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Monday…

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…blue!!

Hello! It has been such a long time since I last blog. It’s raining now and I am enjoying my Milo with a dash of cinnamon serve with Hup Seng Cream cracker. My all time favourite.

Wishing the rain will wash away the all dust in the air. The haze is indeed very very very bad in these few months to the extent many cancellation of Marathons and outdoor activities which is disappointing for those who has been training and look forward to it. I am no exception, no trail and no walking in the park. So depressing.

Well, lucky me that there’s one thing I love doing. Yoga that it is. I am self-practicing at home and I explored a few new asana (poses) which is really fun! Thanks for the inspiration from Instagram (IG). There are so many  incredible yogis out there in this world.

You can follow me on IG @gopako to see my daily practice. Not perfect poses I did, but it is indeed a progress of it. Or check out GOPAKO for some sharing of mine.

Ouch~ the rain has stopped. 🙁 Can feel the heat again. Let’s together we pray for this “man-made-disaster” to stop and get to breathe fresh air back again!!

Sun Salutation…

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Sun Salutation

… finally I got the infographic for Sun Salutation done. 🙂 I can now share the sequence with everyone.

Anyways, did you know?

Stiffness of the body can be due to 3 main causes.
1. Muscular tension/ muscle bulk.
2. Tightness in the tension/ ligaments.
3. Toxic deposits in the joints.

By practicing Surya Namaskar also known as Sun Salution, it stretches, massages, tones and stimulates all the muscles, vital organs and physical parts by alternatively flexing the body backwards and forwards.

Here is a series of 12 easy-to-follow steps. Repeat both side of the legs to complete 1 set. Let’s do 5 sets a day, 3 times a week or everyday if possible. 🙂

Happy practice and have a lovely evening.
Love and peace, Melle.

Good Day…

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“How was it?”, Abner asked.
“Great!”, that’s my answer to the question with a contented smile.

I never knew how great doing yoga in the morning could truely be. It helps clear my mind and relax my soul after a long and hectic week. The more I practice yoga, the more I got enlightened. Yoga is not only toning your body or giving you strength. Yoga is a philosophy that begins with the spirit. Getting in touch with your spirit is the true goal of yoga. It occurs naturally when your mind quiets and you are able to access the inner wisdom that emerges from the deepest aspect of your being. There are more to learn and experience – everyday. 🙂

Now, please do allow me to share with you how to start a good day with this simple breathing exercise – Ujjayi breathing.

  • Lie on your back or in a seated cross-leg position with your eyes close and place your hands on your stomach.
  • Breathe through your nose and relax all muscles.
  • Inhale slowly, expending your ribcage in 4 counts.
  • Exhale gently, relax tension in 7 counts.
  • Continue breathing at your own pace.

Start each day with this breathing exercise for 1 to 2 minutes. It helps your body and brain to refill each cell with fresh oxygen. Enjoy and have a good day !! Namaste ~ Melle