Wellness

Masterpieces are often moulded out of a reflective journey that is imperfect A few years ago, I was introduced to yoga by a close friend of mine. She, an intermediate practitioner, and I, a beginner, attended a multi-level Hatha yoga class together at an upscale yoga studio in town.  I was so excited because I … Read more

Urban Yogis instructor, Madeline Phang, shares her personal story Almost a year since Singapore exited Circuit Breaker and things were looking up, I stopped keeping up with the number of COVID-19 cases. I had accustomed myself to, and became comfortable with, the new norm. But this month, everything took a turn. New variants, stricter measures, unlinked cases, … Read more

“I’d Like to Look Toned, But Dear God, Please Don’t Give Me Muscles!” If I had a dime for every time I hear a woman say those words (or variations of it) . . . . The reality is that I’m often perplexed by this comment. What’s wrong with muscles anyway? They are an essential … Read more