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The 2025 Tapas Second Led Class & Conference will be held on March 15 (Saturday) at Tapas Yuen Long Studio! This session includes chanting, count-led asana practice, and a teacher-led Conference sharing yoga knowledge, letting you experience the essence of Ashtanga Yoga more deeply.

Extended computer or phone use often leads to rounded shoulders, hunched back, and weak arms. Teacher Mandy shares how chest muscle massage can relieve tight muscles and improve body flexibility and comfort.

Chaturanga Dandasana is one of the most commonly performed yet frequently misaligned poses in yoga! This article breaks down the 5 most common mistakes to help you practice more safely and with better stability.

Yoga is more than physical exercise - it's a practice for mind, body, and spirit. Through consistent practice and focused breathing, we can achieve true freedom and inner peace.

Everyone experiences moments of confusion, whether in life, work, or yoga practice. Through sharing and persistence, we can find our way forward. This post shares my feelings and gratitude for those who support me.

In Ashtanga yoga, the gazing point (Drishti) is a crucial practice element that helps practitioners improve focus, stabilize body and mind, and cultivate inner peace. This article explains how drishti affects your practice and takes your yoga journey deeper.

The Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, known as Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy), combines flowing asanas with breath to help detoxify the body, boost metabolism, and promote overall health.

Thanks to my teachers' guidance and fellow practitioners' companionship, this Universal Yoga journey has been incredibly rewarding. Looking forward to sharing the beauty of yoga with more friends!

Yoga isn't a competition - it's a conversation with your inner self. Learning to let go within effort and finding true freedom and peace is what yoga is really about.

Let sweat and passion flow through Inside Flow to kick off 2025! It doesn't matter if you nail every move - what matters is being fully present in the flow, releasing stress and enjoying the joy of movement.

Yoga Sutra 1.2 teaches that 'yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind.' Explore how yoga practice helps stabilize consciousness and guides us toward inner peace and awareness.

Looking back at an unforgettable Mysore backbend workshop where exhaustion met determination, experiencing the power and breakthroughs of deep backbend training!

Learn to activate muscles correctly and return bones to their proper positions for a safer, more scientific approach to asana practice. Whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner, alignment yoga helps improve body control and flexibility.

Reflecting on the challenges and growth of 2024, grateful for everyone's support, and embracing 2025 with new possibilities and fresh explorations!

Wishing everyone a happy new year, prosperity, and good health! We reopen on the sixth day of the lunar new year. Let's work together to get back in shape and embrace an energetic year ahead!

Just back from Mysore, spending the first day of the new year busy with spring cleaning, ready to welcome good fortune in the Year of the Snake. Wishing everyone a year full of energy and good luck.

Happy Year of the Snake! Tapas releases the new February schedule! This post announces February class arrangements and important updates including reopening date, LED Class, Inside Flow classes, and the upcoming RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training course. Book your classes in advance!

On short notice, Tapas students and teachers came together for a big cleaning day, showing their love and support for this yoga family.

Just returned from Mysore, India to Hong Kong and haven't fully adjusted to daily life yet, but already diving into preparation work. Looking back on 2024 and my two months in India, while looking forward to practice and life in the new year.

Every time I come to Mysore, I experience change and growth. This article shares my unique experiences in India—sharing a home with others, connecting through conversations, and finding inspiration from friends—showing the deep meaning of yoga practice and human connection.

Drop Back in yoga isn't just a physical challenge—it tests your mind too. This article breaks down four key techniques: core stability, opening the chest, grounding your feet, and practicing relaxation, helping you break through limitations and find freedom and balance.

Reflecting on two months of yoga practice in India—why this annual trip matters so much, and the lessons I've gained from practice and connecting with others, especially the inspiration from Moon.

Sharing the fun and amusing moments from filming with Moon—capturing the lighthearted side of our video shoots.

A detailed breakdown of how to practice Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) correctly—from arm placement and core stability to foot positioning and hip alignment. Learn to safely and effectively improve flexibility and stability.

Even when I'm not at Tapas Yoga studio, students still feel the warmth and safety this place provides. No matter what's happening in the outside world or within themselves, coming here to practice brings peace. Let's cultivate inner stability and joy through yoga together.

Challenge your strength and balance! Try holding Bakasana (Crow Pose) for one full minute and see who can last the longest. If you want to learn this pose, join strength-based yoga classes like Hatha Yoga, Arm Balance, or Ashtanga Yoga.

Master Bakasana (Crow Pose) with these 4 essential techniques. Learn proper hand placement, core engagement, and balance tips from our Hong Kong yoga teachers.

Today in Mysore, India, I challenged Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2. Though difficult, every breakthrough brings incredible strength and joy. Practice with friends and enjoy the challenge - give it a try!

Real testimonials from Tapas Yoga students share how they found relaxation, challenged themselves, and built confidence. Whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner, find your ideal yoga community here.

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) is a balance-challenging yoga pose - even Moon finds it tricky! This article shares key preparation tips to help you enter this pose with stability and improve your technique.

Learn the four key techniques for Marichyasana C (Sage Twist C), including foot placement, spine extension, and twisting technique to help you improve your yoga practice.

Want to improve your Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana)? This article shares three key techniques: elbow and palm positioning, shoulder and neck openness, and core and glute control.

Tung Sir returns to teaching in February! Tapas Yoga's first Led Class & Conference of 2025 will be held on February 8th at our Yuen Long studio, featuring mantra chanting, breath-guided asana practice, and yoga knowledge sharing.

Explore three different ways to enter Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand). Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, find the approach that matches your level and challenges you appropriately.

Eka Pada Sirsasana challenges not just flexibility, but the mind itself. In Mysore practice, I discovered that true softness comes from patience and awareness, not force.

Utplutih (Lift Up) is a yoga pose that challenges endurance and willpower. Korean yoga teacher Moon joins me to break down the key points of this powerful pose.

Starting from Baddha Padmasana, learn how to enter Yoga Mudra with key techniques and essential tips to optimize your practice experience.

Practicing with friends who share the same passion is truly special. Each year I look forward to Mysore practice, feeling its unique energy and atmosphere.

Learn the proper technique for Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose) with Korean Ashtanga teacher Moon. Improve flexibility, circulation, and mind-body balance.

Downward Facing Dog appears in nearly every yoga class and is actually a mini inversion. Learn proper alignment, common mistakes, and the benefits of this foundational pose.

Studying yoga in Mysore, India goes beyond physical training - it's a journey of inner exploration. Through Salabhasana (Locust Pose), discover the importance of building a solid foundation and cultivating inner strength.

Week five in Mysore, India. People come and go, but the practice energy remains strong. Ending 2024 with practice and welcoming the new year with intention.

The root chakra is the foundation of the seven chakras, governing safety and stability. Learn about its element, imbalance signs, and 6 yoga poses to balance it.

Ever felt stuck in your yoga practice due to tension? This article shares how relaxing the mind helped me break through a challenging pose.

2024 was filled with yoga learning and growth. From our first YTTC200 to overseas retreats and Universal Yoga training, life became more meaningful.

2024 was so busy I barely had time to sleep early. Hoping 2025 brings more rest and reflection. Looking back and welcoming new possibilities.

Four weeks into my Mysore journey. This week brought both challenges and rewards as I continue exploring the depth of yoga practice.

Let the Yoga Sutras guide us into 2025. Through yoga practice, quiet the mind and release mental clutter. January schedule is now available!

On Christmas Day, Cassie led an Inside Flow workshop at Tapas Yuen Long. Students connected movement with music for a memorable experience.

While studying yoga in Mysore, I attended Guruji's memorial breakfast, enjoyed an Indian buffet, and explored Mysore Palace and local culture.

During my third week in Mysore, I realized yoga is more than just asanas. It includes pranayama, yama, chanting, and meditation.

Two daughters brought their mother to yoga class at Tapas in 2021. Even now living abroad, they gift her 100 classes yearly - a touching story of family love.

Use tabletop pose with yoga blocks to easily activate core strength. Master the right technique without relying on your glutes - focus on your abs!

Experience Inside Flow - where music connects with yoga movement. Join this special Christmas workshop and feel the perfect fusion of music and body.

2024's final yoga workshop - I'm Not Bendy Girl - wrapped up beautifully! Small class sizes allowed for detailed backbend technique exploration.

My fourth time in Mysore - despite getting sick, I found unexpected lightness in my body and achieved several small breakthroughs in practice.

Just 25 days until 2025. Through yoga practice, we learn to care for ourselves and others, embracing new beginnings with gratitude.

Sharing my first week in Mysore, India - the joy of living with good friends and reuniting with familiar faces while making new connections.

Explore the Standing Compass Pose practice method and its benefits for flexibility, balance, core strength, and blood circulation.

Yoga practice helps us focus inward, reduce external influences on our thoughts, and transform negativity into peace.

Sharing a little accident in daily life and how it connects to yoga. Like and comment if you want to hear the full story!

Explore the magic of Acroyoga! Random snapshots from UY200 training, with gratitude to teachers and partners while encouraging more to join the yoga journey.

Every moment practicing yoga together brings joy and fulfillment! Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year as we explore the magic of yoga.

Deep dive into iliopsoas anatomy and function. Learn how it affects your posture, emotions, and yoga practice, plus why daily stretching is essential.

After the yoga retreat in Tamba, Japan, I spent an extra night with Satoko's family. These intimate moments felt like being with family abroad.

Explore the Mysore style of Ashtanga yoga practice and the meaning of Guru. Personal reflections on yoga as a discipline and Sharath Jois's legacy.

Today's Universal Yoga rectangular mandala practice brought a fresh experience! Different sequences, poses, and breathing from regular class.

Want stronger core muscles? Try side plank! Learn two variations to master this pose and build shoulder, oblique, and hip strength.

Use slippery socks on a smooth floor for killer core work! This yoga drill combines elbow plank and dolphin pose to fire up your abs.

See how yoga helps caregivers reduce stress, relax, and build confidence. Touching stories from a community center class in Sham Shui Po.

At Japan's Tamba Kuroi Castle Ruins, experience the beauty of daily yoga practice and harmony of body, mind, and spirit.

Sitting too long causes back pain and hip tension. Try these simple yoga stretches like Figure 4 to quickly relieve discomfort.

Experience chakra rainbow cards and positive energy in yoga class. Absorb strength from affirmations and spread love to those around you.

Yoga is not just physical exercise, but spiritual cultivation. Charmain shares her 7-year yoga journey, how yoga helped her focus on the present, manage energy, and inspire students to discover the beauty of yoga.

Learn simple yoga movements to help you build confident, attractive back definition. Pay attention to proper form to avoid lower back discomfort! Join Tapas yoga classes to strengthen and sculpt your back muscles.

Yoga Tung shares his journey from running-related knee pain to discovering yoga, studying deeply in India, and developing yoga classes that help students explore the profound benefits of yoga and embrace healthy living.

Day 3 of our Japan yoga trip featured healing yin yoga, DIY natural fabric dyeing, yuzu room spray making, and authentic Japanese cuisine including barbecue and sashimi! Plus a surprise birthday party for complete mind-body relaxation.

Long hours at the office causing back and neck pain? These 5 chair stretches target your spine, shoulders, and wrists - no need to leave your seat to relieve muscle tension, perfect for busy office workers.

Japan Trip Day 2 - exploring the beauty of Tamba's mountain landscapes, participating in yoga classes and hot spring experiences, feeling the warmth of local residents and the philosophy of simple happiness.

Yoga Retreat behind-the-scenes revealed! With Charmain's birthday approaching, we prepared a heartfelt surprise with a special cake, plus a special hip-opening move to share. Love fills both Tapas and YogaLokate.

Simple yoga core exercises to help you strengthen your abdominal muscles, stabilize your body, and avoid the common mistake of using your lower back. Learn the correct technique and get your core burning!

At the Yoga Retreat in Tamba Sasayama, Tapas students witnessed a spectacular sea of clouds, let go of worries in nature, and experienced deep healing and the energy of love.

Explore the highlights of Day 1 of our Japan Yoga Retreat, including participating in a local festival celebration, enjoying delicious food, and practicing yoga focusing on shoulders, back, and hip opening. Join us to learn more about yoga activities and experiences!

Shoulder stand is known as the 'Mother of All Asanas' with numerous benefits, but improper alignment can harm your cervical spine. This article details safe entry steps, common mistakes, and who should avoid this pose.

The cool autumn weather is perfect for outdoor activities, but remember to stretch before and after exercise! This post shares 5 practical outdoor yoga stretches including extended side angle, pigeon pose, twists, boat pose, and squats to help you warm up and relax while enjoying the autumn sunshine!

Ready to challenge different stages of Navasana (Boat Pose)? This article details four progressive steps from beginner to advanced, helping you build core strength and balance to take your yoga practice further!

Want to improve your backbend technique? Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, master the secrets of backbends and break through your barriers with Teacher Jacqueline's Backbend Workshop.

Autumn is the best season for hiking! Before and after outdoor activities, try these yoga stretches to awaken your body and relax your muscles, making your exercise experience more comfortable and healthy.

The November schedule is updated! Welcome back Teacher Davis, plus new lunch time yoga classes at the Lai Chi Kok studio and the upcoming Yoga retreat!

Let's feel the energy of the lively crocodile and enjoy the thrill of jumping!

Preparing to set off for India again, let's look back at the wonderful moments from 2022.

Preparing to set off for India again, looking back at the wonderful moments captured last year.

The outdoor yoga experience series in collaboration with The Mills is approaching its final class, focusing on body-mind detox and inner peace. Through warm-ups, twists, and meditation, experience a harmonious and peaceful yoga session.

The Tapas RYT200 yoga teacher training course doesn't just teach asanas and yoga knowledge - it's a path to self-exploration, guiding students to deeply understand themselves and redefine their approach to life.

Join The Mills and Tapas Yoga's three-week yoga experience series, enjoying relaxing stretches, basic asanas, and meditation to find harmony of body, mind, and spirit and inner peace.

Join the Universal Yoga workshop and explore the joy and innovation of yoga through eight-dimensional multi-option movements! Suitable for students with one year or more of consistent practice. Come experience this innovative yoga style for yourself!

True growth lies in persistence and daily small changes. Learn how to find meaning in progress through persistence, viewing each step as an important part of the growth process.

Join the 2.5-hour Universal Yoga experience class created by Guruji Andrey Lappa. Through asana practice, meditation, and singing bowl bath, comprehensively enhance body-mind balance and spiritual awareness. Suitable for students with at least one year of steady practice.

Teacher Cassie emphasized in class that building muscle strength requires consistent self-discipline. The meaning of Tapas lies in self-discipline and persistent practice - it's a commitment to your own body, inspiring everyone that effort brings rewards.

Thank you to all the kind souls and students who participated in the September 18th Charity Relaxation Stretching Yoga Workshop. The $800 raised was donated entirely to a stray animal organization. We hope they find homes soon.

In our fast-paced lives, Pocari Sweat ion water provides ideal hydration and electrolytes, helping you find balance after work and yoga. All students attending Tapas Yoga Studio classes can receive a free ion water!

Thank you to the students who participated in the 30-hour Basic Aerial Yoga Teacher Training. After this comprehensive course, we believe everyone will improve in both teaching and personal practice.

Tapas Yoga's October schedule is out! Welcome back Charmain and MC teachers. Tsuen Wan students can also join Pilates on mat classes!

After traveling to Japan, my neck and hip were uncomfortable, but through persistent yoga practice, I gradually recovered. This journal reminds me of the importance of willpower, helping me find strength through practice!

On the Moonday of September 18, 2024, Yoga Tung broke from routine and did some handstand practice. Through light movement, he maintained vitality and found satisfaction.

On September 17, 2024, I successfully caught my ankle with one hand in wheel pose for the first time during practice. This breakthrough lays the foundation for my future goal of self-catching with both hands.

The October Ashtanga Led Class and Yoga Conference will be held at our Yuen Long studio, offering a deep dive into yoga philosophy and breathing rhythm. Suitable for students with regular practice experience. Register now!

Tapas students describe this place as their second home. Thank you for your support and encouragement that allows us to keep moving forward.

Experiencing knee discomfort when kneeling or sitting in seiza? These 4 methods using yoga props can help reduce knee joint pressure, making you more comfortable in yoga class, tea ceremony, or daily life.

Tapas Yoga celebrates its 5th anniversary! Our first-ever birthday party was a heartfelt thank you to every student who has supported and trusted Tapas over these five years.

Tapas Yoga celebrates its 5th anniversary with limited-time September promotions! Including trial class offers and package discounts, usable at both studios. Valid until September 30, 2024. Learn more and don't miss out!

Tapas Yoga September class update! Charmaine will be away for training for a month, new teachers are joining, and we thank other teachers for their support. Also, Jacqueline's Aerial Yoga TTC starts in September. Book now!

Learn about the content and structure of Ashtanga Basic classes. This course is designed specifically for beginners, helping you build a solid yoga foundation and gradually deepen your Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Tapas Yoga will hold a charity stretch yoga workshop on September 18, with all proceeds donated to the Non-Profit Veterinary Services Association (NPV) to support medical and healthcare services for stray animals.

An unplanned trip to Taiwan became an unexpected source of energy for my yoga practice. This journey helped me find balance in a busy schedule and prepared me for my upcoming studies in India.

Tapas Yoga celebrates its 5th anniversary! Tung Sir and Charmain will host a small party with a chance to win a Lululemon yoga mat. Date: August 31, 2024. Sign up now!

Through yoga practice, we can gain deeper understanding of our physical and mental state, learn to accept and cherish ourselves, thereby improving our well-being and positively influencing those around us. Charmain introduces specific yoga practices to help you learn to love yourself.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the August 4 charity stretch yoga workshop. We raised $1,200, all donated to Jabez Counselling Centre. We look forward to your continued support for charity events!

Through some simple and effective yoga poses, just 15-20 minutes can awaken body and mind and restore full vitality. Charmain introduces a vinyasa sequence to help boost your energy.

Joint health is crucial for our daily life and athletic performance. Charmain introduces several simple and easy-to-learn yoga poses to help you improve joint health and maintain good flexibility and mobility.

Through specific yoga poses, you can not only build muscle but also effectively burn fat. Charmain introduces several effective yoga poses to help you exercise easily at home and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Through specific yoga poses, you can not only build muscle but also effectively burn fat. Charmain introduces several effective yoga poses to help you exercise easily at home and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Through simple home yoga poses, even just a short amount of time can effectively exercise your body and maintain good health. Charmain introduces several easy-to-learn yoga poses that let you exercise and relax at home.

Looking back on five years of yoga journey, from studying in India to founding Tapas Yoga, this has been a journey filled with challenges and achievements. Yoga Tung shares this journey and future outlook.

Yoga is a practice with profound cultural significance and health benefits, yet it has not become part of the Olympic Games. Yoga Tung explores the reasons behind this, analyzing the core spirit of yoga, its diversity, and the current state of international yoga competitions.

Edgar Cheung won gold again at the Paris Olympics. His perseverance and focus not only won him glory but also demonstrated the importance of persistence through adversity. Yoga Tung explores his story and its parallels with the spirit of yoga.

Vivian Kong won Hong Kong's first women's individual epee gold medal at the Olympics, showing the path from adversity to success. Her story embodies the resilient and self-reliant Hong Kong spirit, inspiring all of us.

In this article, we explore Jivamukti yoga, Yin Yang yoga, and Viniyoga—their unique practices and benefits—to help you choose the yoga style that suits you best.

In this article, we further explore Kundalini yoga, Yin yoga, and Power yoga—their unique practices and benefits—to help you choose the yoga style that suits you best.

Yoga is an ancient practice system that integrates body, mind, and spirit. Yoga Tung explores the characteristics and benefits of Hatha, Vinyasa, Hot, Ashtanga, and Iyengar yoga to help you choose the style that suits you best.

Check out the latest yoga class schedule for August 2024 and contact us for the most up-to-date version. For any trial class inquiries, feel free to WhatsApp us anytime!

Want to move around while waiting for class? Try these simple yoga movements to warm up, stretch your neck and shoulders, open your chest, and improve balance and strength.

Join the Ashtanga LED class and yoga conference on August 3, 2024. Experience mantra chanting, practice breathing rhythm following Sanskrit cues, and deepen your yoga knowledge!

Join Teacher Mandy's charity yoga event in August 2024 to help stray animals and Jabez Counselling Services Centre, supporting psychological counselling and emotional support services.

Leave the city noise behind and join us in the pristine nature of Tamba City for a journey combining yoga and spiritual exploration. From November 3-6, 2024, embark on a 4-day, 3-night yoga retreat to reconnect with inner peace.

Experience a brief but enriching day of practice at AYBKK, filled with energy and deep inspiration, looking forward to continuing this learning journey in the future.

Love aerial yoga and want to become a professional instructor? Join Tapas 30-Hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Course to learn aerial yoga history, techniques, and teaching skills, and earn your Yoga Alliance certified certificate.

Thank you to SRACP social worker Ms. Chan for the invitation to experience parent-child yoga with moms and children. Returning friends showed more confidence, and new friends were enthusiastic and engaged—looking forward to sharing the joy of yoga again!

The essence of yoga is not about whether you can touch your toes, but what you learn along the way—the experiences and insights of mind and body.

If the last practice felt too easy for you, this advanced Jump Back will bring more challenge and help you improve your yoga technique.

Thank you to all the kind-hearted participants who donated and joined the charity stretch yoga workshop. We raised HKD1,550, which will be fully donated to PAWS Guardian Rescue Services.

Join the Ashtanga LED class and Yoga Conference on July 6, 2024 at Yuen Long. Through chanting, asanas, and breathing techniques with professional guidance, deepen your understanding of the wisdom of yoga.

Chaturanga is a core movement in Sun Salutations, yet many people perform it incorrectly. This article introduces four progressively challenging variations to help you build proper upper body and core strength step by step.

The editor hopes to give back to society through charity yoga activities, helping more people and animals. These events not only spread love and support but also raise awareness about the meaning and impact of charitable giving.

July brings a variety of yoga classes including Morning Yoga, Relaxing Yoga, and Yoga Nidra - perfect for office workers and anyone looking to enhance their yoga practice. New teachers are also joining!

Today we share how to incorporate a foam roller into your yoga practice. It can not only improve flexibility but also build strength. Learn about the various applications of foam rollers for muscle relaxation and posture correction to make your yoga practice more interesting and effective.

When practicing Sun Salutations, the Jump Back can feel challenging for many students. Yoga Tung shares three simple techniques to help you master this movement with ease.

Yoga classes often emphasize nose breathing. Do you know why? Charmain shares three important benefits of nose breathing to help you achieve better results in your yoga practice.

The yoga wheel is a great tool for practicing Full Camel. It helps open the shoulders, improve flexibility, and reduce pressure during backbends, making your practice safer and more comfortable. Learn how to use a yoga wheel to assist your backbend practice!

Through Ajay's workshop, I rediscovered the depth and inspiration of the Ashtanga Primary Series, reflecting that yoga practice is not just physical training but also mental and inner growth.

Join our charity partner floor yoga event to support PAWS Guardian Rescue. Stretch your body and mind with Teacher Davis and Teacher Mandy!

Tapas Yoga's charity stretch yoga workshop successfully raised HKD 2,500, all donated to PAWS Guardian Rescue. Thank you to all the volunteers and teachers for their support.

Join the 16-hour singing bowl sound therapy certificate course led by Teacher Charmain. Learn sound healing techniques and earn a Yoga Alliance YACEP certificate, suitable for beginners and yoga instructors.

Yoga Tung shares his Kapotasana progress from 2018 to now, documenting years of yoga journey to inspire everyone to persist and break through personal limits.

A week after the Yoga Retreat, warmth and fulfillment still linger in my heart. From doubt to realization, every experience on this journey helped me understand myself better and learn how to praise others and affirm myself.

Stay focused in each present moment, embrace mindfulness, and be grateful for the progress and growth along the journey. This short reflection captures insights from yoga practice, encouraging everyone to harness the power of the present.

The June yoga class schedule brings more variety and choices, providing students with opportunities to advance and try new classes. Feel free to inquire about trial class details!

Join the yoga charity event led by Teacher Mandy and Teacher Davis. While stretching your body and mind, you'll also be helping raise funds for stray animals awaiting rescue.

Thank you all for participating in Tapas's first Yoga Retreat in May. During this event, we not only enjoyed stretching our bodies but also experienced the warmth and support between people.

After completing the 200-hour yoga teacher training course, students experienced comprehensive growth in mind, body and spirit. From learning movements to inner transformation, everyone gained profound inspiration and change.

The May 2024 yoga class schedule is out! From May 15-21, Tung Sir and Teacher Charmain will be leading a Yoga Retreat, with substitute teachers covering classes during this period. A great opportunity to meet different instructors!

Tight hips are a common issue for urban dwellers. This 10-minute hip opening practice progresses through three stages, combined with proper pelvic alignment techniques, helping you safely work toward the splits.

The key to learning Ashtanga yoga lies in maintaining disciplined practice even after the initial enthusiasm fades. Congratulations to all students who persisted with early morning 7AM to 9AM Mysore practice for an entire year!

Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana is the most challenging pose for me in the second series. After a year of practice, I finally broke through on the left side during Kino's Mysore class, though the right side remains a mystery.

When negative emotions strike, we can learn to care for ourselves through yoga practice, shifting attention to body control, releasing stress, and letting pain dissipate.

My first time joining Kino's 3-day Mysore practice was captivating. After years of practicing dropback catching, I finally got to see it on camera when Kino helped me and my Mysore buddies captured the moment. Looking forward to future yoga journeys.

Check out the April yoga class schedule. Feel free to WhatsApp us with any questions!

The 200-hour yoga course is already one-third complete. In this short time, students have shown remarkable growth and transformation, and we've witnessed their positive mindset and physical and mental progress.

From December 2023 to January, I returned to Mysore to study with guruji, deeply experiencing the sacrifices and challenges behind yoga lineage. This was my third trip to India, and each visit teaches me more. Looking forward to continuing this learning journey.

Prenatal yoga strengthens pelvic floor muscles, relieves pregnancy discomfort, and prepares the body for delivery. This article covers the benefits of prenatal yoga and explains why expecting fathers are encouraged to participate. Prenatal yoga classes available in Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan.

Check out the March 2024 yoga class schedule for the latest class arrangements. Feel free to WhatsApp us if you have any questions.

Since returning from India, friends have said I've changed - I've become more like an Indian, not just in appearance, but in mindset and attitude toward life. This year, my goal is to maintain the peaceful state I cultivated in India while navigating Hong Kong's high-pressure environment.

Wishing you prosperity! Tapas Yoga reopens on the 6th day of the new year. May you cultivate both inner and outer strength like a dragon, igniting your inner fire while embracing both power and flexibility in the Year of the Dragon.

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! Tapas Yoga reopens on the 6th day of the new year. May you have good fortune and a year full of energy and luck!

Tung wanted his first yoga teaching manual to be beautiful, something students would want to revisit. Though the cover wasn't finished in time, the heartfelt effort and the students' sharing gave the teachers even more motivation.

Tung Sir is about to return after completing two months of yoga practice in India, bringing new courses and challenges in February, including RYT200 teacher training and Mysore classes at Yuen Long studio. Welcome to join the journey of learning focus and self-discipline!

A week-long recovery period after illness made practice more difficult—unable to touch heels in Kapotasana, even sitting felt exhausting. As the body recovered, today's practice was drenched in sweat but full of vitality and joy.

Yoga is not just physical exercise—it's a pathway to deeply understanding your inner world. Through yoga practice, we learn to maintain calm amid stress and challenges, gradually achieving harmony with ourselves.

On my third yoga study trip to India, I experienced not just asanas but a deeper understanding of how yoga integrates into life. India is where I fully immerse myself in learning and self-growth—learning not just yoga, but how to live better.

Yoga Tung continues learning yoga in India through the end of 2023 and into 2024—a beautiful start that brings energy and inspiration to the new year.

The January 2024 schedule is fresh out of the oven, plus there's a Thousand Islands Lake hiking group activity on January 1st. Come sign up!

This year's precious Christmas gift was taking a photo with admired Ashtanga Yoga senior Teacher Daniel, with gratitude for his contribution to spreading this art.

Meditation can relieve stress and improve focus, but many don't know how to start. This guide teaches you to choose a comfortable posture, master breathing techniques, and gradually build a meditation habit.

Unexpectedly attending an evening yoga class, the editor experienced through conversations with fellow students the sense of belonging yoga brings and its magical stress-relieving power. Tapas has become a spiritual sanctuary for students.

Roy loves sports and discovered yoga by chance, finding the mind-body balance it brings. Now a yoga instructor, learn about Roy's background and his class schedule.

A yoga practitioner from Hong Kong shares how, despite global challenges and travel restrictions, being able to visit Mysore to learn Ashtanga Yoga is a journey filled with challenges and preciousness.

For many people, yoga is a holistic practice for body, mind, and spirit that brings health, balance, and happiness. However, consistent practice is essential to truly experience its benefits.

Want to learn about Tapas' 200-hour multi-style yoga teacher training course? Lead instructors Tung Sir and Teacher Charmain answer questions about the course and share the program's unique features and their teaching experience.

Check out the December yoga class schedule and event details. New teachers, Pilates classes, and split-themed classes are now available! Remember to practice consistently and let's end 2023 on a high note.

Pilates and yoga are two very popular forms of exercise, both capable of enhancing body strength, flexibility, and balance. Although they share some similarities, Pilates and yoga have distinct differences in many aspects.

In this article, we introduce some essential core poses for yoga beginners. These poses help build body strength, flexibility, and balance while laying a solid foundation for yoga practice.

Yoga is a comprehensive mind-body-spirit practice, with asanas (postures) being one of its core elements. By practicing various yoga asanas, we can gain many physical benefits. In this article, we explore the benefits of yoga asanas for the body.

The Ashtanga Mysore teaching method is like learning piano - each student has their own rhythm and pace. Here, teachers provide individual guidance based on your needs, allowing you to focus on your own practice.

Want to learn yoga but don't know where to start? This beginner's guide covers basic yoga principles, asanas, and breathing techniques to help you build a proper foundation for practice. Yoga classes in Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan welcome beginners.

In yoga and other ancient traditions, chakras are seen as energy vortexes within the human body. The word 'chakra' means 'wheel' or 'spinning' in Sanskrit. These wheels are believed to be concentration areas of life energy (called Prana), affecting our physical, mental, and emotional health.

When you enter the world of yoga, 'OM' is perhaps one of the most commonly heard Sanskrit sounds. In many yoga classes, teachers and students chant this ancient syllable together at the beginning and end. But OM is more than just a syllable - it contains deep universal meaning and mystical power.

Charmain was invited to Baptist University as a guest speaker, sharing valuable experiences on career and life planning with students, encouraging young people to explore their interests and values, while providing practical stretching exercises to relieve shoulder and neck fatigue.

Namaste is a Sanskrit word composed of 'namah' (meaning bow or salute) and 'te' (meaning you), literally translating to 'I bow to you.' However, its deeper meaning extends far beyond simple courtesy or respect.

Tapas Yoga Center offers multiple Mysore yoga classes. Join us to experience this unique yoga journey.

Great news! A second group has been added for the May 15-18, 2024 Osaka Tanba Yoga Retreat. Experience the perfect blend of nature and yoga practice. Limited spots available - register now!

Teacher Sola has arrived at the studio, but all the students seem to have vanished! What happened? Meow!

My first Ashtanga class left me drenched in sweat and ready to quit. But this challenging practice became my source of strength.

Practicing on an empty stomach provides your body with the most direct and pure energy. Join our morning Mysore practice to experience it.

Teacher Charmain was invited to give a guest lecture at Baptist University, sharing career and life planning insights with sports students.

Mysore practice isn't just for experienced yogis - it's actually the ideal starting point for beginners entering Ashtanga yoga.

Tapas and our yoga teachers organized a charity singing bowl workshop and donation drive to help a family in need after losing their mother.

The Ashtanga Second Series 'Nadi Shodhana' focuses on nerve purification with challenging consecutive headstands in advanced practice.

2023 is almost over! Our November schedule is out - let's push through these last two months and finish the year strong.

From drop back to wheel and catching the ankles - every step is a challenge to both body and willpower in advanced yoga practice.

Escape the city and join our yoga retreat in Tamba, Osaka. Experience morning yoga, organic activities, paragliding, and hot springs.

After years of practicing Ashtanga yoga, I've found its sequencing to be flawless - like a combination lock that must be opened in order.

Yoga is widely recognized as a practice that balances body, mind, and spirit. Breath is one of the most important elements.

Backbend practice is more than just a pose - it's a confrontation with inner fear. Discover how to find courage and strength.

In Ashtanga practice, precisely coordinating each breath with every movement is essential for achieving optimal results.

Before Typhoon Koinu arrived, Ka Hin, Tung, and our students completed a back pain workshop filled with laughter and learning.

October marks the start of Sharathji's Ashtanga course. I'm joining the December session in Mysore.

Our Mid-Autumn partner yoga workshop was a blast! Check out the highlights and join us next time!

October has arrived! Time to check your yearly goals. Save our new class schedule and keep going!

Yoga trains us to bring attention back to the present moment—on the mat and in daily life.

Years of practice mean nothing without dedication. Real progress comes from how you commit, not how long.

Tapas Yoga and DCH partnered for a yoga wheel event, converting calories burned into food donations.

Tapas partners with O2wellness for a special workshop on relieving neck, shoulder and back pain.

Discover how yoga brings health, happiness, and purpose. Learn about the 200-hour yoga teacher journey.

Our singing bowl workshop raised funds for stray animal rescue. Thanks to all participants!

This week's quote reminds us to choose what's right over what's easy or popular in life.

Keep practicing yoga at home to boost immunity. Tapas Yoga offers online classes for safe practice.

Tapas Yoga offers online classes including Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa during the pandemic.

Tapas Yoga offers diverse classes for weight loss, relaxation, and pain relief. All levels welcome.