Summer!2011
OMHLIVING
Feel!amazing:!!bees, flowers, green grass.. With signs of renewal and new life all around, summers the time when many people think about beach holidays and kicking back in the sunshine. Be good to yourself from the inside out with our invigorating and refreshing treatment menu!
Summer!loving'... good!weather's!just!round!the!corner Sadna!Sodha,!founder
It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Thistle Street for nearly seven months now. Time flies when you are having fun they say! It is great to be involved in a business with people that are so passionate about what they do. This is the key to happiness and personal contentment to find enjoyment in our day to day existence.
amaze me and I’ve been privileged lately to hear so many truly life-affiming stories from clients, friends and family.
and turned it into a publication that far has exceeded all our expectations. Thank you boys for your continued support it has been priceless! You can OMH Therapies exists to help find out more about the people and offer support and exciting things they do on advice to whether it be for a their website: one off session or a regular visit to our Boutique Spa. Sometimes what’s needed is a simple snippet of advice passed on by email - our aim In these challenging times is always to help. I can when people are suffering guarantee warmth, and when uncertainty reigns, compassion, love and respect This new issue is bursting it brings with it many to anyone that crosses the with health tips, advice & challenges which test our threshold into OMH feature articles. We have resolve and can have a Therapies. included an introduction to negative impact on our what’s new at OMH and individual health and that of We wanted to take this included a number of offers opportunity to express our exclusive to OMH Living those we hold dear. The deepest gratitude to Howard readers on the back page. unity, courage and strength of & Kenneth of Prettybright people you encounter along life’s journey never ceases to Solutions who took an idea
OMHLIVING!Summer!2011
Being!good!to!yourself... " " on!a!budget By!Liana!Eydmann
with!Audrey!Yeardley!B.Ed!(Hons)
“Health!is!Wealth” You don’t have to go be a member of expensive gyms or spa’s to indulge in pampering which improves health and wellbeing. and makes you feel uplifted and revitalized. There are many things you can do in your own home to feel uplifted and revitalised without breaking the bank!
Top!tips!for!making!your!own!skin! exfoliant!for!that!radiant,!more!youthful! look Oat!&!Nut!Scrub 2 teaspoon fine oatmeal 2 teaspoons of ground almonds Rose water Gram!Flour!&!Yogurt!Scrub!Mask 2 teaspoons of gram flour 1 tablespoon natural yogurt 1 teaspoon raw semolina Apple juice (normal skin) & Lemon juice (oily skin) to blend
Mix all ingredients together to form a smooth paste. Gently massage the scrub into the face using circular upward strokes, avoiding delicate skin under the eyes. Leave on the face as a mask for five minutes. When it begins to dry, wipe off with damp muslin cloth, rinse face in warm water and pat dry with a soft towel. Rose water makes an excellent toner to finish. Apply with upward, sweeping movements on a cotton pad.
Complete!your!regime Beauty starts on the inside - so remember to drink lots of water to keep your system flushed and clear of toxins. Even with the best intentions, the daily stresses and strains can creep in, allowing tension and toxins to build up in the muscles. Pop in and ask us about the detoxifying benefits of deep tissue massage for a complete, uplifting treatment.
OMHLIVING Summer!!2011
New!Therapist Liana!Eydmann
Born in Jakarta, Indonesia , Liana holds a diploma from C.i.D.E.S.C.O. the worlds leading training organisation for beauty therapy. She studied in one of Singapore’s most prestigious beauty Colleges and, after achieving her diploma, went on to learn Javanese Deep Tissue Massage. Her study and practice cover a high level of practical and theoretical techniques allowing Liana to offer: • • • • • •
Javenese Deep Tissue Massage Hot Stone Massage Post/Pre-natal Massage treatment Child Massage Renaissance Facials Thai Massage
Before moving to the U.K. traveled extensively to Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan and Europe to experience and learn new techniques. More recently she worked full time for 3 years in Edinburgh’s prestigious Balmoral Hotel as a freelance therapist where she trained with ESPA Pregnancy & Hot Stone Massage. She also trained in Thai massage & Child Massage with Ytsara. We are please to welcome Liana to the OMH Family of therapists. In!the!know... Liana has a wealth of knowledge about natural skincare and regimes that really work. Pop in for a consultation or drop her an email.
Let’s!get!personal... treatments!as!unique! as!you!are By!Lee!Noquet
Contact Liana: liana@omhtherapies.com
Prescription! aromatherapy!at!OMH! starts!from!£5
‘Prescription!aromatherapy:’ You don’t need to have a massage to enjoy aromatherapy. Essential oils have been used for their health and healing properties for thousands of years. A holistic and energetic approach to blending can bring relief to a range of health issues working on deep levels connecting mind body and spirit. Influenced by the work of Gabriel Mojay, natural plant extracts are best blended specifically for each individual, rather than as mass produced products. A range of base oils, creams, lotions, milks can tailored to meet your needs.
Let!us!blend!you!a!range!of! products!to!bring!relief!to: • Headaches • Skin conditions • Digestive issues • Arthritic pain • Aches & pains • Allergies • Oedema • Cellulite • Blood pressure
Speak!with!our!qualified! aromatherpists!Sadna!or! Lee!for!a!consultation
OMHLIVING!Summer!2011
Meditation!for!healing Free!at!OMH Sadna!Sodha
Tuesday!Evenings Classes!!6:30pm!-!7:45pm Free!class,!with!charitable!donations! welcome.
Group Meditation with a focus on health & healing & discussion takes place at OMH therapies every Tuesday Night from 6.30 pm. These are free sessions with an informal feel suitable for all ages and those new to meditation. Participants are encouraged to contribute in whatever way they feel comfortable. Bring a blanket of yoga mat to sit/lie on and where comfortable clothes without any restrictions.
For!more!information!contact: sadna@omhtherapies.com!!
Why Meditate? Meditation has always been held in high esteem by yogis, Ayurvedic practitioners and buddhists alike, known for its health and healing capabilities. It is a useful tool to learn to master especially for anyone that struggles to cope with chronic illness that cause pain and discomfort or an medical condition and in most cases can have a positive influence on mind, body and spirit. Silent contemplation allows the body time to heal, repair and replenish itself. Meditation can help manage and reduce anxiety and stress levels which in turn can cause positive physical changes within the body. It focuses your body's natural healing energies and can be used as a positive catalyst for change during even serious illness.
Take a deep breath... • Find a quiet space, free from distractions • Dim the lights • Soothing background music may help, especially for beginners • Sit in a comfortable, supportive position, or lie down • Take a deep breath from the core of your stomach and let it out gently. Repeat three times, each time more deeply. This allows the body to relax completely. • Visualise a candle flame in the space between your eyebrows. Concentrate on the image of the flame, it's shape, height and colours. This will help random or distracting thoughts to fall away
How!does!it!work? It is not easy to learn to meditate successfully and it is said that even the most proficient of people such as the Dali Lama may sometimes struggle to reach the bliss state. Group meditations are a good place to start the practice. Guided imagery can help you create
mental pictures in response to another person’s instructions and can assist you in learning and grasping a way that works for you. Meditation can be used to enhance creativity, treat headaches and even improve athletic performance
OMHLIVING!Summer!!2011
Hana's!Henna
Fabulous!Henna!art! and!threading! by!Asha Saeed Fridays!&!Saturdays!or!by! appointment.!Wedding! service!and!'spa!day'! treatments!available
Asha, a self taught henna artist originally from Edinburgh has recently joined the friendly team at OMH Therapies and will be in the Spa on Fridays & Saturdays. She's also available for Spa day treats or private party bookings. With an artistic background and a flare for intricate designs, Asha provides henna therapy which relaxes the mind and takes you to a calm and neutral place within. Asha applies henna to produce beautiful body art which leaves many clients feeling inspired and individual. Henna therapy offers stylish but elegant henna art, traditionally on the hands & feet and for the purposes of beauty, spiritual and religious occasions.
Marta!Zacharczuk From Poland, Marta has practised reiki and a variety of healing techniques for over twenty years. She was educated in both Poland and the Philippines in a variety of complementary disciplines.
An!Introduction!to!Bio-Energy! Healing!
and it works with the natural energy of the body.
Tarot reading with Audrey Yeardley
A gentle and non-invasive treatment preformed on clients fully clothed. Bio-energy healing removes energy blocks and to achieve balance which is one of the most important elements to be healthy.
Recommended Special Fusion Therapy for all Headache & Migraine Sufferers Using a mixture of different techniques some of which stem from the teaching of the famous Filipino Healers not only is it helpful for headaches but also very effective for the symptoms produced by sinusitis.
Tuesdays by appointment or Fridays 12pm-4pm Tel: 0131 220 1301
If the energy is blocked, an imbalance of the energy field will follow which will manifest itself as an illness sooner or later if it is not addressed. Bio-energy therapy is recommended for all sorts of physical and emotional problems
Mention 'OMH Living' for an additional ten free minutes
OMHLIVING!Summer!!2011
Feel!Special! with!great!summer!savings From!the!team!at!OMH!Therapies
German!Rodriguez: Expert masseur German is offering a buy one hour, get one hour free service on sports and remedial massage
Special!summer!offers! from!every!therapist!at! OMH!
Liana:!Hard day in the office? Enjoy Liana's Stress Buster Massage (back neck & shoulder) – 30 mins for £25
From!free!meditation!classes! with!Sadna!to!terrific! reflexology,!there's!never!been!a! better!time!to!treat!yourself!to!a! treatment:
Emily:!is offering her revitalising and soothing foot reflexology, £25 for 35 minutes- a saving of £10!
That's!right!!Each!OMH!therapist! has!come!up!with!a!special!offer! for!the!summer!months.!!
Valid!till!the!Autumn!Edition!and! exclusive!to!our!readers,!be!sure! to!mention!OMH!Living!Summer! Offers!
Marta is offering an amazing Fusion Therapy for headache & Migraine sufferers for half price at £15
German’s!Bathing!tips!for!Health!&!Vitality….. Hydrotherapy!shower Make sure the bathroom is warm and you have plenty of warm towels or a robe to wear when you are finished. Begin showering for 2-3 minutes in warm- hot water. Turn around and make sure all your body is covered. Now turn the water to cold and cover entire body in cold water for 30 secs. Try to breath normally as if you hold your breath you cause contraction in the muscles. Turn the water back to warm for 2 -3 minutes, then repeat to cold for further 30 secs. Repeat this process once more finishing in cold water and make sure the cold water reaches the face too as it helps encourage a good complexion. Wrap yourself in warm towels. Pat yourself dry and put on a warm robe and allow yourself time to sit or lie down for at least 10 – 15 minutes. You may experience a tingling throughout your body that fills you with a renewed sense of energy and vitality which will last throughout the day. • • • •
Strengthen the Immune System Anti-Ageing Increase efficiency of blood circulation and Lymphatic drainage Increase sense of energy, vitality & well being