Yoga, Pilates and Yoga-Pilates

Yoga
Yoga originates from India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj", meaning to join or to unite. It is a traditional Indian philosophy that involves the integration of the physical and spiritual in order to achieve a sense of well-being. By practising yoga regularly, you will experience the benefits in all aspects of your being, strengthing your body, renewing your energy, calming your mind and brightening your spirit.

Pilates
Pilates helps to strengthen and tone the body without automatically adding muscle bulk. Controlled and repetitive actions are used to realign and re-educate the body and over time it helps to develop a sculpted, streamlined physique. Pilates also emphasizes on the importance of core strength as well as good alignment and posture.

Yoga-Pilates
Yoga-Pilates takes the best of the two differents methods, combining the strength that is the fundamental idea of Pilates and the flexibility and versality of yoga. In short, you can use Pilates to build a firm foundation in yoga while incorporating yoga into your Pilates workout can help with your relaxation and breathing.

Yoga Instructor : Tyler Niam

Name: Tyler Niam

Qualification:
Certificate in YOGA Instructor's Course (SVYASA) Bangalore, India.

Special Interest:
Astanga YOGA & Meditation

I love sport since I was a kid. I involved in all kinds of sports since my schooldays. When the world class gym opens in PENANG offering so many kinds of classes, I Jointed the gym without any hesitation. I enjoy going to the gym and join Body Combat, Tai Chi, RPM and of course YOGA.
I discovered that learning YOGA on my own with watching VCD is so much different when you learn from an instructor. With the guidance from the instructor, I realize that yoga is not about what you can do in YOGA postures, rather what benefits you derived from doing the right postures.Ever since I was exposed to YOGA, I found that I have benefited a lot both physically and mentally. Since then i quit my gym regimes and fully concentrate on YOGA.
For me, YOGA is not just an exercise, it's a lifestyle. It can help to improve one's health both physically and mentally. I hope that I can Share my knowledge with my students as well as improve myself in the process

AcroYoga Performer (Tyler Niam & Jackie Leong)

AcroYoga

Inversions Postures < Shoulder Stand >

Dos & Don'ts -

Dos & Don'ts-

The following rules of good YOGA etiquette will help you prepare yourself and feel comfortable in a YOGA setting. Based on common sense and courtesy, they are specific to most YOGA classes worldwide.

DO…..

1. Take a 'half' or full bath to relax and refresh the body and internalize the mind before class;
2. Wear supportive underwear and comfortable clothing the allow ease of movement;
3. Ring along a towel for sweat;
4. Bring a YOGA MAT - initially you could use the club mats available in class, but eventually you may be more comfortable with your own - invest in good non-slip YOGA MAT:
5. Arrive ON TIME - at least 10 minutes before class is scheduled to star - to set up and settle in;
6. Put the coupon in the box each time you join the class - you can do this before or after each and every class;
7. Ask the instructor for help if you need it;
8. Practice in a well ventilated non - air - conditioned environment, with plenty of fresh air;
9. Respect the instructor - when you enter a YOGA class, you sign on to respect the teacher for the next hour and a half. If you don't care for this teacher or his style, you should still continue with the class, follow the instructions, take your Savasana ( corpse pose or relaxation pose), and chalk it up to experience;
10. Consult with doctor or qualified YOGA instructor before beginning pratice, if you are nursing injury, high blood pressure, are pregnant, recently injured, have chronic back pain or have recently had an operation;
11. Listen to your body. Stretching is good, pain is not. Yoga does not' go for the burn'

DON'T…..

Tuesday, 8 December, 2009

1:45 PM

• Have a big meal right before class - have an empty or near empty stomach. Wait a minimum of 2 hrs after eating before practicing postures and 3~4 hrs after a large meal. If hungry before class, eat lightly, some fruit or yoghurt;
• Take solid food immediately after class - wait at least 30min;
• Drink water during class, and at least 20min after;
• Wear shoes or socks during class - go barefoot;
• Have your mobile phone ringing - minimize distraction, and make it a habit to adjust to silence mode before class - have consideration for your YOGA mate;
• Bring children - because you cannot ever adjust them to silence or non -vibrating mode;
• Compare yourself with other students - each develops at their own pace - but look to know if you have the posture right especially if the instructor does not demonstrate every pose;
• Skip SAVASANA - your final relaxation in SAVASANA is an important part of your practice. Don't plan to leave class early. If you must, tell the teacher in advance and take a short SAVASANA before you go. Don't make a habit of this;
• Practice to the point of exhaustion - if you over overly tires or sore after a regular session, you may be at it too long or attempting postures too advanced or strenuous if you have severe pain that doesn't lessen I 24hrs, muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness or unusual symptoms, see you doctor;
• Attempt inverted postures during menstruation as they reverse the flow of blood ( headstand, shoulder stand & plow). Some methods suggest refraining from practice of postures within the first 48 ~ 72hrs;
• Practice asana after the 4th months of pregnancy;

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