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Jasmin Chan at Jasmine Yoga

Posted by admin on 31 Jul 09 - 2 Comments

Jasmin was introduced to yoga by her mother when she was just a young schoolgirl at 15 years of age. Five years later, she began formally learning and training under Mrs. Yap, a well-known Taiwanese instructor during the 90’s, who had migrated to Malaysia. Since then, Jasmin has developed a life-long passion for yoga. In […]

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Gilbert Ng at Ojasyoga

Posted by admin on 31 Jul 09 - 2 Comments

After a decade of yoga self-practise, Gilbert was coaxed into teaching yoga by his friend. Since then, he has switched careers to teach yoga full-time. He taught in Yoga Zone where he was later promoted to Chief Instructor, and has since established his own studio, Ojasyoga, in Bukit Jalil. Gilbert is a well-known instructor in […]

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Jane Siow at Ojasyoga

Posted by admin on 31 Jul 09 - 1 Comment

A ballet dancer since the tender age of six and a lover of sports, Jane easily adapted to yoga classes, which she initially attended with friends as a hobby. Gradually, she developed a passion for yoga and has since become a full-time yoga instructor. She trained under Gilbert Ng, the founder of Ojasyoga and former […]

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Yoga, Dance & Martial Arts at Sim Yoga

Posted by jean on 30 Jul 09 - 27 Comments

Sim Yoga & Health, located at Taman Segar Perdana, Cheras, started last year under the partnership of Jestine Yap and Kian Yap. The centre offers a wide range classes from yoga to martial arts and dance, including interesting variations of yoga such as Lift Yoga, Family Yoga, Kids Yoga and Man Yoga. Jestine Yap, a […]

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Energy Yoga Launches with a Big Bang

Posted by jean on 24 Jul 09 - 1 Comment

The Energy Yoga launch held over the weekend on 18th July 2009 was a big bash! It was a day filled with exciting activities such as yoga performances, a memorable speech from the Health Minister Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, ribbon cutting ceremony and a feisty lion dance, to name a few. The event was […]

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Conduct by Justin Herold (Senior Certified Iyengar Teacher)? Organise by : Living Yoga Academy Date: 3-4 October 2009 Venue: Green Meadow Holistic Center, SS2, Petaling Jaya This workshop will focus on the alignment of the backbend & inverted yoga poses according to the Iyengar method. This approach helps to deepen one’s yoga practice, prevent injuries […]

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The official launch of the Energy Yoga outlet at Plaza Damas is taking place on 18th July 2009, this Saturday, and you wouldn’t want to miss it! Held between 9am-5pm, lots of exciting programmess are in store for you. The event will start with a big bang with a grand opening by YB Dato’ Sri […]

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The Elegance of Energy Yoga

Posted by jean on 13 Jul 09 - 1 Comment

Michael Lee, CEO of TSM Wellness Sdn Bhd, provides insights into Energy Yoga, the company’s newly opened chain of yoga and spa centres, that offers impressive facilities, service and a team of highly experienced instructors. The yoga centres, located in Plaza Damas, Kepong and Plaza Cheras, which were formerly owned by Yoga Zone and Urban […]

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Matej Jurenka, born in Slovakia, discovered yoga at the age of 20 through a book titled “Light on Yoga” written by B.K.S. Iyengar. Since then, he has dedicated himself to the art and now spends his days practising the most advanced levels of Hatha Yoga, conducting workshops and classes across the globe. He is a […]

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Being a beginner in yoga, I was a little intimidated by the Iyengar Yoga workshop, held at the Ojasyoga centre on 21 June 2009. This was my first experience of Iyengar yoga and learning from an experienced instructor such as Riana, who had trained under B.K.S Iyengar himself. I was afraid I’d be asked to […]

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