Seniors and Beginners
this is a session of yoga poses modified to cater to the flexibility, strength and mobility of those aged 50 years and above. With its easy pace, it is also suitable for beginners who are new to yoga and those who have never practiced before.
Critical and Terminal illness:
this session is suitable for patients undergoing treatment for
- cancer
- diabetes
- hypertension
- asthma
- heart attack
- cancer survivors
(please contact Indra 016 361 4888 for further information on yoga therapy)
Blind / sign practice
this session is based on the easy-paced counting method of the ashtanga practice and assisted by a sign interpreter to help guide our differently-abled participants.
Stroke and physical disability:
this session is suitable for patients undergoing treatment for
- stroke
- post respiratory surgery
- wheelchair bound patients
- post surgery
(please contact Indra 016 361 4888 for further information on yoga therapy)
Weight loss
this session is suitable for those who have been advised to reduce their weight for health reasons and those who are looking for a simple yet effective exercise routine to kickstart the healthy habit of exercising. Learn how to use simple yoga poses to enhance your focus and stamina and to appreciate your own body.
To determine if you are overweight, use the formula below to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI):
Body weight in kg / Height in metre squared ie
Weight - 50kg / Height - 1.6m x 1.6m (if your height is 160cm)
BMI - 19.53
Interpretation of BMI:
Below 18.5 = Underweight
18.6 - 24.9 = Normal
25.0 - 29.9 = Overweight
30.0 and above = Obese
Partner yoga
learn how to use simpe yoga poses to create quality time to understand and connect with the ones you love. Yoga poses are much more fun when practised together!
Sports conditioning and rehabilitation
- will be posted soon -
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a healing practice
On The Mat And Beyond - a healing practice
Date: 4 January 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Main Hall, Ground Floor, Block B, Bakti Siti Hasmah Building, No. 6 Cangkat Abang Haji Openg, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Main Hall, Ground Floor, Block B, Bakti Siti Hasmah Building, No. 6 Cangkat Abang Haji Openg, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
What is this event about?
This event is about a group of yoga teachers, practitioners, supporters and friends who got together and decided to organize a day of free yoga classes to these special groups of people:
: the seniors - aged 50 years and above and beginners / first timers to yoga
: the blind
: the hearing and speech impaired
: the critically and terminally ill
: stroke patients and the physically disabled
: those with excess weight- BMI of 25 and above
: families and couples/partners
: those who hate to stretch
: sports conditioning and rehabilitation for sportspersons/athletes
: the seniors - aged 50 years and above and beginners / first timers to yoga
: the blind
: the hearing and speech impaired
: the critically and terminally ill
: stroke patients and the physically disabled
: those with excess weight- BMI of 25 and above
: families and couples/partners
: those who hate to stretch
: sports conditioning and rehabilitation for sportspersons/athletes
Why are we doing this?
On the Mat and Beyond – a healing practice for all is organized to provide an opportunity to those who, on any regular day, would not be able to practice because the pace in a regular class is not suitable for them or a suitable class is not available. They would normally have to engage the services of a teacher for a private session, which can be costly, or, they just forgo the practice. Ironically, these are the people who need the practice more.
What are our objectives?
As practitioners we know that a yoga practice teaches a person to understand and connect with his/her body, what it can and cannot do. He/she learns to accept his/her limitations and explore his/her potential. With every limitation, there is potential and hope. We believe in that potential. We want to share our knowledge and skills with the participants so they could take the practice home with them. Through this event we hope to extend love and compassion transcending race and religion, tighten family ties and encourage healthy living.
How can you participate?
1. As a participant
Come on the event day to attend your desired class, or accompany your family members and friends. Learn the practice together and give them your support. Our practice itinerary will be uploaded soon and updated regularly.
2. As a sponsor / contributor
Please refer to our post on Items We Need.
3. As a volunteer
You can come as a volunteer to help with registration and ushering on the event day. We need teachers to lead and assist with the classes. Our special participants will need assistance with their practice and to get around. Please write or call us if you wish to volunteer in any way prior to the event.
Come on the event day to attend your desired class, or accompany your family members and friends. Learn the practice together and give them your support. Our practice itinerary will be uploaded soon and updated regularly.
2. As a sponsor / contributor
Please refer to our post on Items We Need.
3. As a volunteer
You can come as a volunteer to help with registration and ushering on the event day. We need teachers to lead and assist with the classes. Our special participants will need assistance with their practice and to get around. Please write or call us if you wish to volunteer in any way prior to the event.
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YOGA THERAPY is the science of applying the various techniques of yoga in a
variety of illnesses and conditions, to facilitate optimal health, healing
and awakening. Classes are designed for the individual or group with a
therapeutic focus for a specific health condition e.g. cancer, heart,
prenatal, diabetes, multiple sclerosis.
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