Mind Body Archive
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
09 Jan 2019
Workshop: New Year Workout at Likuid
An active start for the new year it was! Our first workshop for the year was at Likuid Spaces (Colombo 03) where we learned about the unique benefits of MMA and Yoga and how both can be great complementary workouts for anyone new to fitness. Thanks to Sean Pepper Robinson and Ajmal Yakoob for conducting
05 Jan 2019
Need to Improve Productivity? Go Take a Hike!
American Psychological Association (APA) finds the workplace is the second most common source of stress for the majority of people, after concerns over money. And our dependency on electronics for work and everyday communication is not going anywhere. This means that making a conscious effort to take time off in nature to undo the damage from electronic radiation
29 Dec 2018
Want to Boost Your Brain Power? Try These Proven Workouts…
Time to ditch the Sudoku, crosswords and those brain game apps! Countless research showing the link between brain health and exercise have been popping up over the last few years – more reasons to consider an active lifestyle and to get your kids active from a young age. Exercise not only makes you smarter, but
13 Dec 2018
The Fitness Mindset
Many us us do not realize how exercise affects the mind in more ways than one. Did you know that the very act of moving is said to decrease depression and make you happy? A recent clinical review by Penedo & Dahn (2005) found that physical activity is associated with a higher quality of life
28 Nov 2018
Wellness at Mövenpick
Health is a state of mind and wellness is a state of being. With plenty of wellness retreats to visit, guests don’t necessarily have to sign up for a week or two of detoxing to find their Zen. The Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, taking measures to expand their fitness offerings and paying more attention to meditative,
26 Sep 2018
Experience: Rukgala Nature Retreat
What an amazing retreat, and a lovely bunch of participants we had last weekend! Thank you to everyone who made it, and special thanks to our coaches, and the warm and welcoming hosts at Rukgala Retreat who made our stay a uniquely memorable experience! We extend our sincere gratitude to Aravinda Rathnayake for guiding
26 Aug 2018
Workshop: Yoga Startup Social
Prana Lounge together with Workout.lk co-organized a Yoga social event for startup entrepreneurs. The beginner workshop conducted by Sean was great fun and received great feedback. We also talked about the science and the benefits of Yoga and how it is especially applicable for the startup culture of today. Yummy healthy snacks were provided by
15 Aug 2018
Experience: Rediscover Your Inner Peace
On August 12th, Sathya Yoga & Wellness together with Workout.lk organized a unique wellness retreat at Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions in Negombo. Rekha Krishnamoorthy conducted fantastic introductory Upa and Angamardhana Yoga sessions, and provided a great introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition; how to listen to the body, why it’s important to chose the appropriate fuel and the
11 Jul 2018
Living in the past or worried about the future? Yoga your way to the present!
Article contributed by Kasi Adikaramge In our modern world, everything around us at present are demanding. Yet, we forget to live in the present, creating unnecessary anxiety about the past or future, end up getting mentally and physically sick. By now we are aware that psychological stress could lead to various physiological implications starting from