Yoga Articles

Breathe

In April 2011, Charl Schwartzel won the US Masters Golf tournament with one of the most extraordinary final round of golf.  I am not sure if he does yoga on the side but this is what he said: “You’ve got to really try and force yourself to stay in the

What makes a great yoga teacher (Reply to Paalu’s blog)

They say a good yoga teacher will transform you to the next level. I finally understand their words now. In my 3 years and a few months of yoga experience at one of big major commercial studios, it had not come until 7 months ago that I met a really

Uttita Parsvakonasana (Anatomy)

Uttita Parsvakonasana- The Extended Side Angle Pose   Benefits: Strengthens the thighs, hips, knees, and ankles. Massages the abdominal organs. Increases endurance and stamina Stretches your groin, back, spine, waist, lungs (intercostals) and shoulders. Description of Pose (Anatomical Terms) Begin in Anatomical Position. Right leg abduct from hip. (Agonist-Illopsoas. Antagonist-Gluteus Medius)

SELF-CENTEREDNESS

Once I asked this question – People commented that the Yoga Philosophy is self-centered.  It teaches people to focus on one’s own self, body, mind and soul, whereas the Bible, for example, teaches one to “Love thy Enemies”.  I will always remember the response I got….. “You can only give

Philosophy Focus: Sutra 1.6 Pramana viparyaya vikalpa nidra smrtayah

Key words: Pramana –          Factual knowledge Viparyaya –       Wrong perceptions, faulty data Vikalpa –              Fanciful knowledge, asking yourself endless “What if’s?” Nidra –                 Sleep, dullness or inertia Smrtyayah –        Remembrance of previous experiences and unquestioning acceptance There are many methods

Trianga Mukha Ekapda Paschimottanasana

Bend the right knee and place beside the right hip, right sole facing up. Hold the right calf with right hand and roll it outwards. This helps to lower the right sit bone. Bring the knees towards each other. Bend forward and grab the left foot. Apply Uddiyan Bandha to

2.46 Sthira Sukham Asanam

2.46 Sthira Sukham Asanam Sthira: Steady, Stable, firm, Grounded Sukham: At ease Asanam: Asana, Posture The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali define asana as sthira sukham asanam, (Sutra 2.46). This roughly translates to the postures should contain the qualities of strength, stability, power and at the same time relaxedness and comfort

First Impressions

Dear Friends, Having now completed the first three days of the course I can share some of my thoughts with you. Well, firstly, I have a few aches in muscles I didn’t even know I had – I will need to read up on my anatomy and physiology more for

Meditation Course

  Want to learn the ancient 112 meditation techniques by Master Paalu Ramasamy and experience a no-mind state? Come with an open mind with no expectations… This course will blow your mind! 14 to 25 March 2011 Weekdays 7am to 1pm, break on weekends 80B Arab Street Course fee: S$

Journey to be a Yoga Teacher

Two years ago, the desire and interest to become a Yoga teacher is not pronounced . I keep asking myself, the desire to become a teacher because I inspire to teach one day or it just a fall back plan when I decided to quit my glamours, high flying corporate

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