…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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The level of stress encountered during the holiday period has been likened to that experienced during divorce or a house move!
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By Flex Teen Ambassador, Hope Patterson If you think all teenagers just want to spend the weekends lying in bed, think again. For many Hong Kong students, physical fitness, competitive sport and feeling energetic are part of their weekly ritual. In a bid to prove this, I have talked with six Hong Kong students, all
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By 3/3rds This sweet and savory dish is a healthy and tasty take on the usual bowl of rice. With an emphasis on light ingredients, eat it solo for an energy-boosting snack during the day. Alternatively accompany it with a leafy salad or savory veggie stew for a warming and hearty meal. Serves 3-4 Ingredients
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This healthy recipe from Teresa at www.thehealthychef.com is based on the Polish recipe for Rosół. It has been tweaked to include healing herbs and ingredients to help fend off the winter cold and flu. Don’t be scared off by the amount of garlic – after a few minutes the flavour will infuse into the stock
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Winter is here, and although it’s a great time for feeling cozy and homely, the cold temperatures and low humidity can take a harsh toll on our skin. Margo Marrone, pharmacist, homeopath and founder of The Organic Pharmacy, knows more than most about the impact of not protecting our skin from the elements. One of
