BarressentialJun 21, 20183 minwhat does it mean to be well?With the celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 9th, chances are you’ve seen hashtags for #wellness floating around social media...
BarressentialMay 11, 20184 minbarressential luxury retreat @ villa by cc: a look backIt was on a bright, sunny morning in March that twelve ladies gathered together at the lobby of Galle Face Hotel, Colombo to embark on a...
BarressentialMay 9, 20186 mininspire: saskia fernandoThis month's "inspire" segment meets with the ethereal & multi-talented Saskia Fernando, owner of Saskia Fernando Gallery & Papillon du...
BarressentialApr 19, 20181 min10 Reasons to Love Turmeric More Than We Already DoA wonderful staple in a Sri Lankan kitchen since forever, we have all grown up with turmeric in our foods. As this spice suddenly becomes...
BarressentialApr 4, 20184 minEverything You've Wanted to Know About Our New Hormone Reset Nutrition Plan!We're back! Bigger. Better. Re-energized. 7 metabolic hormones. 3 weeks. A new you. This is not a diet. Let's get rid of that dirty word...
BarressentialApr 3, 20184 mininspire: chamila wickramasingheOur April "inspire" segment brings to you the amazing Chamila Wickramasinghe, Co-Founder of Ceylon Coconut Company. We were won over by...
BarressentialMar 4, 20182 min21 Days of Weaning off Sugar Begins TOMORROW!You asked, we responded. Sugar addiction is a monster of an issue around the world and the numerous dessert options in Colombo makes both...
BarressentialFeb 27, 20183 mininspire: ishani gunasekeraOur "Inspire" series returns with Ishani Gunasekera, one of our favourite clients, lawyer & Co-Founder of NDURE, a newly launched brand...
BarressentialFeb 15, 20183 minThe 101 on Pilates: Is It Worth It?Pilates - isn't that the same as yoga? Pilates - its so easy! Pilates - don't you need those machines? Pilates brings out all sorts of...
BarressentialJan 8, 20183 minHow to stick to your New Year's resolutions!It's 2018! The new year brings a sense of renewed hope, focus and determination. Regardless of whether you hit each of your goals or you...
BarressentialNov 24, 20172 minThis Christmas, Give the Gift of Travel...More and more studies show that an experience is a source of greater joy than material possessions. This Christmas, with a thousand...
BarressentialSep 29, 20172 minWhat do we mean when we say "core"?If you're one of the many who think strengthening the core is just about getting those six pack abs, this blog post is for you! The...
BarressentialSep 14, 20173 mininspire: chevonne de soysaThis month, in our "inspire" series, we caught up with Chevonne De Soysa of novelty jewellery brand Cher by Chevonne on her love for her...
BarressentialAug 17, 20172 minWhy is Pilates the Perfect Core Strengthener?As we detailed in a previous post, there are a myriad of benefits to practicing Pilates on a regular basis. Here we hone down on the five...
BarressentialJun 29, 20174 mininspire: shanika sharma alwisThis month in "inspire", we caught up with Shanika Sharma Alwis on the balance being a fantastic doctor and a devoted mother! 1) As a UK...
BarressentialJun 28, 20173 minintroducing mat pilates to our repertoireWe've had a busy month! The June Challenge went off swimmingly with our contestants collectively losing 50cm off their waists and 52 cm...
BarressentialMay 24, 20173 mininspire: sonali ratwatteWe've expanded our inspire segment to incorporate successful female entrepreneurs in Colombo across a wide range of fields. This month,...
BarressentialMay 21, 20172 minhormones, metabolism and why we need them to work!Has anyone ever gone on a diet that they could effortlessly sustain for a year? no carbs, low carb, carb-cycling, high-fat, low-fat,...
BarressentialMay 16, 20172 minwe've got a challenge for you: introducing "12 in 21"!At barressential, we love challenges! Did you know that a healthy body is 20% about exercise but 80% about nutrition? Our first...
BarressentialMay 10, 20171 minpre barre energy bites!Introducing our "Nourish" series featuring recipes for healthy snacks & meals, nutrition advice, our favourite healthy food spots in...