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I'm at my happiest whenā¦ Surrounded by delicious small plates in conversation with a friend, and drinks at hand. The podcast I'm listening to is... I rarely listen to podcasts except for the occasional few that crop up on my Twitter newsfeed. John Finnemoreās Souvenir
Self Made is a series of entrepreneur stories from our members who share a common desire to innovate and turn challenges into opportunities. On the first of our series, we meet Igor Hoogerwoord Tan, the managing director of Apance ā a company that helps businesses customise their e-commerce website to meet
In Singaporeās fast-paced society, many of us find ourselves with numerous conditions, ranging from aches in our bodies to tense muscles and high-stress levels. Osteopathy is a perfect way to treat these conditions and help you live with greater focus and energy. WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY? Osteopathy utilises the manipulation
TASTEMAKER SERIES showcases the creators behind Mandala Club's culinary, wine & mixology programmes, giving our viewers an up-close and personal view of what goes on behind the glamorous faƧade. This week, our Head Bartender Diveysh introduces a non-alcoholic beer that tastes just like your good old XPA, with
TASTEMAKER SERIES showcases the creators behind Mandala Club's culinary, wine & mixology programmes, giving our viewers an up-close and personal view of what goes on behind the glamorous faƧade. First up, we have Chef Sean from The Straits Parlour presenting the Dry Miso Salad, the perfect starter to
Iām at my happiest when... I am traveling and exploring somewhere new or else when I am back at home with my family after a long trip. The podcast I am listening to is... Too many to count! Stories of Our Times, The Twenty Minute VC, FT Weekend, The
For those who are new to yoga and would like to get started, we have put together a short yoga sequence you can try at home, curated by our Group Fitness Head of Programming, at Mandala Club, Alyssa Kau. Here are the 4 beginner-friendly yoga poses for your practice: 1.
by Skye Tan; Mandala Club Senior Marketing Manager and dance extraordinaire. Let me begin by welcoming you to the world of dance. For the experienced dancers, welcome back! I concur with the saying that dance is indeed an attitude, and not a skill - each individual retains their right in
There is a saying that "couples who train together, stay together". This Valentine's Day, you can put your love (and fitness) to test with our Couples Workout, designed by the Club's Wellness Director, Nathan Williams. This is a fun and full-body workout with a
Itās the month of Encounters and weāre working together with the āsexpertsā at The V Spot ā an educational space dedicated to everything womanhood. To create our first women-centric sharing circle on sexual wellness, weāve enlisted sex-positive Doctor Jess from Insync Medical, and wellness companies The Hedonist and
Mandala Club recently hosted The Art Bar in collaboration with Tatler Singapore to celebrate Singapore Art Week 2022. Members and guests from the art community gathered in their best āYves Klein Blueā outfit to share their thoughts on the various events and exhibitions they visited throughout the ten day art
If youāve had one too many snacks during the Lunar New Year holiday, youāre not alone. While we enjoy ourselves during festive, the aftermath can sometimes feel depressing. Here are some ways to reconnect with your mind and body post-holiday: 1. Stay hydrated Our bodies need hydration for
[XXX] has no place on a cheeseboard Plant-based cheese š looking forward to cell-based ones soon! The best question I've ever been asked isā¦ When Michael Siebel (co-founder of Twitch and MD at Ycombinator) asked if we liked to accept their investment. That changed everything for us. The best
A collaboration between Executive Chef, Reuben, and Head of Beverage, Thomas, the POPIāS Caviar Martini is an elevated classic vodka martini with a Singapore twist. Served on the side of you'll be surprised to find a Singaporean favourite - Kueh Pie Tee - filled with bonito cream
Charlotte moved to Singapore and opened her studio in 2015, diving into the local scenes with her unique style and sensibilities. A Londoner with 6 years of floral experience behind her, the studio was a way to show how flowers speak to her and allowed her to be creative: adapting
Tell us a bit about how you became an underwater photographer?During a last-minute expedition to Galapagos 10 years agoā¦ When I booked that trip, I didn't realise that most of the itinerary involved diving, so I bought housing for a small compact camera I had at the
The annual Singapore Art Week (SAW) returns from 14 January - 23 January 2022 this year, for its 10th edition āArt Takes Overā, with over 130 programmes across the island. A joint initiative by National Arts Council (NAC) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Art Week showcases works and
Didier āJabaā Mathieu 1. What does art mean to you? Art is a space where the mind has that freedom to go in any direction in which there should be no rules, is the mirror of our times, society and civilizations is a machine to travel into the future and
The top 10 quotes from the man himself Last weekend, Mandala Club welcomed one of the world's most highly regarded comedians, John Cleese, for a meet and greet session with our members. For those of you who missed out, weāve rounded up 10 of John Cleese'
What you might not know about me isā¦ I performed in one of the opening acts for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Itās a long story, catch me at the club for the rest of it! If I weren't doing what I do, I'dā¦ Iā
by Singapore's own poetic icon, Daryl Lim Iām Daryl, a poet and writer from Singapore and I recently launched my second collection of poetry, Anything but Human. Iāll also be conducting the Book Club session on 16 Feb, where weāll talk about my book and
Kim Tay - Gallery Director, The ArtlingI'm at my happiest whenā¦ floating in the ocean. What you might not know about me isā¦ that I grew up in Russia. If I weren't doing what I do, I'dā¦ be living a much less fulfilling life!
Image courtesy of Opera Gallery Singapore1.Tell us a bit about how you became an artist. I have always been an artist, it has always been natural for me since I was born. If I wasnāt earning a living as one I would still be creating. It is what
Wellness Director Nathan Williams shares about how to set wellness goals/intentions for 2022: It's that time of year again where we promise ourselves that this year is 'our year'. We then plan an outrageously unrealistic training and nutrition plan, only to fall short before Chinese
The world of finance needs... More women What you might not know about me is... I love fitness and champagne in equal proportions If I weren't doing what I do, I'd... Be working in real estate My five dream dinner guests would be... Elizabeth Taylor, Angela