The Huffington Post has previously written about the ways our bodies get stronger as we age – we get fewer colds, enjoy better sex, and have clearer skin, just to name a few. But we’re also aware that certain things can get weaker, like our bones. Both older men and women are at risk of […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Kick-start your post-summer holiday workout at Flex’s fully equipped boutique studio After nearly 10 years residing in Southside and after numerous requests from loyal clients, Flex is proud to announce the opening of our second fully equipped, ultra modern and upscale studio, this time in the heart of the city. Located at 15-17 Wyndham Street,
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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, run DJ-inspired yoga flow classes called Happy Hour, with
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So many things can make for a less-than-ideal morning, says Women’s Health writer Kenny Thapoung: like hitting a traffic jam in the middle of your commute or realizing you’ve forgotten an umbrella just as a downpour hits. Some things are out of your hand, but other little morning habits could be starting you off on
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The Allegro machine on which you stretch, push, lie and – let’s face it – achieve fantastic physical results, is more than just a piece of exercise equipment. In fact, for the folks at Pilates equipment trailblazer Balanced Body (BB) in California – an impressively environmentally conscious group – each piece from their Pilates apparatus
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