As our societal demands get even greater with each passing year, we find that we are ‘on’ 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This results in greater rates of insomnia, with more and more people reporting that they just can’t turn off their brains at night. But there are some helpful techniques that […]
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In today’s sleep-deprived society yoga nidra, an ancient practice and the deepest of all meditations, might just be the answer. It takes you to the brink of sleep, and while you remain conscious, you’ll experience an extremely profound level of relaxation. It is said that an hour of yoga nidra is the equivalent of four hours of regular sleep. Sounds good to us!
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Yoga is so much more than toning and strengthening. Just ask devotee Sally Sickles, who says the practice is a magical experience during which she completely lets go of time and place. Here, the Flex regular tells us how she took up weekly classes after initially finding it not quite right for her. Q: When
“Meditation in movement. It’s a bit divine.” Read More »
It’s time to slip on a swimsuit and show the world how proud you are of your body…or not. Yes it’s that time of year, when the layers are peeled off and humidity climbs. But if just thinking about baring a bit more skin sends you into a sweat, it’s probably time to take action.
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Red Hot, Vegetable Thai Curry It’s coming up to that time of year, when the weather cools and our desires for warming dishes heats up. Make the choice a healthy one with a feel-good favourite, from Flex’s very own yoga-detox guru, Michelle Ricaille. Serves 4 Prep Time: 30mins Cooking Time: 30mins Main Ingredients: 1 zucchini, chopped
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Why go to Flex Studio to practice Pilates? Although you could learn a lot of Pilates exercises online or from books and DVDs, there is no greater resource than a Pilates instructor. Here are some great reasons why you need an instructor to get the most out of your training… Pilates instructors offer priceless feedback.
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Flexkids YogaEd® Our children today spend most of their time in a very fast pace environment, with many school pressures like homework, projects, quizzes and exams. In addition to that is attending tutorial lessons to upkeep high academic standards while at the same time trying to excel into competitive sports of related to their interest.
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Practicing Pilates on your 3rd Trimester is a great way to prepare yourself for a healthy and seamless birth. However, you might have noticed that you are not as energetic as before. This is the time you have to realize that your approach to exercises should undergo some changes.
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Detox Garden Salad with Wasabi Dressing A blend of fresh salad greens with seeds and fruits to nourish and refresh. Kamalaya’s Detox Garden salad is a flavourful blend of ingredients to detoxify and heal. Serves 2 Salad Ingredients Baby Cos Lettuce (picked and washed) 40g Green Oak Lettuce (picked and washed) 40g Red Oak Lettuce
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Noor Shalabi has been practicing Pilates for five years, starting when she was only nine years old.
“You are never too young to start Pilates,” says Flex instructor Karin Ubbiali. “It helps children with their overall flexibility, coordination, balance and strength. If we focus on forming good habits at ayoung age there will be less need later in life for correction.”
The year 9 student at Harrow International School is the perfect example of how valuable Pilates can be for younger children and teens.
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