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Vun Fui and I attended a small workshop (6 participants) in Core Fitness, City Mall in Kota Kinabalu.
In this workshop, we studied standing poses and how it can be divided them into 4 groups. The standing poses teach and allow us to move the spine in all directions : forward extensions, back extensions, side to side extensions, and lateral, or twisting motions. This prepares the body for all categories of asanas. Standing poses are beneficial for strengthening of the legs, hips opening and improving sense of balance.
Most of the technique taught are familiar to us but it is always good to reinforce our knowledge:-
1.Before bending, we should LENGTHEN the spine, not the arch the back and to use our core muscles to move into our positions.
2.Shoulders should be open and neck relaxed.
3.Where necessary, Tail bone is tucked in so as to prevent arching of the back.
4. Stabilize the hip before twisting the upper body as in revolved triangle pose.
5. To stop the asana where there is pain. To move into the pose up to the level before you feel any pain. Avoid these poses and practice alternative poses instead.Strengthen the area first before assuming the specific asana after a time lapse.
Standing Poses- Forward Bends,Side bends,Warrior 1,2,and 3, Triangle and Reverse asanas incorporating the twisting of the spine.
Seated Poses - Forward Bends,Seated Naukasana, Seated Twists,
Supine Poses -Bhujangasana, Darulasana, Bridge.
Inversions - Halasana,Sarvangasana and Sirhasana
Profile:-
Since year 2000, Jani Jaatinen started exploring yoga with Janne Kontala, a friend of his as well as lifelong teacher. He has been practicing everyday for over 10 years and he has integrated those spiritual practices as big part of his life. Jani's passion and commitment in yoga had brought him the privilege to receive extensive yoga training from various international teachers, such as Cle Souren, B.N.S. Iyengar, Dwarka Das, Yogi Sachi, and Brahmacari Rudradev.
Jani has been featured in Ananda Yoga, a local yoga magazine in Finland for his work. He has been teaching Astanga Vinyasa, Iyengar and Hatha yoga full time in Helsinki, Finland. Jani also teaches private, corporate, and in-home yoga classes. Known for sharing his love and knowledge of yoga in a clear, dynamic and generous manner, he receives invitations to teach and conduct workshops in Croatia, Estonia, India, Malaysia and Indonesia occasionally.
Jani's dedication and devotion for yoga is a true inspiration for everyone who has the chance to study yoga with him!
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