If you think you can’t freeze time, think again. Do a quick search on Google and you will see that there are more women than ever before who are holding top offices. They have broken barriers and have gone on…
Apr 03, 2019
Mandarin Oriental KL’s Psammotherapy treatment is a wave of sand-sations
We popped by The Spa at Mandarin Oriental KL to try its new Psammotherapy treatment – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Here’s what to expect. As the only spa in Malaysia to receive a Forbes Travel rating,…
Mar 14, 2019
Move over pilates, here are 5 reasons to try barre
We caught up with WeBarre co-founder and barre instructor Anabel Chew to learn five things about barre that makes it such an effective workout. When it comes to fitness, the common advice from industry experts is to find something that…
Jan 23, 2019
How Sarah Lian is empowering women through a safe space at Supparetreat
The retreat would not have existed if the Taiping-born, Vancouver-raised Malaysian had not packed her bags and got on a plane back to her motherland over a decade ago. It has been three days since I returned from Supparetreat and…
Jan 15, 2019
Asia’s leading barre studio, WeBarre wants you to barre it all at W Kuala Lumpur
Here’s how you can experience a class with Asia’s leading barre studio, WeBarre against the view of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Victoria’s Secret Angels practice it to stay fit for the runways. Madonna and Ryan Gosling also swear by…
Aug 28, 2018
Azizul Awang warmed up for Asian Games with his first Rapha social ride
National Olympic cyclist clues us in on how the individual sport can foster camaraderie. According to Azizulhasni Awang (known as Azizul Awang), the formula to success in professional athleticism applies across all facets of life: they are humility, discipline, and…
Jul 24, 2018
5 easy ways to heighten your energy levels and be more alert
It’s as easy as breathing, literally. We’ve all been there. It’s about 2pm and we hit a mid-afternoon slump especially after that lunch we thought was modest but in hindsight, wasn’t quite so. Your eyelids start to feel heavy and…
Jun 05, 2018
Yoga, pilates, HIIT and plyometrics – which is best for you?
Pilates instructor, personal trainer and author of The Model Method, Hollie Grant shares what sets these exercises apart and why you should give them a shot. As a newbie to pilates and yoga, I have always thought they were quite similar.…
Jun 01, 2018
Review: Detox and glow in time for Raya with Mandarin Oriental KL’s lymphatic massage
Indulge in a full body scrub followed by a lymphatic massage to rid of the nasty stuff inside and out so you’ll be glowing come Raya. It’s only a few more weeks till Hari Raya, time to start prepping to…
May 08, 2018
Experience a whole new definition of healing with REVĪVŌ Mind Immersions
The program teaches guests useful mindfulness methods, with guidelines on how to live in the present moment and experience joy and peace from deep within. What does “healing” mean to you? Whatever your answer, Bali’s new luxury wellness resort, REVĪVŌ…