Supplements have often been shunned in the wellness world, with most of us preferring to believe that simply eating right and exercising is enough to keep our bodies in optimal working order. But physician, personalized medicine pioneer and Chōsen expert Dr. Molly Maloof believes supplements are a necessary complement to healthy diet and lifestyle. We [...]

Our nutrition expert Elisa Haggarty expounds the superfood properties of cacao and shares her healthy choc treat recipe.   1.   Cacao has 40 times more antioxidant potency than blueberries. The antioxidants found in cacao fight free radical damage, which is a major contributor to inflammation and chronic disease.   2. Cacao is one of the [...]

  We tend to think of being well as simply not being sick but for medical doctor and scientific wellness pioneer Molly Maloof this is too simplistic an approach. She sees illness and wellness not as opposites but as states that can, and often do, coexist.   “Wellness is not just about physical well-being, it’s [...]

As Singapore’s only female racecar driver – with a Formula 1 support race podium finish under her belt, no less – Claire Jedrek is used to life in the fast lane. But she also knows the importance of taking regular pit stops to refuel body and mind, which is why she joined a Chōsen retreat [...]

In this guest post, Chōsen’s Strength and Conditioning Coach Taylor Rank explains why real life scenarios should always drive our approach to exercise.   Throughout the years, exercise methodologies have changed and evolved in response to new scientific findings about how the human body works or just general fitness trends. But constants also remain and, [...]

We’re thrilled to introduce our new travel companion – the Chōsen Travel Planner. A practical resource for the intrepid traveler that extends the Chōsen philosophy on balanced living beyond the week-long experience. This stylish notebook is a practical resource for the traveler that helps keep goals and healthy habits on track while on-the-go.   The [...]

We are lovers of coffee here at Chōsen, and starting off our active days with a 50/50 mix of cold-brew coffee and coconut water. As well as being a trusted pick-me-up, coffee has many health benefits. It’s a natural antioxidant that’s also rich in riboflavin (vitamin B2), which is important for energy production. Being a [...]

It may sound like a paradox, but active rest is key to a balanced lifestyle and an effective training programme. That’s why Chōsen creates active holidays that help you unwind and optimize performance at the same time. The active rest days featured in our itineraries are designed around the perfect Sunday. Here we explore the [...]

Winner of six Olympic medals, including two Golds, Australian swimmer Michael Klim also excelled at World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Champions competitions, and in 1997 set a world record at the Australian Championships in the 100m Butterfly event – an accomplishment that went unbeaten for an impressive six years. Today, Michael is an [...]