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11 Oct

Thoughts on the Human Body

The human body can be such an amazing thing or should I say is. Sometimes we forget that. And then when you think about it a little more; how the body adapts to changes, the sheer ability to think, how easily people learn new things completely foreign to them, I could go on but I […]

11 Oct

Finding Peace in Ujjayi Breathing – Pei Xuan (2/6)

Ujjayi breathing is an amazing breathing technique has helped me not only with getting into asanas (particularly those which I never ever thought I could!) but also in improving my quality of life. It has helped me so so much with controlling my acid reflux problem — which hurts my throat so badly whenever it […]

11 Oct

Self-compassion – Pei Xuan (1/6)

Off the mat, perhaps for many of us, it’s easy to practice non-violence and compassion to others— be it in thoughts or physical acts— but when it comes to ourselves…that’s where the real test lies. Most often, the lack of compassion for ourselves comes through our thoughts— in a little voice that shouts “you’re not […]

11 Oct

Class energy – a teacher’s biggest obstacle

I find that one of the most challenging parts of teaching is to maintain the class energy. Perhaps it’s difficult because it’s not something that can really be taught, only self discovered. I think that good teaching has to come from a place of passion and compassion. You have to really understand the different asanas, […]

11 Oct

Week 5 – ISHVARA PRANIDHANA

I can’t believe it is already the end of week 5! Time has flown by, and next week we will take our assessment. In looking over the 8 limbs of yoga, Ishvara Pranidhana draws my attention. It is easy to feel stressed about instructing a yoga class, even in-front of fellow students who are very […]

10 Oct

What Practice Means to Me

I never really practiced yoga, I thought practicing was going to a couple of classes a week at a studio or following an app to practice at home. I now understand what people mean when they say they’re a practitioner; being actively engaged and wanting to be actively engaged in something that brings you joy […]