Ferdz Decena is a man of many hats. He’s a creative conceptualist, a graphic designer, a photographer, and a registered yoga teacher.
The Creative
His works have found print in publications such as Singapore Airlines’ Silver Kris, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay, Cebu Pacific’s Smile, and Seair InFlight. He has also lent his expertise to various organizations like the Oceana Philippines, Department of Tourism Philippines, Lopez Group Foundation, Save the Children, and World Vision, contributing quality images for their marketing materials.
The Traveler
An intrepid traveler with a penchant for traveling to off-the-beaten paths, Ferdz chronicles his travels through his site, www.ironwulf.net. His website has garnered many awards and accolades, including Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Best Travel Blog in 2009, besting more than 3,000 entries, and the Best Travel Blog Award from the Philippine Blog Awards in 2008
The Yoga Teacher
Ferdz’s yoga journey started in 2015 initially approaching the practice for its health benefits and weight loss. He eventually came to enjoy the stringent practice of Ashtanga Yoga and the playfulness of Vinyasa Yoga. The influence of both disciplines is evident in his classes. Structural but also dynamic and spontaneous. Energetic and challenging yet accessible to all levels of practitioners. Intuitive to let students discover their “Aha” moments in practice.
To compliment his yang practice is Yin Yoga. An invitation for introspection through moments of stillness. Allowing students to learn more about the workings of their body, their mind, and themselves.
Accolades:
- 2008: 18th TNT Magazine London Travel Writing and Photography Awards – First Place in The World Around Us category and overall winner, Reader’s Choice Awards
- 2007: National Geographic and Sony Ericsson’s Windows Into Asia Awards – Top 3 Philippine Finalists
Exhibitions:
- Oceana Philippines “Treasures of Tañon Strait” traveling exhibit 2015-2016
- First Solo Exhibit – Living by Water, May 12-27, 2008 at the Alcove: Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala, Makati
- Participant in the 18th TNT Magazine Travel Writing and Photography Awards Exhibit – August 27 – September 5 2008 in Sacred Café in Soho, Carnaby, London
Media Features:
- Manila Bulletin’s Picture Perfect Photographer of the Week “Placing his Passion into Focus” , February 17, 2009
- Seair Inflight Infocus, December 2008 – January 2009 Issue
- Mornings at ANC (Philippine Blog Awards Winner Feature), ABS CBN News Channel, October 10, 2008
- ANC Shop Talk Feature “Not so usual Asian Travel Destinations”, ABS CBN News Channel, July 23, 2008
- “Meet the Ironwulf”, Manila Bulletin Blog-O-Rama, April 2, 2007