Born into a Sikh family in New Mexico, USA, Guru Jaswant Kaur Khalsa was raised in a community where spiritual development was a way of life. At the age of 9, her parents sent her to a boarding school in India where she spent 7 years learning Sikh culture, language and philosophy. During then, Guru […]
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Guru Jaswant Kaur Khalsa at Chayo Studio
Rajveer Singh at Chayo Studio
Rajveer Singh was an active Singaporean boy who unexpectedly stumbled upon yoga and spirituality. His ravenous hunger to acquire more knowledge in this field took him to USA where he trained under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan and learned the ancient science of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Since then, Rajveer has never looked back and […]
A Yoga Horror just in time for Halloween
Calling all horror-loving, avid yogi practitioners! Do keep a lookout for the latest K-Horror released in Korea two months ago simply titled ‘Yoga’. It all started with Winter Sonata, which sparked the wave of Korean drama craze that hit the Chinese female population in Malaysia.
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand)
This is a tricky posture for those who suffer from neck-related problems. However, by practising safely (roll another mat and place it under your shoulders to provide extra support) anyone will be able to reap the full benefits of Salamba Saravangasana. Among them are improved blood circulation, better digestion and a more effective respiratory system.
Yoga In The Midst of Turmoil
The current economic turbulence has affected each of us some way or another. Be it the fear of losing your job, or having already lost your job, or knowing a friend or relative who has already lost his/her job. When faced with such a situation, the negative energy of fear and uncertainty begins to manifest […]
Wheel Pose (Chakrasana)
This is a naturally playful pose for children to get into. I remember doing this all the time during my fun-filled days as a child. Approach the pose from Setu Bandhasana (Bridge). There are a few key things to note here. Firstly, it is much easier to rest on the crown of your head before […]
Headstand Pose (Sirasana)
Do not be intimidated by the Sirasana, which is the exact opposite of standing on our feet. If the feet can do it, why can’t the head! The Sirasana is usually approached from Balasana (Child Pose) or Virasana (Hero Pose). It is important that the crown of the head be placed on the mat, and […]
Cancer-causing Foods to Avoid
Malignant tumour or cancer as it is widely known is the dreaded word that often is associated with imminent, painful death. Uncontrollable growths of cells which then invade other healthy cells make this disease life threatening. There are some things that we can avoid to protect ourselves from this deadly disease. One of the keys […]