Guest Student Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Can anyone share tips on how to get into handstand? Strong core check, but somehow cannot balance. Quote
doncoin Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Start by practicing against a wall. You start from plough position, your back facing the wall. Kick your feet off the ground, or have an instructor/friend assist, until you are in an upright/handstand position. Use the wall for support. Do one feet at a time, with the other feet on the wall for support, until you find your balance and strengthen your core. Quote Love.
paratr00per Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I recently started doing yoga again after a long break. If you're like me and prefer practicing yoga at home on my own rather then in a studio, then I'd definitely recommend Tim Senesi's videos on Youtube. However, if you're new to yoga, then it'd be better if you went to a studio with an instructor present to guide you. Iambtm 1 Quote
Guest Guest Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 Anyone knows of a yoga teacher by the name of Niyo? Quote
Guest Guest YM Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Is anyone interested in practising yoga at yoga movement's dhoby ghaut branch after office hours? Quote
ongjason Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Is anyone interested in practising yoga at yoga movement's dhoby ghaut branch after office hours? Yes, sometimes I go there... (mostly I go to the Carpenter St and Tanjong Pagar branches), but you really need to book like 4 days in advance cos they're so popular... Quote
96miniboy Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 How much is the package in Yaga movement Quote
Traveler3032 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Yoga is great. I just feel relaxed and energetic at the same time afterwards. My best achievement is the head stand,after several years practice. ongjason 1 Quote
Guest guest bb Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 My flexibility certainly improved after 6 years of practise (2 to 3 class a week). Sadly still can do split Quote
ongjason Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 How much is the package in Yaga movement S$190 + GST for 10 classesS$350 + GST for 20 classesS$490 + GST for 30 classesS$25 for a single class, if you get a package, your first class is complimentaryS$1 for towel rent, S$1 for Dasani 500ml bottled water Quote
Guest Guest Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Yoga is great. I just feel relaxed and energetic at the same time afterwards. My best achievement is the head stand,after several years practice.Good. Now aim for handstand. Quote
crazydogg12 Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) What is the fees like for Real yoga? Edited March 27, 2016 by crazydogg12 Quote
ongjason Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 Pure Yoga is opening a third studio in MBFC (?) I believe... Quote
Guest Sport-coholic Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 Much prefer to do yoga these days than strength training. Think I'm getting old. Quote
bluerunner Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Sport-coholic said: Much prefer to do yoga these days than strength training. Think I'm getting old. Your thinking of yoga is for old ppl is so flaw. Aiyoh. Quote
Guest Sport-coholic Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 9 hours ago, bluerunner said: Your thinking of yoga is for old ppl is so flaw. Aiyoh. Errm because I don't see 20s year olds guys in my yoga classes. My "old" is above 35 as we are being called an uncle and may face difficulties getting a job in Singapore. Quote
lovehandle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 8 hours ago, Sport-coholic said: Errm because I don't see 20s year olds guys in my yoga classes. My "old" is above 35 as we are being called an uncle and may face difficulties getting a job in Singapore. I noticed there are some 20 yo but rare most are rather "old" as defined by sportcoholic (and including me myself abv 40) but tsk Sport, Stop calling ourselves uncle leh and stop reminding we have mid-career issue now (it s painful, much more painful than doing yoga stretches) , kekekekeke However, it s more of the angmoh (males, let s leave out the females for now) straight ones are instructors or are interested in doing yoga(though they could be abv 35yo) Since u r here 1 Quote
lovehandle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 old or NOT, majority of the yoga participants are Ladies, all the fb posting that I have seen from my friends, are nearly ladies when I tell a male, I joined yoga before, they jumped as though I m wearing a dress infront of them............ tsk What era are we in? and my yoga is not the usual ones (mentioned above, or those attached in youtube) Since u r here 1 Quote
Guest Sport-coholic Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 2 hours ago, lovehandle said: ...stop reminding we have mid-career issue now (it s painful, much more painful than doing yoga stretches) , kekekekeke Oops, sorry. Quote
ongjason Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 I started at 31 and never looked back since. Just as there shouldn't be one yoga body, your practice is yours. Quote
lovehandle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 nice to know so many of u who luv, the younger ones may not appreciate the effects of a yoga and they have "youth" to squander it away.... When I was so much younger , I assumed yoga is all about flexibility but I was entirely wrongly Since u r here 1 Quote
iamnotashame Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Never tried Yoga before. Heard fr a friend who had his first time doing hot yoga that he almost fainted. Is it safe to do hot yoga? Quote
lovehandle Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Very true indeed, and the hot yoga is the most 42deg It is like a free sauna/heat room, many gays can endure hiding inside the steam room, yet they cannot endure the heat of a hot yoga(sorry and it is 1.5 hour of hell) Since u r here 1 Quote
ongjason Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 13 hours ago, iamnotashame said: Never tried Yoga before. Heard fr a friend who had his first time doing hot yoga that he almost fainted. Is it safe to do hot yoga? Yoga in a hot room heated to anywhere between 38 to 42 degrees makes one perspire more, and has a detoxifying effect for the entire system. It can be quite refreshing after the session. Of course, hot yoga poses its own unique challenges, like sweaty palms, slippery grip on the mat, soaked top, breathlessness and heart-racing intensity, amongst others. My advice is to be prepared with hydration, a towel for wiping off facial sweat, and dri-fit wear. And also, to choose a suitable hot class - maybe a basics or level 1 class, instead of Bikram/hot classic. And since only you know your body best, rest if you feel your heartbeat approaching your maximum tolerance level, or if you feel that the heat is getting too intense. Even seasoned practitioners feel different in their bodies every day. We all have different lifestyles, fitness and activity levels, medical and health histories, so our bodies are all different. Do what serves you, always. And always focus inward on your breath and your mind, since yoga is all about connecting the breath, the body and the mind. Quote
lovehandle Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Jason did a good summary! Yeh! but not slippery, our yoga class provide good yoga (totally non-slip) mats, that s why paying for a good hot yoga is important Quote
bluerunner Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 For hot yoga class, especially Bikram, it's best to do topless with a pair of yoga trunks. Body feels really good when it can perspire freely. Really like hat feeling (of course, damn shag yet Shiok after coming out from practicing Bikram) Quote
lovehandle Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 2 hours ago, bluerunner said: For hot yoga class, especially Bikram, it's best to do topless with a pair of yoga trunks. Body feels really good when it can perspire freely. Really like hat feeling (of course, damn shag yet Shiok after coming out from practicing Bikram) I m shy, no good body to show Since u r here 1 Quote
bluerunner Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 28 minutes ago, lovehandle said: I m shy, no good body to show Ah I need to "enlighten" you Liao. In yoga practice, it's not about those people sharing the same room with you. It's about you and your inner self. Be at peace and you will find tranquility in your thoughts. Nameste. Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Bikram is for newbies. Go to a heated Vinyasa class in the Baron Baptiste style after you've built up some tolerance for the heat. Quote
lovehandle Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 54 minutes ago, bluerunner said: Ah I need to "enlighten" you Liao. In yoga practice, it's not about those people sharing the same room with you. It's about you and your inner self. Be at peace and you will find tranquility in your thoughts. Nameste. Aiyo, I m not bothered with them - that was just an excuse above I luv the sweat to be wrapped w cotton/cloth instead of dripping all over my mat, and my musk to be contained within the tee ....kekekekeke Most of the poses that I cannot bend or do, I continue with myself, regardless of how perfect are the rest esp the gals Since u r here 1 Quote
jeremytang Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 So far I have practice yoga for 3 months already. I got to admit that I prefer Hot Yoga classes. It feels good to sweat it all out during the one hour session. Learning yoga is all on your own pace ongjason 1 Quote
ongjason Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Who are your favourite teachers in local studios...? Some of mine - Kiki, Deborah, William Wong, Kristin Lewis (when she was still here), Rene Ekeheien, etc Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 2 hours ago, ongjason said: Who are your favourite teachers in local studios...? Some of mine - Kiki, Deborah, William Wong, Kristin Lewis (when she was still here), Rene Ekeheien, etc Advertising for Pure? But seriously, the ones you mentioned are good, especially because they don't over-mystify the spiritual practice of yoga. Quote
ongjason Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 6 hours ago, Guest said: Advertising for Pure? But seriously, the ones you mentioned are good, especially because they don't over-mystify the spiritual practice of yoga. Haha you must be from Pure and/or know these teachers personally! These teachers are knowledgeable in asana instruction, anatomy movement (particularly William), deliver good instruction, don't take themselves too seriously (Rene). Apart from them, I can also recommend Tanya and Georgia of Yoga Movement. I guess I gravitate towards teachers who are approachable and personable. I've had the experience of practising under 2 teachers (separately), who in my opinion were judgmental/critical of their students (saying things like "this class of students needs more flexibility" with non-verbal cues such as a barely perceptible sneer that still can be picked up unconsciously), or who maintain such a divide from their students, they refuse to establish eye contact with the student throughout a 60/90 minute class. To me that's just plain rude and is not something I want to see in my yoga teacher. Quote
lovehandle Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 some benefits of bikram hot yoga i m nt fr any yoga grp now Since u r here 1 Quote
Guest Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 7 hours ago, lovehandle said: some benefits of bikram hot yoga i m nt fr any yoga grp now All yoga, done with proper form, will have this effect. Quote
Guest JasonP Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I personally witnessing an old uncle who have been practicing bikram yoga at true pacific transformed himself. He hv similar spine conditions and in the beginning I saw that his spine was very much distorted and bend like "S". In the spans of 2 or 3 years. I saw his back got straighter. I personally don't know him as I don't practise bikram but saw him at the changing room often after our classes. lovehandle 1 Quote
bluerunner Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 9 hours ago, Guest said: All yoga, done with proper form, will have this effect. Yes, with PROPER form and strong basic. Quote
ongjason Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Seems that yoga isn't very popular among people like us... Quote
wishful and hopeful Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Any hot yoga class just for guys, to do topless ? Freeballer 1 Quote
Guest Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Many guys in my yoga classes go topless in both room temperature or hot temperature classes. Not all are the typical 6-packs, but we don't judge bodies in yoga. Some will start with a tank but take it off halfway. Mostly it's the angmo guys though. ongjason and Freeballer 2 Quote
lovehandle Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 kekekeke, didn't realise bluerunner also into yoga Quote
lovehandle Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 On 17/5/2016 at 7:48 AM, Guest said: Many guys in my yoga classes go topless in both room temperature or hot temperature classes. Not all are the typical 6-packs, but we don't judge bodies in yoga. Some will start with a tank but take it off halfway. Mostly it's the angmo guys though. agree fully that not many local men are into yoga next , even if there are, they are not lean not necess slim and we don't judge Quote
cutejack Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Try nude yoga somewhere in town guys...thin thick short long all have.i mean the guys Quote
Guest Doggie Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Guest yoyogaga said: I enjoy doing naked yoga I'll wait for you to do downward dog. Quote
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