Take a barre class and you’ll be following in the footsteps of some of the world’s best-known icons, including Audrey Hepburn! Best known as a movie actress having starred in such classic movies as Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady and Roman Holiday (for which she won the Academy Award for Best […]
One of the Originals – Audrey Hepburn at the Barre Read More »
Flex Studio Island South and Central We are all saddened by the terrible earthquake in Nepal. A humanitarian crisis of this scale means we have an obligation to act. Please join us this Saturday, 9th May to raise funds which will go directly to urgent medical care and supplies for Nepal’s earthquake victims. Karuna Sechen
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As part of our ongoing series, we find out why real people have taken to the popular practice of Pilates, how it has helped re-shape their bodies, and improve strength and sports performance. Here, Triska Childs, originally from Melbourne, Australia, tells us how she tried Pilates after realizing that walking her dogs alone would not keep
Walking Wasn’t Enough To Keep Me Strong Read More »
We tend to place much of our focus on muscle and cardio health, but often neglect to consider our bone health. Our bodies are constantly breaking down old bone cells and building new ones, however as we age, this process slows and we need to take steps to help maintain our bone density. Women generally
Stand Tall. Boost your Bone Health! Read More »
The Huffington Post has previously written about the ways our bodies get stronger as we age – we get fewer colds, enjoy better sex, and have clearer skin, just to name a few. But we’re also aware that certain things can get weaker, like our bones. Both older men and women are at risk of
6 Easy Ways To Strengthen Your Bones And Prevent Osteoporosis Read More »
A Tasty Dose of Calcium “We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat!” says Green Queen. Though tiny in size, chia seeds are supercharged when it comes to nutrients- they are full of plant protein (twice the amount found in most grains) that is easily digested
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This healthy dessert from the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, is full of vitamins, and a fast and simple way to finish any meal. 1 portion Ingredients Sticky rice steamed 100 gr Fresh mango, 1⁄2 pcs 100 gr Sesame seed 1 gr Fresh coconut sauce 70 ml Mangosteen sorbet 1 scoop Orchid flower 1
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“Ever since I came to Hong Kong, now 14 years ago, I have been helping women to go through the journey of pregnancy and birth in such a way that they, their partner and their baby may have the potential of the best possible outcome, physically and emotionally.” Says Hulda Thorey from Annerley the midwives
A Good Birth According to Hulda, from Annerley Midwives Read More »
As a trained aromatherapist and an Arvigo practitioner, Jenny Ostling of The Sanctuary, has been fascinated at how she might combine the two healing modalities to be able to provide further healing benefits to her clients. She has done a lot of recent research into how essential oils can help with various women’s issues. Essential
Essential Oils are a Gal’s Best Friend! Read More »
Jen Kentrup, Yoga instructor at Flex, tells us how she copes with the inevitable changes and thought processes that a women goes through as she hits a milestone birthday. I don’t usually celebrate my birthdays, however this year is a big one. In July I turn 50 and I plan to celebrate, not just the
Celebrating Women at Flex! Slowing the Aging Process with Yoga Read More »
