Boost your mood, alleviate anxiety and improve your cognition with regular Pilates practice The correlation between better mental health and physical exercise is now an accepted science across the globe with a broad spectrum of research producing compelling evidence of its ability to prevent or mitigate many common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. […]
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“We work not only on the hardware of the body, but also with the software of the mind” Flex founder Heather Thomas With studios across Hong Kong and Singapore and a global reputation as one of the leading figures in classical Pilates teacher training and practice, Flex Studio founder, Heather Thomas, is a sought-after trainer
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In October we celebrate all things pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s a smoothie bowl recipe
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Want to up your golf and tennis game? Try following the professionals and integrating Pilates and Yamuna Body Rolling into your regular practice to boost your performance and build your strength. Improving your sporting performance on the golf course or the tennis court can be just as important to the everyday golfer or tennis playing
The benefits of Pilates on the body are now both well-known and widely acknowledged. Perhaps less well known are the benefits of springs-based resistance commonly used in Pilates based exercise routines and their ability to stimulate eccentric muscle contraction. Spring-based resistance is a fundamental aspect of the Pilates method, offering unique benefits that distinguish it
Poor posture and the sedentary nature of modern life has a huge impact on how our bodies function and move. Yamuna® Body Rolling (YBR) is growing in popularity across Asia, Europe and the US and is acknowledged for its ability to prevent injury and heal those areas of the body that are most prone to
A child or teen who is physically active not only sleeps better, enjoys better focus and improved social skills, they also tend to have better long term mental health and lowered levels of depression according to research from across the globe. The health of our children and teens today is of growing concern for many
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From our pain levels to our self-confidence, our breathing and circulation, our posture impacts far more of our body (and mind) than we think. Good posture isn’t necessarily about the way we look, however studies have shown that it can not only make us more attractive to a prospective mate, it can also help us
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Although we don’t often allow ourselves the time or space to take a step back and pause to reflect, retreating – even for a brief period – can give us perspective, insight and inspirations which the routines and demands of daily life often prevent us from accessing.Australian based Counsellor and Wellbeing Practitioner, Emma McClarty, believes
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A rainbow of veggies packed with Vitamin A, B, C, and K… yum!
This recipe from KNEAD Hong Kong is a “veggie bomb salad” perfect for lunch in the summer. Thanks to the team at KNEAD for sharing!
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