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Mifra Sadikeen

Mifra Sadikeen, BA (Hons), MPhil (ethnic entrepreneurship) is the former MD of Gaia Skin Naturals Sri Lanka, an entrepreneur, a mumager of a teenage jewellery designer and an aspiring gymnast. Mifra, has always led an active lifestyle which motivated her to start her fitness journey which has in the recent past been her most influential journey which led her to achieve numerous milestones including transforming her body through a consistent training schedule, which helped her develop key characteristics to pursue her goals purposefully. This journey is what inspired her to start “Raise The Bar” through which she hopes to educate her readers on the importance of making healthy lifestyle changes and provide access to unambiguous information on how to transform and maintain a healthy mind & body.

  • 1 July 2025
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BODY TRANSFORMATION: Why Motivation Alone Is Insufficient and What Really Brings About Long-Lasting Change

In the coming weeks on Raise The Bar, we’ll be joined by Tiron Wickramasinghe, founder of Project T. With over 20 years of experience in strength and conditioning, body transformation, and managing elite gym facilities across Colombo, Tiron is a respected name in the fitness industry.

  • 16 June 2025
Women and Training, Part II Myths and Misconceptions Featuring Alexandria Senanayake Co Founder CrossFit Ceylon

Women are increasingly redefining fitness by embracing strength training, not just for aesthetics, but as a foundation for both physical and mental well-being. Influenced by social media and a growing awareness of holistic health, the emphasis is shifting from slimness to strength. This evolving mindset reflects the fitness industry’s success in promoting the long-term health benefits of muscle building. The outdated ideal of thinness is being re

  • 6 June 2025
A Strong Body and a Strong Mind Start with Kids

Extensive research has shown that movement in early childhood is not only essential for developing motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness, it also plays a crucial role in shaping cognitive function across all stages of life.

  • 30 May 2025
Why Women Should Approach Training

Mainstream wellness paints a “pretty” picture on how women’s fitness journey should look like and on how they can achieve it. But most information out there is ambiguous and gravely out of context.

  • 22 May 2025
Five Pillars of Long-Term Health

Are you finding it hard to stay consistent with your training because it’s leaving you feeling depleted without much progress? You maybe grinding hard at the gym but are you recovering smart? Remember your body becomes stronger at rest not during exercise.

  • 16 May 2025
Health Isn’t Just the Gym

Have you ever wondered why you have not made progress in the gym, although you are consistently training and eating healthy? You may feel discouraged when you see someone seemingly doing the same training and consuming the same healthy meals you consume are in track with their health goals, while you struggle to stay lean and strong. Today, we will help you understand why “Health Isn’t Just the Gym” and ways you can optimize your health goals by

  • 8 May 2025
In Conversation with Deshabandu Tuwin Herath

Meet Deshabandu Tuwin Herath, a 25-year-old national squash player who has made Sri Lanka proud in his recent Qatar Squash Championship by securing 3rd place. Tuwin, is an

  • 23 April 2025
In Conversation with Andy Andrews The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Reset and restart your fitness journey as many times as you need, because there’s no greater reward than moving through life feeling strong, capable, and fully present. As someone who’s faced my own