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Between B R E A T H : 18” | CONSOLATION/ SOLACE (spirit)

Between   B R E A T H : 18” | CONSOLATION/ SOLACE (spirit) . .   Now and then we get to meet, The truth within not many dare admit. Mind’s limits grow from shadows of the old, Intermixed thoughts with no elements to hold.     Perhaps your life’s

Stretch of Faith

Where should I begin.  Looking back at the 2.5 months, it’s amazing how far we came. I believe many, like me, didn’t expect this. Growing, stretching, breathing, enjoying, loving, in and into yoga. And actually doesn’t mind getting up 7am every weekend and sleeping early on Fridays (no happy hrs

End of My YTT Journey, Start to a New Beginning

In our life, we crossed path with many people. Some comes and goes. While others, stays along the way. In this YTT journey, I have met people from all walks of life. Different nationality, race, gender and religion. But we all have the same mind and goal. We shared stories

Gaze, not look! Drishti in comic.

It is common to hear yoga teachers say during downward-facing dog, “Gaze at your navel.” Erm, by bending my back even more!? Even as I become flexible and comfortable holding in downward dogs, I don’t seem to see my naval center. That’s when one day Master Paalu explained, “Gaze, not

My Yoga Journey (so far)

I would say my yoga journey started when I was just a young girl watching my grandfather practice his yoga sequences and occasionally joining in. All I remember from those occasions was that I had a lot of fun. As the years went by, life took over and soon yoga

Beginner’s Guide to Adhomukha Shvanasana

Adhomukha Shvanasana or commonly known as downward dog is one of the most recognized yoga poses. Benefits of this asana include strengthening of the arms and shoulders and stretching out the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, calves and Achilles tendon. It also enhances blood circulation and brings energy back to the body

My Top 5 Tips To Enhance Your Asana Practice (Part 2)

3) Remember To Breathe Knowing when to inhale and exhale can  allow you to enter a pose more easily. For example when you are doing a forward fold, you  exhale . When you exhale, the lungs empty, making the torso more compact, so there is less physical mass between your

Yoga and me

Beginning and ending…. Oh no is not the end. It’s in fact just a beginning. After 2months of YT Training, I have learned that yoga is not just about Asana, asana and asana. There’s lot more in it, like pranayama, philosophy and Anatomy of Yoga. So many things to learn

My Top 5 Tips To Enhance Your Asana Practice (Part 1)

There were many lessons I learnt from the teacher training course that brought my yoga practice, in particular my asana practice, to the next level.  There are too many list but I would say these are my top 5: 1)  The Significance of Warming Up I would say this is

Namaste. Giving Gratitude to the Yoga journey.

Namaste. A yoga class typically ends with the palms drawn to the heart centre and a slight bow.  This simple act has drawn me to my yoga practice.    Five years ago when I first started my yoga journey, I was not strong, my heels could never touch the ground

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