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Dominika Florek

Posted by huihsien on 28 Nov 09 - 0 Comments

Dominika Florek, or better known simply as Nika is a petite Polish twenty something year old who initially came to Malaysia on an internship program, loved the country and now calls it home. The chirpy, fun-loving and approachable persona she exudes, instantly makes everyone around her feel comfortable, just the right blend of qualities we [...]

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Healing Properties of Bananas

Posted by rima on 26 Nov 09 - 0 Comments

Banana cakes, banana pudding, banana pie and banana split. Goodie  Goodie Yum Yum! There are so many ways by which bananas can be consumed. The natural sweetness of the fruit and the convenience of eating it when on-the-go put bananas at the top of my list of favourite fruits to eat. The ubiquitous tropical fruit [...]

Archived in the category: Health Food

Unlocking the Secret to Mula Bandha

Posted by huihsien on 24 Nov 09 - 0 Comments

“Inhale deeply, lift  your Mula Bandha and jump through,” says J, my Ashtanga yoga instructor.  “The internal lift will bring lightness to your entire body and ease your manoeuvres,” she continues.
As with many practitioners out there, I vaguely ‘know’ about the Mula Bandha or ‘Root Lock’ but have not been diligent in its practice. The [...]

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