Lifelong athlete Owen Ng shares how classical Pilates reshaped his performance and mindset this Movember.
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As the days grow shorter and the air takes on that crisp winter edge, our bodies naturally start to shift gears. Energy levels dip, motivation wavers, and the temptation to retreat under a blanket often wins out over movement. Yet this seasonal slowdown is the perfect opportunity to lean into mindful strength-building and self-care, and classical Pilates offers the ideal foundation.
This November, FLEX Studio joins forces with COMO Shambhala Singapore to launch The Founder’s Pilates Series, a new program of private classical Pilates sessions that unite world-class expertise with the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. The partnership brings together FLEX’s mastery of the classical Pilates method and COMO Shambhala’s legacy of transformative wellness, creating an experience that combines authenticity, precision, and the mindful luxury that both brands are known for.
This delicious and festive spiced almond butter obliterates all the other nut butters from memory. Prep Time: 10 minutes Key Facts Oil free Sugar free Festive food High in fibre Ingredients 350g raw almonds 1 teaspoon cinnamon extracts 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2-3 drops orange extract Preparation
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Travel opens new horizons, but it also disrupts the body’s natural rhythms. Jet lag,
dehydration, disrupted routines, and unfamiliar environments can all leave you feeling
depleted rather than energised. Maintaining wellbeing on the road doesn’t require
perfection, just smart rituals, purposeful movement, and a few non-negotiables that keep
body and mind in balance.
Jet Lag, Pilates, and 12,000 Steps The Flex Guide to Wellness While Travelling Read More »
In the wellness world, gut health has become a cornerstone of long-term vitality. We now
understand that our microbiome influences everything from immunity to mood. But there’s
a second, often-overlooked layer to the conversation: situational gut health. What happens
when your body is taken out of rhythm, when you’re on a plane for 14 hours, adjusting to
new time zones,
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Pilates is often praised for what you can see: toned muscles, better posture, improved
flexibility. But the real magic often lies beneath the surface. Pilates does more than shape
the body, it actively influences the nervous system, which is the control centre for how we
think, feel, and respond to stress.
The Science Behind Pilates and How it Affects Your Nervous System and Mental Wellness Read More »
Beans, pulses & legumes are great additions to our diet as prebiotic fibre sources
(they feed our gut bacteria). However, many people can suffer with gas, bloating &
changes in bowl movements when adding them in.
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Stress has a way of sneaking into the body. It shows up in tight shoulders, clenched jaws,shallow breathing, and the kind of restless energy that keeps you up at night.Many of us arrive on the mat with minds racing and muscles locked. The beauty of Pilates isthat it doesn’t just build strength you can see,
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Last month, we looked at how a healthy gut plays a major role in how your body feels,moves and recovers and highlighted that a healthy gut can also help balance hormonemetabolism. But what does that really mean? Balanced hormones are essential for every aspect of our health and well-being,regulating everything from our mood and energy
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