BASI PILATES

Move beyond your traditional fitness routines with pilates—a holistic approach that utilizes physical strength training and breathing exercises to work both your body and your mind. Stop in at one of Basi Pilates’ 13 studios in Tokyo and find out how 20 million other pilates practitioners worldwide train their minds to control their muscles, build flexibility, increase strength and improve coordination. These unique exercises tone the deep muscles that support your skeleton—not just the surface muscles affected by ordinary workouts. Pilates practice helps you access newfound power from the very first time you try it. To consistently improve your posture and physical well-being, the muscle contractions you learn can be managed daily—at home or at the studio. The studio sessions will also teach you how to direct your thoughts inward and use concentration and breathing exercises to help focus your mind—a little like working out and meditating at the same time.

Special Offer:

• Sign up today and receive free registration (reg. ¥30,000) and three private lessons for only ¥18,000

Services:

• 4 private lessons for ¥38,500/month
• 5 private lessons for ¥46,500/month

Studios in Roppongi, Shibuya and Yokohama. Tel: 03-6425-7054. Open Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Mon 10am-5pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi, Shibuya, Yokohama.

www.basipilates.jp/english

CLUB 360

Club 360 is Tokyo’s newest multidisciplinary rehabilitation and fitness center. Located only a three-minute walk from Roppongi Hills, this unique facility features a spacious and fully equipped weights and personal training gymnasium, private treatment rooms and on-site parking. Club 360’s team of internationally trained, English-speaking physiotherapists specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and more. Other services include running and ergonomic assessments as well as orthotics fitting. All of their sports medicine experts work closely with the personal trainers so that your individually tailored rehabilitation and fitness goals are achieved. Western-style therapeutic massage services offered include sports  and deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, prenatal massage and lymphatic drainage. Treatments are claimable through most international health insurance providers.

Special Offer:

• Receive 30% off your first massage if you mention Metropolis when booking

Services:

• Physiotherapy, massage, personal training and fitness classes
• No registration or membership fees

B1 CMA3 Bldg, 3-1-35 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6434-9667. Open Mon-Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Roppongi.

www.club360.jp

GRINBERG METHOD

The Grinberg Method is the ultimate in holistic therapies. By deeply relaxing the muscles, it can help cure chronic pain, heavy scarring and deep wounds. This special treatment uses unique breathing exercises to allow a new and fresh energy to flow over the body. It can teach people to let their body’s energy heal itself and to have a greater freedom of movement and expression. The soreness caused by daily exertion, fatigue and cumulative lack of attention to the body can be alleviated through the Grinberg touch technique on the affected muscles, and you’ll be able to notice where specifically the pain occurs and how to manage it. You’ll also learn how to handle stress, to recognize and stop repetitive behavior and get closer to living the life you’ve always wanted to live.

Special Offer:

• Book an appointment today and receive a 20% discount on your first session

Services:

• Introduction to the Grinberg Method
• Foot analysis

Ten: 080-3273-0773. Open Mon-Tue 1-7pm. Nearest stn: Higashi Nakano.

www.grinbergmethod.com

MACROBIOTIC ASIA

For people living in Japan who want to buy high-quality organic foods online in English, look no further than Macrobiotic Asia. Located in Kyoto, it’s the largest online organic food shop in Japan. They sell not only natural and organic edibles, but also multifunctional health provisions and daily comestibles that are good for the body. All of the products are very carefully and attentively screened and selected. Products available on the website are only the top 10 percent of those made available by partner manufacturers. Take some time to explore the website and learn more about the wide variety of wholesome products on offer. These organic and natural products are good for the well-being of your body, mind and spirit. Shop now and earn one point of credit for every ¥100 you spend!

Special Offer:

Tell us how you heard about us in the “Comments” section when you order to get an original healthy diet tea, a traditional Japanese umeboshi and  a ¥500 discount!

Services:

• Natural and organic food
• Products and information for a healthy mind and body

Tel: 0120-841-828. Open Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1:30-6pm. email: foreign@prema.co.jp.

www.macrobiotic.asia

ISLAND VEGGIE

An oasis of vegetarian delights awaits only steps away from Hiroo station. Island Veggie features healthy hamburgers and açaí bowls as their meat-free main dishes. The wholesome burgers here usesoy meat for the patty and are mated with natural yeast buns, vegan mayonnaise and other nutritious original condiments and ingredients. A partnership with San Diego’s Sambazon Açaí Café means they can provide authentic açaí berry bowls filled with berries, bananas, dried fruits, granola and myriad healthy toppings to those craving a nutritious and delicious break from a regular café snack. Open from 8am, those with a little more energy may wish to try the beginners’ yoga classes held on the second floor. If you’ve been too busy eating too much of the “wrong” food, cruise over to Island Veggie for a new type of wholesome meal for hectic city dwellers.

Special Offer:

• Bring this copy of Metropolis and receive a free soft drink when you order a burger or açaí bowl

Products or Services:

• Natural and organic food
• Products for a healthy body

1F CAS Bldg, 5-3-9 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6277-0962. Daily 8am-7pm. Nearest stn: Hiroo.

www.islandveggie.com