Urban Yoga - Cheras Plaza (3)

Urban Yoga Cheras Plaza is opened on 15 Oct 2008 (Wed) and giving free Trial Classes till end of Oct.

The ourlet looks like Yoga Zone previously but have touched up with new paints, new mats, all the places are cleaned and etc.

It remained the same with 5 studios. The reception, lounge, shower cabins, lockers and toilets are all the same structure. However the decorations are all removed and leave the reception looks vacant and empty as per the pictures below. Believe they will only decorate it with new design later as yesterday was the first day unofficially opening...

These are actually Studios 1 and 2 which the connecting doors are opened due to a number of students attended Serena's Urban Basic class @ 6:15pm yesterday.

Noticed that the mats at Studio 3, 4 and 5 are different but unable to snap any picture as the classes were going on.

The new hair dryers are fixed.

All the lockers are re-painted and all the broken locks are repaired. Now, all the lockers are usable.

The showers have been replaced with the new ones but the curtains are yet to put up. So, all the shower cabins are not usable at the moment.

Urban Yoga - Cheras Plaza (2)

The Urban Yoga Cheras Plaza is finally opened on this Wed (15 Oct 2008) and free trial classes are given. Those ex-YZ members that yet to join any yoga centers and have been stayed at home for months, now is the time to warm up again.

Hurry, check out the schedule below and be there on time as their phone line is not fixed yet. So, there is no booking and is on first come first served basis. Enjoy your classes. Cheers ^_^

Please click on the above schedule to enlarge it for easy reading

Additional information: Please note that the bathrooms at Cheras Plaza are still under renovation and not available for usage at the moment [updated as at 1:30pm on 14 Oct 2008]

Note: Slight changes on the schedule of 16 Oct 2008 - 6:30pm Urban Qi [B-I] (75 mins) by Stephanie / 8:00pm Urban Basic [B] (60 mins) by Stephanie [Updated as at 16 Oct @ 12:50pm]

My Another Sunday Yoga Activity on 12th Oct 2008

It is great as today is Sunday, another busy off working day for me as planned to go to Taman Tasik Permaisuri as never seen nor visit any outdoor yoga yet. Then, need to go to Ojas Yoga as have made a reservation of Intro Yoga class.

Okay, woke up early in the morning as need to search for the Light Yoga ourdoor practice as never been Taman Tasik Permaisuri for about 15 years.

By the time I stepped into the park, I told myself: "Gosh, how to find the Light Yoga group!" The park was so crowded althogh it was early morning @ 7:30am. At glance, I saw so many groups of activities such as kung fu, qi kung (I guess), dancing and etc but no yoga. So, just kept walking follow the jogging track. Finally, I found the group by hearing "Inhale, Exhale, haha... so fammiliar". They are in fact set up a nice place next to the Stadium Bola Sepak. Please refer to the map below which I have marked their location in the park, if you plan to join their outdoor yoga on every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in future.

Please click the above map to enlarge it for better view

There were 2 different classes on going at the same time. The lft side in the picture was the Hatha class conducted by Grady while the right side was PW class by Thomas.

The place there is nice as open air, so fresh.... However, the practitioners must be very focus and concentrate as a lot of distraction due to the park is so busy and crowded. There are so many people walking around and some of them are curious and stopped by to watch. You can see from the picture below, this is only part of the people (including the kids) standing in front of the practitioners and watched.

I'm one of the culprits this morning caused the distraction while capturing the pictures. So sorry to them....

I wonder why other kung fu and dancing groups were no being surrounded by the people like yoga. May be it is new in the park and the regular visitors there never seen before and curious. It may be good to advertise "YOGA" to more people.

After visited the outdoor yoga at Taman Tasik Permaisuri, I proceed to Bukit Jalil to attend Serena's Intro Yoga.

The class was great! It was about 90 minutes Intro Yoga which is really benefit to those yoga beginners like me as Serena explained in details beside doing asana. She talked about our body's 12 joints (arm - shoulders, elbows and wrists; leg - hips, knees and ankles), internal and external rotation, balancing, how to use the right muscle to protect ourselves and not to hyper-extend to avoid any injury and etc.

The studio was so windy this morning, felt like practicing yoga in a park or onboard a ship, haha...

After the class, Serena attended to few students' queries by giving them some personal guidance and advice.

Yoga Events from 12th to 17th Oct 2008 - Klang Valley only

Light Yoga

Outdoor Yoga by Thomas
(Free of charge to the Public but please bring your own mat)

Date: 12 Oct 2008 (Sun)
Time: 7:30am
Contact: Thomas @ 017-8823023 or refer to http://lightyoga.blogspot.com
Venue: Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Bandar Tun Razak (park your car at the open car park next to the Kompleks renang, KL and proceed to the entrance here).
http://www.maplandia.com/malaysia/selangor/kuala-lumpur/squares/taman-tasik-permaisuri/

You may link to this Google Map for a wider coverage

Please click on the above map to enlarge it for better viewing

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Yogaloft / etsu Wellness

Outdoor Yoga by Dawid, Zen and Sean
(Free of charge to the Public but please bring your own mat)

Date: 12 Oct 2008 (Sun)

Time: 7:45am

Venue: Plaza Kelana Jaya lakeside

NOTE: Just received an email from one of the instructors and be informed that this additional 1 weekday class on Wed (15 Oct 2008) has changed the time to 8:30am instead of 7:45am [updated as at 3:20pm on 13 Oct 2008]

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Ojas Yoga

There are few free TRIAL Classes opened to the public while other classes are only for the members. Please call @ +016-335 4773 to make a reservation prior to the class to avoid any disappointment.

Venue: 7-23M & 7-23-1 , Aked Esplanade, Bukit Jalil Commercial Centre, Jalan 14/155B, Taman Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.

Oct 12th (Sun)
10:00am – Intro Yoga (Serena)
12:00pm – Vinyasa (Serena)
2:00pm – YogaCore (Gilbert)

Oct 13th (Mon)
9:00am – TRIAL (Yoon)
10:30am – Hatha (Yoon)
5:45pm – Hatha (Serena)
7:00pm – TRIAL (Jane)
7:15pm – Vinyasa [A] (Serena)

Oct 14th (Tue)
9:00am – Yin (Jane)
10:30am – G.Vinyasa (Jane)
5:45pm – Yin (Yoon)
7:00pm – TRIAL (Yoon)
7:15pm – Vinyasa [A] (Gilbert)

Oct 15th (Wed)
9:00am – TRIAL (Gilbert)
10:30am – YogaCore (Gilbert)
5:45pm – Pilates [B] (Jane)
7:00pm – TRIAL (Gilbert)
7:15pm – Hatha [I-A] (Yoon)

Oct 16th (Thu)
9:00am – YogaCore (Jane)
10:30am – Hatha (Jane)
5:45pm – Pilates (Ethan)
7:00pm – TRIAL (Yoon)
7:15pm – Pilates (Ethan)

Oct 17th (Fri)
9:00am – TRIAL (Yoon)
10:30am – G.Vinyasa (Yoon)
5:45pm – YogaCore (Gilbert)
7:00pm – TRIAL (Jane)
7:15pm – Vinyasa [A] (Gilbert)

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Urban Yoga

Urban Yoga Cheras Plaza will be opened on 15 Oct 2008 (Wed) and will have 2 weeks Free Trial Classes.

Urban Yoga - Cheras Plaza (1)

A lot of yoga friends, especially ex-YZ members from Cheras start talking about the opening of Urban Yoga at Cheras Plaza. However, so many different versions... Some said it is opened on 15th Oct but some said 25th Oct. Also some told that have trial class but some said pay RM88 on the spot...

Anyway, just made a clarification with Urban Yoga that the outlet is still under renovation and will be cleaning on coming Mon & Tue. So, it will be opened on 15th Oct (Wed) and free trial classes for 2 weeks. As for the schedule, please check out the Urban Yoga Blog as they will update there once it is ready.

Will try to post more information once I got it. So, enjoy your yoga practice. Cheers ^_^

Yoga Mind

Found another new yoga center that formed by ex-YZ teachers, Yoga Mind that located at Kepong. Don't have complete details but a little information below would be good to share as an additional choice for the Kepong yoga friends.

Location and Contact

• Studio Name: Yoga Mind
• Address: 70 & 80-1-2, Jln. Medan Putra 3, Medan Putra Business Centre, Bandar Sri Manjalara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur (above UOB Bank)
• Tel: +603 6276 6776
• Email: yoga.mind@hotmail.com
• Below is the map leading to the Yoga Mind or you may link to this google map for wider coverage.

Studio

Type of Class

• Get to Know Yoga (GT Yoga)
  Guiding you through the fundamentals of yoga postures and proper breathing techniques.


• Total Wellness (TW)
  Bringing you more varieties of yoga postures and breathing techniques to achieve your wellness goals.


• Yoga to Slim (Yoga2Slim)
  Introducing you to yoga postures that help create a sleeker & leaner bodyline.


• Flow With The Rhythm (Flow)
  Synchronizing breath with a gentle flow from one asana (yoga pose) to another to eliminate unwanted toxins in our bodies (vinyasa based)


• Well & Peace (W&P)
  Yin, a gentle approach of yoga practice, induces peacefulness & tranquility in you.


• Fast to Fit (F2Fit) / Yoga to Fit (Y2Fit) / Fit Abs
  Using mat based Pilates principles to help build core strength & sculpt our bodies.


• Belly Dance/ Yoga Dance/ Hip Work
  Blending dance into your yoga routine for better flexibility and a “jovial & cheerful” experience.

Schedule

Please click on the above schedule to enlarge it for easy reading

Teacher

Nanci Traynor, one of the former YogaZone teachers who has been dancing and performing Tribal Style Belly Dance for over 10 years. She lived in San Francisco and studied with the mothers of this style of dance. Nanci has a good command of anatomy and physiology from over one thousand hours of Yoga Certification.

Yin-Yang Yoga Retreat in Langkawi (29th Oct to 1st Nov 2008)

Remembered those days when Yoga Zone was in the glory days, they always organize and coordinate a lot of workshops for local practitioners. We can always see that most of the yoga events in Malaysia published in the Yoga in Asia are organized by Yoga Zone. Nowadays hardly see yoga events in Malaysia is published there. However, I just found one lately, i.e. Yin-Yang Yoga Retreat in Langkawi.

Day 1
Arrival Langkawi Hotel – last arrival by 4pm
17.00-18.30 yin yoga, pranayama
19.30 welcome dinner
20.30 meditation session

Day 2
07.00 Yin to Yang yoga session at beach side
09.30 Breakfast17.00-19.00 Yin yoga, pranayama
20.30 Meditation session

Day 3
07.00 Yin to Yang yoga session beach side
09.30 Breakfast
17.00-19.00 Yin yoga, Pranayama
19.30 Gala Dinner
20.30 Meditation session

Day 4
07.00 Yin to Yang yoga session at beach side
09.30 Breakfast
12.00 Check out hotel, transfer to airport

Yin Yoga is the relaxed practice of floor postures for three to five minutes at a time. It is the ideal complement to more muscular or “Yang” forms of Yoga. A Yin practice emphasizes the connective tissues of the hips, thighs, pelvis and lower spine. In this way it prepares the body and the mind for longer meditation practices. By drawing the student’s awareness away from the muscles and deeper into the bones a deep level of relaxed focus is achieved.

Yang Yoga is a dynamic practice, which cultivates the raise of energy from within. It will start with series of standing postures and ending with inversions. In this practice, correct alignment of each posture and the flow of the sequence will be precise and logical. This is a complementary practice against to Yin which brings strength to the muscles and the joints of the body.

Course Director - Victor Chng
Victor met Paul Grilley – the founder of Yin Yoga in 2004 Dec and has completed a teacher training with Paul on Yin Yoga and Anatomy for Yoga. He continues to study with Paul and Sarah Power on a residential yoga teacher training program at San Francisco in Feb 2007. Victor is greatly in-depth to his teachers on giving him permission to teach Yin Yoga and to continue exploring this path with his own intuitive knowledge. Since 2005, Victor has been teaching Yin Yoga in Singapore, Thailand Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. He also runs Yin Yoga Teacher Training. You may contact Victor at 65 98260088 or email info@yogainasia.com.

There are 3 packages available for Yoga teaching, Accommodation Options & 2 Meals:

Package 1

3-Star Hotel with Swimming Pool

4days/3nights/breakfast + Veg Dinner on 29 Oct & 1 Nov 2008 + Yoga

Twin Sharing @ RM1,430

Single Surcharge @ RM50 per room per day

Package 2

“Hotel de Charme” Sea Side

4days/3nights/breakfast + Veg Dinner on 29 Oct & 1 Nov 2008 + Yoga

Twin Sharing @ RM1,410

Single Surcharge @ RM50 per room per day

Package 3

“Hotel de Charme” Padi Side

4 days/3nights/breakfast + Veg Dinner on 29 Oct & 1 Nov 2008 + Yoga

Twin Sharing @ RM1,360

Single Surcharge @ RM50 per room per day

Anyone interested, please contact Delphine soonest possible as it is near to the departure already. The contact details are as follows:

Contact: Delphine +6017 420 72 40
Email: langkadelf@gmail.com

Ojas Yoga (4)

Today really is a nice Sunday with so many yoga events. Couldn’t attend all and I have chosen to attend the Ojas Yoga Trial Class which I have made the reservation earlier. It was GREAT!

I thought I was attending a workshop instead of a trial class this morning. Gilbert made the class so lively and relaxed. He gave a short lecture of 45 minutes to introduce yoga, about the purpose and benefit of yoga, the safety of doing the postures, the balancing and etc. He talked and demonstrated in a humorous way and made the class’ atmosphere so lively, relaxed and filled with joy and laughter, not bored at all on the lecture. Thereafter, we have an hour of yoga practice in a nice environment where the studio equipped with nice flooring and quality mats, and most important has very good air ventilation as the sliding doors are opened and facing greenery (see the pictures below or better pay a visit there to experience it as hard to describe in words).

I really regretted why didn’t attend Gilbert’s class when I was a member at YZ. Thought that he was the Yoga Chief of YZ so must be conducting advance classes. As a beginner, I only chose to attend those Element or other basic classes. Really a loss…!

Brief Introduction

There are 3 studios. The biggest studio is located at the Mezzanine Floor while the medium and small (not really small) studios are located at the First Floor. The trial classes are conducted at the First Floor as the Mezzanine Floor is still under construction and estimated to be ready in another 2 weeks time. As such, unable to view it yet. There will have shower cabins and lounge at the Mezzanine Floor as well but can only view it when it is ready.

The air ventilation here is very good as this is a corner lot and facing to greenery. The flooring is nice and good quality mats are provided. There are balconies outside each studio at the First Floor and there are some plants at the balconies. Nice view...

Okay, let share some snapshots. Sorry that the pictures are not so sharp as too excited and a bit blur this morning, didn’t set a high resolution while capturing the picture…

Being the first day of soft launching, it considered very successful. There is quite good response today and some first time visitors already signed up as most considered the fee is reasonable for the quality provided. Anyway, have found out some details about the packages offered as per below:

Unlimited Class @ RM180 per month but will be limited to 300 members only as Ojas Yoga's mission is to focus on the quality and safety of the students. Once this limit is achieved, whoever interested may purchase the Passes @ RM25 per pass.

PROMOTION
Unlimited Class
3-Month @ RM540 + FOC 1-Month (limited to first 100 members)
3-Month @ RM540 + FOC 10 Passes (limited to the next 50 members)
1-Month @ RM180 + FOC 5 Passes (the balance of the 150 members)

*Note: Once the above Unlimited Membership is expired, the member is given 7 days grace period for renewal. Failing which, the vacancy of Unlimited Membership will be released for others.

Passes
Each Pass @ RM25
20 Passes @ RM500 + FOC 10 Passes
10 Passes @ RM250 + FOC 5 Passes

* Note: The Passes are valid for 1-year.

Payment Method
Cash or Cheque at the moment due to the Credit Card facility is not ready yet. This card payment facility will be available once it is installed.

So, do bring along your cheque book or cash if you are keen to join this nice yoga center. However, they do accept RM50 deposit to reserve the Unlimited Class Packages and to pay the balance later as most of the participants interested to buy the 3-month package but didn’t bring so much cash for the class this morning.

Slight Changes on Trial Classes' Time

There are slight changes on the timing of the next 5 days Trial Classes. The 11:00am class changed to 10:30am and the 5:15pm class changed to 5:30pm. Please refer to my earlier post "Ojas Yoga (3)" on 29 Sep 2008 for this week Trial Class' schedule (lazy to scan their schedule, heehee...)

Yoga Events on 5th Oct 2008 (Sun) - Within Klang Valley

Wow, tomorrow (5th Oct 2008) will be a great day as there are so many yoga events. There will have workshop by Nanci Traynor at Yoga Mind, Free Trial Classes by Ojas Yoga, FOC Outdoor Yoga at Taman Metropolitan Kepong and also Plaza Kelana Jaya Lakeside.

Those who miss the YZ ex-teacher Nanci Traynor or would like to attend workshop, can look forward to her Strength Training for Belly Dance 1 tomorrow at Yoga Mind. For those yet to join any yoga centers and currently practice at home, it is great that there are some FOC yoga events you may join tomorrow.

Have a nice weekend and enjoy your practice...

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Yoga Mind

Workshop by Nanci Traynor
Strength Training for Belly Dance 1 (Vertical Hip Movements)

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Venue: 70 & 80-1-2, Jln. Medan Putra 3, Medan Putra Business Centre, Bandar Sri Manjalara, 52200 K. Lumpur (above UOB Bank)

Contact: Ms. Jo @ 017-201 6776 / 03-6276 6776

Fees: RM50.00

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Ojas Yoga

Trial Class
(Free of charge to the Public but please call to book first to avoid any disappointment)

Time
10:00am - Intro Yoga (Gilbert)
12:30pm - Intro Vinyasa (Gilbert)
2:00pm - Intro Yoga (Yoon)

Venue: 7-23M & 7-23-1 , Aked Esplanade, Bukit Jalil Commercial Centre, Jalan 14/155B, Taman Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: 016-335 4773 / 016-311 2773 (Please call for reservation to avoid any disappointment)

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Light Yoga

Outdoor Yoga by Thomas
(Free of charge to the Public but please bring your own mat)

Time: 7:30am

Venue: Taman Metropolitan Kepong
http://www.mycen.com.my/map/selayang.html (map)

Contact: Thomas @ 017-8823023 or refer to http://lightyoga.blogspot.com

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Yogaloft / etsu Wellness

Outdoor Yoga by Dawid, Zen and Sean
(Free of charge to the Public but please bring your own mat)

Time: 7:45am

Venue: Plaza Kelana Jaya, PJ (SORRY for the typo error as accidentally typed as Taman Metropolitan Kepong)
http://www.realestate.net.my/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20982 (view)

* Sorry that don’t have any contact number - may be you can call Dawid or Zen (ex-YZ teachers if you have their contacts)