ELAINE

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I am a RYT Registered Yoga teacher, Sports,Thai massage and Bodywork therapist.

I received my teacher training from Yoga Arts (Australia) in 2005. My yoga journey has taken many forms; From the vigorous practises of vinyasa and ashtanga to acroyoga ..... For the past 5 years, I have found inspiration in the teachings of BKS Iyengar and am a disciple of senior teacher Peter Thomson.

I am certified in Thai Massage by the Thai Massage School of ChiangMai and have studied under Oestheopaths Arnaud L'Hermitte & David Lutt and Itzhak Helman of the Sunshine Network.

I have a keen interest in sports especially endurance sports and have trained in Ironman and sports massage with the renown Dr Myk Hungerford (mother of sports massage).

I am also a sports consultant and organise marathons and sports events.

Yoga helped me recuperate from a traumatic accident and I practise yoga to share its healing benefits with others. I believe in the transformation power of yoga and use Massage and other bodywork techniques to achieve greater depths in my yoga practise.

Yoga is a sharing of love and compassion that can bring about emotional and physical healing.

HP : +(61)0415938856 / email : elainehuilian@gmail.com


The Bullet Ant Yogi

NOVEMBER 2010 - I just finished my 4th Iyengar intensive with Peter Thomson and I am well and truly addicted! The asana practise is amazing but what I'm really hooked on are Peter's stories. These 630am philosophy classes brought light to so many things. I think part of the reason they worked so well is because our mind is still asleep and fuzzy at that time of the day so our understanding takes place at a different level... This master communicates to the being, not just to the mind! :) Afterall, communication does not need to be done with language or words... In fact words limit and restricts our understanding! Peter has given us reading homework on this- shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.

A lot of the week's teachings were on the Australian Bullet Ant- a fiercely courageous hardworking ant! Peter wants us to be Bullet Ant Yogis!


1) Have a braveheart and be courageous; you won't know until you have been.
We did a lot a lot of jumping - jumping throughs, jumping up and down.... And a lot of times, our efforts are half assed.... Half the body is jumping and the other half (controlled by the all powerful doubtful mind) is holding us back. "commit to the jump!" And this little lesson has long legs taken off the mat......

2) Be hard-working. Work with tenacity and perseverance.
Peter keeps telling to stop thinking so hard and just DO DO DO!!! You cannot know what your practise has not taught you.
He did warn us to practice Mindfully but Thoughtlessly though.
(words, words, words..... how confusing!!)
The act of being Mindful is doing with the quality of knowing, building intelligence.
Doing with Thought however is doing with the selfish objective of an end result... and if we practice like this, we are stealing from the asana and not letting the asana teach us through understanding of the process. Do like a child; practice with no expectations and let the result be a surprise!

3) Be ferocious; steadfast and unflinching. Stand firm in the practise and not be intimidated by imagined sufferings. But have the dexterity to be kind and generous when necessary.

4) Be loyal and faithful to the practise and trust that it knows the path. Be loyal to your "highest principal" and do not just work to your convenience. When working with props, don't just do what is habitual, or what is easy...... work to the highest truth and understand exactly what the asana is meant to do, what your body needs, and apply the correct props accordingly.....

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Let the practise be a creative work of art. Like playing a piece of music or painting; let there be no thought involved, just let it happen.....

OCTOBER 2010 NEWSLETTER

There is so much going on I decided that I would summarise everything into a little newsletter instead of inundating your mailbox with tons of messages…. Click on the flyers for details of each of the workshops.


Love & light to all,

Elaine

Tel : 90114405

Email : elainehuilian@gmail.com


PS : If you want me to stop hounding you with emails (and I won’t be offended if you do!), send me an email to let me know!




YOGA FOR RUNNERS WORKSHOP

The last session for this series will be on at 7pm this Friday (8th Oct) @ 7Aura Studio. We will be focusing on pain relief and self massage techniques. (I just bought an eco-friendly roller so I think we will take out the rollers and play around with them a little too!)

There have been inquiries about holding a weekly Yoga for Runners class. Drop me an email if you are interested with a suggested time & day of the week.






ACROYOGA

AcroYoga teacher, Marc Bauchet, is coming back in November and we have scheduled a delicious buffet of workshops for EVERYONE. If you have never tried AcroYoga, this is the time to try it out; we will hold a 1 day AcroYoga Fundamentals workshop so you can learn the basics from A to Z! For those of you who are into funky acrobatics, we have also organized an intermediate / advanced workshop so you can learn the more elaborate transitions (eg : Washing machine) & variations in Star etc….


Marc is now also a certified TULAYOGA practitioner. If you would like to try a massage that is completely out of this world, take the opportunity whilst he is here! I don’t think there is anyone else in Singapore (or the whole of Asia) that can give you a TulaYoga Massage! (For more information, check out www.tulayoga.com)




PARTNER YOGA & MASSAGE

Marc & I will be holding a partner yoga & massage workshop whilst he is in town too.


You would like to go a little deeper into a stretch and would like someone (who kindda knows what he/she is doing) to come and give you that extra pull / push.

You would like a 5-10min back rub to ease away the tensions of the day, but your partner just isn’t getting it right.
Or you are merely looking for something fun & interesting to do on “Date-night”!
Or looking to bond with your teenage daughter / son / parent / friend!


The workshop will consist of 1hr of partner yoga where we will show you how to take your partner deeper into certain stretches and 90mins of simple massage technique. No yoga or massage experience is required!





JAMS

I am sorry the jams have not been as regular as we had originally planned. For those of you who have never attended any of the jams, these are informal gathering where we get together and do Yoga, Massage, Acrobatics (BTW, we call this Acroyoga, but that seems to scare some of you!) or Contact Improvisation Dance. The sessions are free but Mat &I are asking for donations to raise money to support events for the Acroyoga & CI community.







Poh Yen & Rodney, Ann & Matt at our last jam

Photos : We had the amazing Jenny Lee (pro photographer & AcroYogi newbie) take these photos & she even gave little Stephan (Age 6) a couple of tips on how to iphone pics look cool!












Sharada & I, Amber & Guy, Su-Ann & Dennis at our inaugural AcroYoga Contact Jam in Aug.







The Chain Gang



We have tentatively scheduled a jam on the 17th Oct Sunday 2-4pm. We will be sending out notifications through the various Facebook groups!




MEDITATION

Many of you have been asking me about meditation classes. I would like to recommend that you check out Singasatsanga. Amber does dynamic meditation sessions from the world of OSHO. http://www.singasatsanga.com/


I had planned to do monthly silent sittings at my place but have not been very good about it. Sorry. If you are interested, we can have one on the 28th Oct Thursday 7pm. Let me know. The sittings are free.

"For where two or more are gathered together in My Name, I am there in the midst of them."



PRE-NATAL YOGA

There are 2 girls who want to start pre-natal yoga class. We will probably do this at 7.15pm on a Thurs or Fri night. If you are pregnant, or know someone who would like to join this class, please let me know.



GROUP VINYASA CLASS
Mon & Wed 7am / Thurs 9.30am / Sat 7.30am
(Pls note that class this Sat 9th Oct is canceled. I need to be at my “other job” @ the North Face 100 ultra marathon!)


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KIDS YOGA

I am sorry we had to suspend the kids yoga class. We may try to start the class again in the new year. Stephan & I miss you guys too! I hear that Daniel now has his own yoga mat and sleeps with it by the side of his bed! Way to go, boy!








Nick Lee trying out the new Yoga ropes




Z-YOGA

We have decided to stop the classes @ Z-Yoga (United Sq) as there aren’t enough students. A big thanks to the team @ Z fencing School and all the girls who practiced there with me this past year. Hope you will continue practicing somewhere else.



GIFT VOUCHERS





An early Christmas gift idea.....



COMMUNITY

We are trying to keep our little “community” going with events and workshops. Please join one of the facebook groups. It would be great if you could share information on other events and happenings too.

Yogabodywork

AcoYoga Singapore

Contact Improvisation Singapore


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PARTNER YOGA & MASSAGE WORKSHOP


Connect with a loved one : A partner, parent, child or friend

Bring health and well-being to your relationships. Deepen your understanding of yoga and develop greater awareness of each other. Bond with a partner through breathe, touch and posture; guiding and supporting each other in a creative & playful journey.




The workshop will consist of
- 1hr of Partner Yoga work
- 1.5hrs of Massage Technique
(No yoga or massage experience is required)

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Date : Tues, 16 Nov 2010 & / or Sat 20th Nov 2010
Time : 7-9.30pm
Location : The Substation (Armenian Street) / Oasis Holistic (Selegie Road)
Cost : $55/person (early Bird Price before 20 Oct : $48)
Registration : 90114405 / acroyogasing@gmail.com
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ABOUT MARC & ELAINE
Marc & Elaine are yoga teachers and bodywork massage therapists. They will share their experience with the healing powers of yoga, massage and touch using techniques from the worlds of Contact & partner yoga, Tulayoga, Thai massage and sports therapy.

ACROYOGA WORKSHOPS w/ Marc Bauchet NOV 2010




AcroYoga Fundamentals (Wed 17 Nov 10am - 4pm) *
(No experience required)
We welcome people of all levels and ages to join the AcroYoga Community. This workshop provides a safe environment to explore, trust, connect and play with elements from yoga, acrobatics, and yogic massage. The workshop will include: partner yoga, coaching each other in simple yoga inversions, basic partner acrobatics, therapeutic flying and leg massage.
No experience is required, no partner needed.


AcroYoga Inversions & Acrobatics (Thurs 18 Nov & Fri 19 Nov 7pm - 9.30pm)
(Some AcroYoga experience would be beneficial)
Develop your AcroYoga practise into the next stage with fun acrobatic flows and transitions.

We will warm up with the classic AcroYoga asana flow that aims at waking up your acrobatic and playful fire. With the coaching of a partner, we will then solidify techniques in basic inversions as the foundation for acrobatics. The progressions lead to basic partner acrobatics cultivating strength and flexibility whilst working as a team. A playful, safe, supportive environment will empower the whole room to be upside down and connect to the divine!


Therapeutic Flying (Sat 20 Nov 4pm - 6.30pm)
(Some AcroYoga experience would be beneficial)
- Partner yoga, adjustments and assisted group work
- Therapeutic flying postures & transitions
- Introduction to Tulayoga; get a taste of this deep aerial bodywork (www.tulayoga.com)
- Therapeutic yoga massage, focusing on refreshing leg and arm muscles.

Rocking in High Places (Sun 21 Nov 2pm - 4.30pm)
(Participants should have an intermediate level yoga practice & some AcroYoga experience)
- Warm-up with powerful AcroYoga vinyasa flow sequences
- Develop a strong arm balance & handstand practise
- Fly high: Various techniques to enter flying postures and to transition between them
- Fly higher : Introduction and variations around the "Star", dynamic transitions & the "washing machine"

- Land soft and regenerate with simple but deep partner massage


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1 DAY INTRO WORKSHOP (*) $80 (early Bird : $65)

OTHER WORKSHOPS

- 1st workshop $55 (Early Bird Price : $48)

- 2nd workshop $50 (Early Bird Price : $42)

- 3rd & subsequent workshops $45 (Early Bird Price : $38)

5 DAY PASS for all the sessions $230 (Early Bird Price : $200)


Early bird registration & payment must be made before 20 Oct.


Location : The Substation (Armenian Street) / Oasis Holistic (Selegie Road) Registration Contact: 90114405 / acroyogasing@gmail.com

www.acroyoga.org


ACRO-YOGA & CONTACT IMPROVISATION JAM - 3 Oct Sun



We will be doing our 2nd joint ACRO-YOGA & CONTACT IMPROVISATION JAM
3rd Oct, Sun 2-4pm. La Salle College of the Arts (Room #D201).


Come and play, share and connect!

Bring a ...mat, bring a friend, and spread the word....


For more information,contact Elaine @ 90114405 / elainehuilian@gmail.com OR Mat @ 90811499 / mattywombat@hotmail.com

Note: The jam is free but we are raising money for events to build the AcroYoga CI community. Donations would be greatly appreciated. (Recommendation : $15/-)


YOGA-ing in Strasbourg



I have just spent 2 glorious weeks in Strasbourg France. Who ever heard of anyone going to Strasbourg to do yoga? India, Koh Samui, Bali .......; not Strasbourg!!! Well, I went to hang-out with my acro-yoga teacher friend Marc. And unconventional though it was, I had an amazing time and discovered a wonderful community of yoga teachers, healers and generally "super-nice" people.

I used to live in France and after 4 yrs in Paris et les banlieu Parisian, I swore never to return! Strasbourg is different though : It's not like the rest of France. As the city of the European Parliament, it has a large international community. People switch from English to French to German almost seamlessly (Even yoga classes seem to be conducted tri-lingually!) And the city and people are GREEN : there are bike lanes so we can cycle throughout the city & inter-city (and car drivers are considerate; unlike in Singapore!), they eat Bio & local, they re-cycle, they love nature.... and I loved it!


http://www.yogamoves.fr/

Yoga is probably still something quite new for Strasbourg though. We spent a lot of time at YogaMoves, where Marc teaches. This multi-discipline Yoga studio is the 1st in the city (and probably one of only a handful in the whole of France). YogaMoves was started by Alex & Janine Franck. A dynamic couple who have taken their know-how from the corporate world and poured it with love and German precision into a beautiful yoga center! Situated in the center of Strasbourg, next to the cathedral, the studio has old stone walls and wooden beams ...... and Kheil's shampoo & bodywash! And your choice of yoga classes; Hot Yoga (Bikram style or Absolute style), Ashtanga, Power, Yoga reposant... and of course 2 acroyoga classes a week! OK, they don't have meditation & Pranayama nor Iyengar classes.... But we did Zen Meditation at a Kendo not far away and there is an Iyengar studio in the Tennis Club de Strasbourg that we kindda checked out (We were late getting to class and were actually quite relieved when we saw the room and heard the teacher! Marc & I have both recently been bitten by the Iyengar bug and have pretty high expectations where this is concerned! :))

The best thing about Strasbourg was the sense of community. It felt like a sanga (without being some new-age commune!) I was at the studio everyday and I saw people come for classes pretty much EVERYDAY too! They love the yoga, they share their love for yoga and it gives off a wonderful vibration! There is sharing and exchanging; yoga teachers go to classes of fellow teachers, exchange massages / TCM treatments with students, hang-out at the park and jam together...

I love the spirit of the sanga. Thank you Marc for sharing this with me. And thank you Janine and Alex for welcoming me to your home and studio. And thanks to the other teachers (Latitia, Valerie, Laura... ) and friends (Anne, Lydie, Odette, Khiet Trin......) and everyone for all the sharing and beautiful energy!

Yoga for Runners Workshop


Pair Yoga with running to get stronger, sharper and less injury prone ~ Runners World May 2008

Yoga for runners gives special focus on hamstrings, hips, core strength and breathing. Use yoga as part of your cross-training with sequences and techniques that will improve your

· FLEXIBILITY

· CORE STRENGTH

· BALANCE and POSTURE

· ENDURANCE

· TONE

· MENTAL FOCUS

WORKSHOP 1 : Fri, 17th Sept (7.00-8.30pm)

- Pre-run Warm-up and Post-run Stretching Sequences

WORKSHOP 2 : Fri, 24th Sept (7.00-8.30pm)

- Breathwork for more efficient oxygen intake and a deep rhythmic pattern

WORKSHOP 3 : Fri, 1st Oct (7.00-8.30pm)

- Self-massage techniques to relieve cramps, pain and tension


Sessions will consist of a 1hr yoga class specific for runners followed by a 1/2 hour workshop. Each class will build on techniques from previous sessions; It is recommended to attend all 3 workshops if possible.


Cost per workshop : $35 (Early Bird discount before 1st Sept - $30)

Cost for all 3 workshops : $90 (Early Bird discount before 1st Sept - $80)


LOCATION : 7 AURA STUDIO, #05-01, 7 Purvis Street, Singapore 188586

(+65) 63368990 / 90114405 / elainehuilian@gmail.com


ACRO-CONTACT FREE JAM


14th August, Saturday 4-8pm

La Salle College of the Arts (Room #D201), 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940


Come for a fun & playful evening of sharing, connecting and exploring using the principals of trust and contact from both the disciplines of Acro Yoga and Contact Improvisation Dance.


Bring a mat, bring a friend, and spread the word.............

Note: There will be an informal get-together at the end of the jam. BYO-something!


For more information, contact Elaine @ 90114405 / elainehuilian@gmail.com OR Mat @ 90811499 / mattywombat@hotmail.com


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ABOUT ACROYOGA

“AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form this practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness to bring individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other, and with the divine.”You can find out more about AcroYoga at www.acroyoga.org


ABOUT CONTACT IMPROVISATION

Contact improvisation (CI) is a dance form in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for exploration of movement, a free engagement in a physical dialogue through kinaesthetic sensual signals of a sharing of weight juxtaposed with the interplay between inertia, momentum and gravity.