Wellness
Those who are into a holistic lifestyle will love the healthy-living opportunities available in Singapore.
Whether you seek to relieve stress or to enhance your well-being, this is the perfect place for it!
Taiji and Qigong
Taiji and Qigong are widely practised in Singapore. The ancient Chinese forms of martial arts claim to improve health and nourish energy, synchronising the physical and spiritual elements. You’ll come across groups of practitioners gathered early every morning in parks, beaches, and even HDB “void decks” (open foyers) around the island. There is no formality, just join in and learn the moves as you go.
Yoga
Singapore has welcomed yoga with a resounding “Namaste!”. The practice of yoga, which touts psychological, physiological and biochemical benefits, has taken off in such a big way that studios and freelance instructors are ubiquitous. One of the largest chains is True Yoga, which provides classes from Ashtanga Yoga to Hot Yoga.
Your nearest Community Centre may offer classes, always at reasonable rates, for yoga as well as for meditation and other health and lifestyle courses.
Massages
Wan Yang Foot Reflexology is one of the larger walk-in chains in Singapore. Make yourself comfortable in one of their reclining chairs while therapists knead your feet according to Traditional Chinese Medicine methods. Reflexology claims to aid in relieving various ailments from indigestion to insomnia, while soothing sore muscles.
Sports massages are available through the Singapore Sports Council or from various private practitioners.
Have a quiet moment in one of the island’s many day spas, or get the girls together for your own spa party. Mid-priced spas are plentiful and provide clean and modern facilities for facial treatments and body massages. Spa products are also easily available at pharmacies and wellness shops for that home spa experience.
Organic Food
Organic food is easily found in major supermarkets like Cold Storage and NTUC Fairprice, as well as from online suppliers like Bunalun. You can also chill out at Whatever Cafe, and L’Organic Café and Deli, which serve organic meals.