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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The End of Urban Yoga and Newborn Energy

I'm just away for 2 weeks, my blog already messed up by another war... Most of the comments under the title of "World Yoga Day 2009" against the yoga spirit or the meaning of this World Yoga Day, really sad :( Will spend some time to read all and spring clean it later!

[Wonder why the yogis in Malaysia couldn't practise yoga in peace...]

Beside the fire fighting, another yoga center is going off so fast, i.e. Urban Yoga. With effective Mar 2009, the new management (TSM) has taken over and renamed as "Energy". They also implemented new package fees @ RM168 per month unlimited for the public. Those existing members of Urban Yoga and anyone with a membership at any yoga or fitness center, can enjoy RM388 unlimited 3-month package. But a new joiner without any existing membership will be charged @ RM488 unlimited 3-month.

The Cheras outlet will be shifted to Tasik Selatan with effective May 2009 while the other 2 outlets at Kepong and Plaza Damas will be remained. This is due to expensive rental to occupy the entire 5th floor at Cheras Plaza and heard that this new building at the Tasik Selatan is the owner's property. I think cost saving is needed at this economic crisis, but wonder the location is fit to the customers' need. I went to the site but not too sure which building is it as they yet to put up any signage or banner. I just aware it is around the factory area behind the "Giant" or "UCSI" and below are few snapshots captured.








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25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Maybe best is to practice at home and start with practicing in the heart, stop all the wars...

Anonymous said...

Please filter the comments that bring to war/fighting.

Anonymous said...

Yoga Lover
U r right it is located near the factory area. I am very worried about saftey especially for the night classes cos that area is well known for Bangladishy and Indon workers. I will stop joining this yoga center immediately when my package end in May.

property inspector said...

Dear yogalover,

Finally you are back to take control, it was a sin and and a nightmare to those who stir the fire again and again.

I just asked one of my children's class-mate's parents to translate the content of the chinese language comments. The more she explained to me, the more I lower my head. She's not a yogi and after reading the comments, she told me she will never even thinking of joining yoga anymore.

Those who putting the baseless accusation and personal attack to others, I am truly shame on your behaviour and your attitude towards yoga.

If you are a yoga teacher, may you don't carry the name of yoga but never holding the principles of yama and niyama.

If you are a new yoga student, may you just take this as the bad karma work carried out by just a small group of fake-yogis, don't let them influence your sacred yoga learning.

If you named yourself as a yogi, behave like a yogi, don't just come with the name of yogi but behave like devil, although no one knows the truth, you are answerable to your descendants in your future.

yogalover, i'm sorry that i can't take a reason that you are 'away' for two weeks and you are unaware of the comments. You are one of the most reputable yoga blogger in Malaysia hence you have your responsibilities to ensure the blog is well-taken care. Just imagine if you are away for weeks, you will lock your door, safe box and other necessary safety precaution cautiously. You can't blame others if your door is left open and burglary happened.

Pardon me for being direct, my 15 years experience in corporate world taught me well that you may not have second chance once your empire/home is ruined, no matter how long you have been operating the business/managing the blog.

I'm sure that you don't want to gain votes through sympathy as I believe that you are a capable young lady, my sincere comment is just here to advise you within my knowledge.

When seeing your homeland is being trespassed and jeopardized, I'm more worry than anyone just like seeing my good friend's house broke in by robbers. My heart is pain.

May this never happen again and leave our motherland with peaceful practice of yoga.

Namaste.

Yoga Lover said...

Hi Anonymous (18 Mar 2009 @ 12:40pm),

If you are taking night class, please be more careful and be reminded to take care of your safety first as I noticed that area mainly are factories and should be very quiet at night.

Heard that Energy will have their own car park, so ensure you park within their compound. Do check with them on the safety over there, especially the early morning and late evening classes. Day time should be okay...

Cheers ^_^

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Dear Ramuna,

Many thanks for your kind concerns. I'm so sorry for not controlling it well and upset my e-friends here.

I was away for a business trip to Philippines and so happened have no internet access afterwork. During working hours, I was extremely busy and have no chance to surf for personal matters. By the time I came back to KL, I got terrible fever and so sick till I scared to look at the pills/tablets when come to medicine time. I only realised something went wrong when my friend called me about it. I didn't set any control as found that things getting better and everyone was so positive about the World Yoga Day. Unfortunately, it is out of my expectation that the culprits are always around and to attack anytime when I'm just slightly relaxing...

I'm not here to find and give excuse but in fact really appreciate your kind concern and to answer you. I will take note in future to take care of my property...

By the way, please don't take the effort to get the rubbish be translated, otherwise, you will really get sick or eyesore. I was really sick and sad reading some of it and wonder why can't this small group of senior yogis show good example to us and practise yoga in peace. Anyway, will try to inject more positive thoughts and will try to finish all the spring cleaning soon...

Have a nice day! Cheers ^_^

Unknown said...

Hi Yogis, take Ahimsa in Action, stop the hatred.

Yoga means to unite.

Earth Hour is inviting
communities, business and governments to switch off lights for one hour at
8:30pm on Saturday March 28, sending a powerful global message that we care
enough about climate change to take action.

Let's be unite for the only earth we live, our future and our kids.

Turn Off The Light. 8:30-9:30pm Mar28th

More info fr http://earthhour.org.my/

Anonymous said...

visit www.tsm-energy.com for class schedules.

The Coordinates of Energy at Cheras is: 3°4'49"N 101°43'20"E

http://wikimapia.org/11839894/TSM-Energy-Cheras

Anonymous said...

browse through energy website, under construction, the package offered is definitely not cheap ( or I should say it's almost the same pricing as myoga ), don't forget that myoga is located at the prestigious The Gardens@midvalley, where the yoga centre located at the factory area shall not charge that much. Furthermore, the reason given to the members are they couldn't afford the rental at cheras plaza, hence moved to tasik selatan, then why is the fee increased instead of maintaining the same rate or reduced to be more affordable rate?

This is not logical to me.

Anonymous said...

Yoga Lover
Thanks so much. I can only join evening classes as afternoon I have 2 pick my children fr school. So I think I will look for another yoga center or I will practice at home starts fr Jun.

property inspector said...

Dear yogalover,

glad to see your prompt reply and I can understand that the corporate world nowadays is far more competitive than the time that I were.

my simple suggestion, as if on anytime that you are away for more than a couple of days, just set the mode of comments to be reviewed by you, late is better than misleading.

alright, you take care of yourself, i am going to sleep soon, wake up 5 hours later to prepare breakfast and drive kids to school.

that's mother's life.

Anonymous said...

I have visited energy's website. The actual location of the new Cheras outlet can be found in the forum. The forum site is as follow:
http://z8.invisionfree.com/TSM_Energy/index.php?

Require to validate email.
The new outlet have their own indoor carpark with 24/7 security and furthermore is near or beside the highway and not deeep inside the factory area.

Anonymous said...

Yoga Lover
Just went into energy forum. They have posted a location and picture of the new Cheras center to be open soon.
If well plan and design, this outlet should be very nice, and is up to Energy.If security and facilities are good, I might join and continue my yoga with energy.

Actually the new fees seem to be ok due to the unlimited usage of classes given by energy compare with other centers in town. Anyway, I just want to have a good center which stable in operational and financial in the near future. No point joining a center which only last for 3-6 months.

Yoga Lover said...

Hi Fei,

Thanks for reminding this meaningful event and I have just put up a post about it. Hope more people to sign up and participate.

Cheers ^_^

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Hi Anonymous (19 Mar 2009 @ 12:31am),

Glad to hear that Energy will have good security at their new outlet at Tasik Selatan. Anyway, just try out first as you have already paid up till May.

Hope Energy could start up a good and positive yoga energy, then you won't find your May's fee is wasted and may continue. If find not as per your expectation, then you may try to consider Life Yoga at Cheras. Although it has only one studio and few teachers, the students there quite enjoy their yoga life there.

Wish you enjoy your classes. Take care. ^_^

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Hi Ramuna,

Thanks for your good suggestion and I will take note on it.

Don't go to bed so late as you need to wake up early. Anyway, I believe you must be enjoying mother's life. The children nowadays are so lucky, being well taken care by the parents.

Have a nice weekend break. Cheers ^_^

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Hi Anonymous (18 Mar 2009 @ 2:44pm) & (19 Mar 2009 @ 2:09pm),

Many thanks for both of your useful information.

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Hi Anonymous (19 Mar 2009 @ 5:03pm),

Thanks for your update.

Hope Energy can work out as per their plan and be sustained in this yoga world. Really hope they will build up a nice yoga center as mentioned and not to disappoint their members.

Appreciate you could further update us. Thank you!

Have a nice weekend yoga practice. Cheers ^_^

Anonymous said...

is this energy related to the energy day spa at great eastern mall?

i used to have my pilates classes there.

Anonymous said...

is TSM-energy belongs to TJ too? I heard its related to TJ.

Anonymous said...

Dear Wanna to know,

Energy is belong to 100% sub. of TSM Globla Bhd (Public Listed Company in KLSE). Anyone can own TSM Global Bhd. Hehe just buy their shares in KLSE.
But I have checked KLSE website, TSM is strong in financial company and make a lot profits during last years and previous years. They even give dividend last year.

Anonymous said...

just wondering,
why everyone still Mention TJ in each topic ?
are they just cant let go this person in their mind ?
i've seen every topic must have some TJ appear in it,aren't you bored with all this debate already ?
i just wan a place to learn yoga, and hope the frontliners who remain there at all outlet can maintain their jobs.
129 is quite cheap if you wanted to compare with other place,+unlimited class, and available facilities.
nobody can be satisfy, unless yourself know where you should limit your own in certain stage.
TJ, i dont hate you for YZ closure.
but i hope nothing more in yoga world will be affected, because of your name....

sorry if i offended any Supporters, its tiring, seeing up n down all the times.

Anonymous said...

现在Energy中盛传:负责排课的A-(Auntie),根据自己的喜好来排课,只要受欢迎的教练,保准呆不长。因为这些教练教得比A -(Auntie)好,对她的发展有威胁。这也太狭隘了!太小家子气了!有点包容性好不好?很少征求我们会员的意见,但也是我们会员的权力!希望Energy Management不要听A (auntie)的一人之词,而扫了广大会员的兴!我们作为消费者永远都有消费的主动权的! 呵呵!我选择我喜欢,我喜欢我选择! 

Anonymous said...

shareen,
算了吧!
A-auntie不是第一次啦!她在以前yz时代就是一直没办法进到管理层,所以耿耿于怀,现在开刀也是合理的啦!看看一点吧!

Anonymous said...

Read from风采,This question was on my mind for a while, how can there be so many different faiths and all peoples or staff betrayed to TJ ? Who is right and who is wrong??
In contemplation I was trying to figure this out for myself in a way that made sense to me, I read the articles -风采's writings,I finally came up with something, which made everything clear. Neither are the different paths and faiths right or wrong but it’s just how you interpret and understand the notion of god according to your nature. All the bullshit!TJ

Anonymous said...

dear blonde hair, (所谓的金发会员)
我不是你们任何一家瑜伽中心的会员,而是风采十多年来的忠实读者,你这样毁谤性的说法让我们这些非瑜伽子民汗颜,也只有你们这些所谓道听途说、假借瑜伽名义欺骗人们的瑜伽学者能做得出这种攻击性的说法,比蛇蝎有过之而无不及。bullshit? yes, in fact, you are the one who came out with all the shit!
别看小风采读者群的力量,我们的呼吁力量可是你始料不及的,一声号角响起,你们什么energy、myoga统统就等着收档好了。不信的话,尽管试试看!
yogalover,i'm not yoga member but the comments in your blog that slander the magazine we loved so much really make me shame on you!
i know it's only one or two bad apples here that want to spoilt your name, you better kick them out as they love to write rubbish here, be environmental friendly, keep the rubbish in your own stomach or in your mouth, thank you!

Anonymous said...

dear yogalover88, maybe u shd just delete all the comments from world yoga day coz there are just too many of them for u to go thru to spring clean.what an eye sore,and the thing is all these comments are from adults and not kindergarten kids!geez.

Anonymous said...

Has anyone enquire abt the membership fees for ninie and azmi's yoga centre in d'sara perdana? wd appreciate it if anyone can share with us here.tq.

Anonymous said...

会员都累了,你们还不累吗?

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