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March 2010
 
 
Yin Yoga Spiritual Journey to Bhutan
A new website for Yin Yoga practitioners across Asia
Welcoming Maya Fiennes
2010 Anusara Yoga Immersion Cycle with Bo Srey in Singapore
Join Yogasana's 200-hour Teacher Training in Singapore
Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course
Practical Anatomy & Philosophy Intensive
Comprehensive Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Awakening of the Chakras and Emancipation
Pranamaya
 
MORE NEWS ON YOGA EVENTS IN ASIA HERE.
 
The Art of Teaching Yoga
An interview with Victor Chng
Victor Chng is one of the most experienced Yin Yoga teachers in Asia, having undergone years of intensive study on Yin Yoga directly with Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. He leads trainings, workshops and retreats on Yin Yoga throughout Asia. Victor is the founder of www.yinyogainasia.com.

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China
Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop: Balanced Action Leads To Freedom
Date: 16 - 18 Apr 2010
Venue: Y+ Yoga Center, Shanghai, China

Everyone is always talking about balance. Learn practical ways to apply this beautiful concept in your asana practice. In Anusara Yoga, we seek to articulate nature's way in the body. This is what Anusara teachers mean when they speak of Universal Principles of Alignment. In addition to aligning with the natural and optimal design of the body, they work in every pose, no matter the outer form. Come taste the harmonious efficacy of these principles as they bring new insight into your yoga practice.

Contact Person: Shirley Srey
Contact No(s): +6597315271
Email: shirley@spandananda.com
Website: http://www.yplus.com.cn/inex.php
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Hong Kong
Women’s Workshop Series
Date: 20 & 28 Mar, 10 & 24 Apr, 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

Yoga for Purification: Spring Series – In Honour of Guru Sri Dharma Mittra with Martina Lee
Date: 27 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Langham Place

Join Martina in her 1-day workshop covering the topics:

Stay Young and Radiant with Wholesome Food
Discover the keys to staying young and beautiful from the inside-out. A fun-filled lecture with live demos on juicing, sprouting and establishing practical ways to develop a wholesome diet.

Purification Sequence: Dharma Mittra Yoga
Invigorate yourself with Dharma Mittra's powerful Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa Flow. You’ll learn the principle of the key poses and variations in the series. Includes classical breathing techniques, sound meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com
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India
William Brashear Workshop – A Series of Master Classes in the Authentic Delsarte Technique
Date: 26 - 28 Mar 2010, 2 - 4 Apr 2010
Venue: The Sushumna Studio, Morjim, North Goa

If you believe yourself to be a person — body, mind and spirit — and want to awaken these forces with a power that was held by many of the greatest icons of the last century, in your acting, dancing, yoga or just in your life, this class is for you!

Price: Rs. 5,000 per workshop (15-20 hours over 3 days)

Contact Person: Gita Sahni
Contact No(s): +91 9923 219 230
Email: gita@sushumna.in
Website: http://www.sushumna.in/future-events


William Brashear Workshop – Speaking From The Higher Self ~ To The Higher Self, The Language of Virtue / True Listening / Spiritual Companioning
Date: 9 - 11th Apr 2010
Venue: The Sushumna Studio, Morjim, North Goa

This training teaches how to create a healthy atmosphere for relationships everywhere and throughout our lives. Through the insights of Carl Rogers we will learn what Eckhart Tolle refers to as "a very rare skill" — "true listening”. Likewise, learning to speak from your Higher Self —with a language of virtue— to the Higher self in others frees us to respond in both the speaker and listener!

Price: Rs. 6,000 (15-20 hours over 3 days)

Contact Person: Gita Sahni
Contact No(s): +91 9923 219 230
Email: gita@sushumna.in
Website: http://www.sushumna.in/future-events


William Brashear Workshop – Thai Yoga Massage Training
Date: Module 1: 29 - 31 Mar 2010, Module 2: 6 - 8 Apr 2010
Venue: The Sushumna Studio, Morjim, North Goa

A hands-on anatomy experience. TYM, also called "lazy mans yoga", enables you to take someone through a full body acupressure massage while giving them a fantastic stretch at the same time. You can use the TYM training as a new addition to your yogic work, or just use it in your regular yoga classes to give your students fantastic yoga adjustments as well as healing and relaxing corpse pose! Certificate given on completion of both the modules.

Price: Rs. 7000 per person per module (15-20 hours over 3 days for each module)

Contact Person: Gita Sahni
Contact No(s): +91 9923 219 230
Email: gita@sushumna.in
Website: http://www.sushumna.in/future-events
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Japan
Detox Series Workshop: Collaboration with Pangea Organics with Adi Cater
Date: 27 Mar 2010
Venue: YogaJaya Daikanyama Studio

Detox to re-tox? The pattern might seem like a never-ending cliché, however there are several considerations and choices that one can make to prevent feeling completely toxic and overwhelmed by our fast paced lives. Join Adi for a workshop focusing on physical toxicity in the digestive system and the core region of the body.

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


RYT-200 International Teacher Training Course Yoga Alliance Certificate in Osaka
Date: 3 Apr - 8 Aug 2010
Venue: AA Hall Osaka City / Honmachi

This 200-hour training program is for those interested in teaching yoga or increasing their understanding to refine their teaching, and for those who want to know and experience yoga in a deeper sense. You will be offered deep knowledge on the following subjects: alignment, anatomy, adjustment, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, ayurveda, prop use, vinyasa sequences, ashtanga, and teaching skills. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will allow you to teach beginner students. With graduate certification from this course, you will be able to apply for RYT-200 certification at Yoga Alliance, as well as continue on to the 300-hour advanced training course.

Qualification: Minimum one year of regular asana practice.

Contact Person: Haidar Ali
Contact No(s): 00-81-90-5136-2270
Email: haidar.spirityoga@gmail.com
Website: www.spirityogastudio.com
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Malaysia
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Langkawi Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Date: 23 Mar - 7 Apr 2010
Venue: Resort in Langkawi (to be confirmed nearer to the start date)

Want to experience living a Yoga lifestyle at Langkawi, an island with beautiful beaches, mountains and nature? At the same time, you can have full concentration attending the Yoga Teacher Training program without the hustle and bustle from home.

We only take in small group of people for maximum attention given to all participants.

Contact Person: Wei Ling / Paalu
Contact No(s): (+65) 8141 5201 / (+65) 9009 8889
Email: info@tirisulayoga.com
Website: http://www.tirisulayoga.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
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Singapore
Iyengar Yoga "Intensive Level 1" Workshop by Riana A. Singgih
Date: 18 - 21 March 2010
Venue: Iyengar Yoga Centre Singapore

Yoga Intensive Level 1 is for those with at least 6 months of yoga experience. Learn how to prepare, get into and out of the yoga poses. Learn how to do yoga with proper body alignments, how to check if you are doing it correctly and learn correct adjustment techniques by doing some partner work.

Riana A. Singgih is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Asia with more than 20 years' experience. She has been conducting classes and workshops Internationally and with the personal blessing of Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar, she continues her work to spread Iyengar yoga to more people.

Contact Person: Rosie
Contact No(s): +65 62204048
Email: info@iyengaryogasingapore.com
Website: www.iyengaryogasingapore.com


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


Anusara Yoga Immersion I with Bo Srey, Certified Anusara Teacher
Date: 17 - 21 Mar 2010
Venue: Raffles Town Club, Singapore

Deepen your spiritual path by becoming a teacher! Experience an Deepening your Anusara Experience: Immersion I, Getting Your Feet Wet (35 hours)
If you have had a hit of the Anusara Method and wish to go deeper in your understanding of this comprehensive hatha yoga system, entering the Immersion Cycle will open you to new insights into your own practice. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your yoga practice without having to enter a teacher training. If you decide to become a teacher, the Immersion Cycle gives you the depth of understanding to enter Anusara Teacher Training.

In addition to classroom hours towards fulfilling Teacher Training requirements, you will receive ongoing mentorship as your understanding evolves. Come practice in a supportive, safe and transformative environment and should you decide to move towards teacher training and then Anusara Certification, we will continue to mentor you.

Register now!

Contact Person: Phyllis Pek
Contact No(s): +65 9113 0823
Email: phyllispek@gmail.com
Website: www.spandananda.com


COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Intro To Satyananda Yoga
Date: 17 - 21 Mar 2010
Venue: Como Shambhala Urban Escape

An 8-week course that introduces Satyananda Yoga – a system of Yoga beneficial for all. Developed by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Satyananda Yoga is grounded in tradition, but fully adapted to the needs of contemporary life. Through focusing on the importance of awareness of being, Satyananda Yoga promotes the alignment of body, mind, emotions and spirit, and takes a broader outlook to encourage a yogic lifestyle, one that is beyond the class. It is suitable for practitioners of all fitness levels, including those with no prior Yoga experience.

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


Chant for Oneness & Peace – Kirtan with Sathya
Date: 20 March 2010, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

Sathya is one of the leading chant artists in Europe. His sacred music is a channel for peace, love and happiness, and has touched thousands of hearts around the world. He will share this bliss in an evening of sacred Kirtan together with Yoga Acharya Liliana. His concert is an invitation to open your heart with chants.

Come and share your voice, experience oneness and deep inner peace through the power of chanting Mantras. Register now!

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


Arm Balance Workshop – Focusing on the Beauty with Kenny Meitei
Date: 27 & 28 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

"sthirashukhamasanam" – Asana is stable and comfortable.

The workshop will start with kriyas and bandhas to make one's body light and continue with a good warm-up — all of which focus on technique-alignment-breathing and yes, the beauty! We will also cover the maximum number of asanas but with complete technique. Explore the foundation and challenge your practice.

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


Yin/Yang Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers
Date: 31 March - 4 April
Venue: True Yoga Singapore
Email: ryan@truefitness.com.sg
Website: www.trueyoga.com.sg


Knowing Yoga – Led by Glenn Ceresoli
Date: 2 - 4 Apr 2010
Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape

This six-session workshop will be dedicated to knowing yoga as opposed to knowing about yoga. Glenn will clarify the links between the asana, as a physical technical activity, and how it relates to the mental emotional state. Knowing yoga is evolution through involution — a process of transformation by being involved.

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


Rediscovering Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Celeste Lau
Date: 4 - 18 Apr 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Singapore – Ngee Ann City

Get to know the importance of igniting, developing and moving with your subtle energy to understand the concept of the bandhas better. This workshop is for one to work more efficiently and intelligently, so as to avoid injury and fatigue.

In this workshop, we will discuss:
  • energetic circuits of the human body and the relevance of traditional Chinese medicine to yoga
  • the marmas, vayus and nadis – the freedom of movement in energetic junctions to relieve tension in the body and mind
  • the knowledge of these energetic channels to help in asana practice – the non-violation of natural energy flow to prevent injuries
  • shoulder stand in detail
  • all the above in conjunction with the ashtanga practice

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


COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Vinyasa II
Date: Commences Mar 2010
Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape

A weekend class that is an ideal complement for participants on all levels of Vinyasa practice, this general class aims to inculcate regular practice to build on practitioners’ progress. Led by Mauricio, a practitioner with over 10 years’ experience who is strongly influenced by Iyengar alignment principles and Vinyasa Flow rhythm.

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
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Taiwan
Going Deeper Into the Asanas with Vincent Lu
Date: 20 - 28 Mar 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Learn how to perform asanas more effectively and safely. This 4-day workshop consists of two 2-hour sessions per day comprising lectures and practice. Students will learn to achieve a more concise knowledge base of anatomy, and how yoga can affect and strengthen its well-being. You will also gain a better understanding of how the asanas affect our bodies and minds.

Suitable for anyone who wants to deepen their study of anatomy as it pertains to yoga.

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


Building Blocks for your Practice with Heidi Chen
Date: 10 & 11 April 2010
Venue: Pure Yoga Taipei – Pure Tower

Join Heidi in cultivating depth and ease in your practice. The techniques learned in these sessions will help you avoid injury and bring you into alignment, while bringing you happiness and harmony of mind. Heidi enjoys sharing real-life experiences with students during her class, so that the anatomy knowledge and technical terms will become less difficult for students to understand. Through these four classes, you will better understand the relationship between your body structure and yoga practice.

Email: events@pure-yoga.com
Website: www.pure-yoga.com
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Thailand
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Date: From 29 Mar 2010 to 02 Apr 2010
Venue: Absolute Sanctuary

Join Victor Chng, the man behind Asia’s leading yoga website, www.yogainasia.com and direct student of Yin yoga founder Paul Grilley in this 30-hour certification course. You will learn the fundamental principles of yin yoga, anatomy & physiology, powerfully quietening yin sequences & how to teach a yin class.

Contact Person: Claire Bostock
Contact No(s): +66 77 601190
Email: claire@absolutesanctuary.com
Website: www.teachyinyoga.com
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Vietnam
Radiant Child Yoga Programme
Date: 28-30 May 2010
Venue: Saigon, Vietnam

International children's yoga teacher trainer, Amanda Reid, returns to Vietnam to offer the internationally recognised RCYP certificate training course for all who would like to GIVE CHILDREN THE GIFT OF YOGA. Fun, insightful and practical, this workshop is for all levels of experience with children and/ or yoga training. Come prepared to move your body and be young at heart while learning how to share yoga with children from toddlers to teens with stories, songs, games, breathwork and meditation.

Contact Person: Suzanne Vian
Contact No(s): (84) 90 835 2265
Email: info@samadhi.co.nz
Website: www.samadhi.co.nz
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HIGHLIGHTS:

China
•  Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop: Balanced Action Leads To Freedom

Hong Kong
•  Women’s Workshop Series
•  Yoga for Purification: Spring Series – In Honour of Guru Sri Dharma Mittra with Martina Lee

India
•  William Brashear Workshop – A Series of Master Classes in the Authentic Delsarte Technique
•  William Brashear Workshop – Speaking From The Higher Self ~ To The Higher Self, The Language of Virtue / True Listening / Spiritual Companioning
•  William Brashear Workshop – Thai Yoga Massage Training

Japan
•  Detox Series Workshop: Collaboration with Pangea Organics with Adi Cater
•  RYT-200 International Teacher Training Course Yoga Alliance Certificate in Osaka

Malaysia
•  200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Langkawi Tuesday, 23 March 2010
•  Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with International School of Kundalini Yoga(iSKY)

Singapore
•  Iyengar Yoga "Intensive Level 1" Workshop by Riana A. Singgih
•  Intro To YogMed
•  Anusara Yoga Immersion I with Bo Srey, Certified Anusara Teacher
•  COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Intro To Satyananda Yoga
•  COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Yin Yang Yoga
•  Chant for Oneness & Peace – Kirtan with Sathya
•  Arm Balance Workshop – Focusing on the Beauty with Kenny Meitei
•  Yin/Yang Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers
•  Knowing Yoga – Led by Glenn Ceresoli
•  Rediscovering Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Celeste Lau
•  COMO Shambhala Urban Escape: Vinyasa II
•  Anusara Yoga 4-day Intensive with Amy Ippoliti

Taiwan
•  Going Deeper Into the Asanas with Vincent Lu
•  Building Blocks for your Practice with Heidi Chen

Thailand
•  Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Vietnam
•  Radiant Child Yoga Programme
 
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