Langkawi Yoga Retreat

Yoga Retreat in the French Alps - June 2012 with Marc and Meng Foong - Yoga Now Malaysia

2011-11-28T00:42:00.001-08:00

Yoga Retreat in the French Alps

June 2012

8 days / 7 nights Yoga Retreat in the French Alps – June 2012

Next summer we will be holding a week-long yoga retreat in the French Alps.

The retreat will be limited to a maximum of 12 people.

A view from the gite where you will stay during your Yoga Retreat. It is set in a beautiful landscape close to the border of Switzerland, surrounded by mountains, forests, fields and streams.

The programme is as follows:

French Alps Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

15.00 Welcome
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
Guided meditation

Day 2 – 7 (6 full days)

6.30 Jala Neti Kriya
6.45 Pranayama and guided meditation
7.45 Tea Break
8.15 Yoga class
10.15 Break
10.30 Brunch & Free time
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
Guided meditation

Day 8

6.30 Jala Neti Kriya
6.45 Pranayama and guided meditation
7.45 Tea Break
8.15 Yoga class
10.15 Break
10.30 Brunch & Karma Yoga (cleaning)
12.00 Check out

The retreat will take place at the beautiful Dojo de la Piaz.

Views of the interior of the dojo

Accommodation will be in the adjoining Gite on site and will be on a shared basis.

The gite is set in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by mountains, forests, fields and streams.

There are 2 triple rooms and one small dormitory with 6 places. Accommodation places will be attributed on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Dining Room. Healthy nutritious vegetarian food will be on the menu throughout the retreat.

Please inform us beforehand if you have any food allergies.

Price of the Yoga Retreat - 1200 euros /person sharing.

Price includes:

All classes
Accommodation
Meals
Yoga Now T-Shirt, Tote Bag and Yoga Mat Bag
Neti pot, neti sutra & tongue cleaner

We require a deposit of 30% of the fees to confirm your booking (contact us for more details).

The date of the retreat - 2nd - 9th of June 2012

Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.

P.S. - You might like to bring your own yoga mat.

The Dojo de la Piaz is 15 -20 minutes walk from the town of Samoens in the French Alps.

Maps

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In winter Samoens is France's fifth largest ski-station. The town has been named a “Town of Artistic, Architectural and Historic Interest” by the French Heritage Department.

To read more about Samoens visit www.samoens.com

How to get to the Dojo de la Piaz

GPS coordinates 46.089722,6.713505

Flights

Geneva-Cointrin Airport - list of airlines that fly to Geneva www.gva.ch

Air France www.airfrance.com

Easyjet www.easyjet.com

By rail

Take a train to CLUSES railway station (20 km from the Dojo).

TGV direct to Cluses from large cities (the weekend).

SNCF (French national railways) information www.sncf.com

Geneva (50 km) or Bellegarde (70 km)

By bus

From CLUSES train station take a bus to SAMOENS

www.altibus.com

http://infotransports.cg74.fr

By Car

Getting to Samoëns

Easy Access: 1 hour from Geneva airport, 20 minutes from the motorway A40

From Geneva / Annemasse

A40 Geneva / Chamonix.
Green Valley exit (No. 15), Samoëns 20 minutes.

From Chamonix

A40 Chamonix / Geneva.
Exit-Cluses Scionzier (No. 18), Samoëns 20 minutes.

Arriving at Samoëns via Verchaix.

The "sens unique a 150m" one-way sign, then straight until the real "sens unique" one-way street.
Turn left, direction "Col de Joux-Plane", 1.2 km to the Dojo
Pass an "Inter-Sport" store on your right.
At the fork in the road drive uphill.
Go past the hotel "Edelweiss" on your left.
Cross a small bridge railings Green.
Pass "Domain de la Piaz" on your right.
Another 50 m and turn left on a road just behind a new chalet (large stones)
Park on the right of the road path, "Reserved Parking", THE DOJO).

More information about your itinerary: www.viamichelin.com

For more information on the Dojo de la Piaz you can visit their website.

meng foong's yoga asana practice - video playlist

2011-10-31T23:13:00.000-07:00

This is a sample of my daily yoga asana practice to share with those who want to know what I usually do for my personal asana practice.

Asana practice is an important practice in the path of Yoga to help us in purifying and controlling the mind, to render the mind calm and being at the present, as well as rendering the body strong and flexible preparing for meditation and to perform selfless service.

During the asana practice we learn to let go of judgment, comparison and expectation towards ourselves and other people. We learn to accept the present moment now as it is. We learn to accept ourselves as we are. We learn to accept the reality of the present moment now as it is, not necessary the way that we want it to be or the way that we think it should be.

It will not be the same in every session of asana practice (even if we perform the same asana routine). We learn about impermanence and allow impermanence to happen and accept the impermanence as it is. We learn to accept the ever-changing condition of the body as it is. We learn to let go of craving and aversion. We learn to let go of the ego.

When the body needs rest from the asana practice, I don’t do any asana practice for that time being. But yoga practice is always there continuously, in every moment, never ceased.

Here the asana poses were being held for a shorter period of time during the video recording and the resting time in between the asana poses was being edited for suitable viewing.

In my daily personal practice, it takes about 2 and a half hours to 3 hours to complete one session of asana practice. The asana poses are being held as long as my body feels like holding comfortably. The sun salutation is repeated minimum 10-20 rounds up to as many rounds as my body feels like doing. The resting time or relaxation in between the exercises or the asana poses is at least 15-30 seconds up to a few minutes depending on what type of exercises or poses and also depending on how my body feels after the exercise or the asana pose. The final relaxation is as long as my body wants to be completely at rest.

For the leg lift exercises usually I do as many times as my body can do. Sometimes I do more, sometimes I do less. There’s no need to count how many times. It is not important how many times we can lift the legs up, and it’s not that every one can keep the legs completely straight nor can open the legs as wide as some people do, it’s fine. Everyone has a different body type, different physical limitation, and different flexibility and strength. If the lower back is not strong enough or there’s some back problems, then put the palms down side by side under the buttocks to support the lower back. If there’s some injuries or physical limitations that you cannot perform certain exercises, then don’t do it or make some adjustments. Even if your body cannot perform any of the exercises or poses, you still can practice yoga.

Love and peace has nothing to do with whether our body is strong and flexible or not.

Yoga is not determined by how strong and flexible our body is. Yoga is not determined by how many times we can lift the legs up, nor how long we can stand on our head, nor how far our fingers can touch the toes. It’s about developing non-attachment and accepting the reality as it is at the present moment.

It doesn’t mean that we are “bad” or “weak” in practicing yoga if we can only do 5 leg lifts, and it doesn’t mean that we are very “good” or “strong” in practicing yoga if we can do 200 leg lifts. Just do whatever your body can do at the present moment when you are doing it. Every time or every practice it might be different. Sometimes the body is more energetic and sometimes it is less energetic. Sometimes it is more flexible and sometimes it is less flexible. That is the nature of impermanence.

Learn to be comfortable in all the exercises, not struggling and not forcing our body to go beyond its limitation. Relaxed into all the poses and hold as long as you can comfortably. Slowly the body will build up strength and flexibility.

Even if the body still not strong or flexible to perform certain poses after many years of practice, it’s fine. That doesn’t determine that we are good or bad in practicing yoga.

Learn to accept the condition of our body as it is, and be comfortable with our body as it is at the present moment now. Not comparing ourselves with our own past experience. Not projecting into the future what we want our body to become. Let the result or the benefits come naturally. Allow the strength and flexibility to come naturally. Even though we don’t know what are the benefits from doing the exercises or not having any expectation from doing the exercises, the benefits will still be there. It won’t increase when we know about it or have expectation. It won’t decrease nor disappear when we don’t know about it nor not having any expectation. Not comparing with other people nor try to become somebody else that we are not.

Be comfortable with ourselves for who we are, what we are, how we are, where we are, what we are doing and not doing, what we can do and cannot do. There’s no craving nor aversion. There’s no craving to become more strong, more flexible, more happy, more wise, or more peaceful… Because “we” are not determined by all these qualities… We are eternal peace itself. We don’t become peaceful or unpeaceful, that impermanent changing “peacefulness” and “unpeacefulness” is just the impermanent state of the mind… We are not the mind, but we are aware of all the states of the mind. There’s no aversion towards what we are now, how we are now, where we are now, what we are doing or not doing, what we can do or cannot do.

Peace is always there in us. It never increase nor decrease. This peace is not determined nor conditioned by the impermanent condition of our body or the ability of our body to do this or that…

Just practice. Keep practice. No judgment. No comparison, No expectation. No craving. No aversion.

I didn’t edit the part 10 – Headstand. The first few minutes is just basic headstand without any variations. Usually in a video that demonstrates headstand, it only shows about the variations of headstand moving in motion. I didn’t edit it to show that it is important to stay in the headstand without any variations for as long as possible and comfortably without checking on the time. It is not the time that matters, but being able to stay in the pose comfortably for a long period of time without the idea of time, without changing the pose or posture. This can train the body and mind to be patient and to develop strong determination and will-power.

It is essential to stay in the headstand for a minimum of 5-15 minutes for getting the effects or benefits of performing headstand. At the beginning, one may stay in the headstand just for a few seconds, and then keep practice until one can stay up to 5 – 10 minutes. It doesn’t matter if someone still cannot perform headstand after many times of practice, or someone who has some health complications or physical injuries that don’t allow him or her to perform headstand, know that this doesn’t determine whether we can practice yoga or not, or whether we are practicing yoga or not.

Peace, compassion and selflessness is nothing to do with the ability of our physical body to perform the asana poses/exercises. Anyone whether can perform headstand or not, can stay in headstand for a few seconds or for a few minutes, is still practicing yoga when they have unconditional love and peace, when they are selfless and compassionate, when they know non-attachment, when they have self-control over their own thoughts, actions and speech.

After coming down from headstand, it is important to stay in child pose for a few moments and then rest in savasan for a few minutes and then followed with some post-headstand counter poses like shoulderstand, plough and fish. This can help to release any muscles tightness that arise during headstand, and to balance up the energy fields and to ensure maximum benefits.

Om shanti.

It is not necessary that a spiritual giant should have a muscular body. The greatest Jnani may also be tubercular patient. There is no contradiction between the two.

一个灵性修行圣者未必会有强壮健全的身体。最伟大的智者也可能是结核病患者。两者之间并没有出现任何的矛盾。
Swami Sivananda

Anyway, a real yogi doesn’t need to labeling or naming or calling himself or herself a “yogi”…

There’s no “good” or “bad” yogi if he or she is a real yogi…

Yoga Now Malaysia Langkawi Yoga Retreats 2012

2011-08-18T10:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some upcoming Yoga Now Malaysia yoga retreats in Langkawi, Malaysia in 2012.

Jan 1 – 7
Jan 9 – 13
Jan 16 – 20
Jan 21 – 24
Jan 25 – 31

Feb 6 – 9
Feb 11 – 16
Feb 20 – 24 (Beginners Yoga Retreat)
Feb 26 – 29

Mar 5 – 12
Mar 14 -18
Mar 26 – 31

Apr 2 – 6
Apr 11 – 18
Apr 23 – 26

May 3 – 10
May 13 – 20
May 21 – 24

June 2 – 9 (Yoga retreat in the French Alps)
June 9 – 16 (Yoga retreat in the French Alps)

Aug 7 – 11
Aug 13 – 16
Aug 23 – 30

Sept 3 – 10
Sept 12 – 15
Sept 17 – 24
Sept 27 – 30

Oct 3 – 6
Oct 8 – 12
Oct 17 – 24
Oct 28 – 31

Nov 4 – 10
Nov 18 – 25
Nov 27 – 30

Dec 3 – 7
Dec 10 – 14
Dec 16 – 23
Dec 27 – Jan 2, 2013

* Any dates other than these dates can be arranged to suit your holiday best. Please contact us for further details and booking.

You may start your retreat on the date that suit you best and for minimum 4 days 3 nights up to 14 days 13 nights.

Contact details:-

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082
+604 9559 082

Please visit our website for more details.

www.yoganowmalaysia.com

5 day 4 night Beginners Yoga Retreat with Yoga Now Malaysia in Langkawi

2011-05-12T03:52:00.000-07:00

Good news for complete beginners who want to learn about yoga and its practice.

Come for a 5 days / 4 nights yoga retreat just for beginners only in Langkawi, Malaysia.

The 5 days / 4 nights yoga retreat starts from February 20th - 24th 2012 will cover the basic asana practice, basic pranayama practice, relaxation, yoga philosophy, jala neti, sutra neti, meditation, chanting (optional) and additional coaching session in this yoga retreat for new yoga practitioners.

We will only receive maximum 6 people in this retreat to ensure maximum individual attention for all our participants.

Beginners Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 3.00 pm Fruit & juice – Briefing for the course
* 4.00 pm Basic asana practice
* 5.30 pm Free time
* 7.00 pm Dinner
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 2

* 7.45 am Jala neti
* 8.00 am Pranayama & Meditation
* 8.30 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice & yoga philosophy
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time
* 4.00 pm Basic asana practice
* 5.30 pm Free time
* 7.00 pm Dinner
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 3

* 7.45 am Jala neti
* 8.00 am Pranayama & Meditation
* 8.30 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice & yoga philosophy
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time
* 2.30 pm Coaching (mastering the technique of the basic asana)
* 3.30 pm Break
* 4.00 pm Basic asana practice
* 5.30 pm Free time
* 7.00 pm Dinner
* 9.00 pm Chanting & Meditation

Day 4

* 7.45 am Jala neti
* 8.00 am Pranayama & Meditation
* 8.30 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time / trip to waterfall *subject to the weather
* 4.30 pm Yoga class (2 hours)
* 6.30 pm Free time
* 7.30 pm Dinner
* 9.30 pm Meditation

Day 5

* 7.45 am Jala neti
* 8.00 am Pranayama & Meditation
* 8.45 am Break
* 9.00 am Restorative yoga class
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Check out

Retreat fees -

Rm 2600 per person for single room

Rm 2300 per person for twin sharing

All meals (vegetarian meals, fruit and juice) and accommodation at Senari Bay Resort (air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge, tea-making facility etc…) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry-port pick-up and drop-off. Yoga mat & small towels will be provided.

Please arrive before 2.00 pm to check in into the resort before the start of the retreat.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Please contact us through email – yoganow@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

For more details and reservation please contact us at :-

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

No daily yoga classes from May 10th - june 30th 2011

2011-05-09T22:30:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that there will be no daily yoga classes here at our Yoga Now yoga studio on these dates -

May 10th - June 30th 2011

July 11th - 15th 2011

Classes resume on July 1st - July 10th, and from July 16th onwards until further notice.

Please book in advance if you are interested to join the daily yoga classes here in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia.

You may contact us through email yoganow@hotmail.com.

Kind regards,

Marc and Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

+6016 2715 082

www.yoganowmalaysia.com

Langkawi Yoga Retreat with Yoga Now Malaysia - June 7th-10th 2011

2011-05-03T03:15:00.000-07:00

Magnificent mountain view of the Matchinchang from Senari Bay Resort

Welcome to Langkawi, Malaysia!

Yoga Now Malaysia will be running a 4 days 3 nights Langkawi Yoga Retreat here in Langkawi, Malaysia.

To ensure that all the participants will receive maximum benefits from the retreat, we limit the intake of the retreat to 7 participants.

There are 2 places still available for this coming yoga retreat starting from June 7th Tuesday 3.00pm to June 10th Friday 12.00 noon.

You can choose to do the Relaxed Yoga Retreat or the Intensive Yoga Retreat or the Nature Discovery Yoga Retreat.

You will be staying at Senari Bay Resort - a very quiet family run 12 rooms beach resort with its own private beach.

For the different retreats outline, please click on this link Retreats Outline

For the prices of different retreats, please click on this link Langkawi Yoga Retreat staying at Senari Bay Resort

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com for reservation and further details.

Kind regards,

Marc and Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

Website - www.yoganowmalaysia.com

Phone - +6016 2715 082

Marc and Meng Foong at the Seven Wells waterfall

Come to Langkawi for a yoga retreat with Yoga Now Malaysia

2010-10-21T23:45:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Welcome to Langkawi island and join us for a relaxed or an intensive yoga retreat.

We will be having on going yoga retreats so that you can choose your own dates, starts anytime and for as many days as you want (minimum 4 days 3 nights).

Alternatively, you can also join us for the existing yoga retreats with the dates mentioned as below.

*February 23th - 26th

*March 13th - 16th

*March 25th - April 1st

*May 3rd - 8th

*May 11th - 14th

*May 16th - 23rd

*May 26th - 30th

*June 7th - 10th

*July 4th - 7th

*July 21st - 24th

*July 27th - 31st

*Oct 3rd - 13th

*Oct 20th - 23rd

*Oct 25th - 31st

*Nov 3rd - 6th

*Nov 10th - 17th

*Nov 21st - 27th

*Dec 1st - 4th

*Dec 8th - 18th

*Dec 22nd - 25th

*Dec 27th - Jan 3rd 2012

If these dates don't suit your travelling dates, we can arrange the retreat on the dates that suit you best.

Please contact us through email:

yoganow@hotmail.com

Or please visit our website for more details:

www.yoganowmalaysia.com

Om shanti,

Marc & Meng Foong

Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreat With Yoga Now Malaysia

2010-09-07T09:37:00.000-07:00

Hello all yoga and nature lovers,

Yoga Now Malaysia is launching its Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreats in collaboration with Rimbawi Geo Discovery in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Join us in discovering the incredible natural beauty that Langkawi has to offer, with the nature guides from Rimbawi GEO Discovery.

Yoga Now and Rimbawi have joined together to offer you the opportunity to combine a love of yoga with a passion for nature.

Langkawi has some of the best preserved eco-systems on the planet and its unique geological features have seen it awarded UNESCO Geopark status - the only UNESCO Geopark in South-East Asia.

To learn more about Rimbawi GEO Discovery you can visit their website:

www.rimbawi-langkawi.com

Yoga and Nature Discovery Retreat Outline

Day 1

15.00 Juice and Fruit
16.00 Yoga class
19.30 Dinner
21.30 Guided meditation

Day 2

7.30 Jala Neti Kriya
7.45 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Brunch
13.30 Excursion – Geoforest Discovery Boat Tour
18.00 Free Time
19.30 Dinner
21.30 Guided meditation

Day 3

7.30 Jala Neti Kriya
7.45 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Brunch
13.30 Excursion – Matchinchang Rainforest Trek
18.00 Free Time
19.30 Dinner
21.30 Guided meditation

Day 4

7.30 Jala Neti Kriya
7.45 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Brunch
12.00 Check out

Nature Discovery Retreat Fees

Please check the different rates for different choices of accommodation at this link to our Yoga Now Malaysia web-site.

http://www.yoganowmalaysia.com/retreatfees.html#nature

Unless otherwise stated, the prices are inclusive of:

All classes
Accommodation
Excursions
Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Water refill
Yoga Now T-Shirt
Neti pot, neti sutra & tongue cleaner
Use of yoga mats and towels
Free airport or ferry port pick-up and drop-off
Use of our yoga library

Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food. Please inform us beforehand if you have any food allergies.

For booking of Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreat please contact Yoga Now Malaysia at:

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

www.yoganowmalaysia.com

Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreat

Yoga Now Malaysia & Rimbawi Geo Discovery present Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreat

2010-09-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yoga Now Malaysia presents Langkawi Yoga & Nature Discovery Retreat

Langkawi Relaxed Yoga Retreat In October 2010

2010-09-04T07:30:00.000-07:00

Yoga Now Malaysia in Pantai Cenang Langkawi is holding a few Relaxed Yoga Retreats in October 2010.

October 2nd - 5th (4 days 3 nights)

October 11th - 16th (6 days 5 nights)

October 16th - 19th (4 days 3 nights)

Yoga Now Malaysia

4 Day 3 Night Relaxed Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1
* 14.30 Orientation – Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Free time
* 15.00 Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Trip to waterfall *subject to the weather
* 15.00 Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Check out

All levels are welcome.

Retreat fee for 4 days 3 nights is Rm 1,470 per person for single room and Rm 1,320 per person for twin sharing.

Retreat fee for 6 days 5 nights is Rm 2,450 per person for single room and Rm 2,200 per person for twin sharing.

Food (vegetarian meals, fruit and snacks) and accommodation (air-conditioning, attached bathroom with hot & cold shower, fridge, tea making facility etc…) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick-up and drop-off.

Our yoga retreats are for anyone who wants to practice yoga and meditation while having some free time visiting to some nature attractions on the island.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com or give us a call @ +6016 2715 082 / +604 9559 082 for more information.

Be happy,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Langkawi Intensive Yoga Retreat September 20th - 24th 2010

2010-09-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi, Malaysia.

Come and join us for a 5 Days / 4 Nights Intensive Yoga Retreat in the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi starts from September 20th 2:30 pm to September 24th 12:00 noon.

This retreat is suitable for anyone who has great interest in the traditional yoga practice at all levels and experiences.

5 days / 4 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 14.30 Orientation
* 15.00 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
* 15.15 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Advanced practice workshop
* 15.15 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Trip to waterfall *subject to the weather
* 15.15 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 5

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.00 Check out

The course fee is Rm 2,160 per person for single room and Rm 1,960 per person for twin sharing.

Fee includes teaching, meals, snacks, beverages, trips, simple accommodation (with air-conditioning, attached bathroom with hot & cold shower, fridge, tea-making facilities…), a Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick up. Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Join us for Intensive Yoga Retreat in Langkawi - September 10th - 19th 2010

2010-09-03T02:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi, Malaysia.

Come and join us for an Intensive Yoga Retreat in the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi starts from September 10th 2:30 pm to September 19th 12:00 noon.

You can choose to join the retreat from 4 days 3 nights up to 10 days 9 nights.

Course Fees

4 day 3 night is Rm 1,620 per person for single room and Rm 1,470 per person for twin sharing.

5 day 4 night is Rm 2,160 per person for single room and Rm 1,960 per person for twin sharing.

6 day 5 night is Rm 2,700 per person for single room and Rm 2,450 per person for twin sharing.

7 day 6 night is Rm 3,240 per person for single room and Rm 2,940 per person for twin sharing.

8 day 7 night is Rm 3,780 per person for single room and Rm 3,430 per person for twin sharing.

9 day 8 night is Rm 4,320 per person for single room and Rm 3,920 per person for twin sharing.

10 day 9 night is Rm 4,860 per person for single room and Rm 4,410 per person for twin sharing.

Fee includes teaching, meals, snacks, beverages, trips, simple accommodation (with air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge, WIFI, tea-making facilities…), a Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick up. Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

For retreat 8 day 7 night and above, you will also get a Yoga Now yoga mat bag for free.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

This retreat is suitable for anyone who has great interest in the traditional yoga practice at all levels and experiences.

Intensive Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 14.30 Orientation
* 15.00 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.00 Check out

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Join us for Intensive Yoga Retreat in Langkawi

2010-08-20T01:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi, Malaysia.

Come and join us for a 5 Days / 4 Nights Intensive Yoga Retreat in the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi starts from August 31st 2:30 pm to September 4th 12:00 noon.

This retreat is suitable for anyone who has great interest in the traditional yoga practice at all levels and experiences.

5 days / 4 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 14.30 Orientation
* 15.00 Juice & fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.00 Check out

The course fee is Rm 2,160 per person for single room and Rm 1,960 per person for twin sharing.

Fee includes teaching, meals, snacks, beverages, trips, simple accommodation (with air-conditioning, hot shower, fridge, tea-making facilities…), a Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick up. Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Join Us For A Relaxed Yoga Retreat In Langkawi!

2010-08-03T23:07:00.000-07:00

Yoga Now Malaysia in Pantai Cenang Langkawi is holding a few Relaxed Yoga Retreats in August 2010.

August 9th – 12th (4 days 3 nights)

August 13th – 16th (4 days 3 nights)

August 17th – 20th (4 days 3 nights)

August 21th – 28th (8 days 7 nights)

Yoga Now Malaysia

4 Day 3 Night Relaxed Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1
* 14.30 Orientation – Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Free time
* 15.00 Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Trip to waterfall
* 15.00 Juice & fresh fruit
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 20.00 Free time
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4
* 7.45 Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.30 Check out

* For the 8 days 7 nights retreat, there will be a trip on every second day.

All levels are welcome.

Retreat fee for 4 days 3 nights is Rm 1,470 per person for single room and Rm 1,320 per person for twin sharing.

Retreat fee for 8 days 7 nights is Rm 3,430 per person for single room and Rm 3,080 per person for twin sharing.

Food (vegetarian meals, fruit and snacks) and accommodation (air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge, tea making facility etc…) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick-up and drop-off.

Our yoga retreats are for anyone who wants to practice yoga and meditation while having some free time visiting to some nature attractions on the island.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com or give us a call @ +6016 2715 082 / +604 9559 082 for more information.

Be happy,

Meng Foong

4 Day 3 Night Langkawi Relaxed Yoga Retreat - May 7th to 10th 2010

2010-04-24T02:32:00.000-07:00

Come and join us for a 4 days / 3 nights relaxed yoga retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia.

This retreat starts on May 7th at 2:30pm and will finish on May 10th at 12 noon.

All levels are welcome.

Retreat fee is Rm 1,470 per person for single room and Rm 1,320 per person for twin sharing.

The retreat programme includes daily twice 2 hours yoga asana sessions and morning & evening meditation sessions everyday, jala neti kriya, and trips to the waterfalls and some other fantastic destinations in Langkawi.

Food (vegetarian meals, fruit and snacks) and accommodation (air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge etc...) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferryport pick-up and drop-off.

Our yoga retreats are for anyone who wants to practice yoga and meditation while having some free time visiting to some nature attractions on the island.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com for more details and reservation.

A deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation. Booking can be made through our website http://www.yoganowmalaysia.com/retreatfees.html

You may also call us @ +6016 2715 082 or +604 9559 082

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Relaxed Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 14.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class (2 hours)
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 2

* 7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
* 9.00 Yoga class (2 hours)
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.00 Free time / Optional walk or visit
* 15.00 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class (2hours)
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 3

* 7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.00 Free time / Optional walk or visit
* 15.00 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class (2 hours)
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 4

* 7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
* 8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
* 9.00 Yoga class (2 hours)
* 11.30 Brunch
* 12.00 Check out

Winter Getaway Tropical Yoga Retreat In Langkawi, Malaysia

2010-04-20T05:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi Malaysia for a personalized Tropical Yoga Retreat during this coming winter.

Yoga Now Malaysia in Langkawi runs Yoga Retreats all year long – Start anytime, for as many days as you want (maximum of 14 days).

* Please book your yoga retreat earlier for any retreats during public holidays and peak season in Langkawi – November, December, January, February.

For more details and retreat fees, please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

www.yoganowmalaysia.com

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

April 28th - May 2nd 2010, 5 Days / 4 Nights Langkawi Intensive Yoga Retreat

2010-04-17T08:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi, Malaysia.

Come and join us for a 5 Days / 4 Nights Intensive Yoga Retreat in the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi starts from April 28th 2:30 pm to May 2nd 12:00 noon.

This retreat is suitable for anyone who has great interest in the traditional yoga practice at all levels and experiences.

5 days / 4 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

* 14.30 Orientation
* 15.00 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
* 15.15 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Advanced practice workshop
* 15.15 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time or trips
* 15.15 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Guided meditation

Day 5

* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.00 Check out

The course fee is Rm 2,160 per person for single room and Rm 1,960 per person for twin sharing.

Fee includes teaching, meals, snacks, beverages, trips, simple accommodation (with air-conditioning, hot shower, fridge, tea making facilities…), a Yoga Now T-shirt and yoga mat bag, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick up. Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Yoga Workshop In Penang, Malaysia May 15th & 16th

2010-04-08T02:22:00.000-07:00

Yoga Now Malaysia will be teaching a Traditional Hatha Yoga workshop in Penang on the 15th and 16th of May 2010 for two days.

This workshop is organized by Echo Yoga Centre in Penang island.

Meng Foong will be teaching a 3 hours traditional Hatha Yoga master class on both days.

Marc will be teaching a 3 hours yoga class covering asana, neti kriya, pranayama and meditation on both days.

For further details please contact Echo Ng at +6012 4939563

Or email her at echoyogacentre@gmail.com

Daily Yoga Classes @ Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

2010-04-01T08:41:00.000-07:00

Please be informed that there is no daily yoga classes for the time being due to we are busy with running on going yoga retreats.

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Come and join us for a yoga session or more while your stay in Langkawi island.

We have daily yoga classes @ 9.00 am at our Yoga Now yoga studio in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia.

It is open for all levels.

We are teaching traditional Hatha Yoga here in our classes which last at least 2 hours to 2 and a half hours for a session. We integrate much yoga philosophy, concentration, awareness and deep relaxation into our yoga class within the asana and pranayama practice.

If possible please send us a text message through our mobile phone at +6016 2715 082 or you can call us at the same number or at +604 9559 082 as advance booking is required.

Do check online from our website www.yoganowmalaysia.com for classes availability. Sometimes we might be away.

The class fee is as below :-

one class pass – Rm 50

five class pass – Rm 225

ten class pass – Rm 400

There is water refill for free at our studio if you are coming for class. So remember to bring an empty bottle with you to help keep Langkawi clean and be free from excessive plastic water bottles.

For more details please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

5 Days 4 Nights Yoga Workshop For Beginners, October 1st - 5th 2010

2010-04-01T02:37:00.000-07:00

Good news for complete beginners in yoga.

Come for a 5 days / 4 nights yoga workshop just for beginners only in Langkawi, Malaysia.

The 5 days / 4 nights workshop will cover the basic asana practice, basic pranayama practice, relaxation, yoga philosophy, jala neti, sutra neti, meditation, chanting and additional coaching session in this yoga workshop for beginners.

We will only receive maximum 6 people in this workshop to ensure individual attention for all our participants.

Beginner’s Yoga Workshop Outline

Day 1

* 2.30 pm Registration & Orientation
* 3.00 pm Fruit & juice
* 4.00 pm Basic asana practice part 1
* 5.30 pm Free time
* 6.30 pm Dinner
* 8.00 pm Yoga philosophy
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 2

* 8.00 am Meditation
* 8.30 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice part 2
* 10.30 am Relaxation
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time
* 2.00 pm Coaching (mastering the technique of the basic asana)
* 3.00 pm Fruit & juice
* 4.00 pm Basic pranayama practice
* 4.30 pm Basic asana practice part 3
* 6.00 pm Relaxation
* 6.30 pm Dinner
* 8.00 pm Yoga philosophy
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 3

* 8.00 am Jala neti
* 8.15 am Meditation
* 8.45 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice part 4
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time
* 2.00 pm Coaching (mastering the technique of the basic asana)
* 3.00 pm Fruit & juice
* 4.00 pm Basic pranayama practice
* 4.30 pm Basic asana practice part 5
* 6.00 pm Relaxation
* 6.30 pm Dinner
* 8.30 pm Chanting
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 4

* 8.00 am Jala neti
* 8.15 am Meditation
* 8.45 am Break
* 9.00 am Basic asana practice part 6
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Free time / trip to waterfall *subject to the weather
* 3.00 pm Fruit & juice
* 4.00 pm Complete yoga class
* 6.00 pm Relaxation
* 6.30 pm Dinner
* 8.30 pm Chanting
* 9.00 pm Meditation

Day 5

* 8.00 am Jala neti
* 8.15 am Meditation
* 8.45 am Break
* 9.00 am Restorative yoga class
* 11.00 am Brunch
* 12.00 pm Check out

The course fee is Rm 2,160 per person for single room and Rm 1,960 per person for twin sharing.

All meals (vegetarian meals, fruit and snacks) and accommodation (air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge, tea-making facility etc…) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferry-port pick-up and drop-off. Yoga mat will be provided.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

For more details and reservation please contact us at :-

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

April 8th - 12th 5 days / 4 nights Relaxed Yoga Retreat In Langkawi

2010-03-26T02:17:00.000-07:00

Come and join us for a 5 days / 4 nights relaxed yoga retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia.

This retreat starts on April 8th at 2:30pm and will finish on April 12th at 12 noon.

All levels are welcome.

Retreat fee is Rm 1,960 per person for single room and Rm 1,760 per person for twin sharing.

The retreat programme includes daily twice 2 hours yoga asana sessions and morning & evening meditation sessions everyday, jala neti kriya, and trips to the waterfalls and some other fantastic destinations in Langkawi.

Food (vegetarian meals, fruit and snacks) and accommodation (air-conditioning, hot & cold shower, fridge etc...) are included with a free Yoga Now T-shirt, neti pot and free airport or ferryport pick-up and drop-off.

Our yoga retreats are for anyone who wants to practice yoga and meditation while having some free time visiting to some nature attractions on the island.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com for more details and reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Full Day Full On Intensive Yoga Workshop In Langkawi – Saturday April 3rd

2010-03-20T17:41:00.000-07:00

This workshop is an intensive full day (7.30am - 10.30pm) which includes Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas and a strength and flexibility session. Simple vegetarian meals, snacks and beverages are included.

Yoga workshop outline

* 7.00 Registration
* 7.30 Jala Neti
* 7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.45 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.45 Brunch and free time
* 13.45 Strength and flexibility workshop
* 15.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.00 Yoga class
* 19.00 Dinner
* 21.00 Yoga philosophy
* 22.00 Guided meditation
* 22.30 End of workshop

This one day intensive yoga workshop is suitable for anyone who is not free for a longer retreat but would like to know more about yoga and to learn the technique for improving one's strength and flexibility to perform all the basic asanas.

Workshop fee - 450 rm including simple vegetarian meals, snacks, beverages, water refill and neti pot. No deposit is required. Full payment can be paid in cash upon registration.

Accommodation is not included but can be arranged on your behalf.

Please booked early as places are limited to 4 participants only to ensure personal attention for all the students.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

11 Days / 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat April 15th – 25th 2010 Langkawi

2010-03-20T01:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Langkawi!

Come and join us for an intensive yoga retreat in the peaceful beautiful tropical island of Langkawi. This might be the yoga retreat that you are looking for to deepen your practice and to acquire understanding in the traditional yoga practice and its philosophy.

We will be having a 11 days / 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat in Langkawi starting from April 15th (Thursday) to 25th (Sunday) 2010.

This intensive yoga retreat is inclusive of neti kriya, pranayama and guided meditation, yoga asana practice, yoga philosophy discussion, strength and flexibility workshops and advanced practice workshops.

Simple nutritious vegetarian meals and fresh fruit will be provided throughtout the entire retreat.

Beside improving the physical side of your yoga practice, the intensive programme of the entire course will effectively improve your inner strength and flexibility which is the main practice in yoga. The wisdom of inner strength and flexibility will help you to let go of certain attachments and free yourself from mental and physical tensions. It is physically and mentally challenging while experiencing spiritual transformation.

All the yoga sessions, workshops and meditation will be held at our Yoga Now studio in Pantai Cenang.

We will only receive a maximum of 6 participants in the course to ensure personal attention to all the students.

11 days / 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat Outline

Day 1

14.00 - 15.00 Registration
14.30 Tea and light snacks
16.00 Yoga class
18.30 Free time or optional massage session (additional charges apply)
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2, 5, 8

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time
13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
15.15 Tea and light snacks
16.00 Yoga class
18.30 Free time or optional massage session (additional charges apply)
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3, 6, 9

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time
13.30 Advanced practice workshop
15.15 Tea and light snacks
16.00 Yoga class
18.30 Free time or optional massage session (additional charges apply)
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4, 7, 10

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time or trips
15.15 Tea and light snacks
16.00 Yoga class
18.30 Free time or optional massage session (additional charges apply)
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 11

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.00 Check out

The course fee is Rm 5,400 per person for single room and Rm 4,900 per person for twin sharing.

Fee includes teaching, meals, snacks, beverages, trips, simple accommodation (with air-conditioning, hot shower, fridge, tea making facilities...), a Yoga Now T-shirt and yoga mat bag, neti pot and free airport or ferry port pick up. Meals and snacks will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

A non-refundable deposit of Rm 300 is requested upon reservation.

Looking forward to seeing you in Langkawi.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia

yoganow@hotmail.com

+6016 2715 082

+604 9559 082

Upcoming Long Intensive Yoga Retreats In Langkawi

2010-03-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

* Please contact us to arrange a long intensive yoga retreat here in Langkawi, Malaysia with Marc and Meng Foong.

* You may start your retreat on the date that suits you.

* Retreats can be any length up to a maximum of 14 days/13 nights.

* Please book early as places are limited to 6 participants only.

* For more details please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com or call us at +6016 2715 082 or +604 9559 082

Long Yoga Retreats

2010-03-16T03:10:00.000-07:00

Join us for a personalized long intensive yoga retreat on the beautiful tropical paradise island of Langkawi, Malaysia.

No matter what your level a longer retreat with Yoga Now will help you deepen your practice by fully immersing yourself in a peaceful and nurturing yoga environment.

You can start your yoga retreat on any date you choose, with a minimum of 5 days / 4 nights and a maximum of 14 days / 13 nights. If you only have a short holiday you can also join one of our regular 4 days / 3 nights yoga retreats.

Feel free to visit our website at www.yoganowmalaysia.com or contact us for more details at yoganow@hotmail.com

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Upcoming Long Intensive Yoga Retreat In Langkawi

* April 15th to 25th (11 days 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat)

* July 25th to 31st (7 days / 6 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat)

* August 21st to 31st (11 days / 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat)

* September 12th to 18th (7 days / 6 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat)

* October 21st to 31st (11 days / 10 nights Intensive Yoga Retreat)

* Please book early as places are limited to 6 participants only

Upcoming Yoga Retreats In Langkawi & Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

2010-02-23T22:40:00.000-08:00

Langkawi Yoga Retreats

We will be having some yoga retreats in Langkawi, Malaysia.

* April 8th to 12th
* April 12th to 15th
* April 22nd to 25th
* April 29th to May 2nd
* May 6th to 9th
* May 11th to 14th
* May 16th to 19th

Other dates beside these retreats dates can be arranged to suit your holidays.

Hope to see you here if you are interested in one of these yoga retreats in the beautiful island of Langkawi, malaysia.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com or please visit our website www.yoganowmalaysia.com for more details on yoga retreat’s outlines and prices.

Cameron Highlands Yoga Retreat

Our upcoming Intensive Yoga Retreat will be held in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia from August 4th to 7th, 2010.

This intensive retreat will be starting from Aug 4th Wednesday 2:30pm and finished on 7th Saturday 12 noon.

It is open to all levels. We keep our retreat in a small group to ensure that there will be maximum attention for all our participants.

The retreat venue will be at the Hillview Inn in Tanah Rata.

The retreat fees is RM 1620 for single room and RM 1470 per person for twin sharing.

Fees include meals, accommodation, teaching, a Yoga Now T-shirt and strawberries. Meals will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

We do not provide Transport to Tanah Rata, but this link will take you to a page that lists some companies that do.

Retreat outline

Day 1
* 14.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.30 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 2
* 7.00 Jala Neti
* 7.30 Pranayama
* 8.00 Guided Meditation
* 8.30 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
* 15.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.30 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 3
* 7.00 Jala Neti
* 7.30 Pranayama
* 8.00 Guided Meditation
* 8.30 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Free time
* 13.30 Advanced practice workshop
* 15.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.30 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.00 Talk
* 22.00 Guided meditation

Day 4
* 7.00 Jala Neti
* 7.30 Pranayama
* 8.00 Guided Meditation
* 8.30 Break
* 9.00 Yoga class
* 11.30 Breakfast
* 12.30 Check out / Optional walks or visits

A deposit of RM 300 per person is required upon reservation of booking. The closing date for reservation is July 14th.

Please contact us and reserve your booking through our email at yoganow@hotmail.com.

Looking Forward to seeing you in Cameron Highlands.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

One Day Yoga Workshop

2010-01-11T17:26:00.000-08:00

Full day, full on yoga workshop

This workshop is an intensive full day (7.30am - 9.30pm) which includes Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriyas and a strength and flexibility session. Simple vegetarian meals, snacks and beverages are included.

Yoga workshop outline

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Brunch and free time
13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Workshop fee - 550 rm including simple vegetarian meals, snacks, beverages, water refill and neti pot.

Please book at least one day in advance.

Yoga mats provided. Help reduce unnecessary plastic waste by bringing your water bottle for refill. We keep our workshops deliberately small to ensure that you receive individual attention.

A few things to keep in mind before booking your yoga workshop

Yoga can help with many ailments, but if you have any particular concerns or health issues, or are suffering from any illness or injury, we advise you to consult a qualified medical practitioner beforehand.
This intensive workshop is quite demanding physically and mentally and as such is more suitable for yoga practitioners who already have some experience and wish to go deeper in their practice.
It is important to refrain from eating at least two hours before class and not to drink at least 30 minutes before class. We strongly discourage drinking anything during Asana practice; however, it is important to drink plenty of water after your session.
You should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, preferably made of natural fibres. Bring a towel, a sense of humour and an open-minded willingness to learn.
For your own peace of mind, and out of respect for other participants, we request that your telephone be kept switched off during classes and ideally for the entire duration of the workshop. Please refrain from using perfume or strong smelling deodorants. We expect our course participants to be non-smokers - at least for the duration of the workshop.

Cameron Highlands Yoga Retreat

2009-12-21T02:16:00.000-08:00

Langkawi Relaxed Yoga Retreat

2009-12-21T02:13:00.000-08:00

Langkawi Intensive Yoga Retreat

2009-12-21T02:10:00.000-08:00

Cameron Highlands Yoga Retreats 2011 - 2012

2009-12-20T01:42:00.000-08:00

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com if you are interested in joining one of our yoga retreats held in the Cameron Highlands.

There are no fixed dates for the Cameron Highlands retreats. You can choose your own dates for your own yoga retreat if you have a group minimum of 4 people.

It is open to all levels.

The retreat venue will be at the Hillview Inn in Tanah Rata.

The retreat fees is RM 1800 for single room and RM 1575 per person for twin sharing.

Fees include meals, accommodation, teaching, neti pot, a Yoga Now T-shirt and strawberries. Meals will be simple nutritious vegetarian food.

Please bring along your own yoga mat.

We do not provide Transport to Tanah Rata, but this link will take you to a page that lists some companies that do.

Retreat outline

Day 1

* 15.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.30 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 2

* 7.15 Jala Neti
* 7.30 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.15 Break
* 8.30 Yoga class
* 10.30 Breakfast
* 11.30 Free time
* 15.30 Tea and light snacks
* 16.30 Yoga class
* 18.30 Free time
* 19.30 Dinner
* 21.30 Guided meditation

Day 3

* 7.15 Jala Neti
* 7.30 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
* 8.15 Break
* 8.30 Yoga class
* 10.30 Breakfast
* 12.00 Check out / Optional walks or visits

A deposit of RM 300 per person is required upon reservation of booking.

Looking Forward to seeing you in Cameron Highlands.

Om Shanti,

Meng Foong

Strawberries

Tea and scones

Meditation

A few things to keep in mind before booking a yoga retreat

Yoga can help with many ailments, but if you have any particular concerns or health issues, or are suffering from any illness or injury, we advise you to consult a qualified medical practitioner beforehand.

It is important to refrain from eating at least two hours before class and not to drink at least 30 minutes before class. We strongly discourage drinking anything during Asana practice; however, it is important to drink plenty of water after your session.

You should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, preferably made of natural fibres. Bring a yoga mat, a towel, a sense of humour and an open-minded willingness to learn.

It gets quite chilly at night in the Cameron Highlands so make sure you pack some warm clothes - jacket, hat and scarf are useful at night.

For your own peace of mind, and out of respect for other participants, we request that your telephone be kept switched off during classes. Please refrain from using perfume or strong smelling deodorants. We expect our course participants to be non-smokers - at least for the duration of the retreat.

Om Shanti

Upcoming Yoga Retreats Langkawi Malaysia 2011

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Hello,

We will be having some yoga retreats in Langkawi, Malaysia.

July 22 - 30

Aug 1 - 4
Aug 4 - 11
Aug 15 - 18
Aug 22 - 29
Aug 29 - Sept 1

Oct 3 - 13
Oct 23 - 26
Oct 28 - 31

Nov 3 - 6
Nov 10 - 17

Dec 17 - 24
Dec 26 - 31

Jan 2 - 7, 2012

Other dates beside these retreats dates can be arranged to suit your holidays.

Hope to see you here if you are interested in one of these yoga retreats in the beautiful island of Langkawi, malaysia.

Please contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com or please visit our website www.yoganowmalaysia.com for more details on yoga retreat’s outlines and prices.

Om shanti,

Meng Foong

Yoga Now Malaysia - Langkawi Yoga Retreat

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Yoga now langkawi malaysia - Daily yoga classes and yoga retreats in Langkawi

Stretch your body, stretch your mind

Relax your body, relax your mind

Come for yoga classes and yoga retreats in Langkawi.

We teach traditional Hatha Yoga - a combination of Asanas (postures) and Pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation, that has given benefit to millions of practitioners over thousands of years.
Our classes

We believe in teaching the basic essentials that have long since proved their usefulness to humanity. Whether on yoga retreats or in regular classes we teach small groups of between 5 and 12 people in order to assure that you receive the maximum of personal attention that just isn't possible in large groups.

Make the most of your stay in Langkawi and join us for either morning or afternoon yoga classes. A two hour class will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and energized.
Yoga is about residing in the present, living each moment to the fullest and getting more out of life NOW. The concentration and awareness that yoga exercises require, helps to train our minds to bring more awareness into our daily lives.

You may be new to Yoga, but Yoga is nothing new. Yoga's increasing popularity today shows that it is still relevant, bringing ancient wisdom to enrich our modern lives. There are many people teaching many so called different styles of Yoga nowadays - it seems that we are always craving for something new, looking for something different. We didn't invent yoga and we don't seek to modernise or re-invent it. Yoga has stood the test of time - if it's not broken then why fix it?. If Yoga had a flavour, ours would be good old fashioned plain vanilla.

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We teach daily yoga classes every morning and afternoon in a beautiful traditional wooden Malay house ten peaceful minutes walk from the beach in Pantai Cenang.

Langkawi

The beautiful tropical paradise island of Langkawi is the perfect place to practice yoga. The warm climate, the sea air, the slow pace of life and the tranquil natural environment make Langkawi the perfect yoga destination.
Langkawi is the largest island in an archipeligo of 99 islands set in the Andaman Sea off the western coast of the border between Malaysia and Thailand.
Langkawi Island is classed as a World Geopark by UNESCO for its natural beauty and geological uniqueness. Langkawi boasts long sandy beaches, tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, caves, waterfalls, mountains...

Getting to Langkawi

By Air
Langkawi can be reached by many daily flights from around the region, as well as international charter flights.

By Sea
Ferries from Malaysia leave from Kuala Perlis (1 hour 15 minutes), Kuala Kedah (1 hour 45 minutes) or Penang (2 hours 45 minutes).
There is also a regular ferry service to Medan in Indonesia.
Visitors travelling from Thailand can arrive in Langkawi by sea from either Satun (1 hour 15 minutes) or Koh Lipe (1 hour 30 minutes). Koh Lipe can be used as a hub for island hopping onwards in Thailand with regular ferries to Koh Tarutao, Trang, Satun, Koh Lanta, Koh Bulon, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket.
Visitors who wish to extend their stay in Thailand often visit Langkawi for a few days before re-entering Thailand. If you plan on doing this, why not take the time to join us for some yoga classes or a yoga retreat.

Climate in Langkawi

Langkawi is situated just 6 degrees north of the equator and has a humid maritime tropical climate that varies little throughout the year. Monsoon season used to be between June and October, but nowadays weather patterns are a little less predictable.
Even during monsoon season it may only rain for half an hour or so, before the skies become clear again, so if you visit during that period it is unlikely that you will spend your holidays stuck inside all day watching the rain fall. You are much more likely to need sunglasses, a sun hat and sunblock than an umbrella. Average temperatures are between 25 and 35 celcius. Mosquitos are present, though malaria isn't really an issue.

Accommodation

There is a vast range of accommodation within easy walking to our studio. Pantai Cenang has many hotels, guest houses and chalets to suit all budgets.
Among the more modest and reasonably priced guesthouses situated close by we recommend Gecko or Rainbow. If you are looking for top of the range splurge then you might like the Pelangi Beach Resort Hotel or Casa del Mar.

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Yoga retreats in 2010

This year we are running different types of retreats in Langkawi or in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. Longer retreats can also be arranged on request.

Langkawi flexible yoga retreat

This is a flexible, non-residential retreat where you arrange your own food and accommodation (we can help you make arrangements if necessary) and you join us for the course at our centre - ten minutes walk from the beach in Pantai Cenang in Langkawi.
You can follow the same course outline as either the Relaxed Retreat or Intensive Retreat mentioned below. You can choose any start date and number of days you wish.Read more about Langkawi...

Langkawi relaxed yoga retreat

This is a gentle and relaxed yoga retreat held over four days and three nights on the beautiful island of Langkawi.Read more...

Langkawi intensive yoga retreat

This is a more intensive four day retreat with longer practice periods for Asana, Pranayama and Meditation.Read more...

Cameron Highlands yoga retreat

Choose between either an intensive yoga retreat or a relaxed yoga retreat held over four days and three nights in the cool temperate climate of Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia.

Testimonials

Marco & Lydia - Hong Kong

Upon my return to HK, my friends asked me how was our yoga retreat in Langkawi ? It is so strange an expressive person like me found myself stuck with words. I always said it was beyond words and dumped some photo and video in our company server so our colleagues can have a look. Their response? Amazed and jealous.
I'm still overwhelmed with the trip, your passion and hospitality, scenary, morning smell at Sunset Valley, waterfalls: sounds from the waterfall, the walk, food, me & marco hiding in the water curtain, and Meng Foong's moves...and the cable car ride? I'm so glad we went up - the air was so fresh!
I was expecting it is a yoga retreat so there will be yoga classes and meditation, get up early and eat healthy, getaway from our busy city life. It turned out to be all of the above and much much more, in a spritual way. I forgot about "myself" hiding in the waterfalls, nothing matters anymore, sound of the universe is right there; of course the snacks did some tricks to recharge my body after I cleansed my soul. You two have taken good care of us, good planning of activities. Waking up every morning seeing the moon still in the sky, birds hoovering on the paddy fields... these are beyond words. Now I close my eyes, I can see them vividly, with colours. Waterfalls, it made a huge difference, make sure you include it everytime, I'm sure you won't be bored by them.
You people are fun to play with and easy to learn with. I'm still amazed that Marco did kakasana and headstand like he's been practising for a while, and I'm the one who goes to yoga class every Sunday!
Seriously I'm thankful to you guys for bringing such a memorable trip to me. And I'm happy Marco has made a lifetime change - decided to do yoga to correct his spinal posture, thanks Marc & Meng Foong!
I shall not forget I'm a learner everyday, wish you two enjoy every moment in life

Pete and Michelle Meyers

My wife, Michelle and I were traveling in Malaysia and attended Marc and Meng Foongʼs Cameron Highlands Yoga Retreat. The experience was nothing short of outstanding. Meng Foong and Marc are both extremely well versed yoga teachers with a wonderful mix of compassion, flexibility, humor, passion and patience. The retreatʼs format allows for plentiful practice, relaxation and exploration of the beautiful countryside. We would both enthusiastically recommend this retreat to anyone, regardless of your yoga experience, looking to deepen their yoga practice in a focused and supportive environment.

Shinny Wong and Alice Ooi – Yoga Teachers

We are very happy to have met both of you. We really learned a lot about yoga during our four days three nights yoga retreat, not just about asana but also the reflective and philosophical side of yoga. Yoga is not just about being healthy and strong, but teaches people how to relax and find our paths in life and gives us more courage to face the challenges of life. Thank you both very much and hopefully we will meet again. We will always remember your teaching in our hearts.

Langkawi Intensive Yoga Retreat

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Intensive Yoga Retreat

This retreat is more intensive with longer practice periods for Asana, Pranayama and Meditation and includes additional strength and flexibility workshops and advanced practice workshop.

Retreat outline

Day 1

15.00 Juice & fruit
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time
13.30 Strength and flexibility workshop
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time
13.30 Advanced practice workshop
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4

7.30 Jala Neti
7.45 Pranayama & Guided Meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Check out

Optional visit can be arranged after check out (transport charges may apply).

Longer retreat can be arranged up to maximum 14 days 13 nights.

Contact us on yoganow@hotmail.com for further details.

We keep our retreats deliberately small to ensure that you receive individual attention.

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Relaxed yoga retreat

Whether you are new to yoga or have being practicing for some time, you are sure to benefit from this yoga retreat. This retreat is held either on the beautiful island of Langkawi, or in the cool temperate climate of Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia.

Retreat outline

Day 1

15.00 Juice & fruit
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 2

7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 3

7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Free time / Trip to waterfall *subject to the weather
16.00 Yoga class
18.00 Free time
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Guided meditation

Day 4

7.45 Jala Neti Kriya
8.00 Pranayama and guided meditation
8.45 Break
9.00 Yoga class
11.30 Breakfast
12.30 Check out

Optional massage sessions can be arranged during free time (additional charges apply).

Langkawi Yoga Retreat Fees

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Yoga retreats fees

Contact us at yoganow@hotmail.com for further details.

Please click on the link below to view the different types of yoga retreats fees.

http://www.yoganowmalaysia.com/retreatfees.html

Langkawi Yoga Retreat Video

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Yoga Classes In Langkawi

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Langkawi

The beautiful tropical paradise island of Langkawi, set in the Andaman sea off the western coast of the border between Malaysia and Thailand, is the perfect place to practice yoga. The warm climate, the sea air, the slow pace of life and the tranquil natural environment make Langkawi the perfect yoga getaway destination.

We teach daily yoga classes every morning and afternoon in a beautiful traditional wooden Malay house ten peaceful minutes walk from the beach in the resort of Pantai Cenang.

Langkawi Island is classed as a World Geopark by UNESCO because of its natural beauty and geological uniqueness.

Accommodation

There is a vast range of accommodation within easy walking to our studio. Pantai Cenang has many hotels, guest houses and chalets to suit all budgets.

Among the more modest and reasonably priced guesthouses we recommend Gecko and Shirin - both run by expatriates. If you are looking for top of the range splurge then you might like the Pelangi Beach Resort Hotel.

Find Us - Our Yoga Studio

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How to contact us

e-mail

yoganow@hotmail.com

+60 16 2715 082

Where to find us

The Address of Our Yoga Studio -

No. 15 Lorong Keramat, Kampung Tanjung Mali,

Pantai Cenang - Langkawi

How to find us

From the main beach road in Pantai Cenang take the road that leads behind Rasa restaurant and walk for 10 minutes following the signboards for Yoga Now.

We are located in the last house at the end of Lorong Keramat.

Daily Yoga Classes - Timetable

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We teach yoga classes every day.

9 am - 11 am

4 pm - 6 pm

We also teach private classes for individuals or groups by arrangement, either at our studio or at your hotel, home or workplace.

If you find another time convenient for you, or wish to book a private session outside these hours, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yoga Classes can be taught in English, Chinese, French, Dutch or Malay.

Daily Yoga Classes - Fees

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Fees

One class	Rm 50
Five class pass	Rm 225
Ten class pass	Rm 400
Private group class (maximum 6 people)	Rm 350
Individual private class	Rm 250
Kid's class (under 12)	Rm 35

We do not charge any registration fees or annual membership fees.

These prices are only applicable at our studio. Private or corporate classes at your home or workplace will be charged differently. Please contact us for details.

You are welcome to borrow any yoga books from our library free of charge.

Testimonials

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Theresa Saldanha - Melbourne - 5 day relaxed yoga retreat

I knew as soon as I saw your website that yours was the right retreat for me.

It just felt right from the first day. Meng Foong thank you for all the discussions and helping me to work on myself. Marc, thank you for your support and all the meditation we've done. I know I am taking so many learnings from both of you. I hope to see you both sometime in Melbourne.

Tamara Bain - Canada - 8 day intensive yoga retreat

It seems like a lifetime ago that chance / karma ( whatever you want to call it ) brought me to your yoga class. What a difference 8 days can make, eh? Looking back I realize how exhausted I was both physically and mentally.

I take from this retreat more than new muscles, flexibility and a straighter back! I no longer feel like I am wandering lost through life. The wisdom you both have shared with me has impacted me more than my 4 months of travelling combined.

So that the highlight of my trip is not the partying on Khao San Road, the sunrise over Angkor Wat, or the elephant riding in Chiang Mai - it's the last week spent here, sweating and gaining a transformed perspective on life.

Thank you for all your care, support, and kindness. From the chanting to the food to the philosophy - I loved every moment. Namaste!

Samantha Newell - Australia

Marc and Meng Foong, thank you for taking me into your yoga studio and opening my mind and body to yoga! I have done a little yoga over the years but never have I experienced such an amazing feeling. Your inspirational words took me away each morning to an amazing place, I could listen to them everyday and never tired. Hopefully I can take a part of that within me.

The yoga practice has stretched every part of my body into pure relaxation. I only hope everyone gets to experience yoga and meditation with you both once in their lives.

I look forward to returning to your little place of paradise in Langkawi.

Take care and please keep in touch.

Gavin McClurg - US

I arrived in Langkawi in December expecting a rather hellish week. I was not visiting the touristy island to enjoy the beaches and sunny weather. I was there to complete a long list of major projects on our sailing vessel ‘Discovery’ which was on the hard at a local facility. I would consider myself a life-long sport enthusiast and in very good physical condition and have enjoyed yoga intensely though sporadically for years. My sister is a yoga instructor in Seattle, Washington. When I saw the Yoga Now sign in Cenang I knew I should force myself to go to the class. Spending a bit of time each day working on breathing and quieting my mind would really help me get through the busy week.

But what I found at Yoga Now was a lot more than breathing, a lot more than quieting the mind. My instructor, Meng Foong Lai met me smiling at she and her husband’s (Marc, who is also a Yoga instructor) simple yet elegant and comfortable house. I would be the only student. The signboard announcing the daily classes from 9-11 am and from 4-6 pm I learned that first day were guidelines only. Our class lasted nearly 3 and a half hours. And every minute of it was pure bliss. By the end of the class I was both exhausted and exhilarated. My mind rejuvenated and as calm as a Japanese garden. My yoga practice has always leaned towards the ‘power yoga’ end. Meng Foong’s was a more complete mix of spirituality, meditation, and incredibly physical yoga that was tied together in perfect harmony. Her voice seemed like a bird’s singsong, her confidence extended far beyond her physical body and encompassed not just me but what felt like the entire community. Simply put, Meng Foong’s presence is powerful, like a practiced and skilled yoga position that only the strongest Yogi’s can master.

At the end of the class I immediately signed up for her discounted 5 session package and considered it incredible value. I had Meng Foong to myself for every one of the classes, all of which lasted over 3 hours, which she granted graciously. For some this may sound like an investment in time that you cannot afford. I promise you not only can, but you should. Meng Foong’s confidence, kindness, ability, and love of yoga will grab you like the wind on a hot summer’s day. Comforting and inescapable. Your body and mind will thank you and you will find yourself growing as a person more and more after each class. After each session I found myself starving for clean water and only the best vegetarian food. My mind would be at peace for the remainder of the day, no matter the endless hassles of work would present. At night I slept like a baby, something I haven’t experienced in years. In just those 5 classes I was able to get into positions I didn’t even knew existed. I’d leave in a ball of sweat with a smile no one could erase.

If you are passing through Langkawi, or if you will even be passing through Malaysia, do not miss the best offering on the island. There is nothing you can take away from your travels that bests even one session at Yoga Now.

David & Marieke – England

Without knowing what to expect and with little experience before, it is fair to say that we found the “Intensive Yoga Retreat” had an impact on us on many levels. It was a delight to have spent the days with Marc and Meng Foong and during our stay both our bodies have been stretched, pulled and pushed into many different places.

But our minds have been stretched as well! We will be carrying this new knowledge and new experiences with us where we go and will carry a smile inside our hearts. (and also on our faces, when the soreness has receded!)

Good luck and best wishes.

Pete and Michelle Meyers

My wife, Michelle and I were traveling in Malaysia and attended Marc and Meng Foongʼs December Cameron Highlands Yoga Retreat. The experience was nothing short of outstanding. Meng Foong and Marc are both extremely well versed yoga teachers with a wonderful mix of compassion, flexibility, humor, passion and patience. The retreatʼs format allows for plentiful practice, relaxation and exploration of the beautiful countryside. We would both enthusiastically recommend this retreat to anyone, regardless of your yoga experience, looking to deepen their yoga practice in a focused and supportive environment.

Here are a few of the things that people who have attended our Yoga classes have to say
Since I started learning yoga I have become a happier and more open person. I find myself more capable of dealing with stress and I have learned how to let go of things more easily.
Anna - Sales Operator - 41 years old
I have been practicing yoga with Meng Foong for more than one and a half years. I used to be quite a nervous person. Now thanks to my regular yoga practice I am much calmer and serene. I used to have a bad back, now it has improved a lot.
Esther - Laundry owner
I started learning yoga from Meng Foong almost two years ago. The day I go to yoga class is my favourite day of the week. When I arrive at the class I feel like I am carrying a heavy back-pack, but when I leave it feels as if the bag is empty and light. I could never imagine learning yoga anywhere else than with Yoga Now.
Vivian - conference executive - 23 years old
I am a happier person since I started practicing yoga with Meng Foong more than two years ago. I have had big improvements in my flexibility, but as well as the physical changes I have changed as a person. I am a lot calmer than before and my husband and son have noticed the positive changes in me. As well as attending class regularly I practice on my own at home at least two or three times a week. I would recommend yoga to anyone.
Laybee - account executive - 45 years old
We have benefited greatly from the yoga classes that we have taken from you in terms of improving my emotional stability and health.
My blood pressure has significantly reduced and coming down to a normal level - Adeline
Great workout but not exhausting. It makes me feel happy and relaxed at the workout - Benjamin
Thanks again for your help and I would recommend your class to anyone who is interested in improving their fitness, flexibility and overall health.
Adeline and Benjamin
Yoga provides me strength and confidence to overcome daily challenges. After joining this yoga classes, I then only realize there are more to explore and treasure in life. Thanks to Marc and Meng Foong, you have taught me a lot. Kha and I have benefited from both of you.
Lih Yun - Lecturer- 27 years old & Wai Kha - Engineer - 22 years old

Yoga For Children

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Yoga for children

We teach yoga to children in a playful relaxed manner. Their natural openness, curiosity and willingness to explore new possibilities makes yoga an ideal exercise for them. Yoga helps children improve concentration, attentiveness and patience. Psychometric skills and coordination are improved. Any children from the age of 7 to 12 are welcome to participate.The children's classes usually last one hour.

About Our Yoga Teachers

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Teachers

Lai Meng Foong first came in contact with Yoga as a child and much later was blessed with the chance to study Yoga in India under different teachers. Former Malaysian National Sports Aerobics Champion, Meng Foong has more than twenty years experience in practising Yoga and teaching bodywork. Today, retired from aerobics, her focus is purely on teaching Yoga.

Meng Foong speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, English, a little Hindi and French

Marc de Faoite is originally from Ireland, but has spent the last twenty years living overseas. He has practised Yoga for more than twelve years and spent more than a year and a half in India studying Yoga, Sanskrit, Meditation and other techniques including Watsu and Reiki under a variety of different teachers. He has taught yoga in France, Ireland, India and presently Malaysia. He believes in sharing his experience and enthusiasm for Yoga.

Marc speaks English, French, Dutch and Spanish and is presently making slow, but steady progress in Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Tamil

Meng Foong and Marc met in India in 2005 while studying yoga. Marc moved to Malaysia in 2007 to be with Meng Foong. Now they are married and teach yoga together. They are both vipassana meditation practitioners.

Marc & Meng Foong

Yoga Asana and Yoga Retreat - Photos and Videos

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The Eight limbs of Raja Yoga

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The 8 limbs of Raja Yoga

The Four Paths of Yoga

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The four paths of yoga

Traditionally in India there are four main paths of yoga leading to this state of enlightenment. Each path is adapted to different facets of a person's personality and can be practiced simultaneously with the other paths.

Karma yoga - the yoga of action. This is based on the idea of selfless service to humanity, subordinating the ego to do what needs to be done, rather than doing what one wants to do. All actions are performed without expectation of praise or acknowledgement and without any attachment to the fruit of one's actions.

Jnana yoga - the yoga of reason. This is an intellectual and philosophical pursuit for knowledge and involves studying the Vedas, the Puranas and other philosophical dissertations compiled by the sages. A Jnana Yogi always asks why, and never accepts things blindly without explanation. It is the rational, analytical, cerebral approach. Jnana yoga uses the mind to go to the limits of reason then step beyond the intellect into the boundless realm of intuition.

Bhakti yoga - the yoga of devotion. This is said to be the easiest and simplest path to follow. It merely demands surrendering to the divine will and often involves the practice of rites and rituals. Any kind of devotion to a god of any name or form and the smells and bells of many religions are manifestations of Bhakti yoga. The mind is stilled by the intensity and immediacy of the experience and the atmosphere of devotion.

Raja yoga is literally the royal path and is the system of yoga to which the practice of asanas belongs and the one which we will proceed to describe in more detail. Patanjali also called is ashtanga yoga form the Sanskrit ashta meaning eight and tanga meaning a branch or a limb. (This is not to be confused with the teachings of Patthabi Jois of Mysore who took the term ashtanga and applied it as a label to his own particular interpretation of asana practice.)

The first four limbs deal with our physical actions and are more body based. The latter four limbs are much more about the mind. Each limb influences the other, reinforces and strengthens each other. We can't just take one limb of the tree without regarding the others. Sooner or later, if one practices correctly, one realizes their importance and their interrelation to each other.

Jala Neti Kriya

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Jala Neti Kriya - yogic nasal cleansing

Jala neti kriya, more commonly referred to simply as neti is a simple procedure for maintaining nasal hygiene by means of irrigating the nostrils with warm salty water. Neti effectively removes dirt and bacteria filled mucus from the nasal passages. It is an ancient yogic purification technique that is all the more relevant and helpful in our modern times where air pollution and airborne pathogens are becoming increasing health risk factors. By practicing neti you can breathe clearly and freely, thus enhancing your quality of life.

Anatomy

The nostrils are filled with tiny hairs called cilia whose role it is to prevent large particles entering the respiratory system. Sometimes, due to a gradual build up of dirt they can become clogged. Practicing neti with warm salt water keeps the mucus moist. The cilia hairs are stimulated and encrustations, dust and allergy provoking substances are effectively removed.

The nasal passages and upper respiratory tract are covered with a layer of mucus. This mucus is secreted from within the mucus linings and its function is to trap smaller foreign particles and bacteria that the cilia haven't managed to catch. The sinus passages are an even finer mechanism of filtering which, if infected, secrete a runny mucus to evict the germs. Cleansing the nose with warm salty water activates these mucus membranes and also others in the stomach and in the eyes and removes bacteria and dust laden mucus from the body.

Preparation

Usually neti is done with the aid of a specifically designed neti pot called a lota. These pots come in many shapes and sizes and can be made of metal, ceramic or plastic, but all have the common factor of a spout, a little like a teapot. Neti pots are easily available online and can sometimes be bought in health food stores or yoga studios.

The pot is filled with salty water. Use lukewarm water, close to body temperature or slightly warmer. Very cold water will cause the mucous gland to swell and can lead to headache. The optimal salinity is the same as tears. Add about 1 gram of salt for 100 ml of water. A decent pinch of salt per pot usually does the trick.

There are many types of salt available. Choose the most natural salt available. Avoid using salt that contains additives such as MSG, though iodine enriched salt is fine. Sea salt is probably the best. Some sea salts contain certain oligo-elements which boost the immune system and can add to the benefits of neti, though realistically, the amounts absorbed may be negligible.

Neti is a safe and simple practice and apart from anyone who has recently undergone surgical interventions in either the sinuses or middle ear it can be practiced freely. It is extremely beneficial to overall health and has no significant side effects. Some people may experience difficulty on their first few attempts at neti, particularly anyone with structural nasal blockages such as deviated septum, those suffering from chronic mucus blockages and some people who may have hyper-sensitive nasal linings as a side effect of prolonged usage of prescription medicines. Usually these problems will be overcome without too much difficulty, but perhaps some mild discomfort may be experienced at first.

Method

Ideally, practice over a sink. The tip of the spout of the pot is placed at the entrance of the nostril and the water is poured through one nostril and flows out through the opposite nostril. Usually it takes a little bit of experimentation to find the correct angle and head position to get the water flowing smoothly from one nostril out through the other. Let gravity do the work and point the free nostril downwards. At first the water may sometimes come out through the mouth. At worst you might swallow a little salty water. Some people prefer to let the water flow out through the mouth, though the effects will be somewhat lessened.

While pouring the water into the nostril the mouth is kept open allowing you to breathe freely. Always take your time to perform neti correctly - never rush the procedure. Breathing slowly through the mouth, pour the entire contents of the pot through one nostril. When the pot is empty, bend forward and let any excess water run out, then close the nostril with a finger and exhale a few sharp short blasts (not too forcibly or this may drive water up into the sinuses) and then repeat on the opposite side. Alternatively, some people prefer to snort a couple of times and then spit out any excess mucous. Initially you may find that the mucus tends to flow for ten minutes or so after practicing, but when you do neti more regularly this no longer becomes an issue. Ideally you can rest in Savasana for a few minutes after neti to derive deeper benefits, though this is not strictly necessary.

Anyone who practices will immediately notice clearer breathing and an increase in the sense of smell and taste. It brings a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind and can help stimulate powers of visualization and concentration.

There is a variation of neti called amaroli, where you use your own urine instead of plain salt water. Among the advantages are that the salinity and temperature are ideal. It is better not to use the first urine in the morning as it may be more charged in toxins and otherwise use midstream urine. Some yogis practice this way and while many people may find the idea distasteful, urine therapy in general is gaining more acceptance worldwide. In India sometimes milk is used and in Ayurvedic remedies various herbs or spices may be infused in warm water and used for neti. Dr David Frawey suggests using a little sesame oil and ginger to intensify the effects of neti. At least in the beginning use salty water. Once you have gained some experience you are free to experiment.

Regularity

Neti can be practiced as regularly as necessary. In a polluted environment at least once a day is recommended. Those living in a dry, dusty environment will also benefit from practicing regularly.

Various factors will influence the frequency with which you need to practice neti. Diet is one of the most important. People who consume dairy products, particularly milk, will often have excess mucous in the nasal passages. Other foods that may contribute to excess nasal mucus are eggs, red meat, fried food, fatty food, pastries, sugar, processed foods - including white bread, soy products, bananas and to a lesser degree, pulses and grains.

Most people have experienced a build up of mucus due to a common cold. If you have a cold then neti can be practiced several times a day. However, if you practice neti daily it is unlikely that you will ever catch a cold. Prevention is always better than a cure.

Those suffering from certain allergies such as hay-fever will also be subject to excess nasal mucous which inhibits the breathing. Once again neti is a very helpful remedy.

Once you get used to practicing neti it can easily be slotted into your daily routine and you can do it in the morning and at night, just as you would brush your teeth. Neti at night helps to have a good relaxing deep sleep.

Benefits

Neti mildly stimulates the tear ducts, which help cleanse the eyes and give them added sparkle. Some say it even helps sharpen the eyesight and improve the memory. On an esoteric level neti is said to stimulate the ajna chakra. It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the hormonal system which in turn has a harmonizing effect on the emotions. Neti has a cooling, soothing effect on the brain and can help with headaches, migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension. It can also help with certain ear disorders like middle ear infections, glue ear and some forms of tinnitus.

Neti is particularly beneficial and useful for smokers and re-sensitizes the nose to the actual pollution of ingesting smoke, thereby de-programming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.

Some other medical conditions that neti can help improve include:

Aging rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis - hay fever
Asthma
Atrophic rhinitis - ozaena
Common cold
Empty nose syndrome
Facial pain or headache associated with sinusitis
Halitosis - bad breath
Nasal congestion
Nasal dryness
Nasal polyposis
Phantosmia - phantom smells
Post-nasal drip
Rhinitis medicamentosa - rebound nasal congestion
Rhinorrhea - runny nose
Rhinosinusitis - inflammation of the nose and sinuses
Sinusitis - inflammation of the sinuses (including chronic sinusitis)

Neti Pot

This lightweight plastic neti pot is ideal for your daily jala neti kriya. These pots are specially imported from India and available from Yoga Now for 20 RM a piece.

Frequently Asked Questions - About Yoga Practice

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of yoga do you teach?

We teach traditional Hatha yoga with sun salutations, asanas, pranayama and guided relaxation. We are not interested in creating a label or subscribing to a particular brand of yoga. Yoga is yoga and belongs to all humanity. It shouldn't be limited by brands or patents. We do not teach Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Bikram, or Kundalini styles of yoga. Our main influences are from Sivananda, Bihar school of yoga and Iyengar styles, though we don't usually use any props unless the student is very limited physically.

Will yoga help me loose weight ?

Yes. Many students tell us that they naturally feel less hungry after yoga class. Regular practice helps to stabilize the metabolism and regulate the appetite. When we practice yoga regularly there is a natural inclination to eat more healthy food, including less fried food and more fresh fruit and vegetables. Eating the right types of food affects the health and weight of a person. Ultimately weight loss is a question of mathematics - if you are eating more calories than you burn off during the day, then that excess will usually be stored on the body as fat.

Will practicing yoga contradict with my religion ?

No. Yoga is not a religion, it is a system for having a health mind and body. No religious scriptures ask their adherents not to have a healthy body or mind - in fact they suggest the opposite. Sincere yoga practice helps develop positive qualities such as love, peace, kindness, caring, happiness and respect, including respect for all religions. The ethical aspects of yoga are common to all religions - see the 'what is yoga' link in the right-hand column for more details.

Do I have to be able to touch my toes to do yoga ?

No. Yoga is not about achieving goals, but rather about learning to accept ourselves as we are. As on any path, while a goal might give us a direction, what is more important is where we are at the moment. It is our actions in the present that will determine as to whether we reach our destination. Being flexible might help you get into some of the more challenging postures, but is no guarantee of inner peace. It is certainly possible to achieve greater peace of mind through regular yoga practice, however, that peace of mind will not depend on whether you can touch your toes or not.

Do I risk injuring myself by practicing yoga ?

No. If you are attentive to what you are doing there is no reason why you should injure yourself. It is important to listen to the messages that your body gives you. If you feel severe pain or discomfort you are probably pushing yourself too far. Certainly you should make an effort during class, but never at the cost of harming yourself. We see that through regular practice most people are capable of achieving more than they think. With a correct warm up, for example the sun salutation, and following the instructions, there is minimal risk of injury.

I have knee problems and a bad back - can I practice yoga ?

Yes. We advise that if you have any medical condition you should first have a check-up with a qualified medical practitioner. Then it is your responsibility to inform us BEFORE the class of any injury or physical limitation you have. We will then adapt the instructions to suit your condition.

Is yoga only for young people ?

No. While young people may be more flexible than older people there is no reason an elderly person cannot practice yoga. Obviously our goals will be different when we are older - we can't expect to do at seventy what we could do at twenty, but with old age comes experience and the goals of inner peace become perhaps more important. Once again we adapt the instructions to suit everyone's limitations.

Will yoga make me sweat ?

Yes. It is for this reason we ask you to bring a towel and advise that you drink plenty of water after the class. Bear in mind that practicing yoga is not about sweating. It is not a primary or even secondary goal of yoga. However it is a side effect, particularly when practised in a Malaysian climate.

Will there be any side affects if I stop practicing yoga ?

Not really. On a physical level when practising yoga you might gain in flexibility and muscle tone. Like any other physical activities, once you stop practicing regularly you may loose these gains. Yoga is a gentle form of exercise so the physical changes may be less than if you practice a more physically demanding form of activity. However, on a mental level, practicing yoga will have brought you a greater understanding of yourself and how your mind works. There is no reason why you should lose this understanding and yoga can continue to enrich your life on a daily basis even when you stop practicing.

How often should I practice yoga ?

As often as possible. Why not sign up for unlimited classes and come as often as you can? Many of our students take what they have learned in class and practice at home aswell. We encourage this. You will make more progress if you do a small amount each day rather than just practicing once in a while. As we have said, yoga is not just about the physical aspect and the practice doesn't stop at the door of our studio - it spills over into our daily lives.

Will yoga help improve my concentration ?

Yes. This is one of the main goals of yoga. See dharana under the 'What is yoga' section of the website.

I am overweight - can I practice yoga ?

Yes. Yoga is about going beyond the mind and the body and transcending the physical form. If you are severly overweight then some of the postures may have to be adapted for your body type. That said, we have seen heavy students who were naturally more flexible than thinner people. As we have said above, yoga helps regulate the metabolism and may lead to some weight loss.

Will yoga affect my sex life ?

Those who engage on a very rigourous routine of several hours of asanas and pranayama every day may start to notice some changes on that level. This type of intense practice is best done in a peaceful secluded atmosphere such as an ashram. A more moderate practice will probably not produce any noticibale differences in terms of sex-drive. In fact, since yoga develops a greater awareness of the body it may heighten the experience.