Introducing our new Fridays at the Shala series, where we invite you to join us in the exploration of extended 90 minute classes which include both class types within our usual class offerings, as well as more meditative experiences. These sessions are usually scheduled once a month on Fridays at 7.15pm, and may differ in timing if it falls on a Public Holiday. Yoga Seeds members may attend these sessions with a valid pass.
Join Wendy & Meiyan for a candlelit immersive meditation experience starting with Trataka, a cleansing practice for the eyes and mind. Trataka is a meditation technique that involves gazing at a single object, such as a candle flame, to calm the mind and body. This cleansing technique enhances concentration, promotes inner awareness, and helps to still the mind. The intention of the practice is to experience a deep level of meditation and self-realization by focusing on a single object in order to transcend the distractions of everyday living.
In your meditative state, we continue to tune inwards by surrendering to the sound vibrations of tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, swinging chimes and more. Sound healing is a form of vibrational medicine that helps to fine tune your system with sounds with the intention of restoring balance and activating your body’s natural healing abilities. During a Sound Bath, it activates what is known as the Relaxation Response, allowing us to go into a repair and recovery mode. You may choose to practice seated or in savasana.
Fees
Candlelight Trataka & Sound Bath Meditation with Wendy & Meiyan
$45 (Single Class Drop in)
Valid Pass for Yoga Seeds Members
About Meiyan Cheong
Meiyan specialises in both Vinyasa Flow and Yin, and enjoys guiding her students towards finding that beautiful dance between Yin (that which grounds and nourishes) and Yang (that which invigorates and uplifts) both on and off the mat. The delicate balance between holding on with control and trusting just enough to let go is a lesson she continues to work on till this day.
She has a passion for sound healing and incorporates this in her teaching and self-practice in the form of instruments, mantras and music, sometimes bringing an instrument or two into her classes for her students to enjoy the relaxing and introspective effects of sound. Music also influences her style and rhythm in a flow practice, and she enjoys creatively stringing poses together to form a moving meditation that almost resembles a dance. Her journey with yoga is rooted in the study of its philosophy, but continues to evolve in her exploration of the bhakti (devotional) path, especially with her newfound love for Kirtan (devotional singing).
