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nutrifort health feedChange Your Mind, Body, SpiritBy Nutrifort’s Nicole HawkinsThis time of year, it’s always agood mental exercise to reflectover the past year, and at thesame time, plan for the yearahead—whether for your personalor professional life. Formany of you who have put offyour fitness (body and mind)resolutions, perhaps I can helpyou change your mind.What if fitness, in additionto shaping your body,also sculpted your mind,sharpened it, opened it, evenchanged it? What if exerciseswept you up into a backand-forthof brain and brawn,taking off pounds and puttingon wisdom? What if movingyour body helped you stretchyour confidence and flex remnantsof character long buriedin your life's rubble? Wouldn’tyou give it a try?Each time you go for a run,get on a bike, or simply takethe dog out for a walk, youare building on your fitnessprogramme. It doesn’t have tobe hard core, or competitive,it just needs to be somethingyou do for your body and enjoy,so that you keep doing it afew days a week… for the restof your life. We all know thebenefits of exercise for yourbody, but it has therapeuticeffects on the mind. Once youget over the hurdles of musclepain and stiffness, the mentalconfidence that emerges istruly the most rewarding kind.Start with a list of physicalthings you love to do (byyourself or with someone or agroup). Whether it’s dancing infront of a mirror, playing withyour dog or even shoppingwith a friend, make a habit ofdoing an activity you love everyday. Then find somethingto laugh about during theseactivities, and you will reapeven more benefits.Be patient with yourself,and allow time for your bodyto adjust to the changes—nochange is too small. Love andcare for your body for givingyou life. And look at everyreflection with appreciation—appreciation for every curve,love handle, strength, organicsensuality and sexuality. Ifyou couldn’t make it to yourspinning class today, get to ittomorrow and enjoy a slice ofchocolate cake today. Trustthat you are exactly where youare meant to be and feel goodabout yourself in your ownbody.At its core, fitness is a mentalchallenge and conquering itshows you have passion andhope. So for the new year, Idare you to stand straighter,walk lighter, breathe deeperand feel better than everbefore.listingscultureCLASSESAngelsBrush by VinTel: 0983377710Shyevin@mac.comOil painting course gives learners theopportunity to work from the differentobjects; explore different mediums,materials and techniques; and interpretline, tone and colour. Instructor workswith students on individual basis.Creative Writing ClassesTel: 090 448 2957kate_orson@hotmail.comWriter Kate Orson teaches creative writingcourses for fiction, non-fiction andtravel writing. Beginners and experiencedwriters are welcome.Helen Kling Oil Painting189/C1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien,D2 Tel: 0903 955 780hk.painter@gmail.com/helenkling@yahoo.comwww.helenkling.comHelene is a French painter who teachesbeginners (children and adults) varioustechniques and the art of working withdifferent mediums. She is also a fantastictool for advanced artists who are lookingto increase their creativity. Both day andnight courses are available. Helene has apermanent exhibition at FLOW, located88 Ho Tung Mau, D1.Printmakingalphagallery@bluemail.chClasses are held at Alpha Gallery taughtby the gallery owner Bernadette Gruber,who offers the chance to learn monotype,intaglio and etching techniques.CINEMASCinebox212 Ly Chinh Thang, D3 Tel: 39350610240 3 Thang 2, D10 Tel: 3862 2425Cinebox cinemas show both originallanguage films with Vietnamese subtitlesand the dubbed versions.Galaxy Cinema116 Nguyen Du, D1 Tel: 3822 8533230 Nguyen Trai, D1 Tel: 3920 6688www.galaxycine.vnLarge, modern cinema that shows thelatest foreign releases in English (withVietnamese subtitles).IDECAF31 Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3829 5451French cultural centre and cinematheatre. Showcases French movies withEnglish and Vietnamese subtitles. Alsohosts movies and documentaries from anumber of overseas film festivals.Lotte CinemaDiamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1Tel: 3822 7897LotteMart, 469 Nguyen Huu Tho, D7Tel: 3775 2520www.lottecinemavn.comModern cinema with four-way soundsystem. D7 location houses luxurytheatre Charlotte with 32 seats and eightsofas.me phimHCM City-based film initiative thatprovides support to local filmmakers andhosts regular film screenings/discussions.Email dduukk@gmail.com for informationor join the Facebook group.MegastarHung Vuong Plaza, 126 Hung Vuong,D5 Tel: 08 2222 0388CT Plaza, 60A Truong Son, Tan BinhTel: 6297 1981www.megastarmedia.netState-of-the-art cinema complex screeningthe lastest blockbusters with plush,reclining seats. All movies shown in originallanguage with Vietnamese subtitles.GALLERIESa little blah blahOUT-2 STUDIO, L6 FAFILM Annex6 Thai Van Lung, D1albbsaigon-2010.blogspot.comOperates as an engine for contemporaryart by organizing projects, exhibitions,screenings and talks. Runs one majorart project each year and a reading roomwith more than 1,000 texts on art, designand creative culture. Free for everyoneand open Tue to Sat 10 am to 6 pm.Blue Space Contemporary ArtsCenter97A Pho Duc Chinh, D1Tel: 3821 3695bluespaceart@hcm.jpt.vnwww.bluespacegallery.comBusy, working gallery with easelspropped up outside situated in thegrounds of the beautiful Fine ArtsMuseum. Holds regular exhibitions bylocal artists.Duc Minh Gallery31C Le Quy Don, D3 Tel: 3933 0498Housed in an opulent colonial mansion,private museum and art gallery showcasesthe private art collection of Vietnamesebusiness tycoon Bui Quoc Chi.Containing more than 1,000 pieces thatrange from traditional to contemporary.Galerie Quynh65 De Tham, D1 Tel: 3836 8019www.galeriequynh.comThe city’s only international standardgallery, housed in a modern, two-floorspace. Organizes regular exhibitionsfeaturing established, emerging local/international contemporary artists, publishesoriginal catalogs in both Englishand Vietnamese.Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum97A Pho Duc Chinh, D1 Tel: 3829 4441btmthcm@hotmail.comInstitution housing contemporary/traditionalworks by Vietnamese and foreignartists. Pieces date from as early asthe 7th century. Includes Vietnameseantiques, art crafted by the Cham andFunan peoples.San Art Independent Artist Space3 Me Linh, Binh Thanh Tel: 3840 0898hoa@san-art.orgwww.san-art.orgArtist-run, non-profit exhibition spacefeaturing contemporary work by youngVietnamese artists. San Art hosts guestlecturers and curators. A reading roomof art books and magazines is open tothe public.TuDo Gallery53 Ho Tung Mau, D1 Tel: 3821 0966www.tudogallery.comHosting permanent exhibitions of worksby the city’s artists, Tu Do deals in oils,silk paintings and lacquerware. Morethan 1,000 pieces on show.listingssports &leisureSport StreetHuyen Tran Cong Chua, D1 betweenNguyen Du and Nguyen Thi Minh KhaiServices include mending and restringingbroken tennis rackets. Products rangefrom badminton birdies and rackets tobasketball hoops, free weights, rollerblades, scooters, soccer jerseys and allmanner of balls.Trophies & Custom Signage StreetLe Lai, D1 between Truong Dinh andNguyen Thai HocOffers custom engraving on trophies andplaques made of plastic, wood, metaland glass.CRICKETSaigon Cricket AssocationSocial cricket league plays 25 overs aside matches Sunday mornings at RMIT’sDistrict 7 pitch. Season runs Novemberthrough May, with friendly games throughoutthe pre-season. Practice on Saturdaysand Sunday afternoons.Australian Cricket ClubTerry Gordonterrygordoninasia@yahoo.com.ausaigonaustraliancricketclub@yahoo.comwww.saigoncricket.comEnglish Cricket ClubRichard CarringtonRichard.carrington@pivotalvietnam.cominfo@eccsaigon.comwww.eccsaigon.comIndian Cricket ClubManish Sogani, manish@ambrij.comUnited Cricket ClubMr. Asif Ali, asif@promo-tex.netkeshav.dayalani@rmit.edu.vnDANCINGDanCenter46/2 Nguyen Cuu Van, Binh ThanhTel: 3840 6974www.dancentervn.comModern, centrally located studio with foreigntrained dance instructors. Classes forkids age 5+ in jazz, ballet, hip hop and tapdance. Classes for adults in yoga, jazz,hip hop, salsa, belly, tap and capoeira.Salsa Dancing at La Habana6 Cao Ba Quat, D1www.salsaigon.comsalsaigon@gmail.comSix-week salsa package at 350,000VND for single persons and 550,000 fora couple, run by Urko. Lessons everyTuesday (beginners L.A. style at 7.30pm; intermediate L.A style at 8.30 pm).Registration required.FITNESS & YOGAAIS Sports Centre36 Thao Dien, An Phu, D2Tel: 3744 6960, ext 126sportscentre@aisvietnam.comwww.aissportscentre.comFeatures six-lane, 25-metre pool, basketballand netball courts, astroturf hockey/footballarea and outdoor gym equipment. Availablefor party hire, with BBQ included on request.Membership packages available. Kids swimclub and adult masters programmes. RainbowDivers offers scuba diving courses forchildren and adults. Free morning yoga.California WOW XperienceParkson Plaza, 126 Hung Vuong, D528/30-32 Le Loi, D1 Tel: 6291 5999The world’s biggest fitness centre chainis one of Saigon’s most modern placesto get your sweat on. Located in HungVuong Plaza, CWX offers a huge work-outarea and all kinds of classes includingspinning, KickFit, yoga and more.Caravelle Club Spa19 Lam Son Square, D1Tel: 3823 4999Modern and stylish gym with lots of cardiovascularmachines and free weights.The swimming pool is a great place fora dip, and the massage parlour, sauna,steam room and jacuzzi are there forwinding down.Christophe GuilleminTel: 0909 365525azia_shop@yahoo.frwww.azia-shop.comFrench fitness instructor offers his trainingassistance both at home or in your gymto help with everything from weight loss tomuscle building. Also does cardio trainingsessions at An Phu swimming pool onSaturday at 11 am.Curves15 Trinh Van Can, D1 Tel: 3821 0319www.curvesvietnam.comCurves is a women’s only fitness franchisewith over 10,000 locations and four millionmembers. The centre offers a famous30-minute total body workout that theysay will burn up to 500 calories. Featurestraining on ‘double positive’ resistanceequipment.Daphne ChuaTel: 012 6662 6467yogadaphne@gmail.comwww.daphnechua.comClasses taught by a Yoga Alliance certifiedteacher from Singapore that focus onbreathing and body awareness, combinedwith fluid movements to perfectly balancebody and mind. Hatha, Restorative andVinyasa classes are offered in group andprivate sessions.Diamond Plaza34 Le Duan, D1The city’s largest department store hasa well-equipped gym with steam room,jacuzzi, massage parlour and swimmingpool. The gym costs from USD $90 permonth.Diamond Way Buddhism MeditationGroupTel: 093 804 3753Email: SaigonGompa@gmail.comwww.diamondway-teachings.orgMeditation group using methods ofTibetan Buddhism. Diamond Way orVajrayana Buddhism guides practitionersto experience the nature of their own mindto reach Enlightenment.Equinox Fitness & Leisure CentreEquatorial Hotel, 242 Tran Binh Trong,D5 Tel: 3839 7777Decent-sized 3rd-floor gym with moderncardio and weights machines, sauna,steambath, jacuzzi, and large 4th floorpool great for swimming laps.Hollywood Fitness WorldH3 Building, 384 Hoang Dieu, D4Tel: 3826 4639One of the latest & best workout environmentsin the city, suitable for all ages andfitness levels. Personal training is offered.Erick Tony Varin, Fitness and SwimmingInstructorTel: 0939 026 540Erickforcearca@hotmail.comFrench instructor offers individual adaptedprogrammes at home or at your gym, includingweight loss, muscle gain, athletictraining and post-traumatic treatment.Swimming and aqua aerobics classes forgroups or individuals are also offered.76 <strong>asialife</strong> <strong>HCMC</strong>

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