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nutrifort health feed<br />
Change Your Mind, Body, Spirit<br />
By Nutrifort’s Nicole Hawkins<br />
This time of year, it’s always a<br />
good mental exercise to reflect<br />
over the past year, and at the<br />
same time, plan for the year<br />
ahead—whether for your personal<br />
or professional life. For<br />
many of you who have put off<br />
your fitness (body and mind)<br />
resolutions, perhaps I can help<br />
you change your mind.<br />
What if fitness, in addition<br />
to shaping your body,<br />
also sculpted your mind,<br />
sharpened it, opened it, even<br />
changed it What if exercise<br />
swept you up into a backand-forth<br />
of brain and brawn,<br />
taking off pounds and putting<br />
on wisdom What if moving<br />
your body helped you stretch<br />
your confidence and flex remnants<br />
of character long buried<br />
in your life's rubble Wouldn’t<br />
you give it a try<br />
Each time you go for a run,<br />
get on a bike, or simply take<br />
the dog out for a walk, you<br />
are building on your fitness<br />
programme. It doesn’t have to<br />
be hard core, or competitive,<br />
it just needs to be something<br />
you do for your body and enjoy,<br />
so that you keep doing it a<br />
few days a week… for the rest<br />
of your life. We all know the<br />
benefits of exercise for your<br />
body, but it has therapeutic<br />
effects on the mind. Once you<br />
get over the hurdles of muscle<br />
pain and stiffness, the mental<br />
confidence that emerges is<br />
truly the most rewarding kind.<br />
Start with a list of physical<br />
things you love to do (by<br />
yourself or with someone or a<br />
group). Whether it’s dancing in<br />
front of a mirror, playing with<br />
your dog or even shopping<br />
with a friend, make a habit of<br />
doing an activity you love every<br />
day. Then find something<br />
to laugh about during these<br />
activities, and you will reap<br />
even more benefits.<br />
Be patient with yourself,<br />
and allow time for your body<br />
to adjust to the changes—no<br />
change is too small. Love and<br />
care for your body for giving<br />
you life. And look at every<br />
reflection with appreciation—<br />
appreciation for every curve,<br />
love handle, strength, organic<br />
sensuality and sexuality. If<br />
you couldn’t make it to your<br />
spinning class today, get to it<br />
tomorrow and enjoy a slice of<br />
chocolate cake today. Trust<br />
that you are exactly where you<br />
are meant to be and feel good<br />
about yourself in your own<br />
body.<br />
At its core, fitness is a mental<br />
challenge and conquering it<br />
shows you have passion and<br />
hope. So for the new year, I<br />
dare you to stand straighter,<br />
walk lighter, breathe deeper<br />
and feel better than ever<br />
before.<br />
listings<br />
culture<br />
CLASSES<br />
AngelsBrush by Vin<br />
Tel: 0983377710<br />
Shyevin@mac.com<br />
Oil painting course gives learners the<br />
opportunity to work from the different<br />
objects; explore different mediums,<br />
materials and techniques; and interpret<br />
line, tone and colour. Instructor works<br />
with students on individual basis.<br />
Creative Writing Classes<br />
Tel: 090 448 2957<br />
kate_orson@hotmail.com<br />
Writer Kate Orson teaches creative writing<br />
courses for fiction, non-fiction and<br />
travel writing. Beginners and experienced<br />
writers are welcome.<br />
Helen Kling Oil Painting<br />
189/C1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien,<br />
D2 Tel: 0903 955 780<br />
hk.painter@gmail.com/helenkling@<br />
yahoo.com<br />
www.helenkling.com<br />
Helene is a French painter who teaches<br />
beginners (children and adults) various<br />
techniques and the art of working with<br />
different mediums. She is also a fantastic<br />
tool for advanced artists who are looking<br />
to increase their creativity. Both day and<br />
night courses are available. Helene has a<br />
permanent exhibition at FLOW, located<br />
88 Ho Tung Mau, D1.<br />
Printmaking<br />
alphagallery@bluemail.ch<br />
Classes are held at Alpha Gallery taught<br />
by the gallery owner Bernadette Gruber,<br />
who offers the chance to learn monotype,<br />
intaglio and etching techniques.<br />
CINEMAS<br />
Cinebox<br />
212 Ly Chinh Thang, D3 Tel: 3935<br />
0610<br />
240 3 Thang 2, D10 Tel: 3862 2425<br />
Cinebox cinemas show both original<br />
language films with Vietnamese subtitles<br />
and the dubbed versions.<br />
Galaxy Cinema<br />
116 Nguyen Du, D1 Tel: 3822 8533<br />
230 Nguyen Trai, D1 Tel: 3920 6688<br />
www.galaxycine.vn<br />
Large, modern cinema that shows the<br />
latest foreign releases in English (with<br />
Vietnamese subtitles).<br />
IDECAF<br />
31 Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3829 5451<br />
French cultural centre and cinema<br />
theatre. Showcases French movies with<br />
English and Vietnamese subtitles. Also<br />
hosts movies and documentaries from a<br />
number of overseas film festivals.<br />
Lotte Cinema<br />
Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, D1<br />
Tel: 3822 7897<br />
LotteMart, 469 Nguyen Huu Tho, D7<br />
Tel: 3775 2520<br />
www.lottecinemavn.com<br />
Modern cinema with four-way sound<br />
system. D7 location houses luxury<br />
theatre Charlotte with 32 seats and eight<br />
sofas.<br />
me phim<br />
HCM City-based film initiative that<br />
provides support to local filmmakers and<br />
hosts regular film screenings/discussions.<br />
Email dduukk@gmail.com for information<br />
or join the Facebook group.<br />
Megastar<br />
Hung Vuong Plaza, 126 Hung Vuong,<br />
D5 Tel: 08 2222 0388<br />
CT Plaza, 60A Truong Son, Tan Binh<br />
Tel: 6297 1981<br />
www.megastarmedia.net<br />
State-of-the-art cinema complex screening<br />
the lastest blockbusters with plush,<br />
reclining seats. All movies shown in original<br />
language with Vietnamese subtitles.<br />
GALLERIES<br />
a little blah blah<br />
OUT-2 STUDIO, L6 FAFILM Annex<br />
6 Thai Van Lung, D1<br />
albbsaigon-2010.blogspot.com<br />
Operates as an engine for contemporary<br />
art by organizing projects, exhibitions,<br />
screenings and talks. Runs one major<br />
art project each year and a reading room<br />
with more than 1,000 texts on art, design<br />
and creative culture. Free for everyone<br />
and open Tue to Sat 10 am to 6 pm.<br />
Blue Space Contemporary Arts<br />
Center<br />
97A Pho Duc Chinh, D1<br />
Tel: 3821 3695<br />
bluespaceart@hcm.jpt.vn<br />
www.bluespacegallery.com<br />
Busy, working gallery with easels<br />
propped up outside situated in the<br />
grounds of the beautiful Fine Arts<br />
Museum. Holds regular exhibitions by<br />
local artists.<br />
Duc Minh Gallery<br />
31C Le Quy Don, D3 Tel: 3933 0498<br />
Housed in an opulent colonial mansion,<br />
private museum and art gallery showcases<br />
the private art collection of Vietnamese<br />
business tycoon Bui Quoc Chi.<br />
Containing more than 1,000 pieces that<br />
range from traditional to contemporary.<br />
Galerie Quynh<br />
65 De Tham, D1 Tel: 3836 8019<br />
www.galeriequynh.com<br />
The city’s only international standard<br />
gallery, housed in a modern, two-floor<br />
space. Organizes regular exhibitions<br />
featuring established, emerging local/<br />
international contemporary artists, publishes<br />
original catalogs in both English<br />
and Vietnamese.<br />
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum<br />
97A Pho Duc Chinh, D1 Tel: 3829 4441<br />
btmthcm@hotmail.com<br />
Institution housing contemporary/traditional<br />
works by Vietnamese and foreign<br />
artists. Pieces date from as early as<br />
the 7th century. Includes Vietnamese<br />
antiques, art crafted by the Cham and<br />
Funan peoples.<br />
San Art Independent Artist Space<br />
3 Me Linh, Binh Thanh Tel: 3840 0898<br />
hoa@san-art.org<br />
www.san-art.org<br />
Artist-run, non-profit exhibition space<br />
featuring contemporary work by young<br />
Vietnamese artists. San Art hosts guest<br />
lecturers and curators. A reading room<br />
of art books and magazines is open to<br />
the public.<br />
TuDo Gallery<br />
53 Ho Tung Mau, D1 Tel: 3821 0966<br />
www.tudogallery.com<br />
Hosting permanent exhibitions of works<br />
by the city’s artists, Tu Do deals in oils,<br />
silk paintings and lacquerware. More<br />
than 1,000 pieces on show.<br />
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