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Jalandhara Bandha, or the throat lock, is one of the three energetic "locks" used in asana and pranayama (controlled breath) practice to control and harness the flow of energy through the body. For many, the practice of Jalandhara Bandha tends to be less frequent than the other two key locks…
If you’ve struggled with arm balancing yoga poses, you’re not alone. It took more than a few face planting before I finally floated and fly into my first crow pose (and another few years before I could do more advanced poses such as Koundinyasana 1 or Koundinyasana 2). You’ve probably…
For many beginner yogis, the important thing in a yoga class will probably to follow the teacher’s cues and to survive the class if it’s one of the tougher styles of yoga. As you progress in your yoga journey, you’ll start to learn about proper alignment, yoga breathing or synchronising…
Many of us like to be able to do yoga at home through online yoga classes when we are not able to attend a studio class. These online yoga classes are usually video-based and are a great way to keep your yoga at home sessions fresh while allowing you control…
Mala beads, once used for religious practices, is now becoming popular as a fashion accessory. I see it hanging almost everywhere and worn by people from all walks of life. Did you know that malas are not simply beautiful ornaments worn on the body, but can be a very useful…
If you think you are inflexible, you are not alone. Flexibility is determined by several factors, including gender, age, genetics and exercise history among others. When I first started yoga, half-splits were a torture, let alone full splits. But at the ripe age of 29 (going on 30!), I found…
Before building morning rituals into my life, I seemed to always be rushing for time – waking up as late as I possibly can, rolling out of bed, taking record-speed showers and scrambling to catch the bus before a large cup of coffee. By mid-day, after the caffeine wore off,…
Born and bred Singaporean, I have very blessed to be brought up in a country defined by cultural diversity and opportunities. This has been the most influential factor in shaping who I am now - a culture junkie, yoga and fitness enthusiast, and avid traveller. Nonetheless, living in this day…