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Yoga Workshop with Katy Appleton & Maya Fiennes

Wellicious — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:38:43 +0000

This workshop will ground you through dynamic asanas, open your heart with mantra, elevate your spirit with kundalini practice and all done with humour and fun. It will take place on Sunday the 30th of November 2008 from 10 am - 4 pm at the “Special Yoga Centre”, 2A Wrentham Ave, NW10 3HA London.

10-12 - Vinyasa fun with Katy
12-1 - Yummy lunch
1-3 - Kundalini naughtiness with Maya
3-4 - Yogic surprises with Katy & Maya

1 day workshop - £60

“Katy is a wonderful, inspiring ray of energy… She’s a great yoga teacher”
- Geri Halliwell

“Doing yoga with Maya is inspirational, energising and sexy and it gives me joy”
- Elle Macpherson

Bookings: info@appleyoga.com

The 9 most important spices for harmony and energy

Wellicious — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:04:19 +0000

These seasonings will take you through cold and dark days:

- Chilly boosts and stimulates your blood circulation and releases the body’s endorphins. Great for body and soul.

- Cumin calms you down and supports your digestive system.

- Green Pepper is medium hot, refreshing and supports the protein digestion. It also warms you up and increases your concentration.

- Ginger is especially during winter important to increase your body’s defences. It also helps to feel less bloated. You can have a quick and easy ginger drink, just pour hot water on a piece of peeled ginger and let it brew for a couple of minutes.

- Nutmeg is popular in mashed potato, but use it after your dish is ready cooked! Nutmeg strengthens your liver, lowers elevated blood lipids and lifts your spirits.

- Saffron is ideal for autumn and winter; it balances your mood and metabolism, warms you up and helps to relieve stress.

- Black pepper with the same effects like green pepper, in case you like it hot!

- Vanilla is not only suitable for sweets, but also for fish or poultry it quickens the appetite, supports your digestive system and increases your power of concentration.

- Cinnamon is anyway perfect for Christmas but also warms you up, supports your digestion and is invigorating.

New Pillow and Aromatherapy at Fregate Island Private

Wellicious — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:33:14 +0000

Frégate Island Private, the exclusive Seychellois retreat, is pleased to introduce a brand new pillow and aromatherapy menu to ensure that all guests enjoy the perfect night’s sleep. This special service is just one of the initiatives taken to ensure guests feel utterly at home during their stay on the island, and awake and ready to embrace the spell-bounding beauty of the island.

The pillow menu offers a choice of 20 pillows including an ecological buckwheat spelt pillow, an anti-aging pillow treated with vitamin E, pillows for children and even specially designed pillows for those who suffer from allergies and medical ailments.

Added to this, guests can further customise their sleep by sprinkling any one of the 10 fragrances from the aromatherapy menu onto their pillows to balance and harmonise, energise and relax depending on personal preference: a splash of soothing rosemary eases aches and pains, a dab of lemongrass refreshes the mind, whilst the heady aroma of ylang ylang, a natural aphrodisiac, sets the scene for romance.

Bookings: www.fregate.com

Anti Aging Tip 4 - Reconnect with old friends

Wellicious — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:51:21 +0000

Reconnect with old friends. Everyone has an old friend they’ve lost touch with. Make time to reconnect. Having a lot of active friends and socializing is key to keeping your mind sharp and happy. Everybody needs support by other people.

Top 10 Health Resorts in Asia

Wellicious — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:20:30 +0000

These resorts integrate traditional Asian medicinal practices with western philosophies, to produce a wide array of slimming, detoxification, and revitalizing therapies to enhance health, vitality, and physical beauty.

Absolute Sanctuary, Samui, Thailand
Thailand’s premier Detox&Yoga Resort, located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, blends luxurious accommodations with a wide range of vibrant detoxification programs, yoga classes, spa treatment menus, healthy and organic food, and other dynamic therapies. Absolute Sanctuary caters to those seeking a journey back to balance, rejuvenation, and wellness. This oasis of relaxation helps guests re-fuel with good energy, nutritious cuisine, and healing therapies.

Ananda In The Himalayas Hotel Rishikesh, India
Ananda in the Himalayas offers special workshops and private sessions with various visiting masters of well-being. These teachers, therapists, healers, Ayurvedic doctors, and guides visit from around the world to share their talents and gifts with those who choose to explore and understand the deeper realms of holistic well-being for the body, mind, and spirit. With a unique focus on the traditional, Indian sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, Ananda Spa creates a skillful synthesis between age-old therapies and modern, spa technology. The personalized therapies and activity programs are designed to meet individual needs and healthful goals. Relieve stress, detoxify, experience deep relaxation, anti-aging treatments, weight loss therapies, and learn about nutrition and exercise.

Bagus Jati, Bali, Indonesia
The health and well-being program is totally focused on the individual guest as they learn to be fit, eat healthier, and reduce stress. For those interested in food planning or weight management, healthy-cooking classes are also available. At certain scheduled times throughout the year, guests can also choose from private consultations and workshops addressing lifestyle changes with visiting international specialists who reside at the resort. Bagus Jati is more than pleased to welcome non-hotel guests to join the health and well-being programs.

Baan Thai Wellness Retreat, Bangkok, Thailand
The Baan Thai Wellness Retreat offers an extensive range of anti-aging, therapeutic, and detoxifying treatments, in addition to pampering, beauty therapies delivered in the comfort and privacy of spa, therapy rooms and suites. These include a range of authentic Thai treatments, Ayurvedic, Asian and Tibetan therapies. A team of holistic health practitioners provides professional consultation in diagnostic reflexology, homeopathic consultations, acupuncture, Chi Nei Tsang, rebirthing sessions, and deep tissue massage, while total detoxification programs are supervised by the retreat’s resident, medical professionals.

Chiva Som International Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand
Chiva Som Health and Wellness center provides complimentary treatments ranging from medical, holistic therapies to spa, medi-spa, physiotherapy and fitness programs. Treatments are customized for individuals to improve lifestyles through the integration of naturopathic and conventional medicines. ‘Ultimate Detox Retreats’ are recommended for those who wish to experience deeper detoxification in five-star Thai surroundings.

Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri Hotel Bali, Indonesia
Como Shambhala Estate in Bali is a residential health retreat that offers different treatments to improve body, mind, and spirit. The estate offers various wellness programs incorporating different lengths of stay with therapies aimed towards a specific purpose. They include the Bespoke Health Program that targets a particular concern; the Ayurvedic Program which uses ancient, healing techniques for body and mind; and a Cleansing Program to cleanse the body of toxins accumulated through a bad diet and polluted environments. The Get Fit Program and Rejuvenation Program combine the beneficial effects of beauty and spa treatments with healthy eating and positive thinking to help recapture youth, while the Stress Management Program is designed to make positive, lifestyle changes to combat the pressures of the busy modern world.

Hanafubuki, Shizuoka, Japan
Experience the Japanese art of healing with six hot springs, known as Onsen, located in the forest. By appreciating the nature of Japan and the hot spring’s water, guests are relaxed and healed mentally and physically by the natural, healing powers. Long-term use of Onsen has natural effects that cure neuralgia, poor blood circulation, and many gynecological diseases.

Jirung Health Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Guests are provided with health care based on Oriental wisdom that balances mental attitudes in order to achieve happiness, fulfillment, and protection from illness. Treatments include nutrition and wellness programs, as well as activities designed to rejuvenate and restore healthful, bodily functions. These treatments are simple practices that can be applied to clients’ daily activities back home in order to continue the benefits and maintain balance in everyday work and social environments. Additionally, “Personal Coaching” is provided to create effective programs and methods suited to each person’s individual needs. The beautiful and relaxed environment of Chiang Mai promotes a memorable, healthful, holiday experience.

Kamalaya, Samui, Thailand
Recently voted the “Best Wellness Retreat” by the Spa Asia Crystal Awards, this resort is surrounded by lush green forests, streams, and boulders while overlooking an exquisite private cove. It is renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful detox destinations. Stay in earthy yet well-appointed villas with naturopaths and traditional Chinese medical and allopathic doctors at your disposal. Their seven-day Essential Detox Retreat includes seven nights accommodation, transfers, all-organic meals and juices, nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies, one BIA analysis, six infrared saunas, seven spa treatments, cooking classes, educational discussions, and cleansing and holistic activities.

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Dheva Spa offers a range of renewing, spa programs and packages designed to indulge those looking for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Guests will be pampered and emerge totally relaxed and rejuvenated. The Dheva Spa offers treatments adapted from traditional oriental practices, which can be experienced in half a day. More comprehensive wellness programs start from three days and onward. Programs are customized according to personal needs. Professional therapists are trained in anatomy and healing by in-house doctors and health specialists.

For cheaper prices book them with www.agoda.com

Anti Aging Tip 3 - Exercise

Wellicious — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:10:13 +0000

Make time for exercise. I start my day with a 25 minute yoga workout followed by 5 minutes of meditation. If you don‘t have time to exercise at home try to walk for at least 20-30 minutes. Daily exercise will help you to maintain strength, flexibility, and burn a few calories. The extra fresh air for your lungs is an added plus;-).

Anti Aging Tip 2 - Sleep

Wellicious — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:35:02 +0000

To combat the aging process it is extremely important to enjoy deep and restful sleep. While it might sound easier than it is, do your best to make your sleep environment as distraction free as possible. Deep, invigorating sleep has a positive effect on your energy levels, mood, and general wellbeing. You can use scented candles and cosy bed lines to create a better sleep environment.

Chegworth Valley - Delicious Organic Juices

Wellicious — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:54:37 +0000

Chegworth Valley produces delicious organic juices using only the best apples, pears, wild elderflowers, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, rhubarb, blackcurrants, beetroot and blackberries. The fruits are hand-selected when perfectly ripe and then pressed in small batches to produce a range of the tastiest 100% pure fruit juices available; full of natural goodness with no added sugars, sweeteners, concentrates, artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives and attractively presented in 250ml and 1litre wine shaped bottles with labels featuring stunning photography. You can buy their juices at Wholefoods or at their new organic store (221 Kensington Church Street London, W8 7LX).

Enjoy!

Anti Aging Tip 1 - Water

Wellicious — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:17:10 +0000

Instead of drinking a second cup of coffee, drink a big glass of water or tea instead. Everyone knows that water is good for us, so why not take advantage? Water helps your skin to look more radiant, helps the digestion process, and is an essential for our internal organs.

Yummy - Dr. Karg’s Crispbread

Wellicious — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:22:49 +0000

What’s not to love about Dr Karg’s organic Emmental Cheese and Pumpkin Seed crispbread? Let’s start with the rich wholegrain cereal base. Then, imagine the melting tang of savoury Emmental cheese combined with nutty pumpkin seeds on a crunchy and tasty base. But there is more to crispbreads than simply crunch and taste.

With a base of wholegrain wheatflour, Dr Karg’s organic crispbreads provide a rich combination of proteins, minerals, vitamins and the “good fats”, the Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids naturally occurring in this precious mix of seeds. The combination of sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and linseeds with wholegrain cereal, provides a source of potassium, phosphorous, zinc and iron.

Yummy!!!!! The Wellicious Team loves them!