Despite being the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, hypnosis has been in association with images of stage tricks and cult-like representations. While how effective hypnosis is highly dependent on the individual, many studies have shown that it can be an
It’s all fun and games until someone dies… Literally. 40 reality TV show stars dead later; we still have not learned our lesson. Photo by Amateur Hub from Pexels In the modern world, sensory overload is increasingly becoming common. Many of us routinely feel trapped
Many of us who experience trauma or abuse early in our lives have had to grow up sooner than we’d have hoped. We lose our ability to be in tune with our inner child whom we have had to lock
Within the last month of COVID-19 ravaging the world, two people I know have tried to commit suicide. One of them has recently succeeded. Why should you learn to do a Psychological First Aid Course? In the last decade, there has been
As a young woman growing up in Metro Manila, I learned very quickly the importance of safe spaces and supportive female communities. This 2020 International Women’s Day, I’d like to put a spotlight on a boutique fitness gym that was
If it isn't already obvious from my history of fitness experiences, I don't always do functional training classes. At this point in my fitness journey, I still find them a little overwhelming and intimidating. But after seeing the great reviews
While indoor cycling is a booming business in Manila with the rise of several boutique studios such as Electric Studio, Saddle Row, Rave Studio and CycleHouse, I've found that in Jakarta there is still the only one of its kind:
It's no secret that I love a good boxing workout. Starting at Elorde Boxing Gym and Elite Fitness, it's one of the first workouts I tried when I began my journey into becoming a healthier, fitter person. So while my
My January was a whirlwind romance with cardio and I tried everything from indoor cycling, rowing and even vertical climbing, I finally decided to jump into my February fitness goal: increased flexibility and coordination. Despite being in a family of
For a long time I've always associated rowing with the likes of golf and tennis, expensive sports that don't feel very accessible. This is also because it's history is tied to the Ivy Leagues and more affluent communities. But after