Acroyoga Workshop with Marc Bauchet 24/4/10- 25/4/10

The Practice

AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form this practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. There are 7 main elements that make up the practice: circle ceremony, asana, partner flow, Thai massage, therapeutic flying, inversions & spotting, and partner acrobatics. Our highest aim is to bring individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other. From this place of mutual support the true self can be realized, celebrated and shared for the benefit of all.

Workshop with Marc Bauchet

24th April 2010 :-

1.30pm - 4.30pm - Contact Acroyoga Fundamental

Enjoy contact yoga with the technical foundations of Acroyoga. Beginners will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Acroyoga in a safe place. Intermediate students will solidify and refine their practice.


25th April 2010

9.00am - 12 noon - Acrobatic Flying

Build on Acrobatic training for strength, alignment and proper muscular engagement that will see you through your daily practice. Learn acrobatic flying skills, focusing on hand-foot placement, sequences, transitions, base/flyer communication and spotting. A playful, safe and supportive environment that will empower the whole room to be upside down and connect.


1.30pm - 4.30pm - Therapeutic Flying

Take Thai Massage into the air flying (lifting a person in the air), utilizes gravity to release and open the flyer's spine whilst grounding and empowering the base. Enjoy the healing - the nectar of Acroyoga aka Anti-Gravitational Spinal Elongation.


ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME & PARTNERS NOT REQUIRED.

Fees :-

RM120 (1 session)
RM230 (2 sessions)
RM340 (3 sessions)

Early bird before 12th April 2010
RM110 (1 session)
RM220 (2 sessions)
RM330 (3 sessions)

1 session = 3 hours.

Please do not hold back, open up and take the challenge if its something new to you. Do something NEW, challenge your Fear, do something healthy everyday. Love your LIFE, Live it like there is no tomorrow :)

Register with
Ivy Tan or Renee Tog at :-

email : yinyangyoga10@gmail.com

Venue :
Sun Yoga KL
145B, Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Kuala Lumpur

map to Sun Yoga KL


space limited to 14 participants per session.

Please bring your own mat & towel, light snacks and water.

Sorry, the attached flyer is too small to view. Do you have a magnifying glass?

Acroyoga is Coming to KL

If you have not heard or don't know what Acroyoga is all about, here are some pictures to tease your mind. Juggle your thoughts and imagine what our body can do.....








YinYangYoga will be bringing Acroyoga to Kuala Lumpur to share with all you the art of the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics.

The story behind the birth of Acroyoga

On December 19, 2003 Jenny & Jason met through a common friend in San Francisco, after having heard much about each other for months. After the party Jenny flew Jason in a Contact Yoga (therapeutic flying) sequence, then Jason held Jenny in a handstand on his hands. This first play session sparked the fire that is now AcroYoga! Inspired by their complimentary backgrounds, and the immediate ease and joy with which they collaborated, they stayed up until 5am dreaming about a partner practice built on their collective experiences. They laid the foundation upon which AcroYoga is built in that night, and started teaching a Partner Doubles class at the Circus Center of San Francisco in January of 2004. Their first event in the yoga world was a sold out Vanetine's Day workshop at Yoga Tree the next month.


Stay tuned for more news... when & where it is going to be held :)

Namaste

Acroyoga

AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form this practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. There are 7 main elements that make up the practice: circle ceremony, asana, partner flow, Thai massage, therapeutic flying, inversions & spotting, and partner acrobatics. Aim is to bring individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other, and with the divine. From this place of mutual support the true self can be realized, celebrated and shared for the benefit of all

Being ‘in the moment’ and in balance with another person is the essence of Acro Yoga.

Are you interested to experience/learn Acroyoga in Kuala Lumpur? Bookmark this blog and come back for more exciting updates.

LULULEMON - Cool Racer Back

NEW SPRING COLOURS ARE IN

Colour : Lagoon

Colour : Bubblicious

Colour : Passion

Colour : Lavender

Cool Racer Back -Chirp

Colour - White,

Cool Racer Back - Black

Size : 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Price : RM225

Status : Available

I am loving LULULEMON

I am not being bias when I say I am loving Lululemons. Its unbelievable!!! I left my Power Y Tank unwashed for 9 days, tomorrow will be its 10th day. The 1st day, it was drenched with my sweat & of course, it smells sweaty, just like yours!!!. Left it in the laundry basket for 2 days, then brought it out to air by just hanging it on the hanger.

Today is the 9th day and I had to brave myself by sniffing it. I sniffed it deep & close, LOL. Well, I got to make sure that its as close as it gets. To my amazement, the sweaty smell has disappear into thin air, & it actually smells like I have just washed it!!! How is that even possible, I asked myself. I had to get another opinion, & yes, it does smell like it has just been washed!

Therefore, I conclude that Lululemon is truly anti-stink. If you don't believe me, just try it out! I might be brave enough to actually wear the unwashed tank top for my yoga session tomorrow evening. I probably should put it to the ultimate test!

LULULEMON - The Anti-Stink Test

When I asked most of the Lululemon regulars, "why do you pay so much for a Lululemon'?. The answers were "it lasts for years", "the colour doesn't fade-out", the tanks and tights does not get out of shape", it retains its shape even after machine wash", "it does not stink even after years", "it does not stink even when you leave it overnight in the bag after yoga/run".

However, the most important feedback to me was "it doesn't not stink with sweat" even after years of wearing it. I have worn brands like the most popular "Nightky", "Ribok", "Puhma", "Elllllle" and even "Eeeego Fit" (very uncomfortable bra top) and I find that after 1 year or so, they begin to smell of sweat even before you actually sweat in them!!! I do feel kinda embarrass when the teacher walks to me to align me, "can he smell me"???

Of course, without hesitation, I bought Lululemons to wear. It not only comes in beautiful colours, design and material. It is actually very flattering to the body, accentuating at the right places. However, my only regret was I bought my tank top a size up, though it holds well, it does shift a little when I twist & hangs out a little when i am in downward dog (but not exposing anything!!!) Therefore, please refer to the size chart and get your size right.

Back to the Anti-Stink test. After a hot afternoon of gentle flow (felt more like a flow, when you start dripping with sweat within 3 minutes). I decided not to wipe my sweat, to a point I felt I was in a sauna, drenched. Left it drenched in my bag for a day, could smell my sweat (ok, you probably going ewwww... ) and its been in my laundry basket for 5 days now. Surprisingly, on the 4th day, I did the stink test! Sniff it, & surprisingly, the "smell" is gone? how???? evaporated?? possible.... but where's the sweat smell??? I plan to leave it unwashed for 7-8 days.

Reason for the test? I am selling them, I got to believe their tag-line to be true!! Can't comment about the colour stay, till much later. Shape retained after several wash, but its too early to know.

Get the Luon or Luon light or the Run Tech material. The organic cotton rib legging is too thick for our tropical climate.

LULULEMON for Sale in KL -Size Chart & Fitting Guidelines

LULULEMONs for Men - Run Around SL Tech

Size : M

Colour : Silver/Greaser (as per pic) & Black

Quantity : 1 per colour

Price : RM255

LULULEMONs -Work It One Piece (hoodie)

Size: 8

Color: light classic sport grey/ vancouver

Quantity : 1

Price : RM230

LULULEMONs -Dance Twisted Tank

Dance Twisted Tank

Size : 8

Color: white fatbird dot/ silver dream stripe

Quantity : 1

Price : RM172

LULULEMON is coming to KL:)

I was recently introduced to LuLuLemon by my yoga teacher. He claimed that its the BEST yoga attire ever, it does not stretch out, colours stays even after 7 years & the best part is that it doesnt stink after years. I was complaining how other brands stinks after wash, even in hot water & softener (I should refrain from mentioning the brands or I may get sued for defamation!). He convinced me and I instantly ordered directly from Vancouver. My attires arrived, I tested it out & wow!!!!!! The crop stuck on my butt and calves like 2nd skin. I do hate it when sometimes the low waist crop roll down the butt exposing the crack (not mine, of course!!) and how I have to pull down the material that has rolled up on my thighs and calves!

And the Power Y Tank really accentuates my figure, making me look shapelier and uplifted. It has a mesh bra lining made for optimum breathability and comfort (in other words, wick). It has removable bra cups & the best part is that even without the bra cups, it doesn't expose anything that should stay unexposed. Therefore, you don't necessary need to wear a sports bra as the tank supports,uplift & good coverage.

Since I have Lululemons to the test (I did import Rockwear, Bella from Australia too, but it didn't pass my tests) I have decided to import Lululemons to KL to share with all of you. I will be posting the pictures soon, so keep checking my blog for updates......

Got to run now, for my 1 pm class.

New arrivals - JADE Mats

Great news!!!! new stocks of the phenomenal Jade mats has arrived. However, stocks doesn't last forever, so, if you have heard of how awesome the Jade mat is, you heard it RIGHT! The feedback from users has been "its so grippy", "its great when doing downward dog", "love it because its 100% rubber", "it has selection of good colours", "it doesn't smell of strong latex", "its the best mat ever", etc.

The picture above is just to illustrate the different thickness of Jade mats available. From left to right. Travel mat (3mm) in Slate Blue (the actual colour is lighter and not as per photo). Harmony Professional (5mm) in Orchid and Fusion (8mm) in Purple.

The Travel mat has been very popular amongst the teachers as its light weight, hence more convenient to carry around.

Harmony Professional mat provides sufficient cushioning for the back and knees and its the choice with practitioner whom prefer the extra comfort for their back and knees.

Fusion mat is excellent for Pilates as its thickness provides the comfort and protect the back. Its also good for practitioner whom requires all the cushioning and for those that practice at home on a hard surface.

The mat is easy to maintain, as you just need to use a damp cloth to wipe it & the stain or dirt is easily removed.

Order with me via email at yinyang_yoga@yahoo.com or just drop a message in the blog, HURRY, while stock last.

Blindfold Yoga with Indrawati Widjanarko

I had a chance to try blindfolded yoga with Indra, whom most of us know that she's an amazing teacher with patience, love & extensive knowledge of yoga. It was an unique experience and the best thing was the group was multi-racial. Indra started off with a brief explanation that being blindfolded or being a blind person, the senses becomes more acute and we will be more aware of our surroundings, taste, smell, sounds and touch.


We had to quiet down our mind and ignore everything else around us, except to listen to Indra's instructions. She gave us precise instructions, guiding us step by step to the asanas, rather than telling us to get into cat stretch, plank, warriors, etc names of which we are all so familiar with. I think her intention was just to make us listen attentively to her instructions to get into the asanas rather than expect and know what is coming next. With these, I am able to listen to myself and my body's movement and be so aware of my every step, trying not to get out of the mat.


Four types of tea were served to us, we were asked to smell and drink to identify the teas. To taste and identify the flavours, type of teas, I was sipping it so slowly, as if I was wine tasting. However I only managed to get 2 correct, Ti Kuan Yin & Jasmine. I couldn't identify Pu-er, which I drink on a daily basis, it tasted like warm water to me and Earl Grey tasted like mild lemon juice.

We also had food tasting, which was placed in an order of the clock with 5 main varieties. They gave us a spoon each, but how to eat blindfolded without touching the food?therefore, I opted to use my fingers. I diligently finished each portion before going for the next, not realizing that that others just took a little bite of everything and took off their blindfold to finish the rest of the portions and had to wait for me to take off my blindfold. It was interesting to find out, that everyone eats so differently, some started clockwise, some at random and some anti-clockwise. Does this tells a person's character?

We were also asked to identify the direction of the chime that ding dong.

Tasting the spices with smell, taste & touch.

Some identified Ginger as being hairy and wet. Cardamon as something used in curry. Unless you cook, its not easy to just list the spices. I had to bite into a spice to identify as i couldn't detect the smell- black peppercorn, it was stinging the tongue.

It was an endeavour trying to write in a straight line, not overlapping (as you notice below, No.2 & No. 3 was overlapping)


It was truly a fun experience, that everyone should at least try blindfold yoga sometime in their practice.

Pincha Mayurasana

Pincha Mayurasana
pin-cha my-your-AHS-anna) piñca = feather
mayura = peacock

(click on the link to read further on Pincha Mayurasana)

You could try doing this pose with a partner, however, you need to be able to come to a head-stand on your own before attempting this posture.

Dri-fit VS Cotton

Which is better for yoga? I am sure that most of the avid yogis has a drawer or two filled with yoga attires. Dri-Fit which is polyester as picture above or Cotton? Most athletes would choose Dri-Fit for its lightness, its quick absorbent and evaporation effect. I do like Dri-fit for all the things i've just mentioned, but, its cotton that feels oh so comfortable on the skin. I have tried dri-fit and cotton crop tops, pants and tops. Dri-fit pants works really well with me as its doesnt leave spots of sweat as compared to cotton,especially if its light coloured! Please! if you wear cotton pants, just make sure the colour is dark! you can't see yourself, but others can (can is gossip in my blog??). Some sweat so much at the groin area that it leaves blotches of sweat THERE! and there was another that left water marking after the toilet visit, and she/he was talking to others with the legs wide apart not knowing that others were looking at her & probably noticed THAT wet spot THERE ! arghhhhhh... I am just highlighting the effects of light coloured cotton pants. and since then, I have ever been so aware of myself.

I have tried both dri-fit and cotton crop-tops, tops. Though cotton crop-tops are very comfortable to the skin and absorbs sweat, however, sweat does not evaporate quick enough after a really good workout! I myself caught cold many times after my cotton crop-top was drenched in sweat! therefore, now I use dri-fit crop top with sometimes cotton top. I recently got these and the salesperson assured me its dri-fit, but the tag indicates cotton! But, to my pleasant discovery, Rockwear, does ROCK! Its absorbs well and evaporates quick enough, and at least its not made in china as Nike, Reebok, Stella McCartney, etc. If its pricey, wait for the 50% sales, just like i did, hehe. If I remember the name of the shop correctly, Hoohoohaha in Plaza Damas carries some good range of yoga attires.






Its interesting to watch a studio full of practitioners with their yoga attire, some has matching top with their pants and some would just put on a simple yet comfortable over-sized t-shirt and a track bottom. Is there really a "proper" attire as some may argue???? Some people may find it simply an eye-sore if the pants are a little too hipster and it shows some of the crack in between the cheeks and the teachers definitely have an interesting view from the front with the plunging neckline?? I learnt a new word from class, "commando". If you are scratching your head right now wondering what it means (like i did!!), i did witness a girl with hot shorts, definitely not tight enough to hold on to her thighs, exposing whatever she has as she went commando! As I was behind her, I had to practice with my eyes closed most of the time, LOL (I am sure your know what is commando by now).

Whatever your yoga attire may be, as long as it gives you a fulfilling practice at the end the class, is what matters the most.