SULTRY STUDIOS

One of the reasons why we do what we do, and why we create projects like #TodayWeFoughtHarder, is to put a POLE FITNESS CLASS up next to a CROSS-FIT CLASS and see who comes out with the toughest workout, you'd be surprised...

So excited, meet...

SULTRY STUDIO's has been teaching the performance of Pole Fitness & Sensual Dance since 2006. We offer classes in Aerial Silk, Pole Fitness, Sensual Dance, Flexibility, as well as Conditioning classes for Women, AND MEN, in a Fun and Safe Environment. 

Our classes are all about having fun while working out and learning some new skills. 

This is a studio where you can feel free to arrive in your old track pants and slippers. 

The styles of dance offered help to increase flexibility, aiding with joint and muscle mobility. Stretching is a large component of classes, and posture and body alignment are therefore greatly improved. Classes also assist greatly with weight-loss and all-over body toning. Fitness levels and dance stamina will increase substantially. 

But what is also amazing is the increase of self-confidence through pole dance, lap dance and other sensual dance, its unparalleled to any other fitness program, not only for body acceptance, but for the exhilaration of achieving new goals. 

Contact them on 076-087-0077 or info@sultrystudios.co.za 

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HOTPOD YOGA Midrand

The final instalment, for now, of HOTPOD YOGA, these peeps are all over, and they are portable, you wont miss them....but, for now,

Meet...

MIDRAND

HOTPOD YOGA is ideal for people living a busy lifestyle, it's low-impact and at the same time very relaxing. Once you step inside the POD, the outside world disappears, leaving you feeling  free to focus on your body & your breath. 

The HOTPOD's are magical spaces of bliss and balance, the body gets a workout and the mind an escape from daily routines. 

HOTPOD is for everyone, not just avid yogies. HOTPOD YOGA is a type of GATEWAY YOGA, as its the perfect introduction for newcomers. 

The calming womb like effect of the pods makes it easy to completely focus on yourself and to forget about everything around you. Its like doing yoga in a bubble of bliss, with the walls a soft purple glow, a nice smell, and ambient sounds to help your body and breath to flow. 

Find them on 081-896-8918 or talitha.grobler@hotpodyoga.com  

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HOTPOD YOGA Pretoria

We love it when there's more than one, and even though this is totally PORTABLE wellness, their base is in PRETORIA....finally we get there too.

Meet...

PRETORIA 

HOTPOD YOGA is ideal for people living a busy lifestyle, it's low-impact and at the same time very relaxing. Once you step inside the POD, the outside world disappears, leaving you feeling  free to focus on your body & your breath. 

The HOTPOD's are magical spaces of bliss and balance, the body gets a workout and the mind an escape from daily routines. 

HOTPOD is for everyone, not just avid yogies. HOTPOD YOGA is a type of GATEWAY YOGA, as its the perfect introduction for newcomers. 

The calming womb like effect of the pods makes it easy to completely focus on yourself and to forget about everything around you. Its like doing yoga in a bubble of bliss, with the walls a soft purple glow, a nice smell, and ambient sounds to help your body and breath to flow. 

Find them on 071-671-9894 or mischa.els@hotpodyoga.com 

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VIVACITE' MEDICAL SPA - Pretoria

Ok, so we've covered Beauty Spa's/ Salons and Massage Spa's/ Salons but we also need to get to MEDICAL SPA's in our TRAVEL & RELAXATION section. These are the types of SPA's you go to for more than just a facial or massage, its a WHOLE lot more in depth and can be more invasive so medical guidance and expertise is needed. Many treatments are daunting, but so worth it. 


We found one we like in Pretoria, meet...

What makes this SPA special is Dr Riekie Smit, who developed this medical spa with non-invasive cosmetic 'therapy' and wellness in mind. They specialize in cosmetic treatments, slimming, cellulite reduction and non-surgical facelifts, and they always stay up to date with the latest local and international beauty and body secrets. 

They first and foremost thoroughly evaluate your face and body, combined with a medical evaluation of your hormones, and with that done they can offer you the best advice on treatments and products, just to suit you. 

Their treatments range from high technology lasers or lights, specialized facials to cosmetic medical treatments, Mesotherapy, LPG, Endermologie, Thermage, as well as Titan Skin Tightening, plus many other features. (You're like, whats that...basically, you will leave looking and feeling A.MA.ZING!)

Many of the treatments they offer may sound foreign to you, but they insist on introducing you to the marvellous breakthroughs in cosmetic treatments that turn back the clock on your face and body, and as many/ most of these treatments are non-invasive, or at least not surgical, its a not an experience that leaves you looking ridiculous, or like the new-and-not-so-improved Burt Reynolds, that's just scary. 

Just fr interest, they are an official clinic in South Africa for Filorga Laboratories from France, World Leaders in scientific ant-ageing technology. Their Cryopeel facial was branded the 'FACIAL OF ALL FACIALS' by Grazia Magazine, followed by numerous appearances in many other international magazines, ranging from beauty, fashion and sports. 

But besides that their key features are Aesthetic Treatments, for skin, face and body, as well as Anti-Ageing Treatments, Slimming Treatments, Relaxation Treatments and other fabulous Beauty Treatments. But at their Montana Branch they also have a General Practitioner, Physiotherapists and Weight-loss Management. (ALL-IN-ONE-FIX-YOU-UPPER)

Yes they do Botox and Derma-Filler injections too, and they do Vein Therapy, Power-Plates, GlyKopeels, as well as waxing, tinting, massage, mani's, pedi's, the works, alles, E-VE-RY-THANG!

Love, to find out more, contact them @ vivacite.virb.com, AND HAVE A LOOK AT EVERYTHING THEY DO, its worth it, click on VIVACITE' TREATMENT LIST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HAZEL FOOD MARKET & SLOW FOOD JOHANNESBURG - Pretoria, Gauteng. (GASTRONOMY & FOODIE MARKETS)

Considering that 80% of what we look like, and feel like, is a direct result of what we eat, we thought that a day dedicated to food is as important as the days dedicated to exercise and the likes thereof. 

Our food is also has a direct, and strong, influence on the onset of, prevention of and recovery from Non-Communicable Diseases, and managing of Communicable Diseases, and while we may not overtly be blogging about the science behind each of those, we know that finding as many healthy-er options thereof when it comes to Gastronomy, either reminding you of, or introducing to options you never even knew existed, is a very important task. BUT, we also decided that what ever we report needs to excite both the mind and the tongue....YOU MUST SALIVATE!!! 

So in this months GASTRONOMY focus, we thought we'd kill two queens with one handbag, and find the really awesome and enticing ORGANIC FOODIE MARKETS in SOUTH AFRICA. 

Remembering that HEALTHY involves many features, and we are starting with as many natural chemical free products, as we can find, that involves less meat and more fruit & vegetables, both fairly treated, with as little wheat, dairy and sugar as possible, but not necessarily a complete exclusion, and more fresh foods with a minimal shelf life, and less pre-packaged products with an extended shelf life....sound fair?

We also managed to find FOOD MARKET WEBSITES, awesome ones, each quite unique and we searched their databases and found some awesome places for you get your shopping done.

So lets begin, meet....

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Firstly, lets start with SLOW FOOD, its a VERY interesting one this, firstly its international, and has supporters in 150 countries, including our lovely Sunny South Africa, featuring Johannesburg, Cape Town, Magalies Valley, Durban & Pietermaritzberg Convivium's, or chapters . 

As a global, grassroots organization, founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life and combat peoples dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices effect us and the world around us. They work to ensure that everyone has access to good, clean and fair food.

They believe that food is tied to many other aspects of life, including culture, politics, agriculture and the environment. Through our food choices we can collectively influence how food is cultivated, produced and distributed, and as a result bring about great change. 

Slow Food Johannesburg has been around since 2001 and has about 95 members. 

"Despite living in the city, which means that direct contact with farmers and food producers is not always possible, we're committed to eating seasonably, locally and sustainable by supporting small producers and responsible retailers". 

They will guide you and give you access to workshops, farms and small producers, cultural dinners and farmer's markets and seasonal harvest tables. 

Its awesome, please go check out their Websbite, Locally and Internationally. 
Find them @ SLOW FOOD JOHANNESBURG , but there are also links for Cape Town, Magalies-Valley and Durban.  
You can also go to SLOW FOOD INTERNATIONAL  for more information. 

 

We found this lovely gem of a Market on this site, exactly what we were looking for. 

OMG DYING HERE.....THIS MARKET IS FILLED WITH SO MUCH YUM, YOU'LL GO MAD!!!

Annnd we're breathing, ok...so they are based in Menlo Park Pretoria, and are open every Saturday until 2pm, I think sometimes they have night markets, enquire about that. 
They launched as a drive to collect money for the Abraham Kriel Children's Home in Nylstroom, but they strive to provide you with the best food products Pretoria has to offer, especially Fresh Fruit, Veggies and Meats, to Tarts, Sweets, Fresh Breads, Homegrown Herbs and Deli Products, all straight from the producer, which ultimately means healthier, chemical free products. The trick is to eat less of the fattening stuff, so try minimise the wheat, sugar and dairy products and buy more of the healthy slimming stuff. (But maybe use this as a cheat day and eat the naughty stuff there, and buy the good stuff to take home.,,,deal?!)

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Find out more about their stalls.....so many, @ HAZEL FOOD MARKET STALLS, or just go to their home page @ HAZELFOODMARKET.CO.ZA

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SEB's Elite Boxing - Pretoria, Gauteng.

This month in FITNESS TRAINING & ACTIVITIES, we thought we'd get you into the idea of BOXING, if you haven't tried it, its very therapeutic. You know those days when you just want to bliksem,donder, moer, skop, or just slap someone silly, because, well, because they are wasting space, those days, those are the ones when you should get your gloves on, BUT TO HIT A BAG.

We love boxing, more important reasons though, even though getting your aggression out and dealing with your emotions, by beating the crap outta a big bag, that doesn't hit back, is a good enough reason on its own, No, we really love how the physical aspect of boxing is great for you, it burns fat, makes you fitter, faster, and is incredible for toning and strengthening. And.....it clears your head. 

It also improves agility, relieves stress, and is totally fun. (And you will sleep MUCH better, cause its so exhausting) 

Please meet.....

SEB's Elite Boxing 

Boxing is one of the most popular ways of getting and staying fit, and if its a lean, toned, strong and responsive body you are after, this is your thing. The effects are quite quick, and the workout is immediate, VERY immediate. 5 mins of solid boxing is exhausting. 

SEB's is awesome, their services are numerous and also offer personal training options, with trainers that offer you their time, knowledge and full motivating support to help you get the results you need. 

They also offer Boxing Classes, and have Weights and Cardio facilities, so you are guaranteed of getting a cross-training experience with boxing s a feature. 

Boxing is also not gender and age specific, AT ALL, it really is for everyone, everyone who needs it, and we know of very few people who don't, maybe the Dalai Lama, dunno, although he can probably beat the living poo-poo out of you.

You will feel the benefit of great physical conditioning, increased confidence and productivity, and you will not leave in a bad mood, its almost impossible.

We think that this is an option that everyone should pursue, there is nothing like it for the mind and body, maybe add a bit of Yoga and some running, and your week is sorted.

Just try it, once, we know that's all it takes....for more information, go to www.eliteboxing.co.za

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