Yoga Core Anyone?

How many of you know which muscle group to contract when the instructor says "contract your core". All this while, I thought core is just the abs muscles. Only yesterday, after Felix's class, did all of us find out that core muscles are your abs & your butt's muscles. So, please, the next yoga class when the instructor asked you to use your core, tighten your abs, your butt and your glutes (the muscles in the buttocks that move the top of your legs). Muscles has memory, it takes time, but once you master it, the muscles will know what to do when you put your core to work.

Once you have master using your core, you will be more balanced, stronger in most asanas. Come on, tighten your butt and suck in your belly as you read this..... to a sexier butt.


Cheers

What Kind of Yogi Are You? Take the Quiz...

Instead of the usual update on class held (BTW, it was a tough, but great workout, felt rejuvenated & energized after class), I thought this would be a fun change. Take the quiz. Tell me what type of yogi are you after the quiz. I didn't realize I am a Hippie Yogi, ha ha ha ha hah...

I'm a Hippie Yogi!

A Hippie Yogi When you're not doing yoga or marching in protests, you divide your time between hugging trees and flashing peace signs at people you don't know. You truly care about the world around you and take action to make it a better place for everyone to enjoy--including your furry friends. You're warm, welcoming, and a lot of fun. Be careful, however, not to let your dedication to your cause alone determine your actions--take time for yourself every now and then, too. Everything in moderation will make you more balanced in your yoga practice and in your life.

Take the Yoga Journal Yoga Snob Quiz!

Classes for the week of 27th Oct 08

Hi Beautiful People,

Please be informed that the following classes will be held on the week of 27/10/08.

1) Tuesday (28/10)

Class : Hatha

Teacher : Keane


2) Thursday (30/10)

Class : Hatha

Teacher : Felix

Venue : Level 5, Menara Bukit Ceylon
By the poolside

Time : 6.30 -7.30pm

Please bring your own mat/towel/water.

Kindly rsvp a day before scheduled class should you be interested in attending class as its on first come first serve basis limited to 10 pax. You could either text me if you have my mobile no. or e-mail me :D See you then.

Fabulous Yin with Felix

Wow....it has been weeks now since I did a Yin class. Yes, you bet, lots of stretching, one practitioner quoted "pleasurable pain", I would agree with her. But the end, you could really feel the hips opened & the joints are loosened.




Stretching the hamstring.

I just love Yoga!

It has been 1 week since I last yoga & I was afraid that I may be out of breath & my stamina may not last the 90mins class. But then, to my surprise, I was okay. It must have been the years of yogaing, and I suppose you don't lose your stamina & muscles in a week!!! Ok, ok, years of practise, but I am still just a beginner.

Today, we tried some new poses and the various side plank & yayy..... I could side plank with one leg off the floor & one hand parallel to the ear. It's my first time ever. I must be improving. It could be that since the teachers are good & class has minimal practitioners, therefore, we get the attention and guidance.


Keane showing us the side plank.




Some of the practitioners trying out the plank with several options.

Yoga Classes for week of 20th Oct 08

Hi Beautiful People,

Please be informed that the following classes will be held on the week of 20/10/08.

1) Tuesday (21/10)

Class : Hatha (90 mins)

Teacher : Keane


2) Thursday (23/10)

Class : Yin

Teacher : Felix

Venue : Level 5, Menara Bukit Ceylon
By the poolside

Time : 6.30 -7.30pm

Please bring your own mat/towel/water.

Kindly rsvp by Monday should you be interested in attending class as its on first come first serve basis limited to 10 pax. You could either text me if you have my mobile no. or e-mail me :D See you then.

It's a Tripod!

I was so glad when I woke up from my 20-min power nap, and the sky was clear & blue. As usual, I will be down at the pool side at 6.00pm and as I was happily putting aside the sun deck chairs and table to make space for our yoga session, mopping the floor as there were a little wet spot. As soon as I place the mop back to where it belong, I noticed there were more wet spots, I looked up to the balconies, thinking some kids may have poured water down but to my dismay, it started to rain, Again!, for the past 1 week. Ehmmmmm....

Anyway, thank goodness for the covered area, which we have been yoga-ing for past week. We still get the strong breeze & the thunder was super loud yesterday evening.


Keane's class was good, as usual, & it was a 90-min class. Somehow, none of us were too tired and was still strong as the poses were done in a slow manner where we could flow into the poses and enjoy the poses and feel the breath, the alignment.






Preparing for Tripod.












She managed to lift her legs up, however, her crown is not aligned with her neck, which puts a lot of pressure on the neck. Take note that the crown of your head need to be aligned with your neck, to avoid injury.









This is the correct alignment. Crown, neck & spine aligned. When its aligned, it takes off the weight from your arms and neck. She actually stayed at this position for quite some time.

Yoga Class for the week of 13th Oct 08

Hi Beautiful People,

Please be informed that the following classes will be held on the week of 13/10/08.

1) Tuesday (14/10)

Class : Gentle Flow

Teacher : Keane


2) Thursday (16/10)

Class : Hatha

Teacher : Felix

Venue : Level 5, Menara Bukit Ceylon
By the poolside

Time : 6.30 -7.30pm

Please bring your own mat/towel/water.

Kindly rsvp by Monday should you be interested in attending class as its on first come first serve basis limited to 10 pax. You could either text me if you have my mobile no. or e-mail me :D See you then.

So Engrossed with Yoga!

Hey,

I was so engrossed with Felix's class as there were so many new poses to me that I forgot to take pictures to upload for those who missed the class! It was such a great class!

Those that missed Felix's class must must come the next time.

I still can't do it!!

As the drizzle continues till late evening, we had to move venue to a sheltered area, but we still had the cool breeze, in exchange for the birds' chirping, we had some honking and some cars' fan belt that needs servicing. But that didn't distract us from the yoga lessons. As a matter of fact, some of the resident from the condo opposite us had a good view of us and had some free lessons too. We could actually see them imitating our poses! and I believe at some point they even took out their camera. LOL!

All of us had such a good class with Keane and it was an 90mins class, sorry for those whom missed the class. Great work-out after the long weekend, wish we could have classes everyday or at least 3 x a week.

I wonder why after 3 years of practise, I am still not able to do the crane, why? why? (But I still consider myself a beginner, as I also can't do a head stand, & many other poses) Is it the lack of arm strength? I know that beneath the fats wrapping my arms, I can feel my triceps and biceps too and when I tense my arms, I could also see my definition. But why? is it the fear of falling forward or falling down or injuring my wrist (had weak wrist before). However, the odd thing is I can do the side crane with both feet up. I should practise the crane before the next class.

Not sure about everyone else, but I am always thrilled and ecstatic when I am able to conquer a pose for that 1st time. It feels like I have achieved something great. Yeah, I am easy to please, but really, till now it still amazes me what human beings can do with their body!! The magic of YOGA!

Some pics to share with you, some of the other practitioner doing the crane.




She did it.















and she tried, tried & tried and did the baby
crane. Bravo!

Yoga Classes for week of 6th Oct 08

Hi Beautiful People,

Please be informed that the following classes will be held on the week of 6/10/08.

1) Tuesday (7/10)

Class : Gentle Flow

Teacher : Keane


2) Thursday (9/10)

Class : Hatha

Teacher : Felix



Venue : Level 5, Menara Bukit Ceylon
By the poolside



Time : 6.30 -7.30pm



Please bring your own mat/towel/water.




Kindly rsvp by Monday should you be interested in attending class as its on first come first serve basis limited to 10 pax. You could either text me if you have my mobile no. or e-mail me :D


See you then.

Brownies & Coffee

On normal days, I usually have oats or just veges & protein without carbo. However, during the past few times after yoga in the evening, I was starving and of course over indulge during dinner. So, I thought perhaps have some light tea at 4pm before the class would do me good so that I won't be hungry after lesson.

My darling aunt got me some delicious brownies from Takashima, Singapore (those are really yummy!!!) and of course brownies is not satisfying without the coffee (btw, I limit 1 cup of coffee per month, as coffee is bad for the liver, dehydrates the skin, etc, & recently read somewhere that coffee is bad for flexibility!).

Bad idea to eat 2 hours prior to yoga. We had a lot of back strengthening exercise, therefore, on the tummy doing the superman pose, etc. I almost threw up the brownies & coffee as they haven't been digested!

So, please don't eat before yoga class- at least 3 hours.