Shilo's Yoga Blog

January 3, 2010

Twist & Detox

Filed under: Yoga Classes — Shilo @ 12:17 pm

In the first week of January, I have put together a “twist & detox” sequence for the class.   It is designed to cleanse both our body and mind.  Rebalancing the body by aiding you in digestion and creating mental clarify. 

More importantly, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER after the practice to help expel the toxins and fluids from the twisted organs and glands.  Preferrably, drink warm water that is close to your body temperature, about 90-100 F. 

In the Ayurveda tradition and Chinese medicine, it is believed that drinking warm water not only stimulates the movements of the digestive organs, it helps remove the waste from the digestive system.

Drink in moderation, one sip at a time, finish approximately  1 mug of warm water in 1 hour. Avoid  drinking excessively until your stomach is full.  Over-drinking water confuses the metabolism of your body.   Follow the general nutritional guide, about 8 glasses of water per day. 

As soon as you get up in the morning, drink a mug of warm water on empty stomach!  It cleanses your system, and helps with bowl movement.  Try it, and notice how you feel physically and mentally!

November 26, 2009

Grounded in Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving

Filed under: Yoga Articles All — Shilo @ 9:40 pm

Thirteenth century German theologian and philosopher, Eckhart von Hochheim, said “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was ‘thank you’,  that would suffice”.  Indeed, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday, we gave thanks, and sent love and gifts to many people around us.  It is a great thing to be thankful.   Medical researches indicate that people with gratitude have lower risk of anxiety, stress, heart disease, which leads to longevity. 

We are supported in countless ways through each moment of our life.  It is easy to say “thank you” to your mom, your colleagues or those who make a difference in your life.  But ‘gratitude’ goes beyond  deep “appreciation” or a hearty  “thank you”.  

When you tab into the source of energy where we all emanate from, you will awaken to the truth of this incredible interconnectedness  with ALL beings.  You will spontaneously be filled with joy and appreciation without specifically naming what it is. 

To begin cultivating ‘gratitude’, it is foremost to learn to appreciate who you are, and WHAT you have right NOW.   In today’s yoga and meditation session at OM Sweet OM, I asked the class to focus on the heart  chakhra, where our emotions and feelings reside, and let go of grudges from the past, and extend forgiveness to those that have harmed us intentionally and unintentionally, and offer apologies to those whom we have harmed intentionally or unintentionally.    This is a major obstacle that keeps us from ‘gratitude’.  I had a traumatized childhood, and held anger towards my parents for many years.  It was not until I dealt with these issues, and forgave my parents from the heart, and let go of the past, that I am able to progress on my spiritual journey.  

The second obstacle to deal with is to let go of the trap of entitlement.   Maybe you say we pay for the garbage service, gratitude may not spontaneously arise when the garbage is collected.  The truth is, regardless of his job responsibility, you benefit from his work, and can meet them with an expression of gratitude. 

Today we extend gratitude for the abundance on the table, not only for the farmers, truck drivers, grocery clerk that brought it to the table, but also for those who work so hard to secure the safety of this country so that we do not have to live under the threat of terrorist attacks.

If you are alone on this particular occasion, extend gratitude for your health and those that help you maintain good health, what you have, to those that help shape who you are.   Identify 10 things or people that you are grateful for, and extend gratitude to each of them.

It is that deep and spontaneous sense of gratitude towards everyone and everything around you that ground us.   

To cultivate that spontaneous gratitude, you can start by observing the inner self in meditation, and just reflect on your life.  When you are connected to the never-changing presence that dwells in you, you spontaneously appreciate what you have, and start to live a life of contentment, which attracts more abundance into your life .

November 19, 2009

Light and cheery – commercial of yoga poses for stockbrokers!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Shilo @ 2:09 pm

Stressed Stockbrokers searching for relief

October 31, 2009

Yoga Poses that Boost Your Immunity

Filed under: Yoga Articles All, Yoga Classes — Shilo @ 5:20 pm

Here are 3 poses that help boost the immune system.  Practice these poses 4-5 times a week for 1-2 minutes per pose.

Half Shoulder Stand

Half Shoulder Stand

Pigeon Pose with Chest Opener

Pigeon Pose with Chest Opener

Seated Spinal Twist

Seated Spinal Twist

Find out more details:  On the right hand side of “BlogRoll”, click www.shiloyoga.com, and it takes you to the home page, and click “Poses” on the left hand side.

Stay Healthy & Strong!

Love and Blessings,

Shilo

October 13, 2009

Meditation Session at 7:00am with Panda Regional Managers

Filed under: Yoga Articles All, Yoga Classes — Shilo @ 11:51 am

Led a meditation session at Panda corporate office, with 18 regional managers/coaches.  We started with gentle stretch, including pose to boost immune system during the flu season.  Followed with diaphragmbreathing practice, then guided sitting meditation.  Some of the gentlemen were not able to sit on the floor, we used blankets to elevate the pelvis, which was more comfortable for them.   There was positive response when I talked about the mental chatter or inner dialogue.  I also demonstrated other poses such as sitting on chair and kneeling (virasana).  All loved the savasana, and felt peaceful and calm after the meditation.   What was amazing was I was able to get up a little before 5:00am for this class without much struggle.  I think the “internal force” was waking me up and preparing me for this task.  A blessed day!

October 10, 2009

Corporate Training at Panda

Filed under: Yoga Articles All, Yoga Classes — Shilo @ 7:04 pm

Shilo is retained by the Panda Restaurant Group to teach meditation as part of their corporate training program.  Panda RG is the world’s largest Chinese restaurant chain with 1.82 billions revenues and 15,000 employees nationwide.  They provide corporate training to their managers at the headquarter in Rosemead, CA.  Shilo teaches managers to meditate to improve concentration, enhance decision making ability on daily life, and achieve balanced living.  Shilo commands the founder, Mr. Andrew Cherng, also a meditation practitioner, for his vision and insight to help his employees grown not only on the professional level, but on the personal growth level. 

Shilo started her first session on Oct 5th with 25 young and energizing managers from all over the country.  It was the first exposure to most of the  managers.  They felt calm and balanced after 1 session of practice of diaphragm breathing and basic meditation.    Namaste!!

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