Ooh - great idea

Bored this summer? Check out Ooh.com a free listings and direct bookings site which offers fitness enthusiasts, sports instructors, adventure guides and organisers the chance to promote and take direct bookings for their activities, events, trips, tours and courses.

Expect a brilliant range of fitness, sports and outdoor activities from around the world, visitors browsing Ooh.com will find a yoga retreat in Morocco, a detox and raw food holiday in Bali, capoeira class in New York, a two month trip to climb Everest, a fitness boot camp in London and road cycling trips and hiking trails running in France. Something for everyone - boredom is offically a thing of the past.

Check out www.ooh.com to see why we love it.

Tea-Tox at Bam-Bou

This summer South East Asian restaurant Bam-Bou will be launching their Tea-Tox service which combines a genius health boosting tea menu, mini treatments and refreshing food. Teas include Demask Rose which helps to relieve anxiety and stress, Giant unfurling flowing tea which boosts antioxidant levels and giving your skin a healthy glow. For hayfever sufferers there's Chrysanthemum flower tea which detoxifies the blood and helps relieve sinus congestion. There will be expert tea sommeliers at hand and you'll get to enjoy a complimentary head and hand massage. Tea time has never felt so good.

Tea-Tox will run from 15th August - 30th September 2010.

To book visit www.bam-bou.co.uk or call 0207 323 9130

Get bendy

The gorgeous Ushvani day spa in the heart of Chelsea is an oasis of calm offering the perfect escape from the mayhem of the city. Ushvani is known for its wonderful range of South East Asian therapies, it has now launched its yoga schedule which includes Vinyasa flow, Fertility yoga, Fit Yoga and Pregnancy yoga. Expect great teachers and intimate classes all taken in breathtakingly beautiful studios. Whether you are a seasoned yogi, a beginner or a yoga virgin its worth checking our their schedule, even if its only as a treat, as its on the pricey side.

For more information visit www.ushvani.com

Spot free sunscreen

As a long term suffer of acne I understand how frustrating it is to keep spots at bay during summer months. Yes, we should use a sunscreen but what if it breaks our skin out? For many years I have avoided sunscreens as they played havoc with my skin, bring me out in nasty blotches, making me feel miserable. So, I was relieved when I discovered ARCONA's brilliant sunscreens - loved by a-list lovelies and perfect for acne prone skin types. its oil free, has a whisper light texture and smells of fresh watermelon. Now you can protect your skin wihtout worrying it will breakout. Thank heavens.

Available from the glowgetter store.

Spent - the book that will change your health + life

Spent - End exhaustion and feel great again by Dr Frank Lipman, a New York based doctor who has created a foolproof lifestyle program to help you stop feeling tired, exhausted or as he describes it 'Spent'. So, why is this book so special? Well, it addresses the core problems most people suffer from in today's western life. And it offers real, achievable solutions to get you back on track again. If you follow his genius 42 steps you will not only feel less tired, loose weight and heal but you will probably feel better than you ever dreamed possible. He gives healthy recipes, exercise tips and suggests ways that your body can heal itself. This is the best £9.99 you will ever spend on your health, I promise.

Available from the glowgetter store + all good book stores nationwide.

A fishy tale

I have to say I am quite meticulous about keeping my feet in good condition. Regular pedicures are high on my list of priorities, especially during summer months. My newest discovery is the chic Aqua Sheko spa, a brand new fish therapy concept that has just opened its doors in Kensington this month. So, if you fancy having fish (yes, live ones!) gently sucking and nibbling the dead skin off your feet then give it a whirl. I was skeptical and a little scared at first but the experience and end results were both surprisingly good. It feels like a gentle, soothing foot massage which gives you squeaky clean and baby soft feet - just don't look down if you're squeamish. Fish therapy has been used to treat conditions such as psoriasis and is suitable for anyone suffering from dry skin.

For more information visit www.aquasheko.co.uk

Book in

Katy Appleton, leading yoga teacher and creator of Apple Yoga, is holding two workshops at Alchemy in July. Apple Yoga is a dynamic yoga style which combines a range of different practices to create a fun, energetic and grounding practice. Before becoming a yoga teacher Katy danced with the Royal Ballet and the English National ballet. Her in-depth understanding of the body is shown through her style and approach. Close attention is paid to alighment techniques, breathing and relaxation.

Workshops running on Friday 16th July at 6.30pm and Monday 19th July at 10.30am.

For more information visit www.alchemythecentre.com

YA Retreats launches launches cost effective yoga retreats

If the cost if a yoga retreat has put you off in the past then check out the new affordable YA Retreats - set up by the yoga experts at Yoga Abode. YA Retreats specialise in bringing together high quality yoga teachers minus the ego - phew! You can also enjoy a range of holistic therapies and treatments, the perfect post yoga treat. Expect excellent classes that are suitable for seasoned yogi's and yoga virgins alike. Escapes will leave you feeling relaxed, restored and inspired without the hefty price tag.

YA Retreats' first holiday will be a restoring weekend in rural suffolk at Potash Barns.

Dates - Running from October 8th - 10th all for a very reasonable £275.

For more information visit www.ya-retreats.co.uk