CommunityHealthChapters supports Abu Dhabi moms pre and postnatal fitness
February 19, 202023 min
Chapters.ae co-founder Sarah Al Nowais talks about providing support for prenatal and postnatal moms living in the capital.
CommunityFitnessGroupness: Why exercising together feels better
February 18, 20208 min
Group fitness allows people to exercise in a motivating environment, with a great instructor that helps them to get to their fitness goals even faster.
CommunityFitnessHealthStudioRepublik in Dubai is so much more than a gym
February 17, 20209 min
StudioRepublik is one of those spaces that’s easy to fall in love with and hard to leave. Sprawling across 6,000 square meters, this brand new structure off Sheikh Zayed Road offers rooms for everything from drama to music to pilates to HIIT – and does it all seamlessly. “It’s not just a gym,” said Adriana de Caires, head of arena at StudioRepublik. “It’s a hub centered on community building, where people feel welcome to hone...
CommunityMindfulnessYour good manners guide to yoga class
February 16, 202011 min
As a yoga teacher, I have seen all sorts of things over the years. What seems like common sense to some is anathema to others and there are many things that are not so obvious if you’re used to going to group exercise classes. The philosophy behind the practice teaches us to live a better life outside the studio, so cultivating these qualities in class will help us way beyond our physical practice or asana. ...
CommunityFoodI make funny videos to teach my students about nutrition
February 13, 20209 min
Proper nutrition and physical activity are the foundation to a healthy body. But that’s a hard formula to teach our young ones. Junk food is everywhere and resisting temptation is difficult, especially for children. Whether it’s a celebration or a simple night at home, cakes, cupcakes, pizza and sodas seem to be a regular part of the fun. As a physical education teacher and a health promoter I see my students come to class in...
CommunityHealthMindfulnessDeepak Chopra: ‘The UAE is moving faster than anywhere else’
February 11, 202011 min
Deepak Chopra has a message for livehealthy.ae readers: The future wellbeing of the Middle East lies in its youth.
CommunityMa’an launches The Exchange in Abu Dhabi
February 10, 20208 min
Ma’an, The Authority of Social Contribution, will host a new space called the The Exchange at Yas Mall through to March 7. The Exchange will serve as a platform to offer inspiration, free workshops and the chance to meet like-minded people who are passionate about helping others. Visitors can also learn more about Ma’an’s mission, discover volunteering opportunities and take steps toward fostering their own social enterprises. “Abu Dhabi is full of potential budding...
CommunityFoodThe Whip It! guide to a well-kept kitchen
February 9, 202011 min
Delna Prakashan, who recently launched her debut cookbook Whip It!, takes a Nigella-esque approach to food. The Dubai-born Indian cook sees her approach as a joyful rebuttal to all the earnest Deliciously Ellas imploring followers to steer clear of gluten, dairy, meat, eggs and more, “or terrible things will happen to us.” “While we’re all busy trying to change the world, self-care can take a back seat,” says Prakashan. “Being able to cook for yourself...
CommunityFitnessKite N Surf: ‘Whenever it’s windy, we are on the beach’
February 6, 202012 min
The path from mechanical engineer to kitesurfing instructor is not a particularly well-trodden one. But in 2014, Amer El Dandachli set off down that road and it ended, as most do, at the ocean. Lebanese-born El Dandachli quit his 9-5 life and eventually set up Kite N Surf Dubai in 2016. Now, his days are spent on the waves. Kite N Surf operates across the UAE, teaching kitesurfing at Kite Beach (of course) and at...
CommunityHealth20th World Cancer Day message one of hope
February 3, 202016 min
The words “cancer” and “breakthrough” have become so inseparable in headlines over the years that, given the rising global toll of deaths, one could be forgiven for thinking that researchers seeking a solution to the world’s second-leading cause of death are chasing a hopeless dream. In fact, as the uplifting message of the 20th World Cancer Day on February 4 makes clear, nothing could be further from the truth. Cancer is on the back foot...
CommunityHealthAll the wellness sessions at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
February 2, 202020 min
Swiftly becoming one of the world’s most interesting book festivals, the 12th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature also has strong health, mindfulness, food and environmental strands. Among 185 writers from 37 countries are vegan chefs cooking up a storm on YouTube, Buddhist monks discussing happiness and a host of other appearances devoted to mind and body, too. Delna Prakashan and Rachael Lynn Moving to a completely new country to live and work...