Just the other day I overheard a trainer-client conversation about setting up the next workout appointment. When given the options between two slots, the client said: “Let’s do it as early in the day as possible. Then it’s out of the way.” It’s the “out of the way” that got me thinking, says Benjamin Degenhardt […]
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Iyengar Yoga, named after B K S Iyengar, one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world, is a form of Hatha Yoga that places emphasis on alignment, sequencing and timing. “These three elements not only help the development of overall strength, mobility and stability” Says Gaelle Foulon Daffner, new Iyengar instructor at Flex studios, “but also allow for the enjoyment of the more subtle aspects of yoga such as Pranayama (breathing) and meditation.” Gaelle explains how Alignment plays an important role in Iyengar
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“Have you noticed that we are up to our ears in health and wellness solutions these days?“ Asks Chara Caruthers from the Huffington Post. “The airwaves and interwebs are overflowing with pills, programs, supplements and exercise plans all designed to keep us healthy, and yet the data shows that the world is facing more health challenges
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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
