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women-focused yoga studio in Bukit Timah, your menstrual cycle and health concerns are at When was the last time you talked to someone about your period? At Terra Luna Yoga, a Let it all hang out

the forefront of each class – in particular, Womb Yoga. It is a cosy, therapeutic session where you get to share (as much as you’re open to) your womanly issues with zero judgement and total acceptance from the instructor. The moves and sequences in Womb Yoga are designed to honour the female body – think womb salutation instead of sun salutation. Exactly the kind

of class you need when you’re on your bleed or feeling crappy and under-empathised. You may not perspire or get much of a burn, but you’ll leave with deep feelings of inclusiveness, empowerment and self-love. That, to us, is priceless. Visit terralunayoga.com for more info.

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PHOTOS FRENCHESCAR LIM

ART DIRECTION RAY TICSAY

Firm up every inch of your body with these

do-anywhere suspension training exercises.

THE PLANDo the exercises in a slow and controlled manner, resting 20 seconds between each rep and set. Aim to complete 3 sets.

TOTAL TIMEAbout 30 minutes

TRX TONE-UP

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If there’s one understated, super-sculpting exercise tool we’d carry around for the rest of our lives, it’s the TRX.These suspension trainers are so

handy for getting in any kind of workout you want – whether you wish to blast fat, sculpt muscles or strengthen your core. In a nutshell, they give you the benefits of

strength training without needing you to lift heavy weights or tackle big machines. Plus, they are insanely easy to set up.At home, all you need is to make sure

there’s a reasonable amount of space to move, that the ground is flat and non-slip, and you have a door that opens away from you.

TRX suspension trainer hanging from a beam or pull-up bar. If not, ask a trainer to mount it for you.In the gym, you can probably find the

of fun. First, learn about the crazy amount of exercises you can do. Then, challenge yourself with them – the moves aren’t as Once that’s done, get ready for a ton

easy as they look. They require a fair bit of core strength and stability.anti-gravity from suspension trainers Fitness trainer Sara May explains: “The

causes instability, forcing you to engage your core muscles to ensure good balance and technique throughout, even when you’re working on your arms and legs.”

total-body workout designed by Sara. It involves eight exercises – each targeting different muscle groups – to sculpt your body For a better idea of the benefits, try this

from every angle.which emphasise speed and power, this plan is all about slow and deliberate movements. Unlike most calorie-torching workouts

“The slower and more controlled the manner you do the exercises, the greater your core contraction,” says Sara. And that means sexier abs.

you huffing and puffing, your muscles (especially the core) will go through a prolonged burn – the kind that carves nice So while this workout won’t leave

muscles and fries stubborn fat. Trust us, you’ll want to do it over and over again.

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STRAP LENGTHTRX SQUAT Medium WORKS QUADSREPS 10

bent 90 degrees and palms facing each other. Lean back slightly. Aapart. Hold handles in front of chest, elbows [] Stand facing the TRX with feet hip-width [B] Lower body as though

you’re sitting on a chair, knees bent 90 degrees. Keep weight on arms and heels. Straighten knees and return to standing position.

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PHOTO BARRY’S BOOTCAMP SINGAPORE

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE!Take a closer look at Barry’s Bootcamp Singapore. The digital edition of is available for download at the App Shape

store and Google Play.

Barry’s Bootcamp, the legendary HIIT player from Los Angeles, has fi nally reached our shores. Held in the signature Red Room that gives you the most fl attering post-workout selfi e yet, the workout at Barry’s Bootcamp Singapore oŽ ers an Lean machine

equal mix of cardio and strength exercises done in intervals. Each day of the week is devoted to a diŽ erent body part, so it’s totally possible to sweat it out here for fi ve consecutive days to get “The Barry’s Body” – strong, agile and lean.

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sustainable dining at these

restaurants in Singapore.

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Singapore is well and truly on the GASTRONOMY

green map, thanks to these culinary destinations.

‘Sustainable dining’ isn’t just a buzzword spouted by a niche

of eco-warriors; it has entered the mainstream with

many restaurants in Singapore rising to the occasion.

ethical practices that care about our planet and environment and reduces the overall The term refers to

carbon footprint. This means using local and/or organic produce, providing meat-free options, having on-site gardens, and choosing

sustainable sources for meat, fi sh and eggs.

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#07-38/39 FunanNoka, which translates to “farmhouse” in Japanese, is the sister restaurant to Open Farm Community NOKA

and a fi rst-of-its-kind rooftop urban farm and Japanese restaurant in Singapore. It partners urban farming social enterprise Edible Garden City, which manages the 5,000 sq ft garden fi lled with oyster

mushrooms, microgreens, basil, Mexican tarragon and butterfl y pea fl owers that are plucked fresh and transformed into exciting dishes.

130E Minden RoadOne of the fi rst to push the farm-to-table concept in Singapore and focus on local farming, it o… ers plenty to do here besides OPEN FARM COMMUNITY

eat – you can explore the fruit and vegetable orchards or partake in gardening workshops. The focus here is on locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal, innovative dishes, such as crowd-favourite Caulifl ower Wings ($16), and Local Pekin Duck

Rilettehosts local farmers once a month to showcase their produce to guests, who can then enjoy these freshly harvested ingredients and learn more about the grow-your-own-food movement. ($20) on sourdough. The restaurant also curates and

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Judging from the name of this restaurant, it comes as no surprise that the origin of the dishes is the main focus here. What you get is fresh, farm-to-Tower Wing Lobby Level Shangri-La Hotel ORIGIN GRILL

wagyu beef from Australia and Ireland, as well as snow-aged wagyu beef from table ingredients with an emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainability whenever possible. This includes a bespoke beef selection that is sustainably sourced, with grass- and grain-fed, pure-, cross- and full-blooded Angus and

Niigata, Japan. Seafood-wise, menu selections include line-caught sustainable seafood from marine-certifi ed coasts (a certifi cation given by the Marine Stewardship Council in Indonesia, the Philippines and New Zealand).

33/35 Kampong Bahru RoadOne of the highlights of this popular cafe’s all-day brunch menu is that it STRANGERS REUNION

features dishes made with upcycled ingredients that would otherwise be discarded, and re-imagines them as part of a dish. Not only does this

reduce food wastage, but it also takes culinary creativity to the next level. Dishes include the ($11.90), which uses salmon o… cuts Salmon Skin Chips

as well as trimmings from the cafe’s homemade co… ee smoked salmon, and the which gives the side serving of broccoli Pork and Broccoli ($21.90),

stems a new lease of life, by softening, steaming then slow-roasting them. And because you know them for their co… ee as much as their grub, there’s

the on Toastcured salmon that’s cold-smoked with spent co… ee grounds.Strangers Co ee Smoked Salmon ($18.90), featuring house-

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REUNION, OPEN FARM COMMUNITY, THE SUMMERHOUSE, ARTEMIS GRILL, SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

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