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Respected guests led yoga classes,
workshops in Hong Kong
Iyengar Yoga Centre Hong Kong - special guests and events included Dhana (Dhananjya), Faeq Biria, Pregnancy and Family Day and Runners Workshops
Previous Events
Yoga benefit to support Red Cross efforts
for Earthquake Victims in China - Sunday May 25
3 - 5pm
An All Levels Yoga Workshop for anyone from beginners through experienced students, will be sponsored by the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong.
All money raised at the workshop will be sent to the Red Cross Relief Fund.
All are welcome. Payment ($500) and registration will be at the door, before class
Note: HK$13,500 was raised
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong presents
Iyengar Yoga with John Leebold
Friday 30th May - Sunday 1st June
John Leebold is the founding teacher of the Western Australian School of Yoga. He holds an Advanced Certificate from BKS Iyengar. John is also a Registered Osteopath who runs an Osteopathic Clinic in Perth and Fremantle. He is interested in the therapeutic approaches of manual therapy of osteopathy and also the psycho/ spiritual and physiological approach of asana and pranayama in relation to the traditional yoga treatise of Patanjali Classical Yogas.
John runs regular workshops throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA, and he has taught in the Iyengar Institute in London, England. For the last ten years, John has led annual residential retreats to Bali, Indonesia, where he occasionally pursues his interest of surfboard riding in the tropical aquatics.
Yoga Therapy for Feet, Knees & Hips
A Yoga Workshop Series with Linda Shevloff
Linda Shevloff is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for over 25 years. She studies in India with Guruji BKS Iyengar and his daughter Geeta Iyengar on a regular basis. Linda is the Director of The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong
Monday, March 31
Feet: Standing on a Firm Foundation 7:30 - 9:30pm $350
This workshop will focus on improving flexibility and stability in the feet. It will also address problems with fallen arches. Participants will use the methods of BKS Iyengar to bring life back into the feet.
Monday, April 7
Knees: Aligning the Knees 7:30 - 9:30pm $350
Participants will be shown therapeutic yoga methods to learn to strengthen, straighten and bend the knees properly. The knee is the most vulnerable joint in the body and is subject to wear and tear and various injuries. Reduce pain, protect the knee and use the knee correctly.
Monday, April 14
Hips: The Key to Freedom of Movement 7:30 - 9:30pm $350
Opening the hip joints is key to freeing movement in all areas of life. Tight hips block energy and reduce mobility. Weak hip muscles also create problems. Iyengar Yoga moves and strengthens the hips. Join the workshop and awaken your hips.
IYHK Open Day - March 29, 3 - 8pm
Yoga demonstrations
Free try-out sessions
Special promotional offers
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3 - 3:30pm
Demonstrations: Standing poses & forward bends -
3:30 - 4pm
Try-out session 1 -
4 - 4:30pm
Demonstration: Rope wall -
4:30 - 5pm
Try-out session 2 -
5 - 5:30pm
Demonstration: Backbends & twist -
5:30 - 6pm
Try-out session 3 -
6 - 6:30pm
Demonstrations: Inversions -
6:30 - 7pm
Try-out session 4 -
7 - 7:30pm
Demonstration: Poses with props -
7:30 - 8pm
Try-out session 5
Each 30 minute session is divided into 20 minutes for demonstration or try-out and 10 minutes for questions & answers/break
New Beginners' Monday evening series
There will be a new Introductory Iyengar Yoga class running for four weeks, starting Monday, February 25 through Monday March 17, 7:30 to 9:00pm.
Kitty Leung and Lydia Tsang are in the second year of the Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training program. They will lead this series of classes in English and Cantonese.
This is a perfect opportunity for those who would like to learn Iyengar Yoga, but who might feel unsure of their English.
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Chinese New Year Yoga Workshops with Linda Shevloff
February 8, 9, 10
Friday, February 8 - Standing on a Firm Foundation
Saturday, February 9 - Being Quiet, Becoming Still
Sunday, February 10 - Opening the Body for Something New
3 - 5pm daily
$350 per class or $1000 for all three classes
Yoga Therapy for Feet, Knees & Hips
A Yoga Workshop Series with Linda Shevloff
Linda Shevloff is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for over 25 years.
She studies in India with Guruji BKS Iyengar and his daughter Geeta Iyengar on a regular basis. Linda is the Director
of The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong.
Monday, January 7, 7:30-9:30pm
Feet: Standing on a Firm Foundation
This workshop will focus on improving flexibility and stability in the feet. It will also address problems with
fallen arches. Participants will use the methods of BKS Iyengar to bring life back into the feet.
Monday, January 14, 7:30-9:30pm
Knees: Aligning the Knees
Participants will be shown therapeutic yoga methods to learn to strengthen, straighten and bend the knees properly.
The knee is the most vulnerable joint in the body and is subject to wear and tear and various injuries. Reduce pain,
protect the knee and use the knee correctly.
Monday, January 21, 7:30-9:30pm
Hips: The Key to Freedom of Movement
Opening the hip joints is key to freeing movement in all areas of life. Tight hips block energy and reduce mobility.
Weak hip muscles also create problems. Iyengar Yoga moves and strengthens the hips. Join the workshop and work your
hips.
Birjoo Mehta Workshop
January 25 - 31, 2008
Birjoo Mehta will be leading a yoga workshop at The Iyengar Yoga
Centre of Hong Kong from January 25 - 31.
From Mumbai, Birjoo has
studied with B.K.S.Iyengar throughout his life. He brings depth and
precision to the practice. His workshops in Hong Kong are very
well-attended.
Happy Birthday to Guruji!
IYHK celebrates December 14
On December 14 Mr. Iyengar turns 89!!! Do a great personal practice on that day and remember
to express thanks to him for his lifetime of dedicated service.
If you would like to do a practice session at the Iyengar Yoga Centre on that day, you could join me
anytime between 10am and 1pm, and practice for free.
Inspirations from India (a Sunday Series workshop)
1 - 3pm. - Novenber 4th - $250
With Jesse Tong
After spending a month at The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in India this summer, teacher Jesse will lead participants in a guided practice of Standing Poses.
Iyengar Yoga Remedies for Problem Knees
at The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong
3 - 5pm - Sunday, November 25 - $350
With Linda Shevloff, senior certified Iyengar yoga instructor
The knee is an area of the body that is vulnerable to injury and general wear and tear. It is the most commonly injured joint in the body and is prone to arthritic problems that can come with age. It is important to take good care of our knees so they can continue to support us throughout life.
In this workshop, we will discuss some typical knee problems and learn some yoga solutions to remedy them. BKS Iyengar has offered many poses to strengthen and support the knee joint.
Anatomy of the Shoulders (a Sunday Series workshop)
- 2:00 to 5:00pm. - October 7th - $350
Angela Tam will teach the Anatomy of the Shoulder,
and Linda Shevloff will lead the Yoga Session portion.
Spread your wings: open your arms, release your shoulders and embrace the world. Learn about the anatomy of the shoulder and how you can improve your posture and relieve the strain imposed by modern life. This anatomy workshop is taught in aid of the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, a charity which lends support to disadvantaged women in Hong Kong.
Looking Within (a Sunday Series workshop)
2 - 5pm - September 9th - $350
With Linda Shevloff leading
Yoga incorporates the concept of union of the body and mind.
It can prove difficult to move the practice from the purely physical to a mental and spiritual level.
In this workshop, techniques of self-reflection were used to
discover personal meaning from the asanas.
The workshop included yoga postures and discussion of their
deeper significance.
New Sunday Morning Beginner’s Yoga Class
Begins September 16 (10:00 - 11:30am)
Taught by Teachers in Training
This Beginners Class was supervised as teachers will be learning the art of teaching. A great opportunity to introduce your family to yoga.
Lauren Cox returning for month of July
The popular Canadian teacher is Iyengar certified at the "Junior Intermediate III" level. IYHK Studio director Linda Shevloff will be away for the month studying at the The Iyengar Institute in Pune, India.
Holy sacrum, where's that tailbone?
With Angela Tam & Linda Shevloff
Come learn about those parts of your body that are so often mentioned by the yoga teacher.
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong is holding a class designed to help yoga students gain an understanding of basic anatomy so they can improve their asana practice - and move better in their daily lives too.
Angela Tam, a certified personal trainer, will take participants through the basics with a fun combination of illustrations, movements and visualizations. This will be followed by practical application of the new knowledge on the mat, with a yoga session taught by Linda Shevloff.
Angela, a practitioner of Iyengar yoga, is a trigger point therapist who loves to uncover those painful knots that tie up muscles and inhibit our movements - when she is not busy writing about or researching sustainability issues.
Sunday, June 17
3 - 5 pm
$250
Location: Iyengar Yoga Centre, Room 406 New Victory House,
93-103 Wing Lok Street (Sheung Wan MTR - A2 exit)
Run for Your Life: Back for a 4th time!
This popular do-it-yourself workshop gives runners the skills to take their running to the next level.
Linda Shevloff of The Iyengar Yoga Centre demonstrates the best poses for runners: open up your chest to maximize breathing, keep your shoulders back, stand tall, balance and of course strengthen and lengthen your legs.
Sher Martelle, Registered Massage Therapist with Sutherland-Chan Centre instructs participants in a self-massage routine for injury prevention & treatment.
There is time for Q & A
Date/time: Friday June 8th: 7-9 PM
Location: Iyengar Yoga Centre, Room 406 New Victory House,
93-103 Wing Lok Street (Sheung Wan MTR - A2 exit)
Cost: $275 ($100 non-refundable deposit)
Call Sutherland-Chan Centre 2544-5838
Inquiries: info@sccentre.com.hk
Evolution: Asia Yoga Conference opens registration
Evolution, Asia's largest yoga conference, to raise awareness of yoga and give students worldwide the
opportunity to learn directly from the best international yoga masters. From
Western and Indian traditions, renowned teachers Sri K. Pattabhi Jois,
Shiva Rea, Sharath Rangaswamy and David Life will be joined by many others,
including IYHK's Linda Shevloff.
Lectures, panel discussions, music and a Yoga Bazaar will part of this landmark
event held June 1-4, 2007 in Hong Kong.
From Amsterdam to Hong Kong
Clé Souren, a senior Iyengar teacher from Amsterdam, will lead a workshop at
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong from May 9 - 13.Clé co-founded the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Amsterdam, one of the largest Iyengar institutes in the world. He teaches workshops, medical classes and teacher training. His gruff, yet wise and fatherly manner, eases students more deeply into postures than they previously thought possible.
Introductory Course in Iyengar Yoga
with Ursula Moser
Popular class in March is brought back for April 1, 22, 29 & May 6.
Iyengar Yoga is suitable for all ages and body types.
This four-week course at The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong will teach the basic principles of Iyengar yoga for absolute beginners. It provides a good opportunity for first time students who wish to learn.
Ursula has completed a three-year teacher-training course in Iyengar Yoga.
Backbend Workshop with Jesse Tong
Learn the preparations and actions for backbends - expect to work hard!Sunday March 4, 11:30am - 1:30pm
$250
Open to Level ½ students and above - not suitable for menstruating ladies
Jesse is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and has been actively teaching since 2000. She enjoys sharing with students her insights gained through her ongoing study and practice of yoga.
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Early Morning New Year Sadhana
January 2 through February 15: seven days a week
The price is $180 for a drop in, $750 for five consecutive classes, and $4000 for 40 consecutive classes (with the exception of the four day workshop with Birjoo Mehta - January 25 - 28).
A sadhana is a special yoga practice taken on for a period of time in order to make change.
From January 2 to February 13, our studio is home to an Early Morning New Year Sadhana. It runs from 7:00-8:30am every morning, except for Sunday's later session: 8:00 - 9:30am.
Ten per cent of all funds raised will be donated to Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) for medical aid in world disaster areas.
Please click here to read Linda's thoughts on this sadhana.
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Runners Workshop
Back for the fourth time, this popular do-it-yourself workshop will give you skills to
take your running to the next level.
Linda Shevloff of The Iyengar Yoga Centre will demonstrate the best poses for runners: open up your chest to maximize breathing, keep your shoulders back, stand tall, balance and of course strengthen and lengthen your legs.
Sher Martelle, Registered Massage Therapist with Sutherland-Chan Centre will instruct you in a self-massage routine for injury prevention & treatment. What hurts? We'll work it out.
Please note: There will be time for Q & A
Cost: $275 ($100 non refundable deposit)
Pre-registration required - book your spot now!
Call Sutherland-Chan Centre 2544-5838
Inquiries: info@sccentre.com.hk
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Early Morning New Year Sadhana
January 2 through February 15: seven days a week
The price is $180 for a drop in, $750 for five consecutive classes, and $4000 for 40 consecutive classes (with the exception of the four day workshop with Birjoo Mehta - January 25 - 28).
A sadhana is a special yoga practice taken on for a period of time in order to make change.
From January 2 to February 13, our studio is home to an Early Morning New Year Sadhana. It runs from 7:00-8:30am every morning, except for Sunday's later session: 8:00 - 9:30am.
Please click here to read Linda's thoughts on this sadhana.
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Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Birjoo Mehta
"Removal of Contortions to Reach a Pose"
Birjoo Mehta lives and teaches Iyengar Yoga in Mumbai, India. He and his parents are all Iyengar yoga instructors and direct students of BKS Iyengar. Birjoo has accompanied Mr. Iyengar on many of his international journeys and conferences, often demonstrating poses for him during teaching sessions. In recent years, Birjoo himself has been giving Iyengar Yoga workshops internationally.
In this workshop, Birjoo will present ways to bring
simplicity into our practice.
He comes to Hong Kong with the blessings of his guru, BKS Iyengar, in order to strengthen the Iyengar community here.
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IYHK teacher Randa Westland
Randa is leading a new Level II Friday evenings.
She teaches this class from 7:30 - 9pm.
Also, please note
Randa's Thursday class time
is starting a half-hour later - 5:45 - 7:15 pm
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Run Strong!
Sunday November 26
12:30 - 2:30pm
This is perfect if you're recovering from the Nike 10k, training for the Macau marathon or you're a casual weekend jogger: A workshop in two components, designed to make you a better runner.
Linda Shevloff of The Iyengar Yoga Centre will demonstrate the best poses for runners: open up your chest to maximize breathing, keep your shoulders back, stand tall, balance and of course strengthen and lengthen your legs.
Sher Martelle, Registered Massage Therapist with Sutherland-Chan Centre will instruct you in a self-massage routine for injury prevention and treatment. What hurts? We'll work it out.
Call Sutherland-Chan Centre 2544-5838
Inquiries: info@sccentre.com.hk
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Yoga in Asia Conference 2006:
Regal Riviera Hotel in Guangzhou, China (October 20 - 22)
The most highly acclaimed yoga event in Asia is returning after its 2005 success in Singapore . All are welcome, from the experienced yogi to the pure beginner, this will be a time for learning, nurturing and growing.
Be with the most experienced yoga masters from both the east and west. Learn to apply traditional yogic practices in today's world.
Faculty of Presenters:
Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji
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Swami Manasa Datta
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Swami Kriyatmananda Saraswati
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Swami Omteerthananda Saraswati
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Duncan Wong
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Linda Shevloff
Iyengar Yoga Center Hong Kong |
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Runner's Workshop: RUN STRONG! (September 24)
Our studio is presenting a workshop for runners with two components: Instructor Linda Shevloff of Iyengar Yoga Hong Kong will teach the best yoga poses to keep muscles long, strong & injury free.
Sher Martelle, Registered Massage Therapist with Sutherland Chan Centre will give a demo of Self Massage for Runners.
Please dress for yoga and bring some shorts, oil or lotion and a small towel for the massage portion.
Location: Iyengar Yoga Centre
Price: $250 HKD
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Lauren Cox returns (September 30 - October 20)
The popular Canadian teacher is Iyengar certified at the "Junior Intermediate III" level. Studio director Linda Shevloff is facing some busy weeks away from Hong Kong and is pleased to hand her yoga classes over to Lauren during that time.
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Saturday, June 17:
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Foods that refrigerate mind and body...
Dhana(Dhananjya) explains how to keep cool
$200
The application must be accompanied by a $200 non-refundable deposit.
April '06
March '06
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Saturday, March 4:
1-5 p.m.
Blooming Bellies - Pregnancy Workshop
All you need to know about pregnancy & being a mother in Hong Kong.
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Sunday, March 5:
3-5 p.m.
Restorative Yoga Workshop
Relax & Renew with Kristine Hodge
$200
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Sunday, March 12:
3:00 -5:00 p.m.
Standing Poses & Forward Bends
Stretch and Refresh with Randa Westland
$200
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Saturday, March 18:
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Dhana(Dhananjya) discusses cooking with spices...
wonder foods for flavour & health.
$200
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Sunday, March 19:
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
"Run Long, Run Strong, Finish Safe"
Featuring:-
A "Yoga for Runners Workshop" with Linda Shevloff of the Iyengar Yoga Centre Hong Kong
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A "Therapeutic Massage Workshop for Runners" with Sher Martelle of the
Sutherland Chan Centre Hong Kong
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A "Yoga for Runners Workshop" with Linda Shevloff of the Iyengar Yoga Centre Hong Kong
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Sunday, March 26:
3;00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Yoga with Kathy Cook
Taking Your Practice Home
Hong Kong's Iyengar Yoga Centre is one of three sponsors for The "Blooming Bellies" Pregnancy and Family Day on March 4.
Restorative Yoga
Teacher Kristine Hodge leads this restorative yoga session.
Relax and take support to remain in poses for a longer time.
Let your body and mind absorb the effects of the yoga poses. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon
Standing Yoga Poses & Forward Bends
with Randa Westland
This workshop's purpose is to heighten strength and mobility,
while generating a calm, fresh mind.
Each Posture is done in clear, consecutive steps leading into full yoga postures.
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Beginners and intermediate students are welcome.
Taking your Yoga Practice Home
Kathy Cook shows how to transition your yoga practice from the studio to your own home with ease.
Come and join Kathy for this very special workshop.
Workshop includes handouts and visuals.
February '06
In February, we're starting a regular Sunday workshop with new topics being covered each week or session. Iyengar teachers will take turns leading the yoga classes.
To begin, George Dovas will do a three week Introductory Yoga workshop for those with no yoga experience. Sessions will run Sunday, February 12, 19 and 26, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
January '06
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong is a quiet haven in the Sheung Wan District. This year's special events began January 31, 2006. The studio celebrated Chinese New Year with a Year of the Dog Pose workshop.
