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Woodlands Vegetarian restaurant has moved to
UG Floor, 16-17 Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
tel: 2369 3718
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Its across the road from where it was next to the Shangri-la hotel.
Brought up in Bombay, Leo has been gifted with the ability to see energy and he spent his early years exploring his spirituality. After completing his degree in Psychology, his interest in the unconscious mind led him to Dream Analysis and a Master Practitioner certificate in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). He mastered many meditations under the guidance of various gurus at Rishikesh in Northern India and simultaneously explored healing techniques like Pranic Healing and Dynamic Healing. Leo then devised a powerful new technique, which he has used effectively on people diagnosed with cancer, HIV, depression and other illnesses.
Want to know what's happening in the Yoga world in Hong Kong and Asia, then Namaskar's news tells all.
Absolute Sanctuary opens soon, Koh Samui
The owners of Thailand-based yoga chain Absolute Yoga are opening a full service spa and yoga facility in Koh Samui in early 2008. Absolute Sanctuary is a Moroccan-inspired boutique resort designed specifically for yoga and detox. The facilities include 38 rooms, a specialised detox and spa centre, a purpose-built yoga centre, outdoor yoga shala, an organic restaurant serving delicious and nutritious food, a beautiful infinity-edged pool and views of the Gulf of Thailand.
Absolute Sanctuary will have three signature detox programmes. 典he Ultimate Detox� which claims to give the most dramatic results and is a structured fasting and colon hydrotherapy course. 典he Living Foods Detox� is a modified fasting and colon hydrotherapy course with fresh 斗iving/raw food� meals. 典he Vegetarian Detox� includes light vegetarian meals. The Yoga centre’s facilities have custom heating and ventilation, wood-floored yoga room (capacity of 50) stocked with mats and props, and locker and shower facilities. In addition, there is a manicured outdoor lawn area and covered shala perfect for meditation or yoga classes at sunrise. For more information, please email
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New Teacher at Yoga Central, Hong Kong
Certified YogaKids teacher, Grace Hetherington joins Yoga Central this month. She will be teaching yoga for kids, teens, parents and teachers. For more information, visit www.yogacentral.com.hk
Flex, Hong Kong welcomes back Children’s teacher
Hema Mirpuri Aswani is back to Flex to head up the children’s yoga programme, after her maternity leave during the autumn. Ever-popular with 田hild yogis,� Hema will teach yoga classes for children ages 4-7, and 8-12 at 4 pm and 5 pm respectively, on Mondays at Flex Stanley starting January 7th. For younger children, Hema’s teaching method incorporates playful elements: movements are varied to allow for a young child’s attention span, often incorporating stories involving animals and nature. A wider range of movements requiring both physical strength and emotional maturity challenge older children, with emphasis placed on the ability to concentrate and focus. For more information, call (852) 2813 2212.
More Ashtanga at Flex, Hong Kong
Ever wanted to take an Ashtanga yoga class, but were intimidated to try? Not sure what the buzz about the 撤rimary Series� is all about? Flex is pleased to offer a new class on Thursdays from noon – 1:15 pm, led by Laura Walsh. This class is designed to take the mystery out of Ashtanga by leading participants step-by-step through the asanas which comprise the Primary Series, thus prepping them for independent or Mysore practice. Laura Walsh, a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor, is an accomplished triathlete and gymnast, with extensive anatomical knowledge and deep understanding of the body’s biomechanics through her Pilates trainingLaura pays meticulous attention to detail and has extensive knowledge of asana flow. For more information call (852) 2813 2212.
Savasana for Yogasana, Hong Kong
Popular Hong Kong yoga studio, Yogasana, will close after 5 ｽ years in business due to increases in rent. The studio, which was a pioneer in Ashtanga yoga in Hong Kong was run by Michel Besnard. Michel will lead several teacher trainings in Koh Samui then return to his adopted Australia to contemplate his next move.
Iyengar furnished studio available, Hong Kong
Yoga Sense, a fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio located at Nathan Road in Tsimshatsui is available for take over in early April 2008. The 1,654 square foot studio can accommodate up to 20 students. It is fitted with long and short wall ropes, wall rings, D-rings, and other portable props like bolsters, blankets, foam blocks, and straps. The studio also has a mini bar, two shower rooms, two toilets, a changing room and lockers. For more information please call Kitty (852) 9438 9995 or e-mail
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Local teachers invite you to Koh Lanta, Thailand
Located in Krabi Province, Koh Lanta is an island in southern Thailand. Smaller and quieter than the better known islands of Phuket, Samui and Pha Ngan, it is just starting to develop.
One resort which offers year-round yoga is Relax Bay (www.relaxbay.com), where Canadian Dylan teaches vinyasa classes on a platform by the beach. He also teaches at Pimalai (www.pimalai.com) which is at the south end of the island.
Mona, and American, has been on Lanta for a few seasons and has taught at a few different resorts in previous years, including the Sanctuary and Relax Bay. She now teaches at the Andaman Sunflower resort ( www.andaman-sunflower.com) also at Phra Ae beach and has a shala on the beach.
Annelie is Swedish and is in her third season on Koh Lanta. She teaches beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa, doing the primary series to around Navasana at her own shala close to Klong Dao beach not far from the ferry onto Koh Lanta. Her business is The Retreat (www.lantayogameditation.com).
Stefan from Austria teaches at the Sanctuary, also at Phra Ae and has a shala on the beach. He teaches the Ashtanga Vinyasa sequence with an open minded approach, including modifications, and also incorporates some Pilates into the routine around Navasana. He calls his system Beyond Ashtanga Yoga, and can be reached through www.astangayoga.at. It is his second season on the island and he plans to stay until March.
All of the shalas/yoga platforms here can hold around 12-18 people or so, and so you can be assured plenty of personal attention. All locations are open air so you will be blessed with fresh ocean breezes while you practice, giving you lots of prana, and the sounds of nature to soothe you. Relax Bay, Pimalai, the Andaman Sunflower, and the Sanctuary all have accommodation available as well as Yoga, and also welcome you to practice Yoga if you are staying in another resort.
Yoga studio for sale in Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Medi-Yoga, the only yoga studio in Happy Valley is available for sale. Conveniently located next to tram station, it was renovated just a year and a half ago and is in excellent condition with close to 100 regular clients. The studio is equipped with yoga ropes on the walls, straps, blocks, and is suitable for Iyengar or other styles of Yoga. There is a separate office as well as two toilets and one shower. The ambience is warm with adjustable lighting, remote ceiling fan and all new air-conditioning system. The studio is being put up for sale because the partner in charge of operations is immigrating back to Canada next year. For more information please call Michael Cheung on (852) 9027 4455.
A parting letter�
To all those who passed through the studio at the Mandarin since my arrival in May last year...I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to teach and practice with you. In order for a teaching situation to arise, there has to be a student. Without a student there is no teacher, and no teaching.
Teaching has become the most precious practice for me, as it is the gateway discovering what is important. What is important? Kindness, concern and care for one another. To give it a name: compassion. This does not always mean giving what is expected. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche coined the term, ‘Idiot Compassion� which is giving without wisdom. Giving heroin to an addict is idiot compassion. True compassion is about being fully present and awake, in all our humanness, and sharing that with others: being available to others. We share our strengths as well as our weaknesses, accepting the same in others. And when accepting becomes difficult, then we offer this as fuel to the fire for even deeper acceptance, and become grateful for the opportunity to grow.
Thank you for all of your kind words, wishes, gestures and gifts. May peace and joy follow you always.
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