Arm Balance & Backbending Workshops with Jani Jaatinen

Sun Yoga is happy to be hosting Jani Jaatinen from Finland for the third consecutive year. On 25 and 26 August, Jani will be teaching 2 workshops at Sun Yoga.

Jani is a dedicated yogi, with over 10 years of teaching experience. He has led Hatha and Asthanga Vinyasa classes and workshops internationally, and continues to deepen his yoga studies with spiritual teachers in India and Europe. Jani exudes passion and commitment to his yoga practice, and it is our privilege to have him here at Sun Yoga for these special weekend workshops.

Don't miss out on our Early Bird rates which end 5 August. Register early as mat space is limited (no kidding, Sun Yoga is a small, cosy shala!)

For more information, please click :
https://www.facebook.com/events/422122807827233/

www.janijaatinen.org

The Power of Union

"The purpose of a union is to create something greater than we can create alone. Together, we increase efforts and talents to create something more meaningful and impactful. Life is a collaborative effort. Share the light. Be the light" - from The Power of Union, April blog post.

We're finally ready to put the word out.  Sun Yoga is growing organically, from a small shala to a global family. There will be positive changes come August (more new classes in KL, a new global website, exciting workshops and events) but the same values of traditional, honest teaching of yoga from the heart remain.

We welcome you to join the Sun Yoga family, and look forward to deepening your journey into self-realisation and inner peace.

Sat Nam.

Finding Your Inner Teacher

According to Krishnamacharya (also known as the Father of Modern Yoga), one of the most important qualifications of a yoga teacher, is to keep a daily self practice. A dedicated, disciplined self practice guides you to become your inner teacher, where you treat your body, mind and breath like a blank canvas, and explore, investigate and experiment each asana on an individual level. This in turn, translates to how you approach your teaching and how flexible you are in modifying the practice to suit the practitioners' needs and present state instead of going on and on with a pre-planned sequence, totally clueless to the practitioners who may be struggling to keep up with your class.


Attending classes taught by other teachers doesn't count towards self practice - that would simply put you in what I'd call a "monkey see, monkey do" situation.


When I step onto my mat and begin with simple, foundation asanas, I am reminded that I was a beginner, and always will be practising with a beginner's mind, on this eternal journey of yoga. 

Setu Bandhasana with a prop

The more complex and challenging asanas never let me rest on my achievements, nor do they let the ego take flight. As a student and teacher of yoga, I am but a work-in-progress.

A work-in-progress Eka Pada Bakasana

No classes tomorrow morning for me, means a luxurious morning of indulgent self-practice. There's a Zen saying, "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear".


May you find your inner teacher on this joyous path of yoga.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.