It’s a powerful movement that has been shaping not only lifestyles but also a diverse set of industries, as the concepts of balance and holistic wellness are inspiring many to choose well—from the food they eat, the hobbies they take up, even down to the kind of spaces and communities they would opt to live in.

Especially in the last three years, many have finally started to see how their surroundings can have a significant impact on their behaviors, lifestyles, and overall well-being. As such, homebuyers have become more discerning, favoring elegant designs and modern features that foster wellness, amid a backdrop of healthy and vibrant surroundings.

Natural way of life

In Trece Martires, Cavite, a subsidiary of property giant Megaworld Corp. is creating such healthy settings in a luxury residential village, where wellness will be a natural way of life.

The 41.8-ha Prana Garden Villas—which is being developed by Global-Estate Resorts Inc. (GERI), the Philippines’ leading developer of masterplanned integrated tourism estates—is envisioned to become a sanctuary of wellness, proactively designed to cater to this growing demand for healthy spaces.

The development’s name, Prana, fittingly represents this vision. After all, Prana is said to come from a Sanskrit word that means “life force” or “breath”. In some cultures, keeping the “prana” balanced is critical as this is seen as key to ensuring their well-being.

“Through this development, we intend to create a sanctuary of wellness that allows future residents to nurture unique, holistic lifestyles while living harmoniously with nature,” said Rachelle I. Peñaflorida, first vice president for sales and marketing of Megaworld Global-Estate Inc.

“We are very excited to showcase the elegance of living amid nature at Prana Garden Villas, which has been mindfully planned to blossom together with its surrounding landscape. The village will also provide easy and convenient access to the Sherwood Hills Golf and Country Club since it will rise just beside the world-class leisure development,” Peñaflorida added.

‘Green lung’

The Zen-Balinese fusion-inspired luxury residential village is set to rise within the 340-ha integrated lifestyle community, Sherwood Hills, it is a development by Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. Taking cues from nature and the laidback Balinese culture, Prana Garden Villas will afford future residents with a host of perks, stemming primarily from a seamless connection between the indoors and the outdoors.

Here, 40 percent of the entire village will be allocated for green and open spaces, including verdant thematic parks, that can serve as the green lung of this community.

A sprawling Grand Clubhouse will undoubtedly inspire an active lifestyle as it will give residents access to a multi-level pool, a wading pool, differently-abled pool, cabanas, meditation area, yoga and exercise deck, dry river walk, a sunken outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and covered walkways. A fitness center, a basketball court, pet park, and a children’s playground will further enable residents to indulge in healthy activities, whether alone or with company.

Other topnotch modern indulgences will have you wanting to stay at home longer. There will also be collaboration space, a daycare, function area, a number of aesthetic water features, as well as sand gardens, which are also referred to as Zen gardens, perfect for contemplation.

Prospective buyers and investors are given 178 lot options, with sizes ranging from 240 sqm to 513 sqm. This first phase of the project is expected to generate P1.3 billion in sales. It is expected that the lots will be turned over to their owners by 2026.

Highly accessible

Although Prana Garden Villas is a beautiful nature sanctuary, modern creature comforts remain highly accessible. This up and coming wellness community will be surrounded by schools, hospitals, establishments, institutions and even leisure resorts. Soon, a commercial area will also be built near the development. It is likewise just five minutes away from a major thoroughfare like Governor’s Drive, an hour’s drive to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and less than two hours away from the central business districts of Makati and Fort Bonifacio.

What’s good is that you can be well assured that such a vision can be achieved. After all, GERI has long been recognized for its innovative developments by prestigious award giving bodies. Just last December, GERI bested some of the top developers in the region to be named as the “Best Lifestyle Developer” at the Asia Property Awards by PropertyGuru.

It is indeed fortunate for homebuyers today that emerging enclaves like the Prana Garden Villas have gone beyond simply being residences, as they are also fast shaping up to be a smart investment on your health and wellness.

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WORK, PLAY, LEARN

With its residentials placed just at the heart of it all, you’ll surely have unlimited access to the city’s conveniences without having to worry about traveling to far off places. Important establishments such as hospitals/medical facilities, schools, gasoline stations and so much more (UniHealth Hospital, Colegio de San Agustin, BPO Buildings and IT parks, transport hub, Splash Island). Talk about convenient living in all one place!

SHOP & DINE

Southwoods Mall is nothing but a short walk from Holland Park and Tulip Gardens. It has all the shops you need; and unlimited dining options are available at your fingertips

YOUR ULTIMATE WALKABLE CITY

Accessibility to essentials is the key to survival, and Southwoods City has long had that placed under its belt, truly a future proof address!

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1. How sound are the finances?

Before anything, assess personally and with an agent your capability to purchase your preferred
condominium type or unit with your current cash flow and budget, and then determine the
perfect payment term for you as well. Be informed of any related costs in relation to your
financing (such as the bank terms) and ownership (association dues, extra charges). Will
investing in this condominium unit be financially sound at the moment?

2. How comprehensive are the services (and the rules)?

Condos have a lot of do’s and don’ts, so it’s best to know about it beforehand to determine if
you’re okay with it. Go over the community rules before signing any agreements.
Some questions you may have:
– Is the condominium pet-friendly?
– What time can I use the amenities?
– How is the waste management? When is trash collected?
– Are there strict visiting hours?
– How is proper sanitation implemented?
Know the services and amenities and determine if it will suffice your needs. Will the terms make
your life more happy and comfortable?

3. How experienced is the management?

Since you want the right product and the right service from the right source, make sure to look
into the reputation of the developer, including their project roster, public reviews, and real estate
awards.
If the condo is already RFO (Ready-for-occupancy), you may want to ask some current or
previous tenants regarding property management if you are able to. Ultimately, find out if the
community and the management are the perfect fit for you.

4. How resalable is the condo?

If you’re planning to purchase a condo for investment purposes, it’s important to know the
capacity of it to be resold. Research on or ask your agent about the status of the condominium
development such as:

– Is the location of my property booming?
– What are the future developments around the area?
– Are real estate prices in this area increasing?
– Will I earn more if I invest in the property today than tomorrow?
Look for assurance that the property is appreciating or has the potential to appreciate. Your ROI
or Return On Investment should be something you are comfortable with in the long run.

5. Why should I invest here instead of another project?

In the end, you want to make sure that you have the best of the best. That is why you should
also know the unique selling point of the project you are investing in, in order for you to know
that you have made the right investment decision. How is it different from any other
condominium development? Does it offer the lifestyle you want to live? Ultimately, you have to
ask yourself, is it worth it?

Looking for a condominium unit that is worth the investment? We are offering Tulip Gardens in
Southwoods City—your own garden community. Get in touch with a Megaworld agent today by
sending us a message!

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Peace Lily

A happy green plant with a touch of classic white flowers, Peace Lily is an easy to tend air-purifying plant you can place to brighten up the corners of your home.

Spider Plant

Spider Plants are easy to grow and maintain. It can survive in any condition and thrive under indirect sunlight. Also, shoots out tiny spiderettes dangling from adult spider plants.

Snake Plant

A native common plant in Asia that’s also called the Mother-in-Law’s tongue. It can grow well despite neglect, so make sure not to overwater it for it flourishes in dry conditions.

Areca Palm

Aside from having lush long leaves, this plant is also non-toxic to pets and are best for spacious spots of any home. Take note that it needs lots of water during summer season to beat the heat.

Aloe Vera

An evergreen perennial, this succulent plant is also good in purifying the air of any place and has many beneficial uses such as using its gel to relieve sunburn, heal wounds, hair growth, skincare and keeping a fresh produce.

Monstera Plant

Its aesthetic big leaves made this plant a favorite for plantitas and plantitos. Also called the Swiss Cheese plant because of its natural holes, Monstera Plants are easy going detoxifying plants that need balance between sun and shade to keep it alive and are generally pest-free.

For more tips on indoor gardening for your home, check this out.

Source: https://www.bhg.com.au/best-air-cleaning-plants

Beautify your own home with these opulent and healthy air-purifying plants to give your life a boost of vibrant energy every day. Live in a garden community like Tulip Gardens – a premier residential condominium development in Southwoods City that gives you easy access to your essentials and the best frills of city living while being surrounded with nature. Inquire now!

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Don’t know how to design or fix your backyard? We have 4 easy tips for you!

Incorporate Greenery

We suggest decorating your outdoor space with lots of plants! There are a lot of physical, mental, and emotional benefits of being one with nature, and where better to experience that than your own backyard? You can plant your own kitchen ingredients in various stylish pots, low bowls, or even repurposed wooden boxes or crates. If running low on space, you may opt for vertical gardens in containers attached to your wall or hanging gardens suspended from beams, eaves, or wall hangers. You can grow a variety of plants such as succulents, herbs, flowers or vegetables.

Maximize the Space

Treat your outdoor space like an extension of your living room. Fill up your backyard with functional and space-saving furniture, with a few decorative accents here and there such as side tables and a stylish rug! You can take advantage of the free wall space at the back exterior of your house by setting up shelves to hold plants and even food for gatherings. Keep the back uncluttered by building more storage space or hanging swing benches.

Light It Up

Hang string lights around your outdoor space to make it feel warm and cozy while also saving on floor space. These look great at night, and also look amazing in photos! Make sure also to take advantage of the sunlight in your backyard during the day. Find the balance between putting up shade and sunlight spaces to get your daily and healthy dose of Vitamin D.

Make it Party-ready

Make your backyard ready for intimate gatherings, or even just meals outdoors with your family! Place a small kitchen and dining area in your backyard. You can add a grill, counters, a cooler or small refrigerator, and outdoor dining table and chairs to complete your set up. If the space does not allow this, you may use a rolling bar cart and foldable furniture for an easy and portable arrangement

Apply all these design tips in your very own spacious Pahara lot with an assured breathtaking view! Inquire about our offer today or learn more about Pahara here:Pahara Residential Lot

Sources:

https://www.thespruce.com/small-backyard-landscaping-ideas-4691367

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g32596610/small-backyard-ideas/?slide=3

https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/outdoor-ideas/g26136212/small-backyard-ideas/?slide=29

https://happydiyhome.com/cheap-landscaping-ideas/

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OVERNIGHT OATS

An easy to make delicious creamy jar of oats you can top with your choice fruits, perfect for breakfast to start up a strong heartily healthy day.

PESTO TOFU BITES

An uncomplicated savory take on cooking tofu by tossing it with basil pesto, making it very rich in protein and vitamins.

KALABASA SOUP WITH KAMOTE FRIES

Thick and creamy squash puree paired with golden brown sweet potato fries. This combo completes an ultimate nutritious meal for good eyesight and great source of fiber.

EGGPLANT LASAGNA

Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, mushrooms, cheese and beef. This vegetable number of lasagna contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, that is sure to be comforting and delightful to eat.

GRANOLA BARS

Simple, chewy, and wholesome snack bars that are usually made of oats, peanut butter, nuts, raisins, and other mixes you can try for that high-energy, protein and fiber source that help curb cravings in-between meals.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

Cooked in flavorful tomato sauce, cabbages are filled with rice, vegetables, and meat for a combination of good protein, carbs, and fiber. This meal is definitely tasty, good for the health, and boosts immunity.

AVOCADO AND CHICKEN WRAP

A hale and hearty meal with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and slices of avocado all tossed in a dressing wrapped in tortillas that is sure to give you potassium and vitamins for a balanced diet.

FRUITY SMOOTHIE

A sweet and refreshing blend of fruits mixed with milk for a velvety soft taste. A strawberry and banana smoothie combination is already rich with fiber, protein, and antioxidants for better immunity.

More than just having a nature-centric home like in Megaworld Global Estate-Inc’s Tulip Gardens, Pahara, and Alabang West, it is a holistic healthy lifestyle that we promote in our townships in the South. Sustainable living encompasses all areas of life which includes what we consume especially with the food choices we make. Upgrade to a better life, and inquire today!

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Being one with nature improves physical health

•  It encourages physical activity

There’s something about green spaces being accessible that highly motivates people to spend more time outdoors. Our bodies behave differently when surrounded with nature, making us feel more energetic and alive, therefore exercising while surrounded by greens, sunlight, fresh air, and sometimes even people, decreases the feeling of boredom (that we may get from indoor workouts), and nudges us to workout longer and harder.

• It improves memory and attention span

Studies suggest that communing with nature can help improve your short-term and working memory by at least 20%. As humans, we are instinctively attracted to and focus on nature and our experience within it. Through this, we find peace for our overactive minds, and this refreshes our well-being, therefore boosting our productivity and mindfulness for our tasks.

• It provides Vitamin D and prevents eyesight problems

With most of our days spent cooped up indoors and in front of computers, conditions arise such as Computer Vision Syndrome (CSV), or Vitamin D deficiency. Proper levels of Vitamin D in the body improves our immune system and prevents various diseases. Our eyesight also greatly benefits from looking at natural scenery.

• It releases toxins from the body

With so much pollution intake especially those living in an urban setting, these result in damage to our respiratory system and difficulty in breathing. Being exposed to more nature and trees that release high levels of oxygen would naturally purify our lungs, release our toxins in the body, and make us feel renewed and rejuvenated.

Being one with nature improves mental and emotional health

• It reduces stress and improves mood

Nature is the best healer! One of the most well-known benefits of being one with nature is stress reduction. Viewing natural scenery reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension due to stress hormones. With everything that is happening in the world right now, a quick trip to the garden or green spaces could easily alleviate your mood, and release dopamine or happy hormones in your body.

• It relieves depression and anxiety

During this period that we spend more hours at home because of quarantine safety measures or work set-ups, we tend to fixate our attention to television, mobile, and desktop screens. The lack of time in the “natural” world has been associated with depression and anxiety. Nature helps us cope with pain and traumatic events. Because as humans, we tend to find natural elements captivating, we are absorbed and distracted by natural scenes from feelings of sadness, fear, and anger.

• It encourages positivity, social interaction, and connection

Studies show that people with closer connection to the landscapes are generally happier on the inside, resulting in strong social relationships and positive approach to life. The emotional balance and clarity of having a strong human-nature relationship gives us the drive to face anything in life with more resiliency and focus. Taking care of our environment has built a thriving sense of community, inspiring us to treat each other with dignity and respect as we treat the environment the same.

Pahara at Southwoods City, with its rolling terrains, scenic green views, and blue skyscape is surely a sight to behold. The cold gust of wind with a view like no other within the borders of Pahara is truly rejuvenating for the soul.

Live light and bright in Pahara today! Send us a message for more inquiries or check out more details here.

Sources:

https://www.theshoresoflakephalen.com/benefits-of-being-in-nature/

https://positivepsychology.com/positive-effects-of-nature/

https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing

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Meditate

Meditation helps you be in control of running thoughts and get your attention to focus in the now. You can do it by sitting or lying comfortably while listening to your own breath while in silence or surrounded by calming music. You put your full attention to your own breathing. Just breathe naturally. Notice how your body feels at every inhale and exhale. This practice is one of the fundamental ways to practice mindfulness to have mental and emotional clarity. Best to start your day with this to set the tone right.

Have a journal

Writing your thoughts and feelings on a journal is a good practice of acknowledging every present moment. It could be listing down all the things that you are grateful for everyday, writing a poem, expressing a concept or describing an experience as one creative learning on how to live in the now. Writing affirmative positive statements also helps you wire your brain with good thoughts and great ideas.

Listen to music

Listening to music is one wonderful way to relax your senses and calm your body. When you are paying attention to every melody you are hearing, you also understand how your body responds to it. Music has a powerful effect to relax our body and mind.

Move

Letting your body do activities like yoga, stretching, running or workouts allows you to explore and feel sensations that your body experiences. Exercising the body is also a way of exercising the mind. Becoming more aware of how you control your mind and body during exercises improves your relationship with yourself as well.

Slow down

Mindfulness is also experienced when you are giving deliberate attention and careful thinking in everything that you do, savoring every feeling coming out in every experience and enjoying every process. Whether you are reading a book, brushing your teeth, eating your meal, getting dressed or writing a report, giving it an intense awareness is a good habit for sensible personal progress and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Eat mindfully

Being conscious of what you eat and knowing its effects on your body is important. Every intake that you give to yourself has an impact on the way you think and perform. Healthy food will always boost your brain and help your body become stronger. It is best that we opt for good food, eliminate junk. Understanding your hunger or cravings and why it occurs also lets you become more wary of your bodily sensations. Give your food full attention, take away the presence of TV, gadgets and social media while savoring your food. This simple practice puts you in the quality of mindfulness.

Have a break

Taking a pause from your day to day busyness and treating yourself to a vacation or just by relaxing and not forcing yourself to accomplish tasks on hand will also help you become more conscious of the present moment. Let yourself explore cultures and new places or engage in fun adventures or treat yourself to a rejuvenating activity. When you feel in doubt, tired, stressed or just don’t know what to do, sometimes inactivity or a deep rest will help you feel better. When you give yourself a break, you let a space grow from within and stretches your creativity so you have more beautiful ideas when you get back on track.

Be easy with yourself

Always have compassion for yourself. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can to live a life of purpose and be your best version. When you make a mistake, take with you the lesson rather than dwell on regrets. Be a good critic with yourself and avoid negative chatter. Let positive thoughts run in your mind when you ruminate. Be easy with yourself, we are all humans after all.

Be with nature

Spending time to connect and explore with nature helps one gain mindfulness. By simply appreciating its rawness and beauty, you use your senses in full acuity. You let your attention wander in nature whether simply feeling the coolness of the waters, appreciate the boon of trees, be challenged by stamina inducing hikes or just by letting oneself be in awe of glorious skyscapes. Being with nature helps one increase the ability to be receptive of our surroundings and its infinite inspiration.

If you want to live a mindful life, live light and bright in Megaworld’s Pahara – a 26-hectare residential lot development set amidst the emerging Southwoods City. Perched on a hilly terrain, it provides its residents a nature-rich setting with its sky bound views and green spaces such as pocket gardens, linear parks, jogging paths and yoga lawn for that beautiful solitude and tranquility that your soul desires. Learn more about Pahara’s green spaces and pocket parks here

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