January is a great month for getting into (or back to) a yoga practice. “When you step onto your mat you may alter a lot more than your waist circumference” says Katherine E Livingston, yoga teacher and author, “yoga can also teach confidence, optimism and self acceptance”: Wardrobe makeover. Yoga completely changed my wardrobe, which previously […]
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[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Musculoskeletal and postural problems in teenagers are on the rapid increase. Three members of our Flex team, Donna Gee (DG) Physiotherapist, Karin Ubbali (KU) Teen Allegro and mat Pilates instructor, and Cheng-Fang Wu (CFW) Teen Allegro and Xtend Barre Instructor, explain why so many teens are
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“Can winter fare be both vibrant and comforting? I think this colourful soup is proof that it can. Sometimes it feels difficult to pack in as many bright coloured vegetables and fruit into one’s diet this time of the year, but it’s certainly possible.” Says Angela Liddon from www.ohsheglows.com Just think of all the bright
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Holidays can take a toll on our bodies, even extreme health nuts. There is enormous temptation to let regular body exercise and eating routines slip over the holiday season, leaving us more depleted at the start of a new year. Overindulgence in alcohol, salts, sugars and lack of sleep can leave us feeling sluggish, low
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Setting New Year’s resolutions is an annual tradition where we fix life goals and self-improvement promises for the coming year. It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to start this practice around 4,000 years ago. Although most of us start off with the best intentions, they invariably fall by the wayside within a
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…personal motto of Yamuna Zake, creator of the Yamuna® Body Rolling practice. Flex was thrilled to host Yamuna’s first visit to Hong Kong in November with a series of workshops, during which she shared her fresh approach to opening and strengthening the body through her Yamuna Body Rolling® technique. Yamuna has literally dedicated her life
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Feeling frustrated at having to stay in Hong Kong over the festive season? It may seem as though all your friends are rushing off to glamorous locations, however, being “stuck” in Hong Kong awaiting the arrival of your little one, just might be a blessing in disguise. Without the pressure of having to pack up
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We have asked some real people to discuss how Pilates has helped shape their body, sports performance, and day-to-day strength. Here, Natalie Cheng – 22 years old, fresh out of college, and can’t get enough of running, rock climbing and water-skiing – explains how and why she took to this tried and tested practice. Why?
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CRANBERRY TURKEY MEATBALLS Why not try a different take on the traditional turkey dinner. These healthy cranberry turkey meatballs are full of flavor and reminiscent of Christmas dinner, all rolled up in a little ball! Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low Carb, Nut-free, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS 1 lb.
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JadeYoga plants a tree for every yoga mat sold – http://www.treesforthefuture.org JadeYoga is committed to making the world’s best performing, most environmentally-friendly yoga mats, and gives back to the earth with every product made. All mats are made sustainably in the US from natural rubber. They provide an optimum grip and offer better cushion and
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