Welcome to our July newsletter.

As I am sure most of you know the England wide smoking ban came into force on Sunday 1st July. It has to be said that nights out will be much more enjoyable now everything won't smell of stale smoke at the end of the evening.

I have several friends who are now trying to give up smoking, not an easy thing to do. If you have friends or loved ones who want to stop, maybe meditation could help them or some basic yoga postures to hopefully calm their cravings. Good luck to anyone giving up.

"Learning yoga and breathing techniques are ideal ways to support the body and mind during withdrawal. They also help improve sleep and relaxation. Learning how to breathe deeply not only exercises the lungs but also reduces symptoms of stress. Studies have shown that stress can induce relapse in ex smokers. Dependency has also been linked to individuals who are more anxious. Meditation and other therapies that teach how the mind and body are influenced by the breath are ideal ways to help control stress, support withdrawal and restore sleep".
Information supplied by Insomniacs.co.uk website.

For more information on how to give up and what support is available, go the national website, Go Smoke Free - www.gosmokefree.co.uk

Namaste, Emma

The Ruth White Yoga Products Special Offers for July 2007 are now listed on our website. The offers are valid from the 1st July to the 31st July 2007. All offers exclude the cost of postage and packing and are valid while stocks last.

Lilac Relaxation Blanket:   WAS £15.00   NOW £13.00
Purple Classic Mat & Mat Bag:   WAS £25.00   NOW £19.50
Wild Earth Nepal Soaps & Mud Rubs: 25% OFF
Yoga Back Stretches DVD:   WAS £12.95   NOW £9.95

All Videos & Audio Cassettes:   NOW £1.00 (limited stocks available)

Coming Soon for August / September 2007

We are currently in the process of creating our new catalogue for September. Over the next couple of months we will be introducing a selection of new products that we know many of you have been asking us about. We will feature these in more detail over the next two newsletters and let you know when you can order these items.

• Yoga Bolster
• Yoga Zafu Cushion
• Environmentally Friendly Mats - two Colours, Light / Mid Blue and Lilac / Purple
• Stronger, silver Back Arch and Easy Arch
• Denser Foam and Wooden Bricks
• Eye Pillows

Green People

The School holidays are only a few weeks away, so if you're think of dashing away to catch some sunshine, why not take at look at the Green People website to purchase your organic sun tan lotions and other products.

Green People are committed to offering products that are 100% natural, certified organic and highly effective. None of their formulations or products are or ever have been tested on animals and most of their products are registered by the Vegan Society. All of their products are suitable for Vegetarians. They also support charities with related environmental concerns and each year 10% of their net profit is donated to charitable causes linked to 'green' or environmental issues.

For more information on the Green People, please click here.

14th - 16th September 2007: Milton Hill House Yoga 3 Day Weekend
Milton Hill House is set in 52 acres of parkland. It is a charming luxurious Georgian mansion, a superb, peaceful and spacious location where you can relax and unwind. The amenaties include Swimming pool, Sauna, lounges & spacious practice rooms.

19th - 21st October 2007: Heythrop Park, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
A beautiful 18th century mansion with extensive landscaped gardens, tennis and squash courts, and an indoor heated pool which you are free to use at any time. There is also a 9-hole golf course (green fee not included).