{"id":4684,"date":"2015-03-23T15:31:43","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T15:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=4684"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:51:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:51:21","slug":"work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd","title":{"rendered":"Work-Life Balance: Fitness at the Makati CBD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4697\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd.png\" alt=\" work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Somewhere in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/moving-to-makati-why-and-why-not-as-told-by-city-residents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concrete jungle that is Makati<\/a><\/strong>, there\u2019s balance to be found.<\/p>\n<p>The central business district may be a dizzying maze of tall buildings and one-way streets but, just like any busy city, you&#8217;ll find places where the seeds of your work-life balance in Makati city can grow and flourish<\/p>\n<p>If you sit at a desk all day, your body is most probably begging you for some action. If your peace of mind comes from sweating <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/simple-stress-relief-tricks-you-can-do-at-the-break-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the stress out<\/a><\/strong>, there\u2019s a place for you on every other corner of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/job-board\/l\/makati\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makati<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Boxing\" title=\"Boxing\">Boxing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Crossfit\" title=\"Crossfit\">Crossfit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Pilates\" title=\"Pilates\">Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Yoga\" title=\"Yoga\">Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Martial_arts\" title=\"Martial arts\">Martial arts<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/work-life-balance-fitness-at-the-makati-cbd\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!\">Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxing\"><\/span><strong>Boxing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4695\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd-1.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd-1.jpg 590w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/empireboxing\/info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empire Boxing Gym\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>2<sup>nd<\/sup> floor PT&amp;T buildin<\/strong>g, C. Palanca street, Legazpi village<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Open on weekdays until midnight, Empire Boxing Gym is a place where all that after-work stress can go to die. Either join a class or get your own individualized routine from their trainers. Classes offered include boxing, muay thai, and an original fitness program they call B@SSCON!, short for \u201cBad Ass Conditioning.\u201d They also offer corporate discounts, so if you and your office mates decide to put those boxing gloves on together, the more wallet-friendly it will be.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.insider.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Team Insider Boxing Gym<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>8479 Kalayaan Avenue corner Fermina St., Poblacion, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to boxing, the Team Insider trainers will hold your hand through it \u2013 well, as much as hand-holding can occur inside the ring. Their boxing and weight training program each have ten levels you can try and aspire to. It\u2019s also a good place to be if you want surround yourself with drive and commitment, as you\u2019ll be around the professional boxers part of the Team Insider team.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ElordeMakati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elorde Boxing Gym<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>3rd Floor A&amp;W Bldg, 1 Juno Street, Makati Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>L.P. Leviste cor. Gallardo street, Salcedo village<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4\/F Presidential Life building, 843 Arnaiz Avenue, Legaspi village<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The well-known Elorde Boxing Gym is in the city. All three branches are a short ride or walk from the business district and they\u2019re proven to produce excellence. What other excuses do you have? Elorde specializes in boxing and muay thai so just take your pick.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crossfit\"><\/span><strong>Crossfit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4693\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-1.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-1.jpg 590w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cfmnl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrossFitMNL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Unit 102 G\/F First Midland building, 109 Gamboa street, Legaspi village<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the type who needs that extra push to start your fitness regime, try CrossFitMNL. They promise intense, diverse workouts. More than that, they also promise that you\u2019ll be a part of a community of people all trying to become better. Don\u2019t be intimidated by the word crossfit. Wherever you\u2019re coming from and whatever you want to achieve is covered in the four different programs they offer: CrossFitMNL, BootCampMNL, StrikingMNL, and Foundations. Feeling iffy? Book a trial on their website. If you want to bring your kid along, let them try FitKidsMNL.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/crossfitmadminute.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Crossfit Mad Minute<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Unit G, 7433 Yakal, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Their mantra is \u201cRedefine Fitness. Redefine You.\u201d You don\u2019t have to be that person stuck at the desk with nothing else to talk about but work. You can try crossfit with Crossfit Mad Minute. Their Workout of the Day (WOD) classes are 1 hour long, perfect for that lunch time break from 12 noon to 1pm. They also have classes at 6:15 in the morning and in the evening at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 \u2013 more than enough options for whatever your work schedule is like. The WOD classes are designed for General Physical Preparedness so you don\u2019t have to look like a warrior right away.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates\"><\/span><strong>Pilates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4691\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_.jpg 590w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.options-studio.com\/indexph.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Options Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With studios in Singapore, Manila and Bangkok, you can be sure Options Studio knows their stuff. They have different types of pilates classes you can choose from like STOTT Pilates Blend, Gentle Pilates, Reform Pilates, and classes like Matwork, Suspend Matwork, Circuit, and even Post-Natal and Pre-Natal classes. Build your balance, posture and core with Options Studio and see yourself slowly become stronger.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivianzapanta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vivian Zapanta Pilates Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ground Floor-B, Tiffany Place, #156 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Vivan Zapanta Pilates Studio specializes in STOTT Pilates, a modern approach to pilates that you may want to try. STOTT Pilates uses signature equipment and exercise to get you lean, coordinated, and feeling good. If you\u2019re the type who sits in an office all day, it\u2019s time to get moving and explore the other movements your body can do besides walking, sitting and placing your hands on a desk. They also have rehab pilates and private to semi-private classes for those who need a little more extra care.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibapilates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Integrated Body Arts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>227 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air Vill. 2 1209<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another place to try pilates is the Integrated Body Arts studio. The low-impact, full body exercise is taught here with what they describe as \u201cpersonalized attention and intelligent teaching.\u201d Their instructors studied the original method under such master instructors as Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Mejia Santo, Juanita Lopez and Cynthia Lochard.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theonelifestudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onelife studio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>2F BCS Prime Building, 2297 Chino Roces avenue, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Onelife offers different fitness regimens but in their Makati studio, their schedule is mostly filled with pilates. They have Reformer Pilates, Pilates Infused Yoga, and for those without much time, they have Matwork Pilates which lasts for 45 minutes. Under an hour, they will help you workout your abs, arms, thighs, or your whole body if that\u2019s what you choose. Aside from pilates they also offer yoga, prenatal yoga, bellydance, and poi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4689\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"549\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd.jpg 549w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studio116danceschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio 116 Dance School<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Suite 135-B, Ground Floor, LRI Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Studio 116 Dance school believes everyone can dance. If you don\u2019t think you can, maybe you just need someone to show you how. Here you can learn hip hop, zumba, swing, salsa and social foxtrot. True to their philosophy, they even have a class called \u2018Anyone Can Dance.\u2019 Another original class of theirs is the Shiba class \u2013 an aerobic class that combines movements from salsa, chacha, rumba, jive, samba and the batchata. If you\u2019ve got a wedding coming up, this is the perfect place to start learning that one-two step.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/jollijamartscenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jollijam Arts Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Three Salcedo Place, 123 Tordesillas street, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dancing is not just for people who\u2019ve been doing it since they were young. Try something new at Jollijam Arts Center with their wide variety of classes you can choose from. You can try jazz, pole dancing, vegas strip, zumba \u2013 or maybe even all of them. For the fitness buffs who aren\u2019t so into moving to a beat, Jollijam also has Punch Bag Aero, Wing Chun kung fu and Taekwondo.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/DanzWorks\/118110731571010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0DanzWorks\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Tuscan Building, 114 V.A. Rufino St, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Exercise cultivates the mind and the body. For DanzWorks, the best way to get that mind-body fitness is through dance. They\u2019ve got classes in dance fitness, sensual dance, salsa, body isolation, belly dance, and jazz. They treat dancing as a lifestyle they\u2019d like to share so expect passion and lots of it. For a break from the dance floor, they also have yoga classes you can ask about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4687\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-1.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"848\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-1.jpg 848w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-1-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-1-768x300.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yogaplus.ph\/index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga +<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Tordesillas cor. Gallardo Streets Salcedo Vilage Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Yoga+ studio in Salcedo village is a beautiful place to start your yoga practice. For whatever level you\u2019re at and whatever yoga you\u2019d like to try, they\u2019ve got you covered. They have hot yoga, vinyasa, yin yoga, jivamukti, and even a special class called Power Hour. Power Hour is a dynamic class tailored to fit into your one-hour lunch break. If you\u2019ve got Japanese workmates or bosses, invite them over. Yoga+ has classes in Japanese as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikramyogamanila.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bikram Yoga Manila<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>15\/F 88 Corporate Center, 141 Valero St. cor. Sedeno St., Salcedo Village, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bikram Yoga are for those people who really want to sweat the stress out. A hot type of yoga, Bikram classes use the same sequence of poses every time in a very warm, heated room. Come prepared by hydrating beforehand and bringing a towel and a bottle of water to beat the heat. For those on a budget, they\u2019ve got beginner packages as well as a special Early Bird package. For the Early Bird package, you get to do yoga at a cheaper price as long as you take the 6:30am classes only \u2013 perfect for a pre-office workout.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blissyogamanila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Bliss Yoga\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Unit 203 Plaza One Hundred, VA Rufino Street cor Dela Rosa Street Legaspi Village, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bliss Yoga believes there\u2019s really no reason for you to not practice yoga. It\u2019s not all the backbending, extreme flexibility poses that you see on the Internet \u2013 at least not at the start. For beginners, they have a Gentle Flow and Yoga Fundamentals class that will start you out slow and safe until you graduate to something intermediate. They also have a one-hour class at lunch to work with your time constraints.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.echoyoga.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0ECHOYoga Shala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>3rd Floor, Steps Dance Academy Building 8465 Kalayaan Avenue (behind Rockwell) Barangay Poblacion, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Aside from offering regular yoga classes, ECHOYoga Shala also has offerings suited to your company\u2019s needs. They can do corporate yoga right at your home base and even be present at your team building events. For non-fitness needs ECHOYoga Shala is also a place where you can get private, confidential counseling as well as body-energy healing. Some of the healing methods they offer are QI Healing, Ventosa, Refloxology and Acupuncture.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iyengaryogamanila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iyengar Yoga Center Manila<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>4\/F Joya South tower, Rockwell Center Makati<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Iyengar is a kind of yoga that uses a variety of props in every pose to get you to your optimal alignment and depth. In any given class, you\u2019ll be using things like chairs, blocks, belts and ropes to get you deeper into the pose. They have three levels you can progress towards as well as a class for general back health. For those who live with the idea that precision is key, Iyengar yoga might be for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stillpointmanila\/timeline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Stillpoint Manila\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Carlos P Romulo Peace Center, Century Plaza, 120 Perea St., Legaspi Village, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stillpoint Manila is a place where you can master your Ashtanga practice. Ashtanga is a type of yoga where the sequence is the same every time. For those who need a more meditative experience, the repeated poses could help you draw inwards more. You can either take a guided practice, or a Mysore practice where you practice in a group without the instructions of a teacher.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.suryafitnessyoga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surya Fitness &amp; Yoga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Medicard Lifestyle Center 51 Paseo de Roxas cor. Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For a different view of Makati, go to Surya. While you practice, enjoy the space\u2019s natural light and pleasant views you can focus your gaze on. They have all kinds of classes like Basic Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and even Pilates. Their weekday classes are mostly in the early morning, or later on in the evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanashrammanila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Ashram\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>2\/F 6780 Ayala Avenue, Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just like their name suggests, Urban Ashram is a yoga center smack in the middle of Manila\u2019s busy cities \u2013 including Makati. They have over 10 kinds of classes you can try, including a class tailored for people who are new to yoga called Flexibility Not Required. They also do private group classes fit for your office. For those who are always online, you can reserve a class online to make sure you get that mat space where you can relax, play, and explore.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martial_arts\"><\/span><strong>Martial arts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4685\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__.jpg\" alt=\"work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd\" width=\"886\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__.jpg 886w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/work_life_balance_fitness_at_the_makati_cbd__-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Makati-Martial-Arts-Sports-Center\/137166429649123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makati Matial Arts and Sports Center Gym\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>4008 Yague Street, Makati city<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019d like you to think of it as your gym and our gym. Here you can learn all kinds of self-defense methods from Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu to Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kyokushin-kan-Karate-Philippines\/501202705690?sk=info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyokushin-kan Karate Philippines\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>2nd floor Makati Square Arena, Makati Cinema Square Pasong Tamo corner Pasay Road, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no better place to learn Karate than in a Karate center. Their sessions are an hour and a half, with Monday, Wednesday and Friday having more work-friendly time slots &#8211; one at 5pm and the other at 7pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KMAFitnessandMartialArts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KMA Fitness and Martial arts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>104 Tordesilas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a multitude of things you can try at KMA Fitness and Martial Arts. Take your pick: boxing, judo, muay thai, BJJ, mixed martial arts, kickboxing , yoga, arnis, conditioning, wrestling , capoeira, taekwondo, self Defense and even zumba. Their goal is to have a family-oriented facility so, if you\u2019d like to train with your children they are definitely welcome at KMA.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever floats your boat, you can find it in Makati. The door to a more balanced work-life is probably just a few minutes away so when the work day is done, get out of the office and get moving.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\"><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/?utm_source=b2c-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=blog-CTA&amp;utm_content=greatest-weakness-071816&amp;ref=b2c-blog_free_blog-CTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a> today and find the right job for you. 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