We offer our guests at ShangriLa a daily morning YOGA workout program that's very easy to learn. It will soothe your soul while toning your body!
Five days a week we hava a YOGA Teacher on site, who will lead you through the morning YOGA excercises. If we don't have a teacher on site, we will offer you YOGA morning sessions via the YOGA-DVD with Ilona Selke.
Here a guest's comment:
In this marvelous
place I’ve had a fortune to meet TyeZen and to follow his yoga and meditation
lessons.
It is absolutely incredible how quickly his gentle yoga exercises
improved my body shape! Apparently without any forcing, I developed muscle
strength, flexibility and balance in body, mind and
spirit.
I’m completely
new to yoga practice, I just had few lessons before arriving to ShangriLa, but
in less than a week I was able to perform poses I couldn’t even imagine to try
to execute! This unbelievable experience gave me the motivation to keep going on
with yoga practice.
Thank you forever, TyeZan!
Our very gentle excercises, which can be done by any beginner, will help you strengthen your cardiovascular system, tone and stretch your muscles, and improve your mental fitness. Our YOGA teachers will be happy to also set up private sessions for you if you wish to have private, more advanced trainging sessions, at 100.000 Rp per hour.
Once you realize the beneficial effects of Yoga, you may want to purchase our YOGA DVD with Ilona Selke to continue your daily Yoga at home.
Yoga is an ancient science for purifying and
strengthening the body in order to facilitate meditative awareness. It
is a little known secret, that as you learn to calm as well as
strenghten your body, you will also deepen your meditational
experiences.
When Westerners think of YOGA we actually mean: HATHYA YOGA which began its history in India. The word YOGA is Sanskrit and often is said to mean: Unite, the mind, body, and spirit. Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is also a lifestyle practice for which exercise is just one component. Training your mind, body, and breath, as well as connecting with your spirituality, are the main goals of the yoga lifestyle. That is what we are here for at SHANGRILA!
Yoga can improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. Many people who practice yoga say that it reduces anxiety and stress, improves mental clarity, and even helps them sleep better.
At ShangriLa we will help you to take your first step to begin, or deepen, your daily Yoga practice, in order to live the life you want to live.
You could also try using our yoga DVD once you get home.
Our on-site YOGA teacher, or Ilona Selke on her DVD, will guide you in easy to follow excercises of a morning yoga workout.
Before you leave ShangriLa you can purchase a YOGA DVD to take home. Once you are familiar with the daily YOGA-routine which you can follow along the DVD you then can simply listen to the same guidance on CD in the comfort of your home.
Please dress comfortably when you join us for YOGA in the mornings at the Meditation Hall in
ShangriLa.
Stretchy shorts or leggins, or any kind of loose pants and a T-shirt or tank top are best. Yoga is practiced barefoot, so you don't have to worry about special shoes.
We will use a yoga mat or "sticky" mat. This special type of mat provides cushioning and grip while you do your poses. At home you can buy yoga mats in sporting goods stores or often at the yoga class location.
Most yoga sessions will end with some type of relaxation exercise or guided imagery exercise.
Before you begin any type of exercise program, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor, especially if you have a health problem. Be sure to let your instructor know about any orthopedic problems or special needs you may have before the class begins. A good instructor will be able to provide modified poses for students who are just beginning or who have special needs.
EASY Does it TIPs for back at HOME:
Most people have more success working out in the morning before the day's activities sidetrack them; others find that an after-school workout is the perfect way to unwind.
Experiment with working out at different times of the day and find the time that fits your schedule and energy level best.
Find a workout buddy back at home
Doing your yoga routines with a friend is a great way to stay motivated. You'll be less likely to miss your workout if you have an appointment with a friend.
You and your buddy can compare tips on healthy eating and exercise habits, evaluate each other's poses for form, and keep each other on track.
Or use our YOGA -DVD with Ilona Selke as you guide. It can take the role of your work-out-buddy. At first you will watch the DVD until you have practised the Yoga Routine sufficiently. Afterward you can simply listen to the CD, following the voice of Ilona Selke as you focus on your breath and healthy imagery.
Consistency and breathing is key
If you want to reap the benefits that yoga provides, you'll have to do it consistently. A once-a-month yoga workout may relieve some stress, but for benefits like increased flexibility and stamina, you should aim to practice yoga daily.
It is absolutely amazing how quickly you will feel an increase in muscle strength. Just a week will give you enough improvement to keep you motivated to keep going.
A TIP: Breathing is one of the key elements that makes YOGA successful in
strengthening your body and your muscles. Oxygen gets transported more effectively to
you cells and body tissue while you are excercising, helping to eliminate toxins, burning off
fat cells and building more muscle tissue. Breathing brings oxygen to
your entire body which stems off depression and helps rejuvenate your entire being.
Different Styles for different Folks:
We are all different. Some of us are love and need to relax our busy minds. Others get impatient when asked to relax. At ShangriLa we will teach you a simple to follow 20-minute-Yoga-Practice. At home you can do this routine slowly, to calm your mind, or more vigorously to suit your firey nature.
The wonderful thing about yoga is, it can be as vigorous or as gentle as you want it to be. That makes it a good choice for anybody.
