by Pik Chu Wong | Dec 30, 2015 | TYS Updates
As a child my father taught me to reflect on my day before going to bed. I can still hear his words: “Always reflect on your own actions and contributions. Make the necessary adjustments to realign yourself. Clear any unwanted feelings so that you can go to bed with a...
by Yvonne Law | Oct 15, 2015 | TYS Updates
Yoga provides numerous opportunities for developing focus. Practicing drishti requires finding a point of focus for the eyes. Applying dharana, single-pointed attention, helps quiet chattering in the mind. Pratyahara, withdrawing the senses, can allow for enhanced...
by Alice Trieu | Sep 14, 2015 | TYS Updates
If you have trouble getting into a full Lotus pose, try this deep 6 lateral rotator stretch. This group of muscles are deep in the buttock area. The most popular muscle, piriformis, due to its relationship to sciatic nerve. Here, I am using blocks to work on Lotus...
by Yvonne Law | Sep 1, 2015 | TYS Updates
Let’s take a moment to find gratitude for the abundances in our lives. Your list does not have to be long – it can be as simple as being grateful for your life journey; your communities – friends, family, passions; your yoga practice. Taking an extra...
by Yvonne Law | Jul 30, 2015 | TYS Updates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the summer rolls into August, we near the time of the year when many of us or people close to us – children, friends, parents, and colleagues – get ready to go back to school. You can also look at your yoga practice...
by Jain Wang | Jun 1, 2015 | Traditional Yoga
We have many active and strong classes at TYS® for individuals who are seeking a sweaty, powerful practice, but there are many benefits to including a gentle or restorative yoga class in your weekly schedule. This month Jain is sharing with us about these two styles...
by Pik Chu Wong | Apr 9, 2015 | Traditional Yoga, TYS Updates
According to the calendar, we just entered into the season of spring. Spring is a time of renewal. It is a time when we are in transition from the dark winter forces and moving into lighter energies. When we think of spring, what comes to mind is rebirth. Flowers and...
by Alice Trieu | Mar 20, 2015 | TYS Updates
The class has a strong tie to traditional yoga asanas. Here, single leg standing pose can be challenging for many of us; working on balance and strength of the hips while one leg is standing and one leg is floating in mid air. The hammock serves as a prop like a block...
by Ellen Lovelace | Feb 13, 2015 | TYS Updates
Do you struggle to figure out the best way to eat? Does all the nutrition “noise” result in confusion and making what you realize are some less-than-terrific food choices? The fact is, eating real food does not have to be complicated. And a whole foods diet provides...
by Pik Chu Wong | Jan 7, 2015 | TYS Updates
Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2015 be a safe, healthy and prosperous year for you. Like the previous years, we do not approach the New Year with a challenge, instead we want to help you cultivate a consistent practice that offers “Transformation Through...
