Updog Studio and Vegan Burg

And so I went for my 2nd class at Updog Studio. Loving how my body feels after 60 minutes of hot yoga. 

After my class, I walked around looking for food. And I ended up at VeganBurg.

VeganBurg serves meat free burgers. Yup. You read this right. Everything VeganBurg serves is wholly vegan made only with plant based ingredients and contain no dairy, honey or eggs and free of any animal content. Sounds really healthy right? And they do have a kiddie meal on the menu for the young ones. And a sitting area with some toys to entertain the young ones while the adults have their food in peace.

My first order from this shop is the Hawaiian Teriyaki. And I love love this! I do not feel guilty after eating this plant based burger. Heh. Can't wait to try the rest on the menu.

VeganBurg

Add: 200 Turf Club Road, #01-32 The Grandstand, Singapore 287994

Tel: 6462 1281

http://www.veganburg.com/

Trial at Updog Studio Grandstand

After my last experience at Bikram Hot Yoga, which ended up with me having an eyelid cyst for 2 months, I've not considered doing it again. But I thought I would give hot yoga another try when Updog Studio opened a branch at The Grandstand, which is near to my abode.

Their trial class is free for newcomers, and what I like about this shop is that the teachers are very warm and unpretentious. The studio is not as big as other shops, but I prefer this as I get a warm homely feeling and the teachers feel like they are there to guide you every step of the way. Unlike in big classes, whereby the teachers can't even see clearly if your moves are wrong, which is very important to newbies like me. 

And so, I signed up for a 20 class card on the spot. Here's to my inspiring yoga journey!

Updog Studio

Add: 200 Turf Club Road, #05-03/04 The Grandstand, Singapore 287994 

Tel: 6468 0836

http://www.updogstudio.com

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And then I ended my morning with a bottle of organic juice from So Organic within Pasar Bella. I feel so much healthier! Hah!

So Organic

http://sgorganic.sg/

2nd Hot yoga

I went for my 2nd hot yoga class in 3 days. I dragged my feet there literally.

Was I glad I did! Being the second time round, I fell into the routine with much ease, and felt absolutely refreshed at the end of the 90 minutes class.

Loving it!

My First Hot Yoga

I decided it's time for a change and I head off to my very first yoga class today. More specifically, Bikram Hot Yoga.

There are currently 3 shops specializing in Bikram Hot Yoga in Singapore, and I decided on Bikram Yoga Harbourfront.

And it so happens that Bikram Yoga Harboufront was having this promotion at Groupon which entitles one to four 90 Minute sessions at just $25. I thought this was more suitable for me than the 10 day intro pass at $50.

For those who are yoga nerds like me, Bikram yoga is a 90 minutes class consisting of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. The sequence of the 26 postures was scientifically designed to work every muscle, ligament, tendon and joint in one's body.

I've always wanted to try this out, as it's said to allow one to burn calories up to 600 calories! Well, that's like running more than 10km for me!

And so I went, excited at the prospect of sweating it out, and nervous at the same time because it's my first yoga class, ever! For a beginner, you have to look at the person in front of you doing the postures and listen carefully to what the instructor is saying, because it's an instruction based class. I fumbled here and there, but could handle the postures mostly, though not efficiently of course. I always barely passed my sit and reach physical test in school.

Thankfully I survived the 90 minutes class. What I liked about the class besides the sweating it out, is the peace and quiet I get within. I can only focus on myself and the postures, because if I think about anything else, I will lose my blanace. It's all about me! I am looking forward to my 2nd class!

Bikram Hot Yoga Harbourfront

Add: 1 Maritime Square, #03-13/14 Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253

Tel: 6272 3900

http://www.bikramyogasg.com/