Update For KL Ashtangis - Mark Yeo Teaching at Westin, KL January 26 - 31

Mark Yeo was my first ever yoga teacher; so I'm super excited to hear he is teaching at the Westin Hotel in KL this month. Here are the details:

Dear KL Ashtanga practitioners,



UPDATE: Mark Yeo will be teaching at the Westin Kuala Lumpur from January 26th thru the 31th (6 classes).



Mark will be teaching daily Mysore classes while he is here in KL.



CLASS TIMES :

Weekdays : 6 to 930 am
Saturday and Sunday : 7:30 to 9:30 am



PRICES:
Drop-in Rate: RM60
6 class package : RM240 (RM40/class)

VENUE: Poolside studio, 4th Floor Westin Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang

NOTES:

Parking FREE first 2 hours. Please get your parking ticket endorsed by gym staff, then take it to be stamped by Reception on ground floor

Full shower facilities are available in the hotel gym


For those who don't know Mark, he has been practicing and teaching yoga, mostly Ashtanga, for over 15 years. His approach to Ashtanga has evolved through a process of observation, exploration, reflection and extensive practice. Most of his training was received under the guidance of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore. Mark is an advanced practitioner of Ashtanga and is a certified Ashtanga teacher (he holds an “Advanced B certificate” given by Shri K. Pattahbi Jois which means he is certified to teach thru the Advanced B Series). He has taught a few times in Kuala Lumpur in the past and looks forward to returning. Mark’s classes are open to anyone interested in trying Ashtanga Yoga, and for those wanting to refine their existing practice.



For more info, please contact ashtangakl@gmail.com


Hope to see you there,
Ashtanga KL

If you have a Facebook account, you can view the Facebook link here.

Update For KL Ashtangis - Liz Derow In KL December 4th to 15th

This just in from my email :

Dear KL Ashtanga practitioners,

Mark your calendars.

Liz Derow is returning to teach at the Westin Kuala Lumpur from December 4th to 15th.

Liz will be teaching daily Mysore classes from 6 to 930 am, with two exceptions:
All Sunday classes to start at 7:30 am
Saturday December 10th - no class, moon day



PRICES:
Drop-in Rate: RM60
6 class package : RM240 (RM40/class)

Venue: Poolside, 4th Floor Westin Hotel

Note: Parking FREE first 2 hours. Pls get parking ticket endorsed by gym staff, then take it to be stamped by Reception on ground floor

Some background information on Liz if you've not met her yet:

Liz Derow has been practicing Ashtanga since 1997 and is a KPJAYI Authorized, Level II Asthanga teacher (authorized in 2004). Her first trip to Mysore was in 2001, and she’s had yearly trips ever since. Liz will be assisting Sharath Jois in the Mysore shala for one month just before arriving in Kuala Lumpur in December 2011. During the past seven years, she has taught classes, workshops and private lessons all over Europe and south Asia.

Liz teaches Asthanga Vinyasa yoga in the traditional Mysore style, as the practice has been taught to her. In this way, the needs of each and every student can be considered individually. These classes will give you an opportunity to deepen your asana practice while gaining a new perspective on it. All are welcome – experienced practitioners and beginners alike.



For more info, please contact ashtangakl@gmail.com


Hope to see you there,

Click here for the Facebook link.

Liz is also conducting an Introduction To Ashtanga workshop at Upward Yoga. Please click here for details.

Please don't miss the opportunity to experience learning from Liz. She is an amazing teacher and she is coming to KL straight after assisting Sharath at KPJAYI shala during October and November.

About My Teacher In Mysore

Please click here for a video on Saraswathi.

And click here for an article by another fellow student of hers.

Back In Mysore

To read about my third trip to Mysore, please click here.

Ashtanga Updates In KL - Liz Derow to teach Mysore-Style 25th May to 15th June 2011

This just in :

Dear Ashtanga Students

Liz Derow will be in KL to teach for 11 days next week. Liz is from UK and is currently in Chiangmai teaching there. Her trip to KL will be for 3 weeks. Liz is a compassionate and experienced teacher and is looking very much forward to improving students' individual practices.

Date:
Wednesday 25th May to Wednesday 15th June 2011

Time:
6 am – 9.30 am

Venue:
4th Floor, Poolside Studio, Westin Hotel KL

Prices:
Drop-in: RM60 or RM240 for 6 classes

Parking available free for first 2 hrs at hotel carpark. Get your ticket endorsed at Gym, then take it to Reception (ground floor) for stamping.

All classes are Mysore-style self-practice.

We look forward to seeing you at our shala!

For more information, email ashtangakl@gmail.com

Namaste,
Ashtanga KL

For more info on Liz, click here.

Ashtanga Updates In Kuala Lumpur - Damien de Bastier in KL

Damien and Andrea is coming back to KL!

Dear all

Damien & Andrea will be back in KL to teach end-April for 10 days.

DATE:
Monday 25th April - Friday 6th May 2011

TIME:
6 am - 9.30 am (Mysore-style)

No classes on 2 days as follows:
Saturday 30th April
Sunday 1st May
PRICES:
Drop-in Rate: RM60
Special Package: 10 class package : RM400 (RM40/class)

VENUE:
Poolside, 4th Floor Westin Hotel

NB: Parking FREE first 2 hours. Pls get parking ticket endorsed by gym staff, then take it to be stamped by Reception on ground floor

Different Perspective

In the quiet morning, as I raise my hands up for the first sun salute, I wonder how this is important after what had happened last Friday. Makes you see the bigger picture – the small knee injury last October really is a tiny blip compared with the unimaginable losses suffered in Japan.

As the practice went on, so I guess the world goes on. We do the best we can with what we have. We make progress and there are always the wipeouts that threaten to make or break us. But, invariably, the human spirit will take what there is and make the best of it.

My practice ended. I took my shower and got dressed for work. It’s Monday.