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Sheela Cheong
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Do I Need A Yoga Mat To Practise? What If I Don't Have Props?
You do not need a yoga mat or props to practise yoga. Yoga is a highly adaptable practice that can be done with minimal equipment, or...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Balancing Wellness: Why Yoga & Pilates Beat the Cost of Massages
It is not uncommon for my students to tell me after class, that their practice with me feels "better than a massage". They find that the...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Better Than A Massage?
Stiff neck, tight shoulders, back pain? Yoga and Pilates can be effective for addressing tightness and stiffness in the body, and they...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 22, 20232 min read
Can I Practise Pilates At Home?
Yes, you can practise Pilates at home. In fact, many people find home Pilates to be a convenient and effective way to improve their...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Barefoot Or Socks For Yoga?
The choice between going barefoot and wearing socks for yoga has distinct advantages and may depend on individual preferences and the...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 19, 20232 min read
I Have No Room To Practise At Home. What Can I Do?
Practicing yoga at home with limited space is entirely possible. Here are some tips to help you create a yoga space and practice...
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Sheela Cheong
Sep 30, 20235 min read
Stiff, Tight, Tired? Pick A Pose (Or All Four)
This afternoon, my student came to me saying that she had had terrible leg cramps the previous night and wanted something to help with...
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Sheela Cheong
Jun 8, 20233 min read
No Pain, No Gain
'Directional movement preference is finding the movements, postures and positions that don't recreate pain symptoms. Once an individual's...
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Sheela Cheong
Jan 17, 20232 min read
How Do I Behave When You Don't Follow My Plans?
Nighttime Tryst, Kishangarh, 18th century, Bonhams. The idea that relationships end because something went "wrong" is based in...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 19, 20225 min read
How Do I Breathe In A Yoga Class?
Have you ever been confused about how to breathe in your yoga class? Do I breathe through my mouth or nose? When do I inhale / when do I...
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Sheela Cheong
Oct 4, 20224 min read
SOS: Save Our Shoulders
Shoulder & Chest Anatomy WHY DO CHEST / SHOULDER MUSCLES GET TIGHT? 1. Extended poor posture: If you spend a lot of time hunched over a...
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Sheela Cheong
May 25, 20225 min read
Is It Any Wonder Teens Rebel Against Becoming Adults?
Last week, the mother of one of my students texted me about her lovely teenaged daughter who has been coming to me for yoga classes to...
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Sheela Cheong
Apr 8, 202212 min read
"You Will Have To Live In Pain Forever"
JANUARY 2022 Wow. I just taught one of the most challenging classes in my life. I'm still a little shell-shocked. The student cried with...
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Sheela Cheong
Feb 8, 20227 min read
I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends
Before I begin teaching a class, I check in with my student/s about: 1) How they are feeling (physical pain + emotional state) 2) If they...
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Sheela Cheong
Dec 7, 20214 min read
A Link To Paradise
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon...
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Sheela Cheong
Aug 26, 20214 min read
You Have A PhD
I teach private yoga to a lovely husband-wife couple in their home. They have different personalities: The husband is more relaxed and...
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Sheela Cheong
Jul 4, 20213 min read
Pound Puppy Pranayama
Deeply honoured to guide this lady in her practice. When her daughter contacted me for class, I was so touched that she thought of a yoga...
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Sheela Cheong
Apr 11, 20215 min read
When Things Fall Apart
Yesterday was one year since my cousin Shankar passed away. It was right at the start of the lockdown, and I still remember that Saturday...
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Sheela Cheong
Apr 5, 20212 min read
The Best Leg Stretch
There are several variations of SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA 1: The student grips their big toe between their fingers if leg flexibility allows...
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Sheela Cheong
Feb 20, 20215 min read
No-Drama Yoga
'I have been in many Yoga classes and sought out Yoga at various points to help with chronic pain issues. Most teachers I encountered...
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