by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 28, 2012 | Events, Exercise, Inner City
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Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year by turning out the lights for one hour in support of the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.
Miranda Kerr is one the of the global ambassadors for Earth Hour and will be hosting her own yoga session in Sydney, whilst here in Perth you can join this amazing initiative while also cherishing your body and mind.
♥ Renee
Local Pilates Instructor and fitness specialist Renee Kendall, who writes a weekly blog for Miranda’s KORA Organics website, will be hosting a Perth Earth Hour event to raise awareness and support for Earth Hour 2012.
Together with studio director and Physiotherapist Audrey Ng, a free Pilates class will take place under candle light at Performance Pilates & Physiotherapy in West Perth on Saturday 31 March at 8:30pm.
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“The studio has an amazing view of Perth’s city skyline. It will be really special to see Perth’s entire city lights turn off for the hour in support of Earth Hour while we will be hosting Pilates by candlelight.” says Audrey Ng.
There will also be prizes and goodies with thanks to KORA Organics! Free pilates, candles, organic skincare and wonderful company. What more could you want! 🙂
Register online at Renz Pilates or call Performance Pilates & Physiotherapy on 9228 2778 to be part of this magical initiative. Spaces are limited.
Be well,
Annette
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by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 27, 2012 | Products, Reviews, Wellness Tips
♥ Natural yoghurt, blueberries, banana, honey & cinnamon sugar – breakfast of champions!
I’ve decided to start a new segment where I’ll showcase in photo-form some of the best wellness snippets of my past week! I might also get some guest “Week in the Wellness Life”-ers so stay tuned, enjoy – and let me know if you like the idea! 🙂 xo
♥ 100% pomegranate juice from Grill’d. My friends and I all decided to try it! It was quite sweet, I prefer the sour cherry.
♥ I was incredibly happy to receive this beautiful pack from local favourites Sodashi, containing mini versions of their best selling concentrates, a soft face towel and a quiz to find out which one suits me best!
♥ A mini vegan chocolate feast for the bf and I. The cherry Green & Blacks is my all time favourite dark chocolate. HANDS DOWN. It is a little harder to find than the other Green & Blacks flavours, but if you see it make sure to swoop up a block. So good. The acai bar is a favourite of my boyfriends, I have to admit I haven’t tried it. Conscious Chocolate is a fairly new brand, WITH THE CUTEST PACKAGING OF ALL TIME! Plus their choccies are all hand-made. We didn’t try this one yet but I can’t wait! And the minty one up the top was from PAWS Vegan Cafe, unfortunately it was my least fave.
♥ Three drinks which are rocking my world.
1. Reboot Your Life – Very Berry Good. These are found in the fruit n veg section at woolies and are AMAZING. Seriously. They have the lowest sugar count of any freshly pressed juice I’ve come across (10g as opposed to upwards of 30g) so don’t leave you feeling spacey after 20 minutes, plus they have spinach in them, plus they are DELISH. They’re created by Joe Cross from the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead doco I reviewed recently. You must try these. There are heaps of other flavours too!
2. Almond Breeze almond milk – to be honest I haven’t tried this yet. I’m just stoked at the number of convenient almond milks that don’t cost $10 a litre that are showing up in the shops. This one was about $4!
3. Sunraysia Cranberry Juice – a long time favourite of mine, packed full of vit c, antioxidants and just super tasty, tangy and good for you. Especially for anyone who may be prone to UTI issues. This will help sort em out.
♥ Lunch at Edens in Subiaco and a catch up with April Rose (AKA one of our star writers @ Wellness WA!). The smoothie is spinach, mango, banana, apple & ice. Amazing. And the sammy is rye, hummus, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, pineapple, tomato relish, spinach, cucumber, beetroot. I definitely felt healthy afterward!
Love to hear your thoughts on my wellness this week, if you like the new section and if you have any suggestions!
Much love.
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 26, 2012 | Other
Hip, hip, hooray! It’s competition time again here at Wellness WA, with thanks to the mega-lovely folk at Adore Beauty!
As we’re gearing up to reach 2,000 likes on Facebook, we’ve decided to host a skin-changing competition for one lucky reader to help celebrate how awesome you all are!
The Clarisonic Mia is a total game changer. I absolutely adore mine and the difference it has made to my skin is incredible, it’s definitely one of my heroes and in the top 5 prods that I feel I could now not live without!
You can read more raves/experiences with the Mia: here, here and here!
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If you’re looking for clearer, softer, dewier, glowier all round more amazing skin – this is the prize you need to win. The best part is that the Clarisonic Mia that we’re giving away is the limited edition LAVENDER version, valued at $149!!!
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For a chance to win, make sure you like Wellness WA on Facebook or are following us on Twitter, and then tell us in 25 words or less what your number one ‘hero’ product is below in the comments!
Competition will be drawn on the 9th of April at 8pm (WST)! Please note the prize does not come with the universal plug adapter needed to use it, so you will need to already have one or pick one up for around $10 if you win.
Good luck everyone!
Check out Adore Beauty for extra info about the Clarisonic Mia, plus lots of other yummy beauty bargains.
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 19, 2012 | Day Spa, Inner City, Organic
♥ Photos by Kelly-Anne
The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! After what’s seemed like years, the amazing certified organic day spa franchise, endota, has finally made it to our West Australian shores with it’s flagship store on Hay Street in the city! *MEGA CHEERS*
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Nestled between Dick Smith & Guys Grooming, the new endota day spa offers an escape from hectic city life. Just ascend the staircase to your own personal nirvana, where the organic herbal tea flows like water and your most fantastic day spa dreams can be realised.
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Perth beauty media were invited to the launch last week, and treated to mini manis, massages, skin mapping & more, as we ducked in and out of rooms, discovering new treats within each.
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There’s something for everyone here, and before leaving this heavenly upstairs hideaway, I booked in for their signature endotarama mini-package ($135) – the organic treatment sampler: billabong footbath, half hour organic facial and half hour massage. In other words: pure bliss. It’s going to be exactly what I need after a string of late nights up doing assignments and generally stressing about my studies 🙂
And doesn’t a billabong footbath just sound incredible? I don’t even know what it is yet!
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So heaven is here, and to give us all a little extra reason to treat ourselves (not that we should need one!) endota have an extremely generous opening offer, with a free 30 minute facial with every 1 hour massage booked until the 31st of May!! You’d be mad not to give it a go!
endota day spa perth cbd
Level 1, 856 Hay St
Perth WA 6000
t: (08) 6181 9858
e: perthcbd@endota.com.au
endota is open 7 days (surcharge on Sundays & public holidays)
What do you think of the look of the new endota spa? I would love to hear your thoughts…and if you are keen to snap up any pampering treats for yourself!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 19, 2012 | Interviews
♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
I’ve always had a passion for natural therapies, particularly aromatherapy. After completing an advanced course in aromatherapy in Provence in the late 90’s I was inspired to create chemical-free skin care products for my own sensitive skin, as I couldn’t find any natural skincare on the market that was effective. Word spread and I was met with such a demand from my products that I started to build a business and Sodashi was born.
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♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
I love to do it all, every morning and every night. Starting with cleansing (I use the Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood), followed by compressing with Rejuvenating Concentrate which is amazing for retexturising and balancing the skin, then the Rejuvenating Skin Boost which is very firming and either the Rejuvenating Moisturiser, Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème or Balancing Serum. I always apply Eye Lifting Gel and Eye and Lip Smoother and love to moisturise my body with Vanilla Body Butter.
♥ Spa @ the Four Seasons in Paris… bliss!
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
The Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Facial Treatment is my favourite and I make sure I have one monthly. It uses our most powerful anti-ageing product Samadara Crème and a thermal mask that heats to body temperature to infuse the product into your skin. The treatment involves a series of signature Sodashi facial massages with Rose Quartz Crystals to de-stress the skin; it visibly turns back the hands of time and leaves my skin looking radiant. When in Europe I always have a Samadara treatment at the beautiful spa at Four Seasons George V in Paris.
♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
I’m between hairdressers at the moment. (ED: Maybe check out our hairdressers review section!)
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Sleep! While you are asleep your skin is repairing and rejuvenating. To maximize your shut-eye time apply good quality skin care products to nourish your skin with the nutrients and anti-oxidants it needs to renew itself.
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♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème, Sodashi Rejuvenating Serum and our new Eye Mask.
♥ Antioxidant rich foods
♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
Using high quality chemical-free skincare! I also believe in a holistic approach when it comes to my overall wellbeing. I eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise, take antioxidants, drink plenty of water and make sure I take time out to relax and unwind.
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
A health retreat!
♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
I don’t eat red meats and try to stay away from processed foods. My fridge usually contains fresh organic vegetables, biodynamic eggs, biodynamic tofu, goat and sheep cheese. And I indulge in a bit of dark chocolate every now and then! I always make sure I eat my meals in a quiet settled environment to maximise nutritional uptake.
♥ The Eye of Revelation – the source of the Five Tibetan Rites
♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Every morning I perform the Five Tibetan Rites, a series of exercises for healing, rejuvenation and longevity. I also spend a minimum of 20 minutes on my cross trainer.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I have monthly Bowen Therapy, Reflexology and Acupuncture treatments.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
I meditate twice a day, every day. It gives me such mental clarity and it is a wonderful tool for managing stressful situations, or stress in general. Its main benefit though is that is makes me feel and be happy.
I’m always most relaxed when I’m with family and friends. It’s my favourite way to unwind!
Thanks so much to Megan for sharing her wellness routine with us, I feel very privileged to have her complete it and very much hope that you all enjoyed reading it! 🙂
If you have any questions or comments for Megan please leave them below!
Be well,
xoxo
