This vegan, gluten free ‘Kitchari’ recipe from Green Queen is an age old Ayurvedic nourishing stew, consisting of rice and beans (to be put simply). Usually in a traditional context yellow mung beans and basmati rice are used, as these are easily digested. Another component of of kitchari is that fact that you can create […]
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As part of our ongoing series, we find out why some real people have taken to the popular practice of Pilates, and how it has helped re-shape their bodies, improve strength and sports performance. Here, Marylene and Thomas Poullaouec, originally from Brittany, France, tell us how their hectic Hong Kong lifestyle forced them to
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5 REASONS MEN SHOULD DO PILATES There’s a reason ladies can’t get enough of mat classes—they work. From a stronger core to better sex, here’s why Pilates is great for guys, too. While women tend to dominate mat classes, Pilates holds plenty of benefits for men who rise to the challenge—yes, it’s hard. Whether you’re a
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We know it sounds hard to believe, and we are not trying to tempt you into bad habits, but Pana really is the good-for-you chocolate; it’s made with coconut oil, unprocessed agave, and is organic and sugar, gluten and dairy free. Most of all, it tastes truly delicious! However, the story behind the family owned
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Joseph Pilates was passionate that his method of fitness would be incorporated into the lives of children and teens. Flying Pilates not only opens up a fun way for teens to learn the fundamentals of Pilates, but also provides a great option for adults looking for a different spin on their usual workouts. Here, Emily
Beyond Yoga is now available for the first time in Hong Kong at Flex studios. All the way from Santa Monica, Beyond Yoga has a loyal celebrity following (Charlize Theron, Cindy Crawford, Selma Blair, Jennifer Aniston, Mariska Hargitay, Renee Zellweger, Molly Sims, and Gwyneth Paltrow, to name a few), and is regularly featured in magazines
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Healthy fun! Vibrant energy, lively chatter and unabashed excitement – that was the atmosphere at our Teen Open House event on Saturday 31st January 2015. Over 30 teens came along to try our Pilates Allegro, Yoga, and Flying Pilates classes! Each of them left energized and with a fabulous goody bag containing healthy gluten free
Quinoa patties are incredibly filling, and perfect to top off a bowl of greens or served between brioche as a yummy veggie burger!
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We’ve asked real people to tell us about the benefits they’ve experienced through their Pilates practice: how it’s re-shaped their bodies, improved sports performance, and increased day-to-day strength. Here, Seville Chow, who not only wake-boards, snorkels, skies, and snowboards, but also does spinning, yoga, circuit training and Xtend Barre, explains how and why she took to the tried and tested practice of Pilates.
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January is a great month for getting into (or back to) a yoga practice. “When you step onto your mat you may alter a lot more than your waist circumference” says Katherine E Livingston, yoga teacher and author, “yoga can also teach confidence, optimism and self acceptance”: Wardrobe makeover. Yoga completely changed my wardrobe, which previously
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