Ida Paras

Personal trainer and co-founder of The Movement Studio

Her genuine passion for keeping fit and healthy helped her establish The Movement Studio, a training centre in Taguig composed of an amazing team of instructors who are dedicated to showing how everyone can have a blast while doing the right workout routine. When Paras took up dentistry and was often physically and mentally exhausted, she had to find a way to bounce back. That was when she fell in love with Brazilian Jiujitsu, which later led her closer to her lifelong passion: fitness. The Movement Studio uses a method that veers away from the common “no pain, no gain” treatment. Instead, Paras encourages her clients to strive for consistency.

Instagram: @wearetms

Dr Food

Finding the right diet regimen can be quite challenging especially when there are new options and trends floating around the internet for all to see. But while sticking to a healthy diet can be overwhelming, you won’t have to do it alone. This is why people turn to Aivee Café’s Dr Food, the brand’s diet food detox programme that caters to Aivee Clinic’s patients. There are calorie-counted and portion-controlled meals made by chefs based on diet prescription for each patient. The programme is a good fit for those who are trying to lose weight, recover, workout, or simply trying to live a healthier day to day.

Instagram: @drfoodph

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Sara Black

Photographer Sara Black has been a long time meditation coach, known by select circles as among the most inspiring. Also called a “radiant energy coach”, Black’s work allows her to focus on helping her clients access their inner peace. She’s been an advocate of yoga practice, reaching out to people all over the country to help them achieve their own calmness and mindfulness. She also hosts private events and public retreats where guests can have a more in-depth experience of her teachings. Lastly, she is available for one-on-one learning with mentoring, live workshops and even online sessions for those who prefer.

Instagram: @seethelight.bethelight | Website: sarablack.com

Katrina Razon

Wildlife activist and neurocentric yoga teacher Katrina Razon’s core mission is to promote daily self-care and regenerative living. She thoughtfully creates free weekly videos for up and coming yogis, many of whom tackle important yoga concepts and lessons such as pranayama, meditation and yoga asana. More gentle flows have also been uploaded to her channel—named Yoga with Katrina—such as those which promise to renew and rejuvenate or improve balance. Despite the fact that Razon isn’t with her viewers physically, her extensive knowledge of anatomy and neuroscience invites practitioners to understand their bodies in breath, movement and self-inquiry. On occasion, Razon also hosts Zoom lessons for private learners.

Instagram: @katrinarazon | YouTube: KatrinaRazonYoga

Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Boracay

Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Boracay is a haven in many ways. Overlooking a private bay on a 5,714sqm spa village complex, Chi, The Spa draws its inspiration from the name Shangri-La itself, which means an idyllic hideaway. The services it offers are all tributes to the Philippines as well. Their massages use local ingredients to promote well-being of their clients with services such as the traditional Philippine hilot. Whole body treatments are a popular option for many of Chi The Spa’s clients. A coconut milk bath will moisturise skin all over while a probiotic body scrub that uses Epsom salt, organic sugar and shea butter will instantly smoothen and rejuvenate skin.

Brgy Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan  | +6336 288 4988  | Website: shangri-la.com

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Aum Spa

A wonderful place to destress while in Cebu is World Luxury Spa awardee, Aum Spa. Located at Crimson Resort, Aum Spa offers spacious areas for their various treatments. There are three outdoor pavilions, three outdoor cabanas and eight indoor therapy rooms. Verdant and colourful, it sets the tone for guests coming down the path, with scents of dayap calamondin and orange blossoms wafting around the area. Those looking for long-lasting relief from stress can try their incredible Philippine-inspired massage that lasts exactly 7,107 seconds.

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu  | +6332 401 9999  | Website: crimsonhotel.com/mactan

The Farm at San Benito

Known for prioritising wellness, The Farm at San Benito brings guests close to nature with a variety of private suites and villas situated beside verdant greenscapes and private pools. Guests can choose from a variety of retreats and programmes: from the Women’s Wellness programme that features the hilot lakambini massage and sensory deprivation therapy to a three-day all inclusive retreats for mental health, pain management and post-Covid treatment. Acupuncture, liver compress, IV therapy and doctor’s consultations are all tailor-made to target specific health concerns of guests.

119 Brgy Tipakan 4217 Lipa City, Batangas  | +63917 572 2222  | Website: thefarmatsanbenito.com

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