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4 Oct

On Chakras (relight my fire!)

I have been interested in the topic of lifeforce(chi), chakra channels, for a while and had done some reading on kundalini. All the articles would explain the types of chakras, where they were located, and how imbalances would affect us, but it was difficult to find information on how to open up these pathways or […]

4 Oct

200 Hour YTT Hatha Vinyasa – Week 1

One month before my employment contract ended, I was faced with the uncertainty of what to do next. When my close friends asked if I’ve started looking for a job, without giving it much thought I told them, “I guess I’m finally going to be a yoga teacher.” I had imagined myself teaching yoga but […]

4 Oct

Balancing Kapha: A satirical surviving guide :)

I have large and soft eyes, smooth and radiant skin. Thick hair as well. My physical characteristics should be like this. My emotional characteristics are strong, loyal, patient, steady and supportive. Makes me think about Pumaa from Lion King. People with an excess of Kapha tend to hold on to things, jobs, and relationships long […]

3 Oct

My Yoga Journey – Week 1

After transferring to Singapore last year with my company, my dream of working in this Asian metropolis, and then flying on the weekends to the beaches of Phuket or eating my way through Hanoi was rudely awakened by a new reality. A reality of working 14 hour workdays hunched over a desk, eyes glazed staring […]

3 Oct

Negative thoughts? Change it!

So as a typical Kapha, my face might be appeared calm and composed but underneath that “Zen” veil, sometimes I do also overwhelmed by negative thoughts. But I always try to think in positive way. Here’s a summary of my thought for the 1st week so far. =) 1st Challenge: Why wake up at 5.30am […]

2 Oct

so much for judging gimmicky headstand stuff…

There were so many choices after leaving my job. Work-holiday in Finland? Try out my other interests by working in different start-ups/restaurants/fitness centres as a temporary staff? Learn about food and agriculture by volunteering in a farm? And then I chose this — 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training. OMGGGGG!! What was I thinking? I hate […]