Friday's Bliss

Another beautiful collage, by Candy C.

To practice with grace in your heart

It's good to come to a place where you can roll your mat out and be in a place of complete submersion of a soulful practice that comes from deep within your heart and mind.  Where there's complete awareness of understanding in the waves of motion and breath that moves and synchronises with each other's intentions.  Being able to move with such grace and humility teaches us to flow with our actions and thoughts in life with love and peacefulness.  So when we show ourselves the tenderness and softness of our own actions in any pose, we learn to nurture ourselves in a place of goodness.  And to align and balance ourselves physically when we act on our movements and to release from such standstills at times when we need to.  Such is the beauty in ways that only can be felt when we do our yoga practice with intentions from the heart.
With love and light
Jac :)

                 Yoga Practice Brings Cancer Patients Solace

                                                             By Jillian McKee

A cancer diagnosis such as mesothelioma can bring feelings of shock, anger and betrayal. When treatment begins, the patient can be overwhelmed physically and spiritually and may need the support of a yoga program to get back in balance and may increase life expectancy.

Cancer patients can receive many benefits from yoga. Besides improving the ability to relax, obtain proper sleep and reducing stress, yoga can also improve digestion, posture, joint flexibility and overall physical strength. Many researchers are looking into the long-term effects yoga has on cancer patients and mesothelioma prognosis.

The breathing technique used in yoga may help patients the most with healing. Breathing deep and from the stomach helps the mind to focus on the postures and find a peaceful place in the mind away from the pain and stress of treatment. Breath work can be the most difficult thing for a patient to learn, as humans have a tendency to breathe from the mouth rather than the nose. Nose breathing brings relaxation while mouth breathing tends to raise anxiety levels.

Yoga is the best form of exercise for people who are physically weakened from chemotherapy and other treatments. Each patient can assess what postures they are capable of and build from there while their strength increases. Many patients report regular yoga improved their overall energy levels and helped them cope with their treatment and find their way to recovery faster.

Cancer patients often think of the mind and body as being separate and forget that the battle they are valiantly fighting is really against themselves. Yoga can lead the mind to a place of clarity and also help it to get out of the way and allow the physical body to begin healing.

Yoga classes can also provide friendship and support to those fighting cancer and the peace and energy renewal found there can carry over into everyday life.

While most patients will have little to no trouble practicing yoga, they should always check with their health care team to make sure they are truly up to the task. Yoga has many benefits but it is not always suitable in all situations.

Be Expressive

Totally Blissed

It has been a busy but lovely week.  One I will keep to remember.  Students have returned back to their yoga practice and I am so happy to see them all again.  Our sessions has been nice and gentle, a great start to our yoga journey together as a 'kula'. 

And once again, I am so touched and moved by the amazing love and support I've had from all my family, friends and importantly, my students.

Welcome to Yogi Bliss Health & Spa Studio

Today has been a special day for me,my family, students and friends. The day started off with bouquet of flowers from friends and students, it was just amazing to receive such gifts. The colours of the flowers filled the studio with such an ambience of excitement in the air and fresh start! The turnout was great.  (Dear all) Thanks for coming and for bringing food too! And am so glad to see you all again for our first yoga session today.

And I must say 'thank you' to everyone in my life.  It wouldn't have been if it wasn't for your love, support and encouragement.  Where I didn't think I get by after my last studio, D'Music Motion Studio opened their doors to me so that I could continue teaching yoga.  They have been well accommodating and helpful when needed.  I had such fun working with the staff in D'Music Motion Studio and I will miss you all.  But thank you to DMM management for such hospitality.

And I am still grateful to the people that gave me an initial start to my yoga journey as a teacher.  Thank you again to Elaine, my sister, my mum, my husband and Jacqui for helping me through the first part.  The faith and believe you had in me has carried me through and I will always remember it.

Also, wow!!!! Thank you for the fridge and coffee maker, guys! Am very grateful for the endless support and again, the generosity shown by you, the students.  (Okay, okay....we'll have tea, cakes and ............coffee....after yoga....ssshhhhhh!)

P.S ....Thank you Heulwen for giving me so much.  It could have been, but you made it even more so for me.  I've been blessed because you have.

By the way, free classes for the next 10 days.  So, if you're interested in doing yoga, drop by and visit us. :)

Yogi Bliss Health & Spa Studio

Dear friends and students,

Yogi Bliss Health & Spa Studio will be opened tomorrow onwards.  We will start our first yoga class at 5.30p.m.  Also our soft opening starts tomorrow at 3p.m, please do come and join us.  We welcome visitors and students altogether.

Please note our timetable remains the same as previously.  (Checked at right hand side of this website).

Studio & Spa Address At:- Simpang 21, Block B, Unit 18, 2nd Floor, Gadong Menglait.  (Close to Jinn Chew and Hock Motor.   Drive pass Gadong Shell Station. )

Namaste
Jac

Yoga Apparels in Ref Station Shop, Brunei

Thanks to Angie, we have yoga apparels made and designed comfortably for our practice here in Brunei.  The Spring/Summer 2011 collection is in her shop on display and I must say the price is fairly reasonable for the excellent quality you're buying.  In contrast to sports clothing, 'easyoga' has made their clothes suited and catered well for yoga practices.  It is 'breathable'.

And here are some pictures from 'easyoga' site to share with you what's in store:-

Yoga Mat Tote Bag

Contact No: 8717769 or email: maj@brunet.bn