Vida Yoga opens BGC Branch, offers Mindful Lifestyle Choices

November 5, 2023


Vida Yoga in  BGC grand launch 

Vida Yoga recently opened its flagship branch at The Arya Plaza Towers in Bonifacio Global
City (BGC), providing yoga enthusiasts a new space for more mindful lifestyle choices.
Together with its first branch in Alabang, Vida Yoga offers state-of-the-art studios with its
signature hot yoga classes, as well as non-hot classes, taught by world-class instructors who
trained under internationally acclaimed yogi Copper Crow.


Karmela Oreta, Internationally acclaimed Yogi Copper Crow and Amanda Griffin-Jacob 


"We are excited to broaden our reach and offer a nurturing environment for individuals to
engage in hot yoga and beyond," expressed Amanda Griffin-Jacob, one of the co-founders of
Vida Yoga. "Our goal is to transcend the boundaries of the mat and empower individuals tomake holistic lifestyle choices that extend well beyond their yoga practice."

The recent opening of the BGC branch took the guests on a transformative journey of
self-discovery and conscious living with its banner theme ‘Eat, Yoga, Love: A Cityscape


Journey with Vida
"Vida Yoga was born out of our collective mission to be the conduit for Filipinos to find theirown individual journeys to healthier living. We all love yoga – especially hot yoga – and we all believe that choosing to live a mindful lifestyle extends beyond yoga, thus we thought of offering a venue for people to go through that process of discovery, " shares co-founder
Karmela Oreta.







Vida Yoga offers a wide range of classes designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of their clients. Their signature classes are the hot yoga classes, which combine the invigorating power of heat with the transformative practice of yoga.

For those ready to embrace the challenge and detoxify, they have the Hot 26 class, where 26
poses are performed in an infrared-heated room for 75 minutes. Condensed sessions are also
available with the Hot Express where the same 26 poses can be performed in 60 minutes.

Hot Vinyasa meanwhile blends the flowing movements of Vinyasa with the power of heat to
enhance strength, flexibility, and balance. For a slower pace and more introspection, the Hot
Slow Flow class combines soothing warmth with gentle, mindful movements to promote
relaxation and increased flexibility.


For a high-intensity workout, the studio offers Inferno Hot Pilates, combining Pilates principles
with a heated environment. Lastly, the studio also provides a Hot Hybrid class, blending
elements of different yoga styles for a unique and challenging experience.


In addition to their hot yoga classes, Vida also provides non-hot classes for those who prefer So whether you prefer to sweat it out or practice in a cooler setting, Vida has something to offer for everyone. Beginners can explore the classes for as low as Php1,000 for one session. Vida also has a first timer introductory package which is only Php 2,000 for 3 classes. Those who are ready to incorporate yoga as a part of their daily/weekly habit can choose from a wide variety of Vida Yoga’s class packages. 

To celebrate the opening of both Vida Yoga branches, a special Eat, Love, Yoga launch event was held in their BGC branch. It was a unique wellness experience in partnership with Philip Stein, Centro Holistico, and Massage MNL to inspire people to embark on their journey to mindful lifestyle choices with Vida. 

This is me! 


with Amanda Griffin-Jacob and Yogi Copper Crow 


with my very dear friend, Marjorie Pineda-Uy 



For Amanda, hot yoga provides a well-rounded nourishment for the mind, body, and spirit, serving as a strong foundation for a holistic well-being. “Our vision for Vida Yoga is to inspire people to elevate their idea of wellness, and to adapt a holistic approach to self-care and discovery, that is why aside from the yoga classes, we also offer retreats, seminars, and training aspiring instructors as well. We want them to embrace yoga as a lifestyle,” she added. 







To learn more about Vida Yoga, or to book for an appointment, visit www.vidayoga.ph. You can also send a message on Instagram or email vidayogaph@gmail.com for more information. 






 About Vida Yoga: 

Vida Yoga is the newest premier yoga brand in the Philippines. Founded by three passionate entrepreneurs, Amanda Griffin-Jacob, Karmela Oreta, and Ginger Diaz, Vida Yoga aims to serve as a second home for practitioners, offering a diverse range of classes, workshops, and teacher training under internationally recognized instructors.


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Watsons Slay the Swarm: The Anti-Dengue Fashion Phenomenon

September 5, 2023




The Watsons Kontra-Dengue Duo strike a power pose as they get ready to Slay the Swarm of Aedes Aegypti bringing Anti-Dengue awareness to the community in a unique, fun and family-friendly campaign. 

Dengue community awareness with a unique art and fashion performance, educational and fun booth activities for the public, and creative promotion of healthcare highlight the recent Slay the Swarm: The Anti-Dengue Fashion Phenomenon presented by Watsons Philippines at Liwasang Aurora Amphitheater in Quezon Memorial Circle.





The Watsons health advocacy campaign with the support of Quezon City Local government brings awareness to the alarming growth of dengue cases this year. “This pioneering health education effort combines art and performance to raise awareness on an often overlooked health concern. We see the importance for us to tackle the seriousness of dengue - why this viral infection shouldn’t be taken lightly, but at the same time, we don’t need to be afraid of it,” shares Watsons Customer Director Jared de Guzman.

The Swarm’s costumes represent common symptoms of dengue: rashes with lumps and bumps accents, fever with illuminating flames, nausea with stimulating and dizzying patterns, and body pain with spikes and sharp silhouettes. The costumes are designed by Oz Go of House of Mizrahi.

Slay the Swarm was staged in the city with one of the highest cases of dengue in Metro Manila. In fact, Dr. Marlon Molano, Medical Officer III of the Quezon City Health Department shared that from January 1 to August 24, 2023, the Quezon City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit (QCESU) logged 2,156 dengue cases. In contrast, the total cases for 2022 was 2,558. “This campaign allows our youth to be well-informed, to be proactive in the fight against dengue, and to propagate the series of awareness through the current information path of this generation - which is social media,” he said.

Dr. Molano commended Watsons, a private partner, for supporting a public health endeavor. “Watsons, I cannot stress how valuable this activity is, to our city and our community,” he said as he reiterated that it is only August and yet Quezon City is already nearing the total cases last year.

Partners in health advocacy. The recent Watsons Slay the Swarm event at Quezon Memorial Circle highlighted the continued need for dengue awareness and education. The event was created by Watsons with support from the Quezon City Health Department thru the Office of the City Mayor. In photo, from left: Patrick Yu, Watsons Marketing Manager; Jared de Guzman, Watsons Customer Director; Dr. Marlon Molano, Medical Officer III, Quezon City Health Department; and Sharon Decapia, Watsons SAVP-Marketing, PR & Sustainability.


Dengue Essentials
Families also enjoyed a whole day of surprises from Watsons with engaging booth activities from event partners: DirtBugSun, Tiger Balm, OFF!, Bite Block, Soffell, Bye Bye Fever, and Salonpas. “As your health partner, Watsons is determined to expand their already wide-range products so the people are protected and healthy all year round - rain or shine,” Watsons Customer Director Jared de Guzman said.


A fearless toddler came face-to-face with the fever mosquito. The most common symptoms of Dengue are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea and rashes. Teaching the youth about the symptoms and preventive measures against dengue are the highlight of this campaign. As Dr. Molano said, “Nag-start na yung advocacy natin towards dengue ever since, pero the continuity rests within our youth.”


Slay the Swarm: The Anti-Dengue Fashion Phenomenon

Visitors of Quezon Memorial Circle also had the rare chance of witnessing the special performances during the main event. Four mosquitoes, in high fashion mosquito costumes, emerged from the trash-adorned Hotspot art installation and strutted across the area, with arms flailing about in a vogue-ing dance manner. They scattered throughout the place and interacted with the public as if they were spreading the dengue virus. However, they were no match against the glamorous Watsons Kontra-Dengue Duo, for the strength of Watsons insect-repellent and immunity-boosting products proved more powerful. The mosquitoes slowly backed away until they were no longer in the picture accepting their defeat, and the Watsons Kontra-Dengue Duo finished with a strong and synergistic performance.

Left: Slay the Swarm performers pose at The Hotspot installation decorated with found objects and upcycled materials; Right: Park goers interact with Watsons HQ installation and larger than life bottles reminiscent of mosquito repellent products. Both installations are created by Visual Artist Richard Aguillon and his team.


Both adults and children enjoyed the fashion phenomenon and took their time to take photos with the performers and the art installations. Watsons took dengue awareness to a whole new level with this informative and entertaining event. Just as Jared said, “Watsons has always advocated for health literacy and accessible health solutions for every Filipino. [Watsons is] grateful to have been given the opportunity to educate its citizens with preventive measures to combat Dengue at Quezon Memorial Circle.”

Slay the Swarm: The Anti-Dengue Fashion Phenomenon is one of the many exciting events from Watsons. If you missed the event, you can still buy your kontra-dengue essentials, including the MD Dengue NS1 Antigen Home Test Kit, from the 1,000+ Watsons nationwide. You can also download the app on iOS and Android and use the code “OTC100” upon checkout to get P100 off of your anti-dengue products until September 10, 2023.


For more information on upcoming events, promos, discounts, and exclusive offers, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

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