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Sivananda Yoga, the Holistic Way to Health, January 2012. Read this feature as I talk about the benefits of regular yoga practice and how feeling good is more important than looking good.
9 Sassa Activewear women featured in 2012 + Tips to stay fit during the holidays!, December 2012. Check out the nine women who made it to Sassa Activewear’s list.
OctoVEGfest with Raw Yogini Sonia, Dec 2013. Blogger Ethel Merioles gives a tour of my raw food preparation class. Find out if she’s now a raw food convert or she’s still searching for the diet and lifestyle that fits perfectly like Goldilocks and her porridge.
Yogini Sonia teaches raw food preparation in the Philippines, 6 March 2014. Vegan blogger Jaclyn Abergas talks about the two raw food classes she attended with me and why she keeps wanting to attend over and over again. “She was all smiles, from the time I arrived, during the class and even when I left. She makes you feel so appreciated you want to take her class over and over again.”
Kezon 101 interviews Raw Yogini Sonia, 6 March 2014. Paul Natic shares tidbits of my life: the story behind the name Raw Yogini Sonia, trade
or business secrets, favourite books, and my best and worst job ever.
Going by the Gut, 8 March 2014. Manila Standard Today’s Feature writer and Opinion page editor Adelle Chua tells my journey from being a newspaper intern, magazine writer and editor, senatorial writers’ and media unit head, and international non-government organisation communications and press campaigner to leaving my job and pursuing my two great loves: yoga and raw food.
Haiyan Recovery Update: Healers on a Mission, March 2014. Rene Navarro, licensed acupuncturist, teacher of Classical Yang Family Tai chi chuan fist and weapon forms, Chi Nei Tsang organ massage, neidan/internal alchemy, and Daoist Yang-Sheng (Nourishing Life) regimen shares our journey on a healing mission to Haiyan devastated area. I was with the team to share yoga to children in Victory Island in Eastern Samar and in Tacloban City.
INAM Philippines bringing alternative healing to Yolanda victims, 21 June 2014. Read more on the team of six healers from the Integrative Medicine for Alternative Health Care System (INAM) as we bring healing to the people hardest hit by one of the world’s strongest typhoon, Yolanda (Haiyan).
Pure Joy Culinary Academy Gourmet Sundays Chef & Recipe Feature: Christmas Chocolate Cardamon Truffles, 7 December 2014. Here I share one of my favorite Christmas (and all season) recipe.
Raw passion: Advocate says going raw made her strong at the core, 18 May 2015. Manila Standard Today’s Feature writer and Opinion page editor Adelle Chua makes a follow-up story on my journey to raw food as a certified raw food chef.
Meet the Super (food) Stars, 4 August, 2015, The Philippine Star Consumerline Columnist Ching Alano talks about highly recommended superfoods by Sugarleaf Makati owners Angelo Songco and Gina Salting Yambot and a short note on my upcoming raw food workshops this end of 2015 til early 2016.
Sugarleaf Makati celebrates 4th anniversary with #RawFoodIsTheNewHot, 2 September 2015, Blogger Virgie Cheng of VirgieChengOnTheGo.com features Sugarleaf Makati’s 4th anniversary celebration with a 5-part raw food workshop series with me on November 2015 and Janauary to April 2016.
Raw Vegan Chef Maria Sonia Astudillo aka Raw Yogini Sonia, 2 September 2015, In this YouTube video created by Wazzup Pilipinas – the national blog of the Philippines – I talk about my upcoming raw food workshop series at Sugarleaf Makati, why raw vegan is healthy, and why it is the best lifestyle for me.
Fourth Anniversary Treats from Sugarleaf Makati, 5 September 2015, Pilipinas Online blogger Mavic Cruz joins #RawFoodIsTheNewHot presscon and talks about her love for chocolates and perhaps a new found love for RAW chocolates.
Benefit of Raw Food Diet (and Recipes from Chef Sonia), 12 September 2015, Health blog healthjunkie.ph talks about the benefits of raw food diet and shares some of my recipes from #RawFoodIsTheNewHot workshop series.
Raw Food is The New Hot Workshop Series, 13 September 2015, Blogger Leir shares Sugarleaf Makati’s 4th anniversary story and #RawFoodIsTheNewHot workshop series.
Raw Breakfast Smoothie Demo, 14 September 2015, Net 25’s morning TV show Pambansang Almusal features the health benefits of eating raw vegan organic food. In this 15 minute video, I shared a quick raw breakfast smoothie recipe.
Raw is Beautiful, 2015 Issue 4, FOOD Magazine shares a secret recipe from my kitchen. I then shared this original Raw Vegan Christmas Fruit Cake recipe at the FOOD Tastings event with FOOD and Moulinex.
Highlights from Christmas Around the World Raw Food Workshop, November 2015, Healthy Eats Organic Cafe and Store shares some stories from the 1st series of my #RawFoodIsTheNewHot workshop series.
#RawFoodIsTheNewHot: Learn about the raw vegan lifestyle with Chef Sonia Astudillo, 8 November 2015, Blogger Joie shares information about my 5-part raw food workshop at Healthy Eats Organic Cafe and Store.
Valentine’s everyday with home-made chocolate, 15 February 2016. Environment- and health-conscious blogger JR Bustamante talks about making everyday a Valentine’s Day after participating in my raw food class, Chocolates Are Forever, at Healthy Eats Organic Cafe and Store.
French food raw workshop inspired by Chef Sonia Astudillo, 29 February 2016. Healthy Eats Cafe and Organic Store promotes my raw food preparation class French Fit.
From the heart of Raw Chef Sonia… Plus an invitation to fitness activities in UP, 14 March 2016. Healthy Eats Cafe and Organic Store on my French Fit raw food preparation class.
Living (raw) breads in April segue to gluten-free classes in May and June, 14 March 2016. It’s the last of the 5-part #RawFoodIsTheNewHot workshop series and Healthy Eats welcomes their new series of classes with Gina Salting-Yambot.
Moulinex FIT + FAB Summer Promo, April 2016. Moulinex Philippines talks about our FIT + FAB campaign, journey, and the kit.
Healthy Recipes for Kids Maria Sonia Astudillo of Vitamix, May 7, 2016, Hunt & Gather, Vitamix Philippines, and I shares some easy-to-follow recipes for Strong Moms: A Mother’s Day special.
Raw Yogini Sonia goodies, August 2016. Healthy Eats Organic Cafe and Store shares some of my raw food offerings in their store.
Raw Vegan Chef Maria Sonia Astudillo aka Raw Yogini Sonia, September 2, 2015. Wazzup Pilipinas and I shares my upcoming class series #RawFoodIsTheNewHot.
4 Inspiring Movies Southeast Asia Entrepreneurs Must Watch, 19 September 2016. In this article I share to young and new entrepreneurs why the movie Joy is a must-watch.
Chef Sonia in Good News sa GMA, 28 November 2016. In this Good News feature, I share my raw vegan “turkey” patty recipe as well as promote the World Meatless Lunch.
Start Eating Healthy Before The Holiday Rush, December 14, 2016. ABS-CBN News features FOOD Tastings: Healthy Eats food preparation by the country’s top chefs.
Trending Na sa DZUP 1602, January 4, 2017. An hour interview on raw food, yoga, detox, and other tips and tidbits on healthy lifestyle to welcome the new year.
Mrs. Carinosa May Asim Pa, January 22, 2017. An hour interview on raw food and detox to announce the Feburary A Healthier You in 2017 class at Healthy Eats Organic Cafe and Store in Makati.
How to Be A Healthier You in 2017, April 12, 2017. Get a glimpse of my detox class from blogger Denise Sarmiento.
A Raw Example, April 19, 2017. A short feature on my raw vegan advocacy by the People’s Food Movement and Greenpeace Philippines. The movement is a group of individuals and organizations sharing the common value of caring for our farmers, the environment, nutrition, and agriculture.
Sonia’s Samplers, April 26, 2017. Once again, the People’s Food Movement did a short feature on my raw vegan journey, this time showcasing two of my recipes. Have fun!
Healthy Eating Made Fun, March 2017. FOOD Magazine shares how healthy eating is made fun by four amazing chefs. Three recipes from my kitchen are featured here.
20% off on Tefal Small Domestic Appliances from May 10-31, 2017, May 12, 2017. Hearty.PH blogger Roch talks about Tefal Small Domestic Appliances sale plus the launch of Tefal’s this year campaign #LiveHealthyStayHappy.
Tefal lets you Live Healthy, Stay Happy, May 12, 2017. 24-hour mommy Mauie shares here experience at the Tefal Appliance Philippines Live Healthy, Stay Happy event.
Tefal launches Live Healthy, Stay Happy Campaign, May 13, 2017. Girl and Boy Thing blog owner Cristelle Torres talks about her experience using Tefal blender and juicer at the launch of Tefal’s #LiveHealthyStayHappy campaign at Ascott Abenson at Bonifacio Global City. She also shares her newfound knowledge on proper fruit combination as taught by me!
Tefal Philippines sale – 20% – Live Healthy, Stay Happy!, May 13, 2017. Lifestyle and beauty blogger of Kikay Si Kat, Kaycee, shares her surprised to find out that the Tefal brand extends beyond Teflon pans. She features the different cooking equipment under Tefal Small Domestic Appliance and a quote from Tefal’s Brand Ambassador Chef Jonas Ng and Tefal’s Corporate Chef – yes, that’s me!
Experience Tefal. Live Healthy, Stay Happy!, May 13, 2017. Aci Girl from Aci Girl blog shares her story from the Experience Tefal event at Abenson Ascott and this quick video on Tefal blender and slow juicer.
Experience Tefal event at Abensons BGC, May 13, 2017. Mommy blogger, Pehpot, from the same blog name talks about her excitement when she received an invitation for the launch of Tefal Small Domestic Appliance 2017 campaign #LiveHealthyStayHappt at Ascott Abensons. I remember her clearly as she arrived an hour before the event and we got a chance to chat about my recipe book Fruit Summer Fest which features 11 exclusive recipes straight from my kitchen.
Experience how to Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal Appliances, May 15, 2017. Takbo PH’s Jinoe M. Gavan attended the Experience Tefal event at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City and picks his top three favorite Tefal equipments namely Infiny Slow Juicer, Fry Delight, and the Microcomputer Rice Cooker.
Live Healthy and Stay Happy with Tefal Appliance, May 15, 2017. Gracee Bongolan of It’s Me Gracee blog highlights the many products of Tefal.
Tefal launches Live Healthy, Stay Happy campaign, May 16, 2017. Lifestyle and travel blogger Marco Dennis of Pinoy Manila learns about the different products of Tefal from kitchen to household appliance.
Experience Tefal: Live Healthy, Stay Happy, May 16, 2017. Family lifestyle blogger and mommy Janice of The Roller Coaster Ride blog shares why it is important for work-at-home moms to have tools that makes life easier. She is pleased to know that Tefal offers equipment for electrical cooking, food and drink preparation, linen care, and home care.
#LiveHealthyStayHappy with Tefal Appliances, May 16, 2017. Blogger Sophie Ramos of Sophiemos is just too happy to know that Tefal supports the movement towards healthy living at the launch of Tefal Appliances 2017 campaign #LiveHealthyStayHappy at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City.
Experience Tefal and Live Healthy, Stay Happy, May 17, 2017. Written by Jed of Showbiznest, the article gives a preview of the launch of Tefal Appliance 2017 campaign #LiveHealthyStayHappy.
#LiveHealthyStayHappy with the Newest Tefal Small Appliance Solution, May 17, 2017. Rain De Ocampo of RainCheck shares her take on companies move towards healthier living.
Experience Tefal Innovative Home and Kitchen Appliance, May 17, 2017. Mommy Levy of MommyLevy.com shares her piece on why eating healthy is no longer a choice but a necessity and why she loves companies like Tefal that makes eating healthy a lot easier.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, May 18, 2017. Blogger Rochelle Rivera talks about Tefal’s campaign launch on living healthy and staying happy.
Live Healthy Stay Happy with Tefal Appliances, May 19, 2017. Shopaholic blogger Teslee talks about her love for cooking her own meals and her eyeing two Tefal appliance – the infiny press revolution slow juicer and the microcomputer rice cooker.
Tefal Home Appliances that will Make Life Easier, May 19, 2017. Woman In Digital blogger Marjorie Pineda-Uy shared her love for Tefal mini kettle given to her by then boyfriend and now husband. She also shared her experience when she joined in the smoothie-making activity at the #LiveHealthyStayHappy campaign launch of Tefal Appliance at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, May 19, 2017. Team Orange joined in the #LiveHealthyStayHappy campaign launch of Tefal Appliance at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, May 22, 2017. Mami and Family blogger Bedalyn Auguas talks about her experience at the #LiveHealthyStayHappy campaign launch of Tefal Appliance at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy, May 23, 2017. Momma N Manila blogger Mich talks about her love for Tefal brand which dates back to childhood days when they use a non-stick pan by Tefal. Little did she know that Tefal has more than non-stick plans to make life easier for moms.
Experience Tefal to Live Healthy and Stay Happy, May 26, 2017. Chubby chitchat blogger talks about Tefal Appliance Philippines living healthy, staying happy campaign.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, May 26, 2017. Blogger Mommy Angie talks about Experience Tefal event at the LiveHealthyStayHappy campaign launch of Tefal Appliance at Abenson Ascott at Bonifacio Global City.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal Appliances, May 27, 2017. Blogger Misis B talks about her love of cooking thus a love for Tefal Appliance Philippines small domestic appliance.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, May 31, 2017. Digital Filipina Karina Ramos shares the joys of using Tefal Appliance Philippines.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy, June 14, 2017. The Baginvestigator talks about the launch of Tefal Appliance Philippines Live Healthy, Stay Happy campaign.
Live Healthy, Stay Happy with Tefal, July 7, 2017. Philippine Daily Inquirer talks about Tefal Appliance Philippines Live Healthy, Stay Happy Campaign
‘Bun’ Appetit, July 28, 2017. Philippine Star columnist Pepper Teehankee in the newspapers anniversary issue shared about Tefal Appliance Philippines’ Live Healthy, Stay Happy campaign. Read here.
Midsummer Manila Trunkshow on Sept 21 to 22, September 20, 2018. Annalyn.Net talks about the Midsummer Manila Trunkshow with mention of classes on raw food and salad.
VEGx S1 Ep3: Toolkits for Starting Vegans, July 4, 2021. VEGx kicked off the Nutrition Month celebration with an interview with Chef Sonia. Learn how to incorporate raw vegan dishes in your everyday meals.
Articles by Me
The Yogini in You, July 2012. In this column, The Yogini which came out in One Philippines (OFW paper published in the US), read my journey to yoga and get some tips on proper breathing and balancing the feminine and masculine energies within. Check the full article here.
Your Mat Space, August 2012. In this column in One Philippines, find the shortest distance between rough day to serenity, peace, and quiet in your mat space. I also shared my Stillness Meditation for your personal practice. Check the full article here.
Veggies and You, October 2012. I was a vegetarian before I became a raw food chef. In this column in One Philippines, I shared some tips on going on a vegetarian lifestyle and going green, one meal at a time.
Spicing up Sports with Yoga, September 2014. What makes yoga the ideal spice in the world of manly, all-strength sports? I shared eight good reasons in this article in Island Tribune Guam magazine. Check the full article here.
Party on and Get FIT + FAB this Summer, April 2016. Part of my duty in the FIT + FAB campaign is sharing tips on how to get and stay fit and fabulous this summer and beyond. Check out this Working Mom’s summer issue and get a free juice recipe.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Raw Love, May 2016. The month of May is never complete without giving thanks and sharing a special ice cream recipe to our mom. In this issue of Working Mom magazine, allow me to share the beauty of a raw food lifestyle and how to slowly transition to healthy living with a guilt-free banana kiwi ice cream recipe.
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