SELF-PRACTICE
Svadhyaya (self-study) is one of the Niyamas (self-observances) in Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga. It refers to one’s own learning, reading, reflection, or practice. Let us support you in your home self-practice on days that require more introspection and contemplation. Here, you will find a collection of meditation & mindfulness videos curated by our teaching team, alongside on-demand recordings that can aid your home practice. These tools can also accompany you on your travels to keep you grounded and to guide you home to yourself and your practice.
Creating a Conducive Space
Set up your mat in a spacious area, so you can move freely without fear of knocking into any nearby furniture. If you have access to a balcony, a self-practice outdoors is also a refreshing experience.
If your home is a shared space, let your loved ones know how long you will be practicing for to minimise disruptions and interruptions.
Switch notifications to silent on both your phone and your laptop or tablet - you don’t want to be distracted by calls or messages in the middle of your practice!
Use bluetooth earphones for a more conducive audio experience - you’ll hear instructions much clearer and may not even need to refer to the screen.
Prepare a face towel - it will come in handy in savasana to place over your eyes, or if you are anticipating a sweaty practice.
Scent completes the experience - if you enjoy scented candles or essential oils, these can be set up too to create a relaxing atmosphere, particularly for a meditation or Yin practice.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Create Mindful Moments in your day with this collection of 10-15min guided meditation recordings by our Founder & Lead Trainer, Wendy Chan.
Asana Practice Snippets
Start your day with a 20-min flow to gently move and energise the body from the comfort of your home.
On-Demand Online Series
Unlimited access to eight recordings for 60 days, exploring a different theme each week.
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Experience the complete Sunrise Flow and Meditation Online Seriesat your convenience with 60 days of unlimited access.
In this series, we will explore a different focus over eight classes, themed around the eight limbs of yoga. The 75-minute practice will consist of a short philosophy sharing, a vinyasa practice, and meditation.
Yamas: We explore the five yamas - Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (moderation of the senses), Aparigraha (non-attachment) throughout practice and allow it to guide our meditation.
Niyamas: We explore the five niyamas – Saucha (cleanliness), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (self-discipline), Svadhyaya (self-reflection), and Ishvarapranidhana (surrender to a higher power) throughout practice and allow it to guide our meditation.
Asana: In our practice, we explore stability, stillness, and integrity as we move mindfully through each posture, rhythmically with our breath.
Pranayama: We will explore various breathing techniques during vinyasa and meditation in this practice.
Pratyahara: Pratyahara refers to a withdrawal of the senses. In this practice, Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) will be introduced before we close with meditation.
Dharana: Dharana is concentration meditation. We will use visualisations, mantras and the breath as a point of focus and tool to guide our practice. As we approach the last three sessions in this series, you will have the option to extend your meditation practice.
Dhyana: Dhyana is sometimes referred to as effortless meditation. We may continue to use tools to guide us into the beginning of our meditation practice, but eventually, we aim to let go of these tools to arrive at a state of meditation with ease.
Samadhi: The final practice in the 8-week series aligns with the eighth limb of Yoga - Samadhi. Samadhi can refer to bliss, surrender, or a contemplation of the divine undisturbed by anger, desire, and ego. We will seek to embody this philosophy and emerge from our 8-week practice with both clarity and grounding.
“It was lovely to get back to practicing live on my mat from the comfort of my home. The Sunrise Flow and Meditation Online series was just what I needed to kick start my practice again after a busy season. The blend of asanas, mindful breathing and meditation to kick start my day was a once a week commitment to better self care.
Special appreciation to Meiyan whose guidance and instruction made the journey truly transformative. Her sessions helped set me up for an inner calm that lasted all day.
Recordings that were available post session allowed me to catch up on sessions I missed due to travels. This made it as frictionless as possible to catch up. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a way to get back into a practice.”
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Experience the complete Yin to Zen Online Series at your convenience with 60 days of unlimited access. In this series, we will explore a different theme over eight weeks.
Limber Legs: Unlock tension and promote flexibility in your legs for lightness and freedom.
Healthy Hips: Improve hip mobility, release tightness, and enhance overall hip health.
Supple Spine: Alleviate stiffness, improve posture, and enhance energy flow.
Balance Body: Balance the body's various elements and cultivate stability, strength, and inner poise.
Breathe Better: Expand lung capacity and cultivate mindfulness for relaxation, vitality, & mental clarity.
Stress Relief: Melt away stress and anxiety and leave feeling calm, centred, and rejuvenated.
Happy Tummy: Stimulate digestion, relieve bloating, and promote gut health for internal balance.
Sleep Well: Wind down with guided relaxation techniques to ensure a deep, rejuvenating sleep.
“I loved the evening routine with Bryan’s Yin to Zen. Having access to the recordings meant that I could choose which night of the week to unwind. The recordings provided me the much needed relaxation I needed.
The biggest challenge was staying awake throughout the session! I often found myself dozing off, and missing the pose of the other side, or simply sleeping through the remainder of the class.
Being based in Korea, I don’t have much access to English yoga classes, so I am extremely grateful to have access to Bryan’s classes online. Thanks, Bryan!”
