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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...

Sheela Cheong
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
May 25, 20225 min read
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"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...

Sheela Cheong
Apr 8, 202212 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Feb 8, 20227 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Aug 26, 20214 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Jul 4, 20213 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Apr 11, 20215 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Apr 5, 20212 min read
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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...

Sheela Cheong
Feb 20, 20215 min read
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What Is Accessible Yoga?
Although "Yoga" is commonly understood as physical postures... Yoga is not = Asana Asana is one part of Yoga. What is Asana? The word...

Sheela Cheong
Feb 9, 20215 min read
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How I Healed My Back Pain
Is pain something you’ve accepted as a normal part of your life? It was for me. In 2017, I could not get out of bed without wincing at...

Sheela Cheong
Feb 8, 20203 min read
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Rest & Rejuvenate Retreat, Siem Reap
4-9 June, 2019 One of the best experiences of my life and definitely of the year. Such a fantastic group of students in a beautiful...

Sheela Cheong
Sep 15, 20191 min read
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Workplace Wellness
22 August, 2019 It was an honour to be on a panel of 5 health & wellness professionals at 'Twilio After Hours: Workplace Wellness in...

Sheela Cheong
Sep 14, 20191 min read
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Radio Interview Part 1: 5 Reasons For Over-40s To Try Yoga
Radio interview Sheela Cheong with Jason Dasey on 89.3FM Why Anyone Over The Age Of 40 Should Try Yoga

Sheela Cheong
Sep 10, 20191 min read
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Radio Interview Part 2: My Yoga Journey
3 March, 2019 I have no idea what Jason is saying to make me have that look on my face lol! Listen to Part 2 of my interview on 89.3FM...

Sheela Cheong
Sep 10, 20191 min read
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