longsleeve - Opal Grey’ which is ideal for lounging around in, or as a fantastic piece for any occasion. The ‘Wellicious Cashmere Dress- Amethyst’ which proves that cashmere isn’t just great for jumpers and is a fab material for any kind of clothes for any occasion.

At Wellicious we love yoga and that is why we are committed to offering you yoga clothing that is lovingly crafted to make your yoga experience as comfortable as possible. However, we understand that yoga isn’t just a great way to unwind and exercise but that it is a lifestyle choice for the truly modern woman. This is why all our yoga clothes are not only practical, but super-stylish with extreme comfort!

In the modern world we seem to have lost the power of worship, which is why the moments of relaxation offered by yoga have become so popular, giving us a little retreat from the stresses of our western commitments. Yoga isn’t just a form of meditation, however, but its health benefits are medically recognised, and as a form of exercise it stands alongside more traditional (and strenuous) regimes such as jogging or hitting the gym, and therefore it meets a modern need that we have for a healthy lifestyle.

Apart from these positive health and psychological benefits, however, yoga in the west has become associated with a certain kind of affluence or ‘Hollywood’ way of doing things, perhaps due to celebrity endorsements such as from Gwyneth Paltrow. This means that by practising yoga you are not only making a positive health choice but you are making a lifestyle choice, and awakening to a form of worship that is truly ‘in vogue’.

In a way, perhaps due to celebrity influence, yoga conveys ideas of empowered women, which is why at Wellicious we are proud to offer yoga clothes that meet the modern demand for yoga clothing that any modern woman would be proud to have in her wardrobe.

Yoga has become a truly modern way to exercise and unwind, and seems to be the perfect antidote to the stresses of strains of a Western lifestyle; however, it is in fact as old as civilization itself and its ancient origins are a testament to the fact that it seems to speak a special language to the body, spirit and consciousness.

Whilst the history of Yoga reaches just beyond the grasps of our modern learning, we can safely assume that it first began in or near the Indus Valley at around 3,000BC, which is an area near to where Western India is today. The development of Yoga seems to have then grown alongside the development of Hinduism and grew both as a form of worship and a physical art.

The purpose of yoga is an obscure one, and is hidden somewhere amongst the diverse languages of its many poses, however the word ìyogaî is derived from the Sanskrit word for ìuniteî, which suggests that its main aim is one that is similar to that of Hinduism ñ a graceful reunion with the universe, and the devout worship of the many animal forms of the Gods of its pantheon, which is perhaps why many yoga poses are clear imitations of animal forms and expressions.

Nowadays Yoga is great to recover from stressful days and to help our body relief as we are stuck in front of the screen in an awkward unhealthy position. Many busy people suffer from back pain and Yoga is a great way to keep you strong and it also makes you feel more relaxed, refreshed and calms your mind. Yoga keeps your mind and body in balance and helps escape from a busy daily routine.
The Wellicious Yoga wear will give you the freedom of movement that is most desirable for yoga clothing.

If you want to truly enjoy the authentic yoga experience and to immerse yourself in its mystical origins, you will love our bright and colourful yoga clothes! They not only convey the Indian origins of the practice, but also give you the freedom of movement that is most desirable for yoga clothing.

Yoga is a fabulous way to relax and exercise, and one of the clear advantages of the practice over traditional forms of training is that you don’t really need any additional yoga clothing or accessories to get started and however, like with any discipline the better your yoga clothes, the easier and more effective you’ll be able to practice yoga.

So, What Should I Look for in Yoga Clothing?

The first important consideration is fit. Your yoga clothes should accommodate a large amount of flexibility, this means ideally your clothes should be close fitting, however, failing this (and for the beginner), loose casual clothing would be suitable. What you mightn’t be aware of is that there are many different types of yoga, and therefore depending on what discipline you practice, differently fitting clothing would be appropriate. So, for example, for bikram yoga, which involves a heated room, it would be a good idea to wear closely-fitting coolly clothing

The material of your clothing is also an important consideration, and you will benefit from clothes that are elasticized and allow you the maximum in terms of flexibility. Natural materials such as ethical cotton are also fantastic choices, as they will provide maximum levels of comfort combined with great insulation.

At Wellicious we can offer yoga clothes that are great for all yoga practitioners from beginners to professionals, and whilst our clothes are the best in terms of comfort and flexibility they are also fabulously stylish pieces!

Its finally spring!!! feel the sun shining warmly on your face, smell the scent of blooming flowers and hear the birds singing their spring song. Make sure you are always elegant, stylish but also a true eye catcher and hop on your new Pashley Poppy Cycle in Blush Pink or Pastel Blue! The British manufactured Pashley Poppy cycle is the perfect companion for that ride into the country, the little shopping tour in town or a cup of coffee at the café around the corner! Find out more at www.pashley.co.uk.

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