A smile can have an enormous effect on your life and the lives of others. One research has discovered that when people are shown images of happy faces or sad faces, their facial muscles would move to mimic the same expressions. This process called Mimicry would also occur when they viewed video clips of different […]
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The Science of Yoga with Gilbert Ng
Well-known international yoga trainer, former chief instructor of Yoga Zone and the first Malaysian to produce his own instructional Yoga DVD (Living in Energy), Gilbert Ng sits down for an exclusive interview with KL Yoga on his experiences and on starting his own studio, Ojasyoga. Q: How did you first get interested in yoga? Gilbert: […]
International Yoga Instructor Course at Perfect Yoga
Perfect Yoga along with Atmayann Wellness, India will conduct a new batch of International yoga instructor course on the following dates: Module 1: 2-May to 26-May 2009 Module 2: 6-Jun to 30-Jun 2009 Course Overview: – Total of 210 hours training course spread over 4 months – 70 hours with the master teacher – Next […]
Bali Spirit Festival 2009
Calling out to all Malaysian yogis, the international annual celebration of yoga, dance and music is here again! This year’s Bali Spirit Festival will be held from 28th April to 3 May 2009 in the stunning grounds of Purnati Centre for the Arts located in Ubud, Bali. Bringing together yogis, enthusiasts and talents from all […]
Free Yoga Classes At Studio W
Attention all Ladies! Studio W is giving free yoga classes this whole week up until Sat 11 April 2009. The studio is located at Kota Damansara and is the first all-women fitness studio. Isn’t it great when you can get all sweaty and crazy without feeling self-conscious about the way you look? And what better […]
Close To Home At Jasmin Yoga
“Sure! We can have a nice chat over a warm cup of coffee. After that, if it’s too late, I can give you a ride home since you live nearby,” was Jasmin’s reply to my request for a late evening interview at her studio. And it is this friendly and homely culture at Jasmin Yoga […]
Yoga Mats from China
Anyang Qunxiu Plastics manufactures yoga mats and anti-slip mats in China. Yoga mats from Anyang’s factory come with SGS and PAHS certification. They have anti-slip and sponge features and are widely used in yoga centres, gym and even as carpet in children’s room and anti-slip mat under the carpet. The mats can also be used […]
Gilbert Ng on Dynamic Yoga vs Static Yoga
Dynamic vs static. Soft vs hard. Yin vs Yang. In yoga, the most important element is to strike a balance between both sides. According to Gilbert Ng, the former Chief Instructor at Yoga Zone and currently, a well-known international yoga trainer, a yoga practitioner should not always practise just one form of yoga because one […]