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Dominika Florek, or better known simply as Nika is a petite Polish twenty something year old who initially came to Malaysia on an internship program, loved the country and now calls it home. The chirpy, fun-loving and approachable persona she exudes, instantly makes everyone around her feel comfortable, just the right blend of qualities we […]

Banana cakes, banana pudding, banana pie and banana split. Goodie Goodie Yum Yum! There are so many ways by which bananas can be consumed. The natural sweetness of the fruit and the convenience of eating it when on-the-go put bananas at the top of my list of favourite fruits to eat. The ubiquitous tropical fruit […]

“Inhale deeply, lift your Mula Bandha and jump through,” says J, my Ashtanga yoga instructor. “The internal lift will bring lightness to your entire body and ease your manoeuvres,” she continues. As with many practitioners out there, I vaguely ‘know’ about the Mula Bandha or ‘Root Lock’ but have not been diligent in its practice. […]

Dr. Noorul Ameen is no stranger to the yoga scene in Kuala Lumpur. Many would probably have already heard about or attended Dr Ameen’s class back in the days when Yoga Zone was a household name. Being extremely passionate about health and fitness, he pursued a medical degree in Naturopathy and Yoga with the ambition […]

We, Malaysians love our rice. For many, it is virtually impossible to go through an entire day without having at least one rice meal. In the past, the only option Malaysians had was white rice. But approximately two decades ago we were told that white rice was unfavourable due to the refining process that removes […]

If you are suffering from rounded shoulders and sunken chest, Ustrasana (Camel Pose) might be the answer to improving your ill-structured posture. The main anatomical points of focus in this pose are inward rotation of the thighs, lengthening of the spine through the tailbone, lifting of the pelvis and torso, opening of the shoulders and […]

Do you feel bloated or suffer from diarrhoea along with abdominal cramps after downing a glass of milk or eating dairy products? Do you experience nausea or flatulence? While there may be a myriad of possible factors that produce the above signs and symptoms, one that is often overlooked is lactose intolerance. The most common […]

Need help with your Yoga Nidra practice? Want to explore the benefits of Yoga Nidra? This article follows our recent article on Yoga Nidra. ‘A Journey in Yoga Nidra‘ is a newly released Audio CD that gently guides the practitioner through the traditional practice of deep relaxation. Now available in English and German Yoga Nidra […]

According to the ancient Hindu scriptures of Mandukya Upanishad, there are four states of consciousness namely Waking (Jagrata), Dreaming (Svapna), Deep Sleep (Susupti) and Higher Consciousness (Turiya). Yoga Nidra, also known as ‘Yogic Sleep’ refers to the conscious awareness of the dreamless Deep Sleep state. Yoga Nidra is not to be confused with the state […]

Navasana is one of those poses that look deceivingly easy to perform but in fact requires strong engagement of multiple muscles throughout your body. Most importantly the core abdominals must be strong to provide stable support to the posture. The Navasana is approached from the seated pose of Dandasana (Staff Pose). An easier option is […]