Editorial

Wellness guides

Long-form, research-backed pieces from the Codex editorial desk — each one reviewed by a certified practitioner. Built so you can act on them, not just read them.

Guide· 8 min read

How to find a verified somatic therapist

A practical guide to choosing a qualified somatic therapist: credentials to look for, modalities explained, red flags, and what a first session feels like.

Reviewed by Dr. Lena Hoffmann

Guide· 11 min read

Burnout recovery: science-backed protocols that actually work

A practical 12-week burnout recovery roadmap: nervous-system regulation, sleep architecture repair, training de-load, and how to choose a coach who understands the syndrome.

Reviewed by Dr. Marco Ferreira

Guide· 7 min read

Yoga vs pilates: how to choose, and why most people benefit from both

Yoga and pilates look similar from the outside but train different systems. Here's how to decide where to start — and how Codex lets you book both in the same wallet.

Reviewed by Maya Iyer

Guide· 6 min read

Coach, class, or app — which actually works for your goal?

The trade-offs between 1:1 coaching, group classes, and self-guided apps. Real cost-per-result math, decision matrix, and when to combine them.

Reviewed by James O'Reilly

Guide· 6 min read

How to choose a pilates studio (reformer vs mat, certifications to trust)

What to look for in a pilates studio: certification lineages that matter (Polestar, Stott, Romana's, BASI), class size limits, and the price points worth paying.

Reviewed by Sofia Almeida

Guide· 5 min read

Cold exposure: a beginner-safe ice-bath protocol

What the research actually says about cold-water immersion: dose, frequency, who shouldn't do it, and how to combine it with breathwork.

Reviewed by Dr. Marco Ferreira