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.

*** meditation and work in progress ***

Thank you for practicing your patience...