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Book review: The Ayurveda Bible
Welcome to the new Wahanda Book Club! With so many health, diet and exercise books on offer out there, we thought to ourselves - what could be better than having a dedicated blog where we bring only...more >
The ultimate spring clean
Spring has sprung and everywhere everyone is telling me how to spring clean my house and my life, mind, body, soul and spirit too. And for good reason - cleaning away what we no longer need makes way...more >
A day in the life of a life coach
We’re always amazed by how much the therapists we talk to manage to juggle in their day-to-day lives – and the subject of our latest ‘Day in the life of...’ instalment, Caroline Carr, is no exception....more >
Strategies for success
We all know that, when things are going well, it’s easy to reach our goals and dreams. At these magical times, everything in the universe lines up to help us. At other times, though, it’s much less...more >
Win a pair of VIP Vitality Show tickets with Wahanda
We’re huge fans of the Vitality Show - so naturally we’re pretty excited to be able to offer one lucky reader a pair of VIP Salon Tickets for this year’s event. With a haircut, cocktail, and goody bag...more >
Motivation Monday - look on the bright side
It’s a sunny Monday morning (we’d almost forgotten about the existence of the sun) and we think there’s plenty to look forward to this week. From a new website that’ll keep us occupied whilst we eat...more >
Celebrate Wahanda's birthday on Pinterest and be in with a chance of winning £150
It’s nearly that special day that you’ve all been waiting for... No, not Valentine’s Day – Wahanda’s birthday. A labour of love, the company was founded on February 14th 2008 – and tomorrow we’ll be...more >
Beauty & wellbeing - the social way
At Wahanda, we don’t believe in living in our own bubble. When we discover something new, we’re always desperate to share it – whether it’s ground-breaking research, the latest beauty gossip or a...more >
Stay cheerful on Blue Monday with Wahanda
If you’re not familiar with the term Blue Monday, you may be wondering just what next Monday (23rd January) holds in store. Unfortunately, it’s not a whole load of Smurfs – Blue Monday is in fact so...more >
Join in: Twitter Q&A session with Katy Young
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’re sure to have had a read of Katy Young’s brilliant Bootcamp Hot List. Giving you the heads up on all the best places to go to get that...more >
Surviving January
I feel like a big lump of lard. This should not be happening. I am a fabulous kinesiologist, nutritionist and yoga teacher. Surely fit and healthy, spiritually evolved people (ahem) don’t feel like...more >
Start the New Year your way
It’s that time of year – all we have to do is switch on the TV or open a magazine and we’re bombarded by instructions on what resolutions we should be making, how much weight we should be losing and...more >
Wahanda puts an end to gift giving jitters
If Secret Santa makes you break out in a sweat, don’t worry – you’re not alone. A recent study by Psychologies Magazine has revealed that an incredible 9 out of 10 women feel anxious about giving...more >
Wahanda advises: How to handle stress
Are you overdoing it? At one time or another, all of us have experienced stress. Commuting, meeting office deadlines and balancing our personal lives can all result in fried circuits, meaning that...more >
Skin Deep
I’ve always been a bit scabby if I’m honest. Puberty kicked in at 13 and so did a face full of spots and a delightfully embarrassing flaky scalp. Head and Shoulders didn’t shift it, Medicated Tar...more >
New to Wahanda? We'd love to show you around
Yes, we’re the sort of neighbours who turn up on your doorstep with freshly baked cookies when you first move in. Well, we know it can sometimes take a while to adjust to new things – and we want to...more >
Win a Christmas survival kit and say no to stress
Already feeling a bit flustered by the festive season? With presents to buy, people to cook for and parties to attend, December can seem a bit daunting. Luckily, we know just what you need to help you...more >
Why gossip girls (and boys) could be happiest
Time to head over to the water cooler, everyone - it looks like a bit of gossiping can help to keep you nice and healthy. Best get sharing those juicy stories... According to recent research by the...more >
Brand new Wahanda TV ads go live
We’re feeling pretty excited at Wahanda HQ this morning. No, it’s not just because it’s Britney’s birthday (although we hope she’s getting nice and pampered) – we’re celebrating the fact that our...more >
The Wahanda gift voucher - now accepted at over 1,000 venues
No matter how good you are at buying gifts, there’s always that tricky someone who you just can’t get right. Whether it’s a relative who seems to already have everything, a friend who is always...more >
Make the most of your money this December
We don’t want to start a mass panic – but unfortunately, for most of us, today is the last pay day before Christmas. If we’re not careful, we risk blowing our budgets on presents and parties – leaving...more >
New study finds that positive people may be predisposed to happiness
‘Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...’ Not only are these some of Maria Von Trapp’s favourite things – they are also the triggers for happiness used by researchers in a recent study of...more >
Coming soon - Wahanda's getting a new look
From detox and fitness programmes to makeup treatments and hair styling, we specialise in makeovers – so we thought it was only fair that we should get one ourselves. Dreading starting your Christmas...more >
Recharge your batteries with the new Indian Detox retreat
You wake up on a Monday morning, only to find that the dog’s chewed through your best pair of shoes, the important meeting you’ve been dreading has been brought forward and you’re clean out of coffee....more >
Win over £400 worth of hair and beauty treats
It’s official - for one lucky Wahanda user, Christmas is going to come early this year. Fancy getting your mitts on a hamper of gorgeous goodies from the likes of Nars, Urban Decay, ghd and Pure Fiji?...more >
Ladies - donate your old bras and raise money for Breast Cancer Care
As you probably know, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is currently in full swing – and we love all the great ideas that businesses have come up with to help support this valuable cause. We recently...more >
Wahanda Feel Gorgeous Week - it's time to focus on you
Did you know that it’s Wahanda Feel Gorgeous week? To celebrate, we’ve got lots of treats lined up for you over the next seven days, from special spa breaks to fabulous fitness classes. With plenty of...more >
Thank you - your reviews have helped Breast Cancer Care
Remember back in the summer when the UK was hit by terrible riots? It was very stressful for all involved and we wanted to help out those who had been affected by the damage and violence, so we set...more >
How happy are you?
We all do little things each day that make us happy – from going for a walk to meeting up with friends or listening to our favourite music. But are you as happy overall as you could be? In recognition...more >
Things that make you go mmmm!
Iʼve been thinking a lot about abundance in the past week as Iʼve been working on the mediations and visualisations for Kateʼs and my Harvest Abundance workshop on the 9th October. My start point...more >
Win a year's worth of accessories with Stylistpick
London Fashion Week has officially kicked off with fashionistas donning their heels and heading to the capital to see the new trends for Spring/Summer 2012, and it's looking pretty good already. Not...more >
Get involved with Wahanda this Bank Holiday
We don’t know about you, but we’re all planning to enjoy some lovely long lie-ins over the Bank Holiday weekend. The trusty Wahanda community, on the other hand, never sleeps – our community page is...more >
Write a review to support those affected by riots
If you live in the UK, the chances are you were affected by the recent riots. Whether you had problems in your area or were worrying about family and friends, you’ll agree that it was a pretty...more >
Wahanda - not just a pretty face
We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but...we’re pretty proud of all the fantastic deals and offers that we’ve got on the site. With thousands of products, an impressive collection of spa breaks and...more >
Win a 4 night Exotic Spa Break in South Africa worth over £6,000
Imagine sipping on champagne in your luxury hotel room, taking in some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes and then indulging in some relaxing spa treatments. Sound too good to be true? We’re...more >
Treat yourself to a Bank Holiday spa break
With a Bank Holiday looming at the end of August, you're probably turning your thoughts to how you can use that magical extra day off. You could make the most of your three day weekend by shifting...more >
Pioneering retreat offers hope to Type 2 diabetics
Fed up with medication? It could be time to rethink your options. New health retreat Obsidian may be able to help you ditch those pills and make injections a thing of the past – so that you can get on...more >
Get up and go with Hypnogogo
Want to run but find it difficult to get motivated? Hypnotherapist Claire Benson has the answer. Her new series of downloads, Hypnogogo, has been designed to help make exercising that little bit...more >
To-do lists, deadlines and priorities
When I was studying to be a hypnotherapist one of my teachers described the key to good mental health as ʻflexibilityʼ. And over time Iʼve come to see quite how true this statement is. On one hand...more >
The waiting game...
Itʼs oh so easy to start things and itʼs so much harder to finish them off*. Imagine how life might be if it wasnʼt like that. Weʼd all have fantastic pension pots, weʼd never need to start another...more >
The art of complaining
I have a very dear friend who has mastered the art of complaining beautifully. She knows the outcome she wants to achieve from her complaints before she starts and explains her case articulately and...more >
Time to treat yourself with 99 spa breaks for £99
Booked a late holiday this year and looking for somewhere to relax in the meantime? Or maybe you aren’t going away but want to treat yourself to a well-deserved mini-break. At Wahanda we know how...more >
Stress and the city
Traffic, roadworks, packed commutes and pollution. City living hardly provides the most serene of surroundings, but a study recently published in the journal Nature has suggested that it may actually...more >
For a better relationship, sleep on it!
We’re all perkier after a proper night’s sleep. Catching plenty of zzz’s lifts your mood, increases energy levels and helps busy bodies to regenerate and refresh themselves. And now a new study...more >
Be Fab
I saw a car today with a number plate saying B FAB and I think it might be the best number plate Iʼve ever seen. (To be honest Iʼve never really found the whole number plate thing very interesting and...more >
Understanding Family Dynamics
What drives you? What drives others? This is what determines how we live and function, and how others live and function too. The way you see yourself, your life, and your family, is all based on...more >
Top five reasons to shop with Wahanda
We're glad you like us, but how much do you know about us? As your go-to guru for the best deals, we want you to know you're in good hands. We know that service with a smile makes all the difference,...more >
Wahanda visits the Vitality show
Health, beauty and happiness lie at the heart of the Wahanda philosophy, and people, treatments and products promoting all three were out in force at this year’s Vitality Show at Earl’s Court 2. As...more >
Wahanda's had a makeover!
You’ll know by now that here at Wahanda we’re dedicated to making sure that you look and feel the best you can at all times. With our daily MobDeals, beauty offers and fitness fixes, we’ve got you...more >
BEAT ovarian cancer
Unless you’re completely oblivious, you’re probably aware that we’re almost halfway through March (already?!), but you’re less likely to know that it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian...more >
Bring out the bunting and balloons for our birthday bash!
Happy birthday to us! It’s hard to believe, but here at Wahanda we’ve reached the grand old age of three. It has been a fantastic journey so far - there have been tears, tantrums and teething problems...more >
Ten steps to find the meaning of life
“What is the meaning of life?”, “Is there a God?” and even “Do blondes have more fun?” These are apparently the world’s trickiest questions. Internet search engine Ask Jeeves has compiled a top 10 of...more >
Exercise starves depression
New research has found that those who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from depression. However, exercising at work won’t cut it – such as digging up roads or heavy lifting - as...more >
Are you suffering a crushed spirit? – 10 tell tale signs
A broken heart can do it but so can simply forgetting your dreams and aspirations. Tune in carefully to your spirit and it will guide you faultlessly. If you haven’t learned how to connect with your...more >
Men ‘sweat’ - while women simply ‘glow’…
Research has proven that while men sweat buckets, women simply glow. It may sound good to the ladies out there, but it’s not necessarily an advantage, as findings reveal that the fairer sex have to...more >
Embrace your feminine body and release your feminine radiance
What does ‘Beauty’ mean to you? Beauty can mean different things to different people and can cause many conflicts. There is the fear, for example, of not being quite ‘right’, not being ‘normal’ and...more >
Do other cultures diet?
Being overweight has long been a sign of wealth and status – a sign there is an abundance of food and not much physical labour being done. This concept has been around since man first stopped racing...more >
Driving a Ferrari through your mid-life crisis!
As mid-life approaches, do you find yourself re-thinking what you thought you already knew? Are you increasingly wondering 'Is that all there is?' You are not alone! The John D. and Catherine T....more >
Body image, swimwear and shopping
Earlier in the year, we teamed up with swimwear experts Speedo and gave two lucky winners a swimming costume from their Sculpture Shapeline range, a unique body-shaping swimwear collection providing...more >
The seven year itch & how to scratch it
The situations that play out in the old film The Seven Year Itch starring Marilyn Monroe may not be so far from the truth, according to The Office for National Statistics. A recent survey has found...more >
The soul hole
There is a space within, which for some becomes insatiable. A feeling of discomfort that has the capacity to drive our behaviours in directions we are far from proud of. Some people find they are...more >
Dance like nobody's watching
When was the last time you really let your hair down? It’s alarmingly easy to become entrenched in the day to day drudgery of routine, worries and not feeling great about yourself. Maybe you have...more >
What are you thinking of....?
The average British adult spends 3.8 hours a day watching TV – that’s almost 120 hours per month, one of the highest viewing ratios in Europe! Whichever end of the scale of averages you fall, imagine...more >
Pause. Think. Act.
It’s easy to dole out the advice when the problem isn’t your own: “calm down, think logically, take a step back”. But most of the time, when it’s you that’s in trouble, a step back often feels like...more >
Manifestation - fact or fiction?
‘Manifestation’ – the new buzz word; but what does it mean to you? The word ‘manifestation’ has come into our lives from every direction over the past couple of years. There are best selling books...more >
The diet food dilemma: chips, good food, bad food?
A problem human beings share is a tendency to fall for the ‘see food’ diet. Our primitive genetic coding sometimes tells us when food’s available, just incase there’s a shortage tomorrow – and if...more >
What is blocking your potential?
Everyday you make a choice; whether to gracefully slide through life in joy and authenticity, knowing your purpose and feeling great - oozing vitality and a lust for living. Or do we grudgingly accept...more >
Who is the Weight Loss Guru?
I have been helping people get slimmer, fitter and healthier for over 20 years now and over the last few years I have become known as "The Weight Loss Guru" and this is why I started this free blog...more >
Summer love... making it happen
As the sun comes out it seems that love is all around. If you are feeling left out and even daunted by the dating scene, take action now and enjoy a summer romance that brings out the best in you...more >
Mind the bored and boring - is that you?
Your mind processes around 70,000 thoughts a day! That’s almost 5,000 per hour and 73 thoughts per minute, which is more than one each and every second! Maybe you could take a moment to chew over the...more >
Boundaries for relationships that work!
Are you: Fed up with people treating you badly? Tired of being put upon at work? Attracting potential partners who seem not to respect you? Unclear how to achieve the best for yourself? Know...more >
Worry - time to quit an emotional addiction
Worrying is one of the most prevalent thought addictions, keeping us stuck in a state of disarray. A particular worry will become a repetitive thought pattern which we accept as part of our day to day...more >
The wellbeing event of the year: Vitality Show 2010
Spring is on its way and what better way to put some bounce in your step than an event dedicated to health and wellness? The Vitality Show is back at Earl’s Court 2 this month for the biggest health,...more >
Do you hunger to be slim and healthy?
With all we know of the pitfalls and poor success-rates of traditional food-restrictive diets, it’s surely time to consider other strategies for reclaiming our ideal body? By understanding our key...more >
Relax, recharge, and renew for 2010
January is a time for rejuvenation and preparation for the year ahead. With the holiday season past, New Year’s resolutions surface and there is a focus on health and wellness. Many opt for...more >
G-spotting your way to great sex
This week I have been researching The G spot in preparation for a radio interview. I have been astounded by the confusion, conflicting data and opinions from professionals around the globe. It seems...more >
Take the weight off your mind and get slim.
What makes the difference between success and failure when it comes to hitting your weight loss targets? It comes down to only one thing. Your mind set. Your mind dictates motivation and...more >
Liberate your libido
Has the ‘x’ gone out of your sex life? Remember, sex starts in the mind and if you aren’t thinking sexy – it just won’t happen! 5 tips to revive your va va voom! Body image makes a big...more >
Make V-day D-day.
With the pitfalls of Christmas expertly navigated, guess what’s around the corner? Yep, Valentine’s Day! Perhaps the one day when more couples disappoint each other than any other. It doesn’t have...more >
The psychology of stress and relaxation
What exactly is stress? The answer is that no one knows: we cannot agree if this is just a word that is used to describe tiredness and or anxiety related issues (experienced very differently by...more >
Wish it was Sunday? Time to beat that Monday feeling
You’ve been traipsing to work in your wellies, with a tight waistband and suffering from the back-to-work blues. Oh, the joys of January. The weather’s bad, the nights are long and your Christmas...more >
Two weeks on the wagon - how to stay there!
Ten days into the new you - whether you have quit the booze, fags, sugar or any unhealthy relationship, it’s a crucial time! Seven tips to keep you on track…. Take time out to think about what you...more >
