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April 2010
 
 
Yin Yoga Spiritual Journey to Bhutan
Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Hong Kong
Welcoming Ellen Heed 5-Day Anatomy CET Continuous Education Training (CET)
BABY YOGA Diploma SMART TODDLERS Yoga Pre/Post-Natal Yoga Diploma
2010 Anusara Yoga Immersion Cycle with Bo Srey in Singapore
Join Yogasana's 200-hour Teacher Training in Singapore
Practical Anatomy & Philosophy Intensive
Awakening of the Chakras and Emancipation
Pranamaya
 
MORE NEWS ON YOGA EVENTS IN ASIA HERE.
 
An interview with Julie Martin
Julie Martin, Director of Brahmani Yoga in Goa,India, is an internationally recognized teacher of both Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Born in Los Angeles but previously based in Brighton, UK, she moved to Goa in 2003 and helped set up Brahmani Yoga - now one of the leading yoga centres in Goa. Julie has now been teaching yoga for over 13 years and practicing for 20. www.brahmaniyoga.com.

Click here to find out more about her!
 
 
Asia Wide Events
Events by Andrey Lappa

Universal Hatha Yoga® Teacher Training Programme with Andrey Lappa
200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme (Part 2 – 100 hrs.)

Date: 5 – 18 June 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com

Immersion Into Universal Yoga®
Date: 19 – 20 June 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City
Date: 26 – 27 June 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui
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Vietnam
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Vietnam
Date: From 19 Apr 2010 To 06 May 2010
Venue: Saigon Domaine Luxury Residences

Pls visit http://www.tirisulayoga.com/yoga_teacher_training_200hr.htm for the details.

Contact No(s): 09835 43030
Email: info@tirisulayoga.com
Website: www.tirisulayoga.com
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Australia
Broome Yoga Retreat
Date: 23 Apr 2010 to 26 Apr 2010
Venue: Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat Broome

Led by Jean Byrne (PhD) and Rob Schutze, this retreat is an opportunity to get away and examine your life from a fresh perspective. Along with yoga will be talks on the nature of yoga practice, yoga philosophy and how to integrate what you might learn into your daily life at home to live a free, bountiful and harmonious life.

Contact No(s): +61 413 244 217
Email: info@yogaspace.com.au
Website: www.yogaspace.com.au

Yoga & Ayurveda
Date: 07 May 2010 to 09 May 2010
Venue: SATYANANDA YOGA® Mangrove

This short course looks at the basics of Ayurveda especially in relation to yoga and yoga therapy. With Dr Swami Shankardevananda’s many years of experience in these fields, it will be a good introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the principles of yoga therapy. Participants will be guided through basic theory and also practices, especially for vata disturbance and the use of the breath to manage pitta and kapha doshas imbalances. Other valuables therapeutic techniques that will feature in this weekend are the cleansing techniques, the theory of panchakarma and the use of shat karmas in therapy. Retreat content is interwoven into the regular routine of the yoga centre all of which are optional. Included are early morning asana classes, morning chanting, Satyananda Yoga NidraTM (guided relaxation/meditation) and evening program (Friday and Saturday evening is kirtan). Healing mantra is chanted on Saturdays before dinner.

Contact No(s): +612 4377 1171
Email: mangrove@satyananda.net
Website: www.satyananda.ne
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Hong Kong
Women’s Workshop Series
Date: 24 April 2010, 8 & 22 May 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Langham Place

Created especially with women's bodies, minds and concerns in mind — this series of 6 workshops is led by 6 different teachers in their various areas of expertise. Besides the physical practice, these sessions are an opportunity to share experiences common to women and to bond in sisterhood. Break from your routine — explore diverse styles and focuses of practice, learn a new topic, be inspired and nourished physically, emotionally and spiritually!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com

Beginners Workshop with Sanjukta Sharma
Date: Sat 1 May 2010, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Yoga Limbs, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Sanjukta is loved for her ability to teach with clarity and precision, demystifying the practices of Yoga for her students. Build your yoga practice from the ground up as Sanjukta guides you through the basics of breath and body awareness. Move through the foundation postures with a focus on alignment and technique to safely strengthen and open the body. This workshop will prepare you to move comfortably and confidently towards a basic vinyasa (flow) practice and is open to beginner students and anyone who would like to re-visit the foundations of their yoga practice.

Spaces are limited so get in early and book your place today!

Contact No(s): +852 2525 7415
Email: tamika@yogalimbs.com
Website: www.yogalimbs.com

Learning the Ropes WORKSHOP with Vincent Hewitt
Date: Sat 1 May 2010, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Venue: Yoga Limbs, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Experience a complete yoga practice with the support of the yoga rope wall. Ropes can assist to a deepen pose, provide stability during a balance posture, traction the spine creating space between the vertebrae, and help open the entire body gently, yet profoundly. In this workshop, you will move through forward bends, backbends, twists, side bends and inversions, along with a few beautiful hip and shoulder openers.

Vincent is known for his ability to move you to your perceived edge, ensure that you are comfortable, and then expertly guide you a little further. This workshop is open to students who have been practicing regularly for a minimum 6 months. It is also perfect for Yoga Teachers and Teacher Trainees wanting to expand their knowledge.

Contact No(s): +852 2525 7415
Email: tamika@yogalimbs.com
Website: www.yogalimbs.com

Baron Baptiste 40-Day Personal Revolution Programme with Wendy Wyvill
Date: 29 May – 7 July 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Central

A breakthrough programme to radically change your body and awaken the sacred within your soul Challenge your personal philosophy and your body, so that you can tap unknown resources within yourself. Embark on this journey with Wendy and experience a whole new way of living and being in just 40 days.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com

Welcoming Martin Kirk - Anusara Yoga Asana & Therapeutics Workshop
Date: 4 – 6 June 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Central

Martin Kirk has cultivated a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable yoga anatomy and therapy teachers in North America. This workshop will deepen your knowledge of the human body through the convergence of the Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of Alignment™, asana and therapy.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com

Vision of Yoga – The Art of Teaching 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme with Master Sudhakar Dheenan
Date: 10 June – 1 July 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui

The Art of Teaching is a 19-day foundation Hatha Yoga (Dheesan Yoga) training for yogis who would like to become their own yoga master and of others. For aspiring yoga instructors, this course is the first step of equipping yourself the essential knowledge of yogic traditions, the history of yoga and the know-how of designing a class and a sequence.

Sign up early and save up to US$950 on tuition!!

Email: teachertraining@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com

5200-hr Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training Programme
Date: 3 – 25 July 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Tsim Sha Tsui

Has Yoga changed your life?
Do you desire to give back and help others in empowering ways by learning how to be a Yoga Teacher yourself? Would you like to enjoy a flexible schedule and travel/ work anywhere in the world?
If you answered yes to the above, don’t miss our Teacher Training!
This comprehensive and life transformative 200-hr programme will be led by Pure Yoga's Founding Teacher Patrick Creelman. Patrick is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT 200) with Yoga Alliance. He brings his extensive background of Anusara Yoga training from John Friend, together with international teachers who will present on a wide variety of topics including Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Sanskrit and Ayurveda.

Sign up early and save up to US$750 on tuition!!

Contact No(s): +852 2525 7415
Email: teachertraining@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com
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India
RYS 200h YogaLife Teachers Training in Dharamkot-Bhagsu, Dharamshala, India
Date: From 30 May 2010 To 26 Jun 2010
Venue: Trimurti Garden Cafe

A wide range of topics will be explored, including:
- Teaching from day 1 Adult learning styles
- Non-Violent Communication
- Anatomy of Yoga
- Yogic Body Sequencing
- Hatha Yoga
- Yoga & Patanjali Meditation Pranayama, Shatkarmas, Mantra Yoga Nidra Hindu Philosophy & Mythology
- Introduction to Nutrition

Contact No(s): (91) 98 16097548
Email: ttc@yogalife.org
Website: www.yogalife.org/training.asp
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Indonesia
Navaz Kamdin of RIMYI, Pune: Back Problem
Date: From 24 Apr 2010 To 25 Apr 2010
Venue: Jakartadoyoga Studio

How to alleviate spine problems by using props such as belt, blocks, blankets, wall ropes, etc.

Navaz Kamdin resides in Pune and has more than 30 years experience in Iyengar Yoga. She was trained directly by Guruji, Mr. Iyengar, and grew up learning the Iyengar technique at the same time as Geetaji and Prashantji, when they all were growing up. Currently Navaz is a senior teacher at RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute). She is passionate about helping women go through the bodily/hormonal changes with yoga practice, drawing on her personal experience of the ups and downs of menopause.

Contact No(s): +6221 3100071
Email: studio@jakartadoyoga.com
Website: jakartadoyoga.com

Navaz Kamdin of RIMYI, Pune: Women Intensive
Date: 01 May 2010 to 02 May 2010
Venue: Jakartadoyoga Studio

Learn the sequences to healthy reproductive organs; preparing ladies in dealing with monthly cycles and menopause.

Contact No(s): +6221 3100071
Email: studio@jakartadoyoga.com
Website: jakartadoyoga.com

Intensive 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Bali
Date: From 01 Jun 2010 To 17 Jun 2010
Venue: Bali, Ubud

In this 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Course, you will learn a few aspects namely; (i) Practical as in yoga asanas (postures), kriyas (cleansing), pranayama (breathing) practice, mudras, bandhas, warm ups etc. (ii) Theory as in history, philosophy of yoga, human anatomy and physiology, nutrition, body alignments, body types, etc. (iii) Teaching as in practice giving instructional cues, teaching methodology etc. (iv) Practicum is to gain experience and apply the things you have learnt while teaching a class.

Contact No(s): +65-90098889/ +65-81415201
Email: info@tirisulayoga.com
Website: www.tirisulayoga.com
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Japan
Jason Crandell: The Power of Precision Flow yoga(Lotus 8 x Tokyo Yoga x YogaJaya Collaboration Work)
Date: 29 Apr 2010 to 30 Apr 2010

In this 3-workshop series in Tokyo, you will learn how alignment and attention to detail cultivates greater depth and ease in your flow practice—from core-strengtheners, to hip-openers and arm-balances, to backbends. Said to have a “knack for explaining subtle movements in a way everyone can understand” (Yoga Journal), Jason will help you deepen your practice—teaching you to expand your edge, open your body, and stay connected to your essence. Each workshop will begin with a brief discussion of related anatomy and illustrate the physical theme of the practice with demonstration. Then, we will transition into a smart, satisfying flow practice.

Contact No(s): 81 - 3-5784-3622
Email: workshops@yogajaya.com
Website: www.yogajaya.com

RYT-300 Advance International Teacher Training Yoga Alliance 500 Certification
Date: From 22 May 2010 To 31 Oct 2010
Venue: AA Hall Osaka City / Honmachi

You will learn practical knowledge for asana practice, including anatomy, adjustment, alignment, and teaching skills, as well as philosophic and ayurvedic teachings that you can apply to your life.

Each subject is taught by a specialized and experienced teacher in that field. Our teaching team consists of five to seven teachers, each with many years of teaching and practicing experience.

Contact No(s): 00-81-90-5136-2270
Email: haidar.spirityoga@gmail.com
Website: www.spirityogastudio.com
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Malaysia
Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop with Bo Srey, Certified Anusara Teacher
Date: 24 – 25 April 2010
Venue: Ojas Yoga, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In this two-day Mixed Level Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop, 'The Universal Power Of Pulsation', we experience the magic of Anusara Yoga in a dynamic, fun, and intensely playful practice that sets the foundation for the whole weekend. In 'The Playful Dance of Opposites: Lining Up With The Cosmic Dancer In Our Asana Practice', discover how we can extract the essence of this Dance in our own bodies, in our everyday lives, and learn how the opposite forces dance within us all the time. Learn 'Universal Principles of Alignment of the Legs and Arms: Simple But Powerful Techniques That Really Work In Every Pose!' All levels and experience welcome!

Email: shirley@spandananda.com
Website: www.spandananda.com


Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with International School of Kundalini Yoga(iSKY)
Date: 21 - 25 Apr; 25 - 29 Aug; 14 - 21 Dec 2010; 13 - 17 Apr 2011
Venue: Inner Peace Yoga Circle, Penang

Deepen your spiritual path by becoming a teacher! Experience an in-depth 220+ hour study taught by 4 Amazing International iSKY Teachers [Guru Dharam Singh(Sweden), Darryl O’Keefe(UK), Pavllou Landraagon(Sweden), Choong Han Ni(Malaysia)]. Change your whole vibration within and without.

Register now!

Contact No(s): +6016-4525363
Email: info@innerpeaceyogacircle.com
Website: www.yogapenang.com
2 days Anusara Yoga Workshop the universal power of pulsation
Date: 24 Apr 2010 to 25 Apr 2010
Venue: Ojas Yoga

24 Apr: The Magic of Anusara Yoga: Grace
25 Apr Session 1: Universal Principles of Alignment of the Legs: Simple but powerful techniques that really work in every pose!
25 Apr Session 2: Universal Principles of Alignment of the Arms: simple but powerful techniques that really work in every pose.

Contact No(s): 03-89949615 OR 016-3354773
Email: inquiry@ojasyoga.com.my
Website: www.ojasyoga.com.my
Meditation(Dhyana) Instructor Course
Date: From 23 May 2010 To 30 May 2010
Venue: Bangsar Studio 1

Contact No(s): Keng Leng: 012-3178285, Manisha Teh: 012-313 3678, Sumi: 012-2679621
Email: admin@mayi.org.my
Website: www.mayi.org.my
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Singapore
Intro To YogMed
Date: Commences Mar 2010
Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape

An 8-week course that introduces the benefits of meditation as part of a holistic Yoga practice. With specific emphasis on the calm awareness that comes with meditation, it is especially suitable for those who are seeking a means to stabilize their temper and for health betterment purposes. Ideal for serious beginners who would like to explore and experience the transformational aspects of yoga and meditation practices.

Contact No(s): + 65 6735 2163
Email: singapore@comoshambhala.bz
Website: www.singapore.comoshambhala.bz


COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Yin Yang Yoga
Date: Commences March 2010
Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape

Yin Yang Yoga is a balanced approach of strong with soft and is a comprehensive body muscle and tissue-working session. It marries the strength and flexibility of strong, masculine forms of yoga like Bikram and Ashtanga with the soft, energy-focused and meditative approach of Yin Yoga. This class offers participants a chance to explore breathing and meditation techniques within the poses and ultimately, presents yoga as a return to balance and harmony.

Contact No(s): + 65 6735 2163
Email: singapore@comoshambhala.bz
Website: www.singapore.comoshambhala.bz


Anusara Yoga 4-day Intensive with Amy Ippoliti
Date: 22 - 25 Apr 2010
Venue: Space and Light Yoga, Singapore

Join inspirational Anusara Yoga teacher Amy Ippoliti for a creative, expansive and shakti-filled 4 days, where we will journey through all 3 syllabi of poses from basic to advanced. All levels welcome.

Contact No(s): +65 96917828
Email: yoga@spaceandlightyoga.com
Website: www.spaceandlightyoga.com/events.php


Satsang on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
Date: 24 April 2010
Venue: Yoga Space, 28A/B Liang Seah Stree

A free 2-hour Satsang on The 8 Limbs of Yoga based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Yoga and explore a practical guide to living with equanimity in a modern stressful society, ultimately leading to greater awareness and freedom.

Contact No(s): 65-6338-9642
Email: yogaspace@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.yogaspace.com.sg


Iyengar Yoga "Intensive Level 2" Workshop by Riana A. Singgih
Date: 22 - 25 April 2010
Venue: Iyengar Yoga Centre Singapore

Intensive Level 2 is for those that have a regular yoga practice for at least one year. Increase your knowledge and learn to deepen your practice on standing poses. More advanced twisting and inversions will be introduced and a firm foundation for inversions will be built.

Classes are conducted at the following time:
22nd & 23rd April : 6.30pm – 9.00pm
24th & 25th April : 9.30am to 12.30pm
Workshop is now open for registration.

Contact No(s): +65 62204048
Email: info@iyengaryogasingapore.com
Website: www.iyengaryogasingapore.com
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training (Weekend), Singapore
Date: From 08 May 2010 To 20 Jun 2010

Weekend Cours : Every Sat and Sun from 7am to 2pm
8 May to 20 Jun
(Every Sat and Sun)
with additional 2 Fridays:
28 May (Vesak Day) and 11 June.

Email: info@tirisulayoga.com
Website: www.tirisulayoga.com
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Taiwan
Anusara Yoga in Taipei with John Friend
Date: 23 - 25 April 2010
Venue: Taipei – Xinyi Sport Centre

Festivities include a Friday evening talk "Tantra in the 21st century" and a 2-day Weekend Workshop on Saturday and Sunday. Please join John Friend and the Merry Band to celebrate his “2010 Melt Your Heart, Blow Your Mind World Tour” in Taipei, Taiwan!

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com


Open Your Heart, Balance Your Life with Karina and Steeve
Date: 8 – 9 May 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

These intensive workshops are the introduction to Swami Shivananda's teachings, and are based on the recently published book of the international Shivananda school, "Yoga, Your Home Practice Companion".

Don't miss this precious opportunity to practise with Karina and Steeve, dedicated instructors and main models of this essential book. Open your heart with the beautiful practice of chanting mantras, and balance your life with a challenging set of postures and the quietening practice of yoga nidra & meditation.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com
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Thailand
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer™
Date: From 18 May 2010 To 30 May 2010
Venue: Absolute Sanctuary

The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer™ will teach you how to design and instruct Level 1 ( Essential and Intermediate) reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options.

Contact No(s): +66 77 601190
Email: claire@absolutesanctuary.com
Website: www.absolutesanctuary.com/images/stott_refomer.pdf



Personal Yoga Synergy (Individual Program)
Date: From 01 Jun 2010 To 30 Jun 2010
Venue: Kamalaya Koh Samui

The Kamalaya Personal Yoga Synergy offers private one-to-one yoga sessions with customised instruction along with complementary treatments, including Ayurveda therapies from our experienced Indian therapists.

This personal yoga and wellness retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike, as the daily yoga sessions are tailored to the individual’s skill level and goals. The customised instruction includes asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing) and meditation. Instruction can be adapted to fulfil a range of goals, such as addressing physical limitations, developing a regular home practice or deepening and intensifying existing practice.

Contact No(s): +66 (0) 77 429 800
Email: info@kamalaya.com
Website: www.kamalaya.com/yoga-retreats-k.htm
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HIGHLIGHTS:

Asia Wide Events
•  Universal Hatha Yoga® Teacher Training Programme with Andrey Lappa
•  Immersion Into Universal Yoga®

Vietnam
•  200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Vietnam

Australia
•  Broome Yoga Retreat
•  Yoga & Ayurveda

Hong Kong
•  Women’s Workshop Series
•  Beginners Workshop with Sanjukta Sharma
•  Learning the Ropes WORKSHOP with Vincent Hewitt
•  Baron Baptiste 40-Day Personal Revolution Programme with Wendy Wyvill
•  Welcoming Martin Kirk - Anusara Yoga Asana & Therapeutics Workshop
•  Vision of Yoga – The Art of Teaching 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme with Master Sudhakar Dheenan
•  5200-hr Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training Programme

India
•  RYS 200h YogaLife Teachers Training in Dharamkot-Bhagsu, Dharamshala, India

Indonesia
•  Navaz Kamdin of RIMYI, Pune: Back Problem
•  Navaz Kamdin of RIMYI, Pune: Women Intensive
•  Intensive 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Bali

Japan
•  Jason Crandell: The Power of Precision Flow yoga(Lotus 8 x Tokyo Yoga x YogaJaya Collaboration Work)
•  RYT-300 Advance International Teacher Training Yoga Alliance 500 Certification

Malaysia
•  Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop with Bo Srey, Certified Anusara Teacher
•  Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with International School of Kundalini Yoga(iSKY)
•  2 days Anusara Yoga Workshop the universal power of pulsation
•  Meditation(Dhyana) Instructor Course

Singapore
•  Intro To YogMed
•  COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Yin Yang Yoga
•  Anusara Yoga 4-day Intensive with Amy Ippoliti
•  Satsang on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
•  Iyengar Yoga "Intensive Level 2" Workshop by Riana A. Singgih
•  200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training (Weekend), Singapore

Taiwan
•  Anusara Yoga in Taipei with John Friend
•  Open Your Heart, Balance Your Life with Karina and Steeve

Thailand
•  STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer™
•  Personal Yoga Synergy (Individual Program)
 
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