New Class For Wira

Suprisingly, the men class progress very well. From the zero knowledge and now they are managed to get into Chathuranga in week 5. Congratulations and keep up your hard work guys. The class is handle by our "ab-queen" - Adreinne, and is conducted in Vinyasa Style. She is better and emphasis in strength building and towards the introduction of Ashtanga Yoga.

Head Stand (Sirsashana)

Hey! a few of our classes had been going thru the fabulous Head Stand with Chair (A practice from Iyerngar Yoga). Here are some of the pictures. Can you recognsied anyone of them?

This posture may look like imposing to those who haven’t attempted it. Nevertheless, it is an extremely powerful asana. It is called the "king of asanas" because of its overall effect on the whole body.

Benefits
*Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
*Stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands
*Strengthens the arms, legs, and spine
*Strengthens the lungs
*Tones the abdominal organs
*Improves digestion
*Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
*Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis

Contraindications and Cautions
*Back injury, Headache,Heart condition,High blood pressure,Menstruation,Neck injury
*Low blood pressure: Don't start practice with this pose
*Pregnancy: If you are experienced with this pose, you can continue to practice it late into pregnancy. However, don't take up the practice of Sirsasana after you become pregnant.
*Sirsasana is considered to be an intermediate to advanced pose. Do not perform this pose without sufficient prior experience or unless you have the supervision of an experienced teacher. Some schools of yoga recommend doing Sirsasana before Sarvangasana, others vice versa. The instruction here assumes the former order.
Beginner's Tip
Beginners tend to take too much weight onto the neck and head when coming into and exiting this pose, a potentially harmful situation. Prepare to do this pose as described above against a wall. To come up, set your arms in place and lift your head slightly off the floor. Move into the wall-supported position with the head off the floor, then lower it lightly onto the floor. Support 90 to 95 percent of your weight on your shoulders and arms, even if it means staying for only a few seconds. Gradually, over time, take more and more weight onto your head, but proceed slowly. Similarly, when you exit this pose, first lift your head off the floor, then bring your feet down. Eventually you will be able to keep your head on the floor when going up and coming down.

Yoga For Women

Yoga for Women献 于姐妹 们 的 瑜 珈

Date: 30th June 2008 (Monday)
Time: 7.30-9.00p.m
Cost : As usual for members
RM15 (drop in)
*pre-registered required (priority will be given to members)
• 淋 巴排 毒， 促 进 新成 代 谢， 免 疫 系 统 及 纾 缓更 年 期

Why ? We women have self well-defined need, issues and stages of life. Our outlook and physical health are affected by the hormones, which control menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. Yoga will help in balance these hormones and emotions, and for reducing the impact of diseases such as breast cancer and osteoporosis.

The most important is female need to have a cosy, relaxed way of life, supported by a spiritual outlook. We practice yoga to find relaxation, gain energy and to remain flexible physically and mentally, developing inner strength and higher awareness.

In the session, you will be showing some techniques on self-massage of the lymphatic systems to stimulate blood and energy circulation and help prevent stagnation especially for breast cancer.

We will also go thru some asanas that helps to empowers you in every way, including the ability to create life of prosperity, which mean in area like physically, spiritually and materially.

At the end of the session you will be soothes the nervous systems with Cooling Breath and letting down your self with some nice music meditation.

A light tea and refreshment will be served to complete the beautiful practice.

So see you sisters …………

Yoga Plus
June 08

Mysore Style- Ashtanga Yoga Class

Oh!! seems that you all had enjoyed the class. Sweat and tired and have learn new things right! Which you may not learn much during class. How do you enjoy the class. Please post your comments to me to further improve the session. We may hold another session if you want to. Thank you.