Many of us – particularly women with children - have asked ourselves the question when it comes to taking care of ourselves and our families: “Am I getting this right?” Even if we logically know that sometimes we will get it right and sometimes we won’t,...
Meet former ballerina and contemporary dancer Cheng-Fang Wu, a Pilates instructor at Flex Central and now, Xtend® Barre trainer. Here, Fang gives us a five-minute introduction into what makes her tick. 1. Why do you train/teach/instruct at Flex Studio? Flex provides a great environment with a strong...
It's no secret that teens are typically Yoga and teenagers? Yes. It could be the answer! Experts say it can help build more trust between you and your teenager - while also having fun and learning something new. But most importantly, it can bring huge emotional...
Dedicated, spiritual and radiating inner health and happiness, Flex yoga instructor Claudia Whitney has taught the ancient practice for more than a decade - in New York City, Thailand and now Hong Kong, which she calls home. Among other ventures, she and DJ husband, Jason Nogoy,...
The Flex team, friends, clients, press and the curious all came together last week to celebrate the opening of the new Flex Central studio. Check out a few photos from the night and take a sneak peek at one of our fave Flex-friendly gals sporting...
Despite the physical benefits from regularly practicing yoga, you might also have discovered it seems to provide more than stronger abs and biceps. Inner peace, calm and increased energy are just a couple that come to mind. But just how does it do this? If you’re curious...
If your teenager is having trouble getting enough sleep, feels stressed all the time and can’t focus in class, then the simple and enjoyable practice of Yoga Nidra could be the answer. Yoga nidra is an incredibly pleasurable experience, for young, old or anyone in-between. Yet...
When people hear about yoga backbends, they often envision a contortionist with their head resting on their buttocks. Bending backward looks pretty tough, even a bit painful. A few years ago, a student expressed feeling pain just by looking at the backbends on the wall...
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...
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...
