Mind Body Archive
09 Oct 2019
Learn About Health Qigong and it’s Benefits
What is Qigong? Qigong (pronounced “chee-goong”) originated in China over 4,000 years ago and is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine (yes, even before Tai Chi). It is a series of gentle exercise that involves breathing techniques, gentle movement and meditation, which acts to cleanse, strengthen and circulate the life energy (qi) allowing
24 Jun 2019
Workshop: Intro to Classical Yoga
Thank you to all those who participated and gave great feedback at the Intro to Classical Yoga workshop on Sunday. Special thanks to instructor Rekha Krishnamoorthy for conducting a fantastic beginner-friendly workshop where we could get a better understanding of the concept of Yoga, and take away easy Upa Yoga practices that can be practiced
08 Jun 2019
Video: Reverse Aging with Neurobics
Marisa Peer shares many secrets of youth and vitality, such as leveraging neurobics, cutting out sugar, and more…
10 May 2019
Find a Fitness Center or Class Near You
Always wanted to start a new fitness routine but never found the time? The current situation in the country might turn out to be an opportunity to explore new avenues, stay focused and realign our health goals. From Pilates to calisthenics at the park, Colombo offers you a lot of ways to keep fit. For
05 May 2019
Video: How Food Affects Your Mood
When it comes to what you put in your mouth, your choices have a direct effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. Stressful times may make some of us binge eat, crave sugary sweets or reach out to unhealthy fast foods. While this is a very common response, mindful eating patterns
30 Apr 2019
The Ohana Project: Supporting You in Times of Need
We faced tough times, now it’s time to get back on track! Nilushka and Nivendra share some great tips on taking care of oneself to become more resilient and bounce back again – stronger than before. Despite efforts to increase awareness on mental health issues in Sri Lanka, the stigma associated with the need for
05 Apr 2019
Video: Ironmind by London Real
London Real’s Brian Rose challenges himself to an IRONMAN race together with John Joseph embarking on a journey of true self discovery…
20 Mar 2019
Workshop: Breath for Health
Thank you to all those who participated at the fantastic workshop conducted by Angelica Chandrasekeran. We learned many theoretical and practical aspects about breathing and Pranayama, how our flow of breath is affected by our psychology and posture and how it can be enhanced to optimize the life energy that flows in to us to
20 Jan 2019
Forgot Your New Year Resolutions?
You’re not alone. According to statistics, 88% of people will fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions – that’s almost 9 out of every 10 people. Let’s change this and build healthy habits that will last forever with these 5 steps: 1. Set positive goals: Rather than making your New Year resolutions restrictive, focus on
11 Jan 2019
Talk: Iron Men & Women of Sri Lanka
What a way to start 2019 with our panel talk featuring the true iron men and women of Sri Lanka and the most inspiring one to-date! We were truly honored and privileged to feature the most renowned and iconic endurance athletes our nation has produced, to hear their vision for the country, and how