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Do you use your busy schedule as an excuse to skip a workout? Do you feel you are just too busy and don’t have the time to move/exercise? Well, when it comes to yoga, the busier you are, the more important it is that you make time to fit it into your schedule!  And as they say: where there’s a will, there is most definitely a way. No matter what your days look like, you can always carve out a little slice of time for yourself to exercise.

Yoga is a practice that everyone should try, and if you have busy, stressful day-to-day life, yoga can really help you manage your stress while working on your flexibility and getting you in shape. And although skipping out on a yoga practice can free up much needed time, it is often during these times of busy-ness that we need our practice the most. Sometimes, the secret to fulfilling the many responsibilities of life, is in stopping long enough to breathe.

Yoga class is an opportunity to put yourself first and make time for you. With yoga incorporated into your daily life you’ll find that you feel more grounded and in tune with yourself.  And while there are many physical benefits to practicing yoga, the mental benefits make it all worth your time.

Now, despite what you might see on Instagram, Yoga is not just a practice of poses, stretches and hyper-flexibility. Yoga is a philosophy, with the word itself essentially meaning ‘union’ and ‘that which brings you to reality’, and practicing yoga is all about finding the balance within the self and bringing everything to reality.

Yoga is a powerful tool for finding peace and gratitude within. It enables us to move beyond the daily grind of our fast-paced lives, to achieve patience, love, and mindfulness. Although it may start on the yoga mat through breathing and postures, but the ripples of yoga go far beyond. And as you leave the mat in class, you are able to bring that calm energy and mindfulness to all of your daily tasks and interactions, perhaps even inspiring those around you to do the same… Sort of a domino effect if you will 🙂

Many people get into yoga out of mere curiosity, but as you can see from the above, there are many other reasons why yoga is good for you, and we would love to have you explore Yoga with us!

You can see our class schedule here, and if you would like more information please email us or call on +9714 344 7333

See you on the mat!

 

So, by now you probably have heard of, read about or been tagged in Instagram posts about the launch of the inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge. For this 30×30 challenge, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has urged all Dubai residents to join him in committing to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days from October 20 to 18 November as part of an initiative to make Dubai the most active city in the world this year.

Now tell us, what was the first thing you thought of when you heard the word ‘challenge’? For some, the first words that came to mind were: ‘tough’ and ‘obstacle.’ So, if that’s how you feel about it, why do we think that you should you accept this new challenge? Simple—  All new challenges represent an opportunity for growth, and this one is no different!

Now for some, at the first look, the 30×30 challenge doesn’t seem like much of a challenge at all. After all, how hard could it be to be active 30 minutes a day for 30 days, right? But when you get to thinking, you realize that in reality the hardest part about exercise is, well, doing it. Just waking up and putting on your workout gear and motivating yourself to get moving can be a battle in itself! And the hardest part of that, are those first steps—that transition from the idea of being active, to the reality of actually doing the activity itself.

But the way that this specific challenge is set up is ideal for exactly for that reason! Think about it: When you join a fitness challenge, and you do it with other people, you commit to a team or even one other person to do something on a regular basis, and that gives you a sense of accountability, and accountability is a very good thing in your fitness goals. Research shows that people who have workout partners succeed in their fitness goals MUCH more often than those who go it alone. You don’t want to let down the team, right? You want to contribute! Be accountable and stay the course, and we promise you’ll see results!

And while it goes without saying, our entire team at The Hundred is taking part in the challenge, and we hope that ALL of you will join us! Let’s make history together!

Long story short: World, you’re on!!

As a parent, would you like to expand your awareness and understanding of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ (also known as EQ) to support your child? 

As we all know, kids are lively, witty, fast-talking, and more often than not they do the unexpected. One moment they may be running around full of joy, and the next crying in complete frustration while flinging toys across the room. These childhood meltdowns can be important opportunities to teach your child how to manage strong feelings and calm themselves down at an early age i.e. growing emotionally. . . and the secure circle of the family is the first and best place to teach these life lessons. 

On October 12th,  we are hosting a free interactive workshop with former school principal, teacher trainer, and SleepTalk Consultant Trainer Beryl Comar. In this two-hour workshop Beryl will share actionable tips to teach you how to communicate with children so that they listen, and she will also teach you as a parent to listen so your children can engage and share their feelings and thoughts.  

Not sure if this workshop is for you? Take a look at the questions below: 

01. Do you and your children keep cool and stay calm in stressful situations?  

02. Is your child confident and independent?  

03. Is he or she sociable and friendly?   

04. Does your child display empathy towards others and play well in a group?   

05. Can they express their emotions?   

06. Can they control their own moods and behaviours?  

Did you answer “no” to ANY of the above questions? Don’t worry if you did, it’s ok because Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a new concept to most people, and is not set in stone, so with the proper guidance it can be developed and strengthened!

So if you are free, join us for this parenting workshop is designed to help you understand your child’s social and emotional development, and how to nurture your child’s social and emotional skills.  And if you aren’t able to make it, Beryl will be seeing seeing clients in private sessions in the centre, and to book you can call us on +9714 344 7333 or email us.

Date: Thursday October 12th, 2017

Time: 9am -11am

Location: The Hundred Wellness Centre

Reminder: Limited spots available, so you must register and RSVP via email or call us on +9714 344 7333 to book your spot

It’s Autumn, and changes are beginning as we are settling in after our return from the Summer holidays— new house, new job, new school, new rules and regulations, new fees. So many changes, nothing seems the same, even some roads have changed! Many young adults have flown the nest, gone off to university or started their first ‘proper job’. There are teenagers starting sixth form or college, kids gone up a year at school and even little ones about to start school. 

For all concerned, it can be stressful, and scary. Changes of any kind can throw us into the ‘fight or flight’ part of our brains, where it perceives the situation as a threat. This triggers a protective mechanism that can lead to anxiety, anger, bad habits such as smoking or overeating, excessive sleeping and tiredness, or insomnia and panic attacks. 

With all these changes in mind, the timing couldn’t be better for us to welcome back our friend, and renowned Emotional Intelligence Development Specialist, Beryl Comar to The Hundred Wellness Centre for the months of October and November. For those that do not know her, Beryl is a published author and the first person to introduce Hypnotherapy, NLP and EFT to the Middle East in 1990’s. She has worked internationally around the globe with royalty, celebrities and famous athletes, and is pretty amazing! 

Now there may be a single cause of your stress, or there may be a number of small challenges that have built up over time. This in turn might make it harder for you to distinguish what the root cause is, but that is how Beryl can help! 

We asked Beryl to give us some insight to share with you all, and here’s what she said:

 4 Tips for Mind and Soul Health to Be Aware Of (and keep note of) 

01. Most people can only “see” their problem from a conscious perspective (i.e. in the way the problem shows up in certain situations and circumstances in their life).

02. If a person has not been able to “get past” their problem through their own conscious life choices, then the REAL underlying issues (the “root” of their experienced problem) is, in fact hidden at a subconscious (unseen) level. 

03. To fully resolve a person’s problem (if they themselves have not been able to resolve it through conscious life choices) is to work at their subconscious level and address the real underlying issues buried there.

04. The “language” of the subconscious (the language a person’s unconscious can understand and properly process) are senses and how we symbolize these. “We are the movies we play in our mind” says Richard Bandler (the teacher of Tony Robbins and Beryl Comar) 

Becoming more emotionally intelligent (using hypnotherapy, EFT/tapping and NLP techniques) can help relax and calm anyone going through these stresses and changes, and can help to erase the blocks that have built up over a lifetime … “You rarely see a stressed kid, we learn to be stressed, so let’s release those old burdens” says Beryl. And Beryl knows what she is talking about! When she finds a person’s exact subconscious senses and symbols she knows how to change the subconscious with NLP, EFT or hypnotic metaphor to fully resolve deep-seated underlying issues in just one to three sessions maximum!! 

To Book your private session with Beryl (starting October 4th) please contact us via email or call us on +9714344 7333

Guest contributor: Beryl Comar

Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow to reach new heights.

– Pauline R. Kezer

 

What a difference a year can make! Can you believe that almost 12 months have passed since we shared our revamped logo with you all?! That reveal, marked the start of our renewed journey— a journey that has been branching out with an even deeper focus on all things holistic.  

But what do we mean when we say ‘holistic’? At The Hundred we believe that to achieve optimal health we must gain balance in all aspects of our life – body, mind and spirit. So that means we don’t believe that we can/should focus on just one aspect of wellbeing, we look at everything as interconnected. As we continue to deepen our roots, we are spreading our branches even further to bring you even more cutting edge therapies, natural supplements, and effective classes. We are continuously working to provide our community with a place to actively transform the mind, body and spirit, to help change the way you feel and think. Our space truly represents the passion and vision of wholeness, and is a place to grow, learn, or simply reflect..

If you take a close look at our logo, you will see that it looks like the core of a tree. When we created the wellness centre, we wanted to offer a space that could function as the core of your healthy lifestyle. And just like a tree, when we think about our centre, it is very much a place that is deeply rooted in its location, that is organically growing stronger in wisdom and life. The wisdom is provided by our experts, and the life is provided by our inspiring clients. 

To discover the inspiration behind our revamped logo, created in collaboration with the talented Imagist London (who also designed the Hemsley + Hemsley logo), lets hit rewind and read our post from a year ago below:

 

To create our new logo we worked closely with Imagist London who have previously worked with The Hundred’s favourite foodie sisters – Hemsley + Hemsley. As many of you will know, the ‘Hundred’ in our name refers to the classic Pilates move, which is also called the hundred. This movement, first created by Pilates founder Joseph Pilates, focuses on the core of your body. It’s a movement that engages every single muscle in your body (like many Pilates exercises), and prepares you for your Pilates class and the day ahead. It’s one of the key foundations of the Pilates method – and the reason we named our health and wellness concept after it… As The Hundred Wellness Centre founder, Asma Hilal Lootah explains: “I picked a pilates move name because we started as a pilates studio and my passion for pilates is what kickstarted all of this. I chose ‘the hundred’ specifically, because it evokes nice memories with the group I used to practice with. We became friends and used to complain when we had to perform ‘the hundred’ because it’s quite challenging – but also with the 100 breaths it’s just lovely. We dreaded the effort involved but absolutely loved the achievement and the results.”

 

“The Hundred Wellness Centre is a place rooted in its location and if you look at our new emblem, there’s a real sense of rooting. Of being at one with nature and all of the different ‘shoots’ of wellness that you can awaken your body and mind with and explore with us here…”

 

Imagist London worked closely with us to bring the philosophy of both The Hundred Wellness Centre Dubai and the hundred Pilates movement into – what we hope you will agree – is a beautiful new emblem.

If you look closely, you will see that it looks like the core of a tree. When we created our wellness centre in the heart of Dubai, we wanted to offer a sanctuary that could function as the core of your healthy lifestyle needs. This is why we worked so hard to find the very best people to provide the very best wellness services for you – including Pilates, super circuit, physiotherapy, Gyrotonic, yoga, homeopathy and natural medicine, infrared sauna, BioKat Bioresonance therapy, thermography and so much more – all under one roof. This is reflected in the new logo, the core is both our centre and the exercise, and really the foundations for your health and wellness journey with us.

“The Hundred Wellness Centre is at the core of your wellness needs. Our new emblem captures that perfectly, and we hope you will love it as much as we do.”

Your growth is our passion, whether it’s overcoming an injury with our physiotherapist, improving your strength and core with our Pilates workouts or educating yourself about the very best nutrition you can give your body with our workshops and supplements. Again, if you looks closely, you will see that this growth – which is at the core of our passion – is represented as the branches or lines of the emblem grow in size and direction.

Our new emblem also features 100 little lines or branches (count them!) and 5 roots – or bigger lines – which represents the five breaths in and five breaths out that you do with the hundred Pilates movement. Also, if you look at the negative space surrounding our new emblem, you will see that there is a little leaf, which was a totally organic, happy little accident. We hope you love it as much as we do, and we look forward to sharing more new things later this year… Stay tuned.

 

Feeling inspired? Find out more about the wellness services and fitness classes available at The Hundred Wellness Centre Dubai here and start your ultimate health journey…

 

At The Hundred, we consciously hold space for you to grow while we support you to heal, thrive and go through powerful transformations into the authentic, healthy, glowing you.  We are here to show you it is possible to not settle for a lesser life than the amazing one you’re meant to have.
And we are honoured to facilitate and offer you the tools needed to achieve this. One of these tools is Theta healing. It is said that Theta Healers are now on the forefront of mapping the mind/body/energy connection. And whom better to facilitate these sessions other than the Wonder Woman of Wellness herself Maya Badran. We have had the pleasure in working with Maya over the last year as she facilitated the very successful ‘Forgiveness clinics’ here at the centre. As Theta healing is relatively new to many of you, we sat down with Maya to ask her more about her process and what to expect from a session with her.

Hello Maya, can you tell us a bit more about what you do? I am a ThetaHealing Practitioner and Instructor. I use a technique called ThetaHealing, where I can assist my clients to change negative beliefs/blocks in their subconscious mind using the Theta Brain wave. Once these blocks have been changed, the person can live their life without being held back by these limitations. For ex: if someone has a phobia, I will do a process called “digging” to reach the root cause of the phobia, and once we release that block from the subconscious mind, the client will no longer have the phobia. It is pretty simple and very effective. The same work can be done to release fears, war traumas, traumas of abuse, abandonment, death of a loved one, divorce or breakup associated emotional pain. Thetahealing is very well known for the great effect it has on helping people forgive themselves and others and also on manifesting great thing into one’s life too, ex: a job, a bonus, a partner, etc…In summary, ThetaHealing empowers people with tools to free them from fear, to show them the truth of the world that we live in, to help them manifest true health and anything else they might desire into their lives, to guide them into finding their life’s purpose which will create a deep sense of fulfilment and everlasting happiness. 

What in your opinion is the reason for the rapid growth in theta and energy healing? I believe the planet is awakening to the realization that the power is within us (not outside of us), that we are not victims or passengers on this journey. And with this realization comes empowerment. By realizing that we create our reality (including our health & wellbeing) with our thoughts and words, therefore we become more accountable to choose more positive thinking and communication. The only reason something become main stream is because people are seeing tangible results. People are becoming more aware and they now understand more than ever that it is a mind game (mind over matter). People now want to turn in for answers, they want to learn the tools that will help them in shifting their realities, they feel that there is much more to this world than what meets the eye and they are curious to know more about how this universe works and how to make the best out of this journey. 

Would you say that Theta healing is an alternative to seeing a traditional psychologist or therapist? ThetaHealing compliments all conventional therapies, especially that a ThetaHealer cannot prescribe any kind of medication that the client might need. Therefore, we work hand in hand with doctors and psychologists/psychiatrists. We always encourage clients to seek help in any way that they feel supports their healing whether it is conventional or alternative. We believe in bio-individuality (there is no such thing as one size fit all approach). Theta healing is just another option out there for those who feel that they want to experiment with something different. 

What can people expect after their first session with you? To feel great! Mind, body and soul.. Clients usually experience a sense of happiness, joy, relaxation, safety and inner peace.  They are more able to forgive themselves & others and let go of what no longer serves them. They also start to understand more that they are creating their reality with their thoughts. They will also realize that they valuable and significant to the planet, and that the Creator/God/Love/Source loves them unconditionally. 

Give us a real life of example of a life changing story of one of your current or previous clients. (Something to encourage us with) Based on our experience the success stories are numerous, from getting their dream jobs to freeing themselves from debt to finding true love, to restoring their health and finding happiness, to shifting their business around from total loss to profit within a year. The stories are numerous, but the most important thing that all of our clients have achieved is the feeling of inner peace and true sense of oneness and fulfilment. 

 

To learn more or to book your session with Maya please contact us on +9714 3447333 or email us

 

 

I think there is something, more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren’t enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.  – W. Clement Stone     

 

What if we told you that there is a really easy way to reach all your goals and dreams, but it’s something not many people do, or even realize is an option.. Would you be willing to try it out? Ready? Here you go:  

Take one small action/step toward your goal right now… Repeat.  

As simple as that may sound, taking small steps is truly the key to achieving your goals, because you have to take steps to make any kind of progress. And while taking action towards your dreams and goals is obviously important, it’s not always easy to stay consistent and focused. But remember: those whom take action, are the ones that see results. 

To help you take action, to move you in the direction of your goals, we have compiled a few tips that should help get you where you want to be –and maybe even a little bit faster… 

1- Take action now —Break your goal down to something you can do right in this moment. Then go do it. Don’t plan how you’ll do it or think about what would happen if you did it one way vs. another… just do it. Take that first tiny step forward. 

2- Stay present and focused —Don’t think of all the steps between where you are now and where you want to be in the end – it doesn’t help, it actually is a strong de-motivator! 

3- Take action every single day, no matter how small —There is absolutely something you can do every single day towards your goals. No matter how small, it does make a difference. Chunk it up and break the big steps down until you have something you can do right now to move forward. 

4- Keep your eyes on the prize! —Stop looking at what everyone else is doing and focus on your own progress and goals. It’s easy to look at someone else’s success and feel like it is un-achievable. Here is our advice: Don’t compare the beginning of your story to the middle of someone else’s! All that does is prompt you to give up. You have to remember, that person you’re looking at and comparing yourself to, was once exactly where you are now.  

Let’s all commit to stepping into action every single day, helping the magic unfold to make our dreams and goals a reality! 

We would love to hear your thoughts on this and what steps you take to reach your goals!

 

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale 

 

It has been found that our thoughts ultimately determine the emotional quality of our lives. Positive thoughts and happy feelings help create a happier outlook with a spring in our steps that then launches us into action.. just as the age-old saying goes— through your thoughts you can move mountains. 

So if this is the case we must pursue a change in the way we think in order to better facilitate happiness and the sense of fulfilment in our lives. The good news here is that the human brain is amazing, and willingly adopts any changes that we bring about in our thinking patterns. And while genes do play a role in your natural happiness levels, there are lots of things you can do to make yourself happier!

Here is a list of some ways you can change your thoughts and give a more positive direction to your life:

1- Showing gratitude for the good things you have is the truly most powerful happiness boosting activity there is. So constantly look for excuses to say “thank you.” It is such an effortless way to remind yourself of all the things you have to be grateful for in your life. 

2- Tell people why you think they are great. Their reactions are contagious and will make you feel good too!

3- Remember to not spend your days fixating on little, insignificant things that other people may have said or done – they are not spending their time thinking about you and all of your words and actions either. Because.. No one has time for that. 

4- Be present. Tell yourself, and remind yourself, over and over again to stay present. Initially, this may feel weird, but eventually, it may help you to get into a mindset of paying attention, listening and watching for all of life’s beautiful little things and moments. Like the way sunlight shines through leaves , the smell of the your morning coffee, and even the way your friend’s eyes light up when you meet up for lunch.. These are just some of the little, easy-to-miss signs that can help you fully enjoy your present moment. 

5- The human body is amazing! Your body is built up of so many moving parts that function in a certain way every day to get you up out of bed and help you achieve so many different activities all day long. So pretty much you are a walking miracle, so honor that gift by taking care of yourself! 

6-Trust yourself. Do not forget, especially in difficult times, that you’ve made it through a lot of things already that you never thought you would.

7- When you make a mistake, give yourself a few moments to get your head around it, accept it, feel frustrated over it, and then think about why it was a mistake, how you can learn from it, and how to avoid it next time. Then when you’re done, move on, let it go, and remember that in the end, you are human. 

8- Hold yourself to a standard of being a source of goodness and kindness for others. 

9- Remember, always, that happiness is a state of being, which is available at all times you just need to access it.

 

Now you tell us — Do you believe that thoughts have the power to transform your life? What do you believe stands between you and happiness? Please share your thoughts (or tips) and let us know!

‘What’s stopping me?’ – this is a question we have all asked ourselves at least once.. If you have been following us on Instagram you know that our founder Asma is running again this year for her second time at the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London. Her focus, determination and perseverance in training for this race has led us to think more about you can set goals and see them through. 

Why is it that sometimes you can’t stick to your goals, whether it is eating well, working out, eating better or running in a marathon? The truth is that you are probably making excuses to let yourself off the hook.  Do any of these statements sound familiar? ‘I just don’t have the time’, ‘I have a bad back’, ‘I’m too old’, ‘I’m too tired’, ‘I’m not in good shape’… All these excuses are used to safeguard our pride and egos – they are defence mechanisms created to help free us from responsibility and ownership of the goals we have tried to set. Because when you tell yourself that you are ‘too tired, injured, too old (or whatever else you tell yourself)’ then you don’t have to go to the gym, work too hard, eat well or get up early.   

Well we wanted to help you out with your goals and targets, so to get you on the right track we drafted some guidelines that will help get you started and keep the ball rolling:

Be accountable— If you are the only person who knows your goal, it is easier to give up. Sharing your goal with other people creates a supportive dynamic, and then it becomes a matter of pride. You will find yourself working harder on your goal when you know someone will be checking up on your progress.   

Practice Discipline— Discipline is what drives our actions when we lack the motivation. When we don’t have the internal push to keep us going forward we must rely on discipline to drive us. Take a look at the successful people you admire and look up to. Self-discipline is the common quality that makes them leaders. Discipline can be challenging and takes mental strength but it is very doable! 

Write your goals down and visualise them— Research has shown that people who set goals, and write them down, are more likely to reach their goals, and experience greater feelings of accomplishment. Mental visualisation is a commonly used tool for athletes, but everybody should incorporate it into their daily routine.  If you SEE yourself succeeding, your chances of achieving your goals are so much better.

Positive self talk— Switch “I can’t do this” for “I will do this”. Create awareness for the negative words you may be using regularly, and each time you use one, take a moment to think of a more positive word to replace it. You can change your own patterns to help stay motivated and on track through positive self-talk, you just have to be willing to try. 

Our final piece of advice: please don’t spend your life wishing you accomplished more. Instead of drifting through a life filled with ‘wouldn’t it be nice if..’ or ‘one day I will..’, try the tips above to set some goals for yourself and then work to reach them.

How fast is your life moving? Do you ever wish you could slow everything down gaining a few more hours in the day to tackle that ever growing to-do-list? What if you slowed down and concentrated only on the things that are truly valuable and important to YOU? 

A slower paced life means more balance, and that helps you gain more awareness about how you actually spend your time. But ‘slow’ will not happen naturally, there needs to be a conscious decision. In fact, our lives tend to accumulate more things that need our attention, mainly because we rarely remove older commitments even when we add new ones. It’s almost like a computer that just keeps saving files, until it gets so slow it and needs a total reformat (or a trip to the recycle bin).

So the best thing to do, is aim for fewer and better commitments. Put the important ones on the calendar- these are the ones that you really want to prioritize, and don’t let any ‘urgent’ things take their place. Always take the time to evaluate everything you are trying to do, and even make a list of your commitments if you need to— ask yourself which items and tasks actually bring value to your life?

Slowing down can be hard, and yes we do know that it is hard to say no sometimes. But the reality is that more often than not, when we are over-committed, we are unable to do justice to all of our engagements. So what do we recommend? Do a little bit of planning and time management for a slower paced life. Because in the end, time is what is really important, and we need to make sure we are not rushing through life and letting all the special moments pass by unnoticed. Slowing down is a mindset, so today start the shift and focus on learning how to fully embrace a slower paced life.