open doors get together sat 30jan 3pm

GOOD NEWS!!
Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio will start her classes on Monday 1st feb 5.30pm!! (more information later on)

To celebrate, the studio will open her doors to all curious creatures wanting to see her space, know about her activities, get together, and eat some delicious ambient-cake ...

When? this Saturday 30jan 3pm.

Where? Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio, click here for directions.

Everyone is WELCOME!!!

asanas

If you are interested in the names of the asanas, I suggest to check Yoga Journal's list here or check below.
This is a list of some asanas, meditation and pranayama in both English and Sanskrit:

Sanskrit name	English name
Adho Mukha Svanasana	Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Vrksasana	Handstand
Agnistambhasana	Fire Log Pose
Ananda Balasana	Happy Baby Pose
Anantasana	Side-Reclining Leg Lift
Anjali Mudra	Salutation Seal
Anjaneyasana	Low Lunge
Ardha Bhekasana	Half Frog Pose
Ardha Chandrasana	Half Moon Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana	Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Ardha Uttanasana	Standing Half Forward Bend
Astavakrasana	Eight-Angle Pose
Baddha Konasana	Bound Angle Pose
Bakasana	Crane Pose
Balasana	Child's Pose
Bharadvajasana I	Bharadvaja's Twist
Bhujangasana	Cobra Pose
Bhujapidasana	Shoulder-Pressing Pose
Bitilasana	Cow Pose
Chaturanga Dandasana	Four-Limbed Staff Pose
Dandasana	Staff Pose
Dhanurasana	Bow Pose
Dhyana	Self-Inquiry Meditation
Dhyana	Practice Enlightenment Meditation
Dhyana	Mantra Meditation
Dhyana	Loving Your Enemies Meditation
Dhyana	Intuition Meditation
Dhyana	I Want It So Bad Meditation
Dhyana	Do the Right Thing Meditation
Dhyana	Cross-Heart Kirtan Kriya Meditation
Dhyana	Calm Heart Meditation
Dhyana	Big Mind Meditation
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana	Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose
Eka Pada Koundiyanasana I	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I
Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana	One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II	One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II
Garudasana	Eagle Pose
Gomukhasana	Cow Face Pose
Halasana	Plow Pose
Hanumanasana	Monkey Pose
Jalandhara Bandha	Net-Bearer Bond
Janu Sirsasana	Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Kapalabhati Pranayama	Skull Brightener Breath
Kapotasana	King Pigeon Pose
Krounchasana	Heron Pose
Kumbhaka Pranayama	Breath Retention
Malasana	Garland Pose
Marichyasana I	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I
Marichyasana III	Marichi's Pose
Marjaryasana	Cat Pose
Matsyasana	Fish Pose
Mayurasana	Peacock Pose
Mrigi Mudra	Deer Seal
Mula Bandha	Root Bond
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama	Channel Cleaning Breath
Natarajasana	Lord of the Dance Pose
Padangusthasana	Big Toe Pose
Padmasana	Lotus Pose
Parighasana	Gate Pose
Paripurna Navasana	Full Boat Pose
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana	(Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana	Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana	Revolved Triangle Pose
Parsva Bakasana	Side Crane Pose
Parsvottanasana	Intense Side Stretch Pose
Pasasana	Noose Pose
Paschimottanasana	Seated Forward Bend
Pincha Mayurasana	Feathered Peacock Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana	Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Purvottanasana	Upward Plank Pose
Salamba Sarvangasana	Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sirsasana	Supported Headstand
Salambhasana	Locust Pose
Savasana	Corpse Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana	Bridge Pose
Simhasana	Lion Pose
Sukhasana	Easy Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana	Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Supta Padangusthasana	Reclining Big Toe Pose
Supta Virasana	Reclining Hero Pose
Surya Bhedana Pranayama	Single Nostril Breath
Svara Yoga Pranayama	Yoga of Sound Breath
Tadasana	Mountain Pose
Tittibhasana	Firefly Pose
Tolasana	Scale Pose
Uddiyana Bandha	Upward Abdominal Lock
Ujjayi Pranayama	Conqueror Breath
Upavistha Konasana	Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Urdhva Dhanurasana	Upward Bow or Wheel Pose
Urdhva Hastasana	Upward Salute
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana	Upward-Facing Dog
Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana	Standing Split
Ustrasana	Camel Pose
Utkatasana	Chair Pose
Uttanasana	Standing Forward Bend
Uttana Shishosana	Extended Puppy Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana	Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana	Extended Side Angle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana	Extended Triangle Pose
Vasisthasana	Side Plank Pose
Viparita Karani	Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Virabhadrasana I	Warrior I Pose
Virabhadrasana II	Warrior II Pose
Virabhadrasana III	Warrior III Pose
Virasana	Hero Pose
Vrksasana	Tree Pose
	High Lunge, Variation
	High Lunge
	Sphinx Pose
	Dolphin Plank Pose
	Dolphin Pose
	Plank Pose

some photos of Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio

The North-West corner

The North-East extension

The Eastern view

Finding balance on the mat and the South-East corner

Virabhadrasana II on the South-West corner

The Northern view on a cloudy winter Himalayan day

Colourful courtains

MAP to Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio

Yoga classes will be now conducted at Joyce's atic

Directions: The atic is at the top of the small building at Shambala Apartments.
It's very close to UNICEF. If you are standing in front of UNICEF on Thori Lam, go down the street (towards town) and take the 2nd small street on your left.
It will get you into a sort of courtyard. Don't worry, the dog is nice :D .
There are 2 apartment buildings, it's the first one (small one), take the stairs up to the atic... and be ready to enjoy your practice!

In case these directions are confusing, you can always call 17957404.

*** THIS IS OLD INFORMATION ***

Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio is located in Chamzangthok (Thimphu), in the Lyonpo Bld. Wangdi Norbu, on the Upper Ring Road.
Once you arrive in front of the building, walk to its other side (valley side), enter the main door and take the stairs to the offices floor. It's the first door on your right (O-1).

Here is a home-made map to guide you to the studio (we hope our artistic skills are not too artistic :D ) :

(click on the image to enlarge)

Sunday afternoon's Yoga within friends - 24jan2010

Dear friends,

Upon popular demand, an informal 1h30 yoga class within friends will be held at the studio this Sunday 24 jan 2010 at 3pm!!!

Joyce will be teaching a gentle vinyasa (dynamic) class for all levels (beginners are welcome!).

Please, arrive 15-20min earlier.
Bring comfortable clothes (refrain from using street clothes)
and come on an empty stomach (do not eat 2-3h before the class).

The class is free of charge, donations are welcome.

See you soon!!!

Namaste,

Joyce!

"Keep talking" about Yoga on Centennial Radio 101 FM Thursday 14jan 8pm

Do not miss an interview with Joyce (Tsering Om) about yoga on Centennial Radio (101FM) tonight 8pm!

We'll "keep talking" for one hour with Rebecca about all kind of topics related to yoga.
There will also be information about Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio!

Have a nice listen!

Thai Yoga Massage

Do your Body and Mind
feel the need of a Thai Yoga Bodywork session?
Joyce will be happy to help you!

Please, read further for more information.

Origins:
Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Boran (literally meaning "acient massage") was born in India 2.500 years ago, at the time of the awaken Buddha. The origin is attributed to Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a famous yogi and doctor in the healing tradition of Ayurveda who treated, among others, the Buddha.
Approximately 2.000 years ago, when Buddhism was brought to Siam (nowadays Thailand), it came along with its healing practices such as Ayurvedic medicine and yoga. The traditional Thai medicine incorporated those healing techniques and Nuad Boran was born. Nuad Boran was taught and practiced in temples and monasteries where people went in search of healing remedies. Nowadays, it is practiced all over Thailand and the entire world.



Technique:
The Thai Yoga Bodywork is a powerful dynamic massage therapy in which the giver uses thumbs, fingers, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet along the body's energy lines and pressure points combining acupressure, gentle stretching, rhythmic massage, breathing techniques and assited asanas (yoga poses). Joints are opened, muscles and tendons stretched, internal organs toned.



Thai Yoga Massage is performed on the floor; both giver and receiver are dressed in comfortable clothes allowing movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.



























Benefits:
The results of a Thai Yoga Massage session is a full body treatment that brings relaxation, releases stress, relieves muscular tension and aching joints, increases flexibility, improves circulation, boosts the immune system, detoxifies, and balances the body energetically bringing the person deeper into balance and harmony for health, happiness and wellness of being.


Some people say that Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work. :D






How much?
60 min session - 700 Nu.
90 min session - 900 Nu.
(in case of financial difficulties, the rate can be negociated)

Where?
at Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio (Thimphu): click here for directions and map (Thimphu).

When?
Please, send an e-mail to nyin.dah.yoga@gmail.com to make a reservation. The timetable is very flexible.

What to bring?
Bring comfortable clothes to allow movement and flexibility.
Do not eat a heavy meal before the massage.














Who?
I am Joyce (Tsering Om). I have been practicing yoga for 14 years and teaching for about 3 years. I completed my Thai Yoga Basic Certification in 2008 with Jonas Westring. You can check my bio here.

108 Sun Salutations to welcome 2010

On first of January 2010, a group of yoginis and yogis held 108 Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) at Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio in Thimphu (Bhutan) to welcome the new year 2010. All our gratitude to the participants!

Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio
wishes everyone
a super HAPPY 2010 full of yoga!

This was the first yoga event taken at the studio... and there will be many more to come!

We just need a little few more moments to finalise some details and the studio will be fully ready to share the beautiful art of yoga.

Thank you for practicing your patience!

Nyin-Dah Yoga Philosophy

Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio is here to share the art of yoga with everyone in Thimphu. Our goal is to provide a space where to find balance.

Our wish is to meet everyone's need and therefore we are providing different styles of yoga, at different times and at the lowest price possible in order to ensure our sustainibility and be able to continue to exist.

Nyin-Dah Yoga Studio aims at staying local as much as possible and therefore refrains from importing equipment. We also believe it is important to involve our community into the yoga project.
At the studio, we have props to ensure a safe and comfortable practice. The bolsters, eye-pillows, sandbags, blocks and most of the furniture were made at Draktsho, the Vocational Training Centre for the Disabled in Thimphu. The bolsters have been filled with left-overs from tailoring shops in an attempt to recycle. The eye-pillows are filled with buckweat husk from Bumthang, rice and lavanda (from Spain) to gain the magic scent. The sandbags carry sand from the Wangchuk river.

We hope our efforts will be manifested in a beautiful and mindful yoga community.