Doing a cleanse in the New Year and not sure where to start?
We hear you. Buying dietary supplements these days has become as confusing as reading nutrition labels, or worse, filling out an insurance claim form.
Doing A Detox in 2018? This Is What To Take Read More »
Jan has practiced dragon boating for 13 years. She loves the team spirit of the sport, being outside on the water immersed in the beauty of the sea, and the challenge and fun. “Races are very intense. You usually have between 18 and 22 individual paddlers, but essentially you are all stroking together as if you are one giant person. The paddles must be entering the water, ripping through and exiting all at the same time.” A Pilates instructor for 11 years, she explains how Pilates can hugely improve your dragon boating game.
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By Yogi Bangora My days start early. I wake up at 5am, as my first lesson is at 6.30am. I wake slowly – the rest of Hong Kong is asleep and it’s still dark out. I drink water, watch the boats in the harbor from my window, pack my bag, shower and… make my mug
Breath is the fundamental source of our body’s energy, according to the Pranayama practice of Yoga and Ayurveda. We breathe involuntarily, often unconsciously, but the process of controlling our breath also helps us control our vital energy or life force. Far more than simply feeding our cells with oxygen and keeping us alive, Pranayama (prana meaning vital force, ayama meaning control) can energize, heal and de-stress, mentally as well as physically.
Top 3 Breathing Exercises for Calming and Healing Read More »
We feel we couldn’t live without our smart phones. But some observers are still very worried about the radiation they emit, especially when it comes to our screen-savvy children (and amazingly, babies).
The Truth About Cellphone Radiation? Read More »
Flex’s new AcroVinyasa classes are taught by Jessica, whose background in gymnastics and aerial arts is the perfect foundation for AcroYoga. “I love sharing and teaching the practice, especially seeing people who think there’s no way they’ll be able to do a pose and by the end of class doing it with ease!” If you don’t have a partner, don’t worry! Groups are mixed up during the class, so come and make some new friends. Jessica tells us what an AcroVinyasa class can bring to your workout routine.
Boost your swimsuit confidence this season with these fast-fix Pilates and Xtend Barre© moves, courtesy of Flex co-founder Anna Serafinas Luk and Pilates trainer Julianna López Casares.
The best part?
The Top 5 Moves To Get Summer Ready Read More »
Every year the world celebrates Pilates on Pilates Day, the first Saturday of May. Across the globe community events and promotions honour the legacy left by Josef Pilates and the healing he has brought to millions in the past, as well as today and going into the future. Flex Studio will be celebrating this day throughout the month of May, so come in and take advantage of our promotions and freebies!
Pilates Day 2016 at Flex Studio Read More »
Maybe you think you have it. But do you?
Mental Wellness is different from being diagnosed with a mental illness. It’s different from just being physically fit and it’s not the same as just eating right and getting enough sleep.
SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE MENTAL WELLNESS? Read More »
So easy to make, this dish can be prepared in advance as it doesn’t go mushy and it is packed full of healthy ingredients. Quinoa is high in protein, amino acids and has a good source of phosphorus, copper, magnesium, folate, zinc and dietary fibre. The veggies, as well as the quinoa, are full of antioxidant phytonutrients too. With the addition of the feta you can eat this dish by itself as a complete meal. I often have it as a satisfying but not too heavy lunch on dragon boat racing days, and I love to include it when hosting BBQ parties on my rooftop.
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