Two Serendra – Philosophy of Residential Wellness

The ancients have long recognized that wellness goes beyond just having a healthy body – the Greeks say  “mens sana in corpore sana”; while the Chinese philosopher Lao Tze stresses the importance of the soul. With the advent of scientific medicine, however, these beliefs have been forgotten – until recently.

Due to today’s busy lifestyle, this integrated approach rooted in the wisdom of old is rarely practiced. “Often with busy schedules in their fast paced careers, urban achievers find it difficult strike a balance between time for work and time for themselves,” shares Anton Sanchez, Project Development Manager of Alveo Land. “And with the limited time they find to relax or unwind, they tend to favor only certain areas in their lives while everything else have to wait.”

With this in mind, Alveo Land, an Ayala Land company has set out to redefine total wellness in the urban landscape. “The bottom line is that time constraints and work pressures make it hard for city dwellers to dedicate ample time for themselves to pursue all facets of their personal wellness. We realized that the latest section of Two Serendra should enhance its suburban living in the city proposition by being built around the concept of promoting time for self to foster total wellness.” Hence, the philosophy of total wellness began to take root in The Red Oak at Two Serendra.

The Red Oak at Two Serendra offers a lyrical balance of community amenities that provide opportunities for residents to gain back lost time for themselves in pursuing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. “These days, being physically fit is no longer the right gauge to measure personal health,” quips Sanchez. “It’s not anymore just about the body – the mind and the spirit have to be focused as well.”

For the spirit, amenities like its reflection ponds and prayer room are ideal for self-renewal. Meanwhile, its sunken decks, massage pavilions and leisure pools offer pleasant opportunities to rejuvenate the tired body. There is also a music and theatre room where residents can sit back and enjoy a film or two. This room leads to a sound garden where one can get inspired by listening to any music of choice while admiring the city skyline. Residents can also feed their minds by heading to the Earth Lounge or Sky Lounge with a book or laptop in hand.