Lesson plan- first time in yoga

Lesson Plan 1 hour First time yoga student The goal for this class is to expose new students to a number of postures from all different sections of yoga practice. The poses are modified; and explained and demonstrated clearly so as to not ‘scare the student off’.The student gets a feel for the flow and [...]

Lesson plan- Beginner

Lesson Plan 1 hour Beginner yoga student The goal for this class similar to the first timer class is to expose new students to a number of postures from all different sections of yoga practice. The poses are modified; and explained and demonstrated clearly, with some variations given to the initial class to give the [...]

Lesson plan- Intermediate 1

Lesson Plan 1.5 hour Intermediate 1 This class is a dynamic flowing sequence that incorporates balancing postures for presence of mind and core stability, and back bending postures to ignite energy and keep the spine limber. Pre Class 5pm 15 mins 5.15pm 6.20pm 5 min  Finish Finish Students arrive 10 mins prior to class commencement. [...]

Lesson plan- Focus Utkatasana

Lesson Plan 1 hour Focus: Utkatasana Primary target- Quadricep strengthening Additional points- Core strengthening, chest opening, ankle, arm and shoulder stretching. Strength and stamina for the whole body. The goal for this class is to expose students to the key muscles being used in Utkatasana. Students will then practice various postures to strengthen target muscles, [...]

Kapalabhati…. A shining forehead!

Kapalabhati is a highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise in which every tissue in the body is stimulated. When practised on a regular basis the face shines with good health and radiance due to the cleansing effect on the entire body. As one of the six kriyas (yogic cleansing practices), kapalabhati  helps rid the body of waste materials allowing [...]

Utkatasana = stability!

  Removing the chair Utkatasana is known as the powerful, or fierce pose. These names are derived from the sanskrit word Utkata meaning mighty. ‘Chair pose’ is also commonly used to describe this asana as the action is similar to that of sitting on a chair, except that you have to balance yourself, without a chair! The posture [...]

The Nature Of The Soul

In the Philosophy of yoga, all the matter in the universe has qualities. These qualities are known as the three gunas, and they refer to the nature of the soul. The three aspects are, Sattva (truth), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (darkness). All three gunas are always present in all beings and objects surrounding us but vary [...]

Finding sustenance in Singapore

Each time I breeze  into a new place it takes a few days to find a venue that offers a truly satisfying meal for a vegan.  Arriving in Singapore I was not at all prepared, it was late, I was tired, and a strenuous yoga session was fast approaching. Day 1- I drag myself out of bed, pack the limited [...]

Tapas, discipline & committment… how did I get it so wrong??

When you are devoted to exercise and your  food intake are you following the path of the niyama, ‘Tapas’? Tapas is described as, self-discipline, commitment and focus, keeping the body in good condition. That is what I was doing wasn’t it? When I began yoga I thought I was committed to my body and its health. After some [...]