Anatomy — Uttanasana (how to avoid/ alleviate pain in the hamstrings)

Anatomy – Uttanasana Benefits:  Stretches hamstrings and spine, strengthens thighs and calms the body down (parasympathetic).  Stimulates liver and kidneys. Improves digestion.  Relieves stress and mild depression; reduces fatigue and anxiety.  Relieves symptoms of menopause in women.  Effective for ailments like asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis. Precautions: [...]

Chakras – What it means to me

Chakras – what it means to me I have heard of chakras before but I never really knew what they were nor understood much about them. So when I was introduced to Chakras in the yoga certification class, I was at first in awe (kind of disbelief) and then in amazement. My humble understanding of [...]

Asana Technique — Urdhva Dhanurasana

Asana Technique – Urdhva Dhanurasana Basic Joint Positions – The shoulders flex and abduct. – The elbows extend. – The forearms pronate. – The wrists extend. – The hips extend, internally rotate, and adduct. – The knees extend. – The feet pronate. – The trunk extends. Muscles 1. Temporarily activate the hamstrings to extend the [...]

Lesson Plan – Intermediate #2

Lesson Plan – Intermediate #2 (1.5 hour) [Prepared by Adeline Choo] 10 mins —  Warm-Up (10 mins) 20 mins — 12 rounds of Sun Salutations with Different/ Modified Asanas for each set (2x each set) > Virabadhrasana I, II > Reverse Warrior > Utthita Parshvakonasana > Side Planks > Virabadhrasana III 20 mins — Standing/ [...]

What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?  Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga  Is Yoga a religion? In the traditional yoga sutras text, ‘yoga’ means union and ‘sutra’ means thread. Simply put, ‘Yoga’ means union of the parts of ourselves, which were never divided in the first place. Yoga literally means to yoke, from the foot yuj, which [...]

Themed Class: Getting into Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)

Themed Class: Getting into Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose) 10 mins – Warm-Up & Stretching 15 mins –  10 sets Sun Salutations  variations for each set: Virabadrahsana I, II, low lunges, standing splits, trikonasana getting into the pose” width=”200″ height=”120″ /> Getting into Hanumanasana 15 mins-  Low lunge – push hips forward, hands raised up straight, [...]

Lesson Plan- Advanced Yoga Class (by Adeline Choo)

Advanced Yoga Class (1.5 hour) 10 mins Warm-Up (10 mins) 20 mins 14 rounds of Sun Salutations with Different/ Modified Asanas for each set (2x each set) > Virabadhrasana I, II > Reverse Warrior > Parivrita Parshvakonasana with hands in prayer and extended > Side Planks > Virabadhrasana III > Revolved Half Moon 20 mins [...]

Yoga Philosophy teachings reflects life

When I was introduced to Yoga philosophy as part of the 200 Hr Yoga Course at Tirisula, I didn’t quite connect at first but I kept an open mind because I wanted to learn more about it. After 2-3 sessions on Yoga Philosophy, especially the yamas and niyamas, I thought about the teachings and how [...]

Lesson Plan #1: Beginner (1.5 hours)

Lesson Plan #1 (1.5 hour) – Beginner Class Size: max. 10 students Objectives:  stretch hamstrings and spine, open hips, tone thighs and glutes, tone abs, lymphatic drainage  asanas with emphasis on correct alignment Asanas: Standing Padangusthasana, Pada Hastasana, Virabhadrasana I & II Sitting Paschimottanasana, Navasana, Baddha Konasana (bound angle) Finishing Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder [...]

Lesson Plan #1: First Timers (by Adeline Choo)

Lesson Plan #1 (1 hour) – First-Timer  Objectives: stretch hamstrings, tone abs, lymphatic drainage  Asanas: Padangusthasana (big toes standing forward bend), Navasana (boat), Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) Class Size:  max. 10 students 5 min Introductions + Enquiries of any medical conditions of the class 10 minBreathing, stretching, rotations, twistings Warm Up :Standing: Breathing – Deep [...]