A Samba-Zumba Baby Shower Party!

My yummymummy soul sister and super Sambista, Denise is 8 months pregnant. What do awesome friends do at this time - throw her a SURPRISE baby shower!

Captured in FLOW Boracay by Maika

Artist extraordinaire, Noelle Hilario gave the idea of using Samba/Brazil colors for the theme of the party. I suggested that we do a Zumba party so that everyone can have fun while working a sweat (always a good thing!) with everyone.

So the fabulous plan was to invite Dee to a (fake) prenatal yoga class at Beyond Yoga. I even got another preggy mum to help me make her believe there really was a free trail session by a new foreign teacher that we are trying out (Thanks for playing along, Pam!)! Dee was so excited about the hoax, that I didn't have to worry until we were ALL running late. I had to let her know to come 30 minutes later than scheduled because the "fake prenatal yoga teacher" isn't ready yet.

This was the chaos minutes before Denise arrived! Crafternoon at Beyond Yoga studio!

I asked guests to bring their own vegetarian snack for the party. Noelle brought the Green Tea cake and cupcakes from Pipino, I brought my own green olive tapenade and cheese, Clarisse brought her own white bean dip and crackers, Devaki brought puto and Joyce brought donuts- this came in late so it isn't in the photo. (did you know Dunkin Donuts in Powerplant Mall does not use eggs...so it's actually vegetarian but not vegan since they use milk)

Look at the color coordinated Vegetarian spread: White, Yellow and Green Hues!

Yes, it was a success! Denise was genuinely surprised and fell for our plan :)

Happy Dee in Brasil color.

I have to thank the early birds...or at least those who came early enough for the SURPRISE!

Event styling by Noelle Hilario

Here we go! Zumba partttyyyyy time!

Florence Fling sponsored a prize for best Zumba dancer! Pau, our super fun Zumba-star teacher awarded Toni Bernardo for her groovy moves - she didn't miss a single beat!

Look at the stylish dress Toni won for herself (errr for her special someone?)

Visit Florence Fling at Crossings Shangri-la, Trinoma, Glorietta 

Zumba after glow with the whole group who came to celebrate Denise and her baby-in-tummy. We don't know the gender yet, that's another SURPRISE!!! :)

For Zumba or Yoga party inquiries at Beyond Yoga, please email inquire@igobeyondyoga.com and cc monica@igobeyondyoga.com. For event styling inquiries, you may contact Noelle Hilario at noellehilario@gmail.com Let's make your party, baby shower, wedding shower, any special event healthy and fun!

Spirituality For Kids this Summer!

Where are your kids going for summer classes? Must be some sporty or artsy classes, right? How about something to feed their souls?

Spirituality For Kids (SFK) is a unique program that teaches kids how to deal with life's challenges.  Through art, stories and games, kids will learn simple but empowering concepts so they can be the best that they can be. The course is meant for children ages 6-12 years old but they will be able to entertain 5 year olds and 13 year olds.

10 weekly sessions every Tuesday starting April 30 from 10am-12nn in Alabang Hills
*Classes will be on Saturdays once the school year begins

There is no fee for the class but donations are encouraged to cover cost of materials.

Please contact Ria Trillo at 0917-5091333 if interested to join :)

Fore more information, you may check the official website www.sfk.org

Balik Bukid part 3!

This weekend will be another summer fiesta at Balik Bukid, the best (is it the ONLY?) country fair bazaar in the Philippines!

Look! Activities for the WHOLE family :)

Check out some photos from the last Balik Bukid fair where FLOW, Brown Belly, INDIGObaby and Luntian Bags participated in.

See you all there this Sunday!

Behind The Scenes: Athletica Magazine

Aura Athletica and Hinge Inquirer collaborates to bring you Athletica Magazine: the official customer magazine of Aura Athletica. Now, isn't that grand? The editorial content will be about health, fitness, fashion, wellness, and of course, athleisure wear :)

Check out some photos from behind the scenes thanks to Jan Lynch Imbat of Terry SA!

Athletica Ambassadors: Mayor Pie Alvarez, Martin of UA and me for FLOW

Pie Alvarez and I have PALAWAN in common!

Like what we are wearing? Head on over to Aura Athletica at Power Plant Mall or at Bonifacio High Street to get your latest collection yogi pieces from Zobha!

Athletica magazine will be launched on April 19, Friday but I will be off to organize FLOW Surf Yoga Samba week in Boracay!

Follow the hastag #FlowBoracay on twitter and instagram for live updates if you're missing on the fun!

Have a wonderful weekend, warriors of light!

Nurture Kolisko Waldorf School Open House

Calling out to parents with small children! If you are looking for a good school that really understands the development of a WHOLE child (body, mind and soul), please do come to the open house of Kolisko Waldorf School on April 20. 

My son Santiago has been in a Waldorf school with the children of co-yummymummies of FLOW because we understand that our sons need this loving, mindful environment to really thrive. 

I urge you to go and learn about Waldorf Education. See details below :)

Learn about Waldorf Education by experiencing what students go through in pre-school, lower school and middle school. It's going to be one full morning of fun and discovery with our students, parents and teachers.

Talks + Testimonials + Open Forum + Exhibits + Raffle
Featuring: Live Musical Performances!

APRIL 20, 2013 (Saturday)
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
22 Alabama Street near Christ the King Seminary and Tri-Place Hotel, E. Rodriguez Ave., QC
Food will be served.

LIMITED SEATS! Pre-register by calling/texting 723-1549, 710-5279, 0920-4023860 or sending email to kolisko.waldorf.school@gmail.com

First 20 people to pre-register will get a special gift from our garden.

Ego Crushed at 10

As a little girl, I had dreams of singing in Broadway. I auditioned in Repertory Philippines when I was 10 years old for a musical, waited in line for hours with my family and then got my heart crushed when Zenaida Amador declared to the whole world (it seemed to me) to get off the stage after singing a stanza or two of Beauty and The Beast (obviously because I couldn't sing well). I cried all the way home. Ego crushed way before puberty.

If you can't sing, there's always lip syncing!

Here is my latest PLDT MyBro TV commercial with the YouTube sensation, The Chicers :)




Happy Sunday!