Yoga Mala Courses & Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
March 13, 20, 27 & April 03 : 6 Hours Breathing Workshop with Master Raj
Have you been feeling restless, anxious, fearful, breathless or stressed recently? How did you feel when you encountered these symptoms? Are you aware of their causes? What did you do to manage these symptoms? Do they bother you?
These symptoms are the body’s responses to external/internal stressors. How aware are we of them and how do you address them in the present moment?
We simply breathe. The breath is a magical tool that keeps us alive and controls the nervous system. We are also able to control our thoughts through our breath. It is our thoughts and perception of the world around us that shapes our thoughts. Mastery over the breath leads to mastery over the thoughts.
Pre-requisites:
1. No prior experience is required
2. Dedication, discipline and genuine interest in learning the breathing.
3. General good health. Please check with us if you have certain medical conditions before signing up.
Each session is progressive and builds upon the previous.
The sessions will cover fundamentals on breathing, how the breathing are scientifically related to our thoughts. After these session we are also able to control our thoughts through our breath. It is our thoughts and perception of the world around us that shapes our thoughts. Mastery over the breath leads to mastery over the thoughts.
This course is non-examinable.
March 13, 20, 27 & April 03 Workshop Programme Schedule:
- Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
- To come in comfortable attire for practice. Clothing that does not constrict movement is encouraged.
- Yoga Mat and blocks provided
- Member & Guest = $35 Per Session
Four Sessions = $130 - Non Member = $49 Per Session
Four Sessions = $150
Past Workshops:
April 2 & 3, 2021 : 10 Hours Backbending Workshop with Master Krunal
We will go through the methods to reinforce the backs and stretch the spine and direct you to work your muscle and overcome your confinements in this 10-hour course.
We will exert progressively tougher asanas in profound backbends; and how to practice those safely, taking extreme care of our bodies. We will also go through the physical and emotional benefits of these practices. Towards the end of the course, we would like students to achieve confidence in their capacity to practice new and advanced methods accurately and safely.
Key Focus:
1. Dive deeper into the mechanics of the spine
2. Acknowledgement of variety in body types
3. Flexing the body to improve back bending
4. Improve knowledge on performing the advance backbends methods safely and taking the practice to a higher level
5. Explore the different variations of backbends
6. Achieve a healthier spine by loosening pressure and pain in the lower back
Pre-requisites:
1. No prior experience of yoga required
2. A genuine interest in learning about lower back health and simple methods for rehabilitation.
3. General good health. Please check with us if you have certain medical conditions before signing up.
4. An open mind and heart.
Key Focus:
1. Dive deeper into the mechanics of the spine
2. Acknowledgement of variety in body types
3. Flexing the body to improve back bending
4. Improve knowledge on performing the advance backbends methods safely and taking the practice to a higher level
5. Explore the different variations of backbends
6. Achieve a healthier spine by loosening pressure and pain in the lower back
Continuing Education Requirements by Yoga Alliance
Participants who register for CET(Continuing Education Training) will be issued with a Certificate of Participation and can clock in the hours under Yoga Alliance CET.
Each session will cover the fundamentals of posture and anatomy. For practice, there will be relevant asana and pranayama that will help alleviate the health issue. Participants are encouraged to continue the practice at home after the workshops to obtain benefits from the yoga practices.
Doctor’s recommendation is required for participants with chronic issues and it is suggested to contact us before signing up.
2 & 3 April 2021 Workshop Programme Schedule
| Time | |
| 8:30 – 10:30am | Registration & Introduction |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Workshop Session |
* To come in comfortable attire for practice. Clothing that does not constrict movement is encouraged.
* Yoga Mat and blocks provided
Workshop Fee: $399
Sign up here. Click on Events to register and pay for the course.
Sign up by 22 March 2021.
June 2019 : Yoga for Health Series – Backpain and Spinal Health
Complaints of lower back pain are common in today’s modern society, even among those who spend time exercising frequently. If exercise is the key to overcoming health issues, what are we not doing right to ensure that our lower backs are well taken care of? We constantly overuse our lower back daily, putting it into actions beyond its function and range for extended periods of time, such as hunching over the computer or our phones, carrying heavy load on one shoulder and poor posture.
This workshop aims to look at simple ways we can incorporate changes to our daily habits, performing daily exercises to strengthen this area and how to become more aware of our bodies to avoid repetitive stress injuries. We’ll take a look at this region at a physical and subtle level to address the issues holistically from a yoga perspective.
Pre-requisites:
1. No prior experience of yoga required
2. A genuine interest in learning about lower back health and simple methods for rehabilitation.
3. General good health. Please check with us if you have certain medical conditions before signing up.
4. An open mind and heart.
This Workshop is part of the Yoga for Health Series that Yoga Mala will be offering over the months to come. The aim of these workshops is to revisit the yogic practices and how they can help us manage our daily lives better. Yoga, undiluted, is a practice that is accessible to all.
Each session will cover fundamentals on posture and anatomy. For practice, there will be relevant asana and pranayama that will help alleviate the health issue. Participants are encouraged to continue the practice at home after the workshops to obtain benefit from the yoga practices.
Doctor’s recommendation is required for participants with chronic issues and it is suggested to contact us before signing up.
5 June 2019 Workshop Programme Schedule
| Time | |
| 9:00 – 9:30am | Registration |
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | Workshop Session |
* To come in comfortable attire for practice. Clothing that do not constrict movement is encouraged.
* Yoga Mat and blocks provided
Workshop Fee : $80
Sign up here. Click on Events to register and pay for the course.
Sign up by 30 May 2019. Any payment made on 1 June 2019 and after is non-refundable.
July 2019 : Yoga for Health Series – Neck Pain & Forward Neck
In this Yoga for Health Workshop Series, we explore how yoga can address common daily health concerns and complaints.
Complaints of neck pain and tight shoulders are commonly seen and heard. Common causes of neck pain could be stress, muscle weakness, poor posture or cervical misalignment. Even regular yoga practitioners are not spared of neck pain if they go about their daily lives with little awareness of their posture, breath, emotions and mind.
This workshop aims to look at simple ways we can incorporate changes to our daily habits, performing daily exercises to strengthen and realign our neck. We’ll take a look at this region at a physical and subtle level to address the issues holistically from a yoga perspective.
Pre-requisites:
1. No prior experience of yoga required
2. A genuine interest in learning about neck health and simple methods for rehabilitation.
3. General good health. Please check with us if you have certain medical conditions before signing up.
4. An open mind and heart.
This Workshop is part of the Yoga for Health Series that Yoga Mala will be offering over the months to come. The aim of these workshops is to revisit the yogic practices and how they can help us manage our daily lives better. Yoga, undiluted, is a practice that is accessible to all.
Each session will cover fundamentals on posture and anatomy. For practice, there will be relevant asana, pranayama and meditation that will help alleviate the health issue. Participants are encouraged to continue the practice at home after the workshops to obtain benefit from the yoga practices.
Doctor’s recommendation is required for participants with chronic issues and it is suggested to contact us before signing up.
13 July 2019 Workshop Programme Schedule
| Time | |
| 1:00 – 1:30pm | Registration |
| 1:30 – 4:30pm | Workshop Session |
* To come in comfortable attire for practice. Clothing that do not constrict movement is encouraged.
* Yoga Mat and blocks provided
Workshop Fee : $80
Sign up here. Click on Events to register and pay for the course.
Sign up by 30 June 2019. Any payment made on 1 July 2019 and after is non-refundable.
July 2019 : 50 Hours Progressive Pranayama Course with Raj
Pranayama techniques aim to develop awareness and control of the breath, which indirectly awakens and expands prana. Through pranayama, we work with prana to enhance vitality, will, strength, manage illnesses, boost capability and efficiency, and to evolve to a higher state of consciousness.
Pranayama’s benefits are not just physical. It works on subtler levels of our body, enabling us to achieve higher levels of ourselves. Every practice should be treated with respect and under an experienced teacher. The teacher offers suitable counts, length and duration for the practice and within the capabilities of each practitioner.
Pre-requisites:
1. No prior experience in pranayama required
2. Dedication, discipline and genuine interest in learning pranayama.
3. General good health. Please check with us if you have certain medical conditions before signing up.
Each session is progressive and builds upon the previous.
The sessions will cover fundamentals on sitting, theory on pranayama in yoga, bandhas relevant to pranayama and types of pranayama.
The course will focus on teachings and techniques during the contact hours and the non-contact hours will be home-practice.
Participants may sign up for just 1 level at a time or all levels. However, participants must complete 1 level before progressing to the next. Should the participant miss a level, they will have to wait till the next round of 50 Hours Pranayama Course to continue with subsequent levels.
This course is non-examinable.
1. To develop an independant Pranayama practice.
2. To increase one’s breath capacity.
3. To expand one’s awareness of prana and pranic storage.
4. To attain calmness and clarity in daily life through the breath and dimension of prana (life force).
| Level | Duration | Dates |
| 1 | 10 hours | 13 & 14 July 2019 |
| 2 | 10 hours | 20 & 21 July 2019 |
| 3 | 10 hours | 27 & 28 July 2019 |
| 4 | 10 hours | 3 & 4 Aug 2019 |
| 5 | 10 hours | 9 & 10 Aug 2019 |
| Total | 50 hours |
Saturday & Sunday’s Programme Schedule
| Daily Schedule | Component |
| 7:30 – 10:00am | Practice |
| 10:00 – 10:20am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30am | Theory & Discussions |
| Weekdays | Daily 40 minutes home practice and journaling |
* To come in comfortable attire for practice. Clothing that do not constrict breathing is encouraged.
* Yoga Mat and blocks provided
Fee for Each Level : $240
Fee for All 5 levels : $1000
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Early Bird Price: 10% off. Payment via QR code or bank transfer only. Email to find out more. Early Bird Offer ends 8 June 2019.
Sign up by 8 July 2019. Any payment made after 8 July 2019 is non-refundable.
1. All Participants who complete the full course and its requirements will be given a Certificate of Completion.
2. The Course is also registered under Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Programme (YACEP) and teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance USA can submit their participation of the course under the Continuing Education Training.
3. To qualify for the certification and CET registration, programme must be completed within 2 years from start date and must satisfactorily fulfil the requirements of the course.
4. This Course will also be counted as a 50-hour module under the Yoga Mala 300 Hours Advanced YTT Programme.