• Introduction to Yoga
  with Erika & Timothy Khoo

Yoga seems to be such a buzz word these days. It is offered in community centres, health clubs, country clubs and of course, in the growing numbers of yoga centers sprouting up around the island. What is yoga? Is it good for health? Is it effective for stress-relief?

This series is specially put-together for those who have watched their spouses go for classes, who want to know why people seem to want to get into contorted shapes, who just want to try out a session before deciding if this is a suitable practice for them before heading on to beginner classes or for those who wish to explore the various styles of yoga.

Handouts will be given and class size will be limited to allow time for questions, sharing and discussion. We will be exploring asanas (movement and postures), Meditation and Relaxation, so please eat just a light meal and allow at least 2 hours for the food to digest before the class. Come in comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement, no footwear is required during the practice.

• Svastha Yoga Introduction (Bilingual)
  with Yap Meng Chuan
  
  Svastha yoga approaches each person as a unique individual, honouring different needs, goals and limitations. It is a means to promote structural health by improving both strength and flexibility in the spine, and to bring about mental steadiness by focusing on proper breathing.
  
  Attend the Svastha Introduction Course to learn the basics and as a preparation for regular Svastha Gentle / Beginner / Sthira-Sukha Classes
  
  (more details here / )
  
  
  
  
• Chakra Meditation
  with Erika Khoo
  
  

  Wherever 2 and more channels of subtle energy meet, there is a vortex, which is named chakra or wheel.

  Where major energy flows coincide, on the midline of the body in the front of the spinal column, the seers of India saw 7 main chakras that seemed to mirror both health and the spiritual state.

  These seven chakras are like multi-dimensional gateways that would allow the individual to access different experiences and states of consciousness.

  In the 8 part Chakra Meditation workshop, we use visualization, sounds, chants, meditation & movement to activate, cleanse and integrate these 7 chakras.

  Chakra 1: Associated with Survival
  Chakra 2: Emotions and Sexuality
  Chakra 3: Personal power, Will and Self esteem
  Chakra 4: Love
  Chakra 5: Communication and Creativity
  Chakra 6: Intuition and Imagination
  Chakra 7: Knowledge, Understanding & Transcendent Consciousness
  
  (More details about Chakras)
  
  

• YogaKids (Ages 3 to 6 years)
  with Evangeline Ng
  
  Having a fun and creative approach to yoga can be very helpful for children whose bodies are still developing. The use of animated poses and basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. They hiss like snakes in the cobra pose, bark like dogs in the downward facing dog pose and learn to balance on one foot while standing tall like trees.
  
  Learn how to focus, center, relax and develop self-control with various breathing and visualization techniques. Creative visualization and breathing exercises are used for overall balance and concentration, which can be applied toward everyday situations. Children will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun postures, group games, breathing and basic anatomy.
  
  So come slither, hop, bounce, or fly right over to yoga class! Just bring your imagination and a bright smile!
  
  
  
  

• BodyArt (Ages 7 to 11 years)
  with Loo Lay Hua
  
  Body Art aims to build a strong and study foundation for children, with an emphasis on health, happiness and growth. In a society where we often take our body for granted, only become aware of its existence when sickness occurs.
  
  With current societal habits and culture, we have gradually lost the ability to communicate with the body, unable to receive messages from it. Worse, losing confidence in ourselves and becoming shameful of our body, unhappy with the image we present to the world.
  
  This program offers a series of fun activities such as imagery learning, relaxation exercises, learning with the five senses, creating awareness through movements, as well as yoga for kids. All these carefully planned classes would help children quiet down, listen to their body cultivate happiness and acceptance while providing tools to reduce stress.
  
  
  
  
• Pilates Orientation (Mat)
  with Elsie Tan
  
  

The Pilates method of exercise is all about control, precision and the use of breath to facilitate movement. These movements are designed to focus the mind and strengthen the body. Participants will be introduced to the foundations of the Pilates principles. As Pilates require deep core activation (abdominal muscles), participants will be guided on how to engage these muscles - and in turn, become more aware of their body’s ability to move efficiently and effectively.

• Pilates 101 (Mat & Apparatus)
  with Elsie Tan
  
  

  Pilates is a movement therapy designed to focus the mind and strengthen the body. It teaches core control (abdominals), postural alignment, movement precision and balance.

  Pilates helps participants to better understand their bodies and to teach the body to work effectively and efficiently. Together with the use of apparatus, participants will be better challenged through strong movements, which in turn, develop a stronger body.
  
  
  

• Pilates on the Ball
  with Daniel Dittmar
  
  In this workshop you will be taken through the safe and effective use of exercising on the Exercise Ball. The Fitball is one of the most effective ways of strengthening and toning your body, as it not only strengthens your superficial muscles it also works the muscles that support your joints and spine. Combine this with some of the latest research from the Pilates technique and you have an unbeatable way to tone and strengthen the body.
  The fitball is suitable for everyone whether you are de-conditioned, have back pain or you are an elite athlete.
  
  
  
• Yoga for Fitness
  Svastha Sthira-Sukha Series
  with Bryon Ng
  
  
  Oasis Holistic is offering a 6-week lunch hour course based on the Svastha Sthira-Sukha Series which has been developed by Sri AG Mohan and Indra Mohan for yoga practitioners of all levels. This Series is specifically designed to facilitate the experience of meditative flow via linked posture sequences.
  
  (More details here)