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I just found out that one of my colleague S. is on hospitalisation leave. She is keeping the details of her condition private, so as much as we are worried and concerned, we also need to respect her right to privacy.

I found out about the hospitalisation through a phone message this evening. I was making my way to Ashtanga class, and I just decided to check my mobile phone for messages. The news caught me off guard. We knew S. has been going to the doctor for some medical tests the pas

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[Cross-posted at Orpheus Sings the Guitar Electric]

Today is 1st July, the start of July WoYo where we practice every day of the month. I tell myself: You're moving to Dubai in August! You have no time for this!. This is so much to do, so little time - not to mention the slowly rising waves of complicated emotions (frustration, excitement, fear, relief). My m

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I could work on my arm balances, but if I am to be honest with myself, my standing balance poses are the asanas that need the most work. Especially Virabhadrasana III.

Growl.

But I also know that is not to be. At least, not yet. My surgery is slated for this Thursday -- unless something comes along and I have to postpone it. The doctor advises 4-6 weeks of leave from work and vigorous exercise. So, no yoga for 4-6 weeks after the surgery.

I have deferred my membership at

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It's amazing how things can change within a day.

Yesterday, I was happy.

Yesterday, I was making plans to meet up with friends to celebrate my birthday (my birthday is in March). My manager just informed me I would be sent on an overseas business trip (I have been clamouring for more overseas assignments for a very long time. I really wanted this assignment)

Then this morning I had my ultrasound and they found a 7.3 cm (about 2.87 inches) wide dermoid cyst. (I can't get over the figure. Even… Continue

I'm wondering if anyone can help me out here: For those who practice pranayama regularly -- have you been taught to activate mula bandha during Kapalabhati pranayama?

I'm just curious because a number of teacher have taught kapalabhati in class, but only one teacher has ever asked us to hold mula bandha. And I swear, I felt something kind of sensation going up the back of my head when I do kapalabhati with mula bandha. Just wondering if this is just different emphasis by different teachers or s… Continue