As Singapore prepares to come out of the circuit breaker and adjust to the new normal, some of us may continue to experience difficulties and feel lethargic due to the lack of activities or change in our lifestyle and routine. How can we continue to keep up with our health? Or, what else can be done to improve our own health status?
Read on to find out how you can enjoy 10% off our Zoom classes below, keeping fit and healthy while staying safe at home.
Mindfulness and meditation are having their moment in the health and wellness industry, and it’s no surprise. People are more stressed than ever thanks to increasing pressure at work, home and even social media (Tik Tok FOMO, anyone?). The good news is, there’s plenty of things you can do IRL and online to take care of your mental health, especially during Covid-19.
All kinds of exercise have been proven to lift your spirits, boost self-esteem, lower stress levels and improve sleep. But certain activities are more effective at improving mental health than others, such as yoga and meditation. Omm!
Stretch it out
Yoga is great for mental health because it helps you stay in the present and become more bodily aware. This type of ‘mindful movement’ is a proven stress-buster and improves concentration while calming down the nervous system. Some styles of yoga, like vinyasa, actually move with your breath to help you stretch, flow and find your zen.
Be still
Meditation is the practice of training the mind to be still for a period of time, which, for many, is harder than it sounds. But don’t despair—there are plenty of guided meditations and alternative sound therapies like gong baths that can help you disconnect completely and float away to a place of inner peace and relaxation.
Whether you have two minutes or two hours to spare, check in to these local wellness sanctuaries and studios to find your zen:
Hom Yoga
Nama-stay your way to zen at this boutique studio with some of the city’s best teachers from around the world. Top spots are eco-friendly River Valley locale or sleek Orchard Central spot. And for afters, pop into nextdoor neighbour Little Farms to stock up on kombucha and healthy goodies. Mind the purse at the cafe for avo toast and GF cakes, basic as it may be.
We love soulful Yin & Meditation, Mums & Bubs, or sweaty Betty Hot Hatha Class with the healing infra-red heated rooms.
491 River Valley Road #01-18/19, 6219 0330, info.sg@homyoga.com, homyoga.com
The Yoga School
Sky high studio in the heart of the CBD, OCBC Bank Building locale to match the ultra-luxe space for bendy Bodhi babes in their Lulus. Come for Reformer Pilates to get kinks out of shopper’s shoulder or stop by during lunch for meditation classes… time to hone your asana.
Manulife members can enjoy 10% off on Zoom classes until 31st December 2020. Book via email and quote ‘MANULIFE10’ to redeem.
65 Chulia Street, #39-01, 6532 8228, breathe@yogaschool.asia, yogaschool.asia
House of Ascend
Get elevated after a zen-tastic session at this studio overlooking the river. Peruvian-Singaporean owner Suraya incorporates essential oils and chakra balancing breathwork into her classes, with a cup of warming Peruvian tea served post. Going up?
The gong meditation sessions are sublime – book in advance.
82 Boat Quay Level 3, we.are@houseofascend.com, houseofascend.com
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