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Showing posts with label UP Diliman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UP Diliman. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
UP CHK Community Recreation Yoga Program
First Semester Schedule
August 14-October 16, 2010
10 Saturdays
Yoga
10:30-12:00
Archery Room
Php1750 for 10 sessions
ReCREATE Yourself! Register Now!
25% discount for all UP Employees
College of Human Kinetics
2nd Floor Administrative Office
Ylanan Gymnasium, UP Diliman, Quezon City
For inquiries
Please call telephone nos. 929-6033; 981-8500 local 4128, 4130
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Yoga 4 Isko
PE2 Yoga at the UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics.
This is the archery range room that has been converted to multi-purpose exercise room. I asked the Dean if we can develop it into a mind-body room. Put some decorations and make it really conducive for holistic fitness programs like yoga, pilates, or tai-chi. This semester, it is the venue for pilates, yoga, and ball-and-band PE courses.
I like the place because it's quiet and away from the noise of dribbling balls and banging iron plates. One of my yoga classes is at the dance studio. It is more spacious but not very conducive for yoga.
The students at the archery range room are also more focused compared to the students in the dance studio. I have about 3 noisy students who can't seem to perform the asanas without giving side comments.
It's inspiring to observe them sitting quietly though at the end of each session... sitting quietly... focusing on the breath... stilling the mind.
Om shanti, shanti, shanti.
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University students in the Philippines are required to take 4 general physical education courses as part of the requirements for graduation. While it is recommended that the students finish their PE requirements in the first two years of their undergraduate studies, some also prefer to take it on their last two years. Most universities follow the curriculum set by the Commission on Higher Education but because UP provides more freedom to students in choosing the types of activities that they want to enroll in. In UP, the students can choose from a wide array of PE activities ranging from traditional ball games, fitness exercises, dance, to recreational activities.
PE2 Yoga is a 60-minute twice a week course which runs for 16 weeks per semester.
At the end of the course, the students are able to perform the basic ashtanga sequence (up to purvottanasan then closing) on the own. Some poses like the wheel and tripod headstand are also introduced towards the end of the course to add elements of fun, challenge, and excitement.
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Did I tell you that we do the class in the middle of the day? I have 4 sections this semester. WF 1-2pm and TTh 11-12, 12-1, 1-2.
Hot yoga, anyone?
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University students in the Philippines are required to take 4 general physical education courses as part of the requirements for graduation. While it is recommended that the students finish their PE requirements in the first two years of their undergraduate studies, some also prefer to take it on their last two years. Most universities follow the curriculum set by the Commission on Higher Education but because UP provides more freedom to students in choosing the types of activities that they want to enroll in. In UP, the students can choose from a wide array of PE activities ranging from traditional ball games, fitness exercises, dance, to recreational activities.
PE2 Yoga is a 60-minute twice a week course which runs for 16 weeks per semester.
At the end of the course, the students are able to perform the basic ashtanga sequence (up to purvottanasan then closing) on the own. Some poses like the wheel and tripod headstand are also introduced towards the end of the course to add elements of fun, challenge, and excitement.
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Did I tell you that we do the class in the middle of the day? I have 4 sections this semester. WF 1-2pm and TTh 11-12, 12-1, 1-2.
Hot yoga, anyone?
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Yoga 4 Isko
The goal... to create awareness and bring yoga to the Filipino youth.
Participants in balasana or child's pose.
Ekam... inhale...
Saluting to the sun...
Dve... exhale...
Shat... exhale...
In padmasana (lotus) practicing a simple breathing exercise.
My teacher's vision continues...
Stillness.
OM
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Banana-que, tofu sushi, vegetarian paella
Banana-que
A favorite Pinoy snack.
Tofu sushi
Vegetarian paella
-same-
Close up shot***
Thanks to Marichu for the photos.
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Just a thought. Yoga has connected people in the University... chem... psych... allied health... masscom... hk... the gods must be cooking something. Everything for the good of mankind... but first maybe... UP-kind... or Jogas-kind... up-or-out in 5 semesters.
Om.
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Oh, and last saturday... I believe a blogger joined my class. I think she is but just doesn't want to be known. See you next week.
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Hope the sky becomes clearer so that light might shine upon the mind.
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The type of food and amount of rest both affect one's practice... yes I know. I just had a sluggish one this morning. Om 1... om 2... om 3... om 4... om 5...
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Tomorrow... kriyas.
Om.
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Maybe I should get a twitter account.
Om.
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For the food, visit Likha Diwa in QC.
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Just a thought. Yoga has connected people in the University... chem... psych... allied health... masscom... hk... the gods must be cooking something. Everything for the good of mankind... but first maybe... UP-kind... or Jogas-kind... up-or-out in 5 semesters.
Om.
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Oh, and last saturday... I believe a blogger joined my class. I think she is but just doesn't want to be known. See you next week.
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Hope the sky becomes clearer so that light might shine upon the mind.
---
The type of food and amount of rest both affect one's practice... yes I know. I just had a sluggish one this morning. Om 1... om 2... om 3... om 4... om 5...
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Tomorrow... kriyas.
Om.
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Maybe I should get a twitter account.
Om.
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For the food, visit Likha Diwa in QC.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Yoga in UP Diliman
For classes in UP Diliman, check out www.flowyogaqc.co.nr.Photo by KQ.
Read about this photo at Marichu's blog.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ashtanga Minus the Hype: Real people do yoga
Om
The doctor in warrior.
Joji
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My inorganic chemistry professor in headstand.
Om*****
It's good to be back and reconnect with old friends. This is where I used to teach yoga before I moved to the Middle East. They were one of my motivations to get further education in yoga.
When I moved to Riyadh, I asked my friend Joji to take over the classes. Every time I'd come home for vacation, I'd always see to it that I teach a class or two. Slowly, I introduced them to ashtanga (I used to teach flow) and the mysore-style of practice. They were very receptive and it's wonderful to see how their practices have evolved.
Professors, academic personnel, and non-teaching staff from the different parts of the university come together every Monday and Thursday afternoon in a make-shift shala at the Palma Hall Annex in UP Diliman to practice together for wellness, peace, and friendship.
For Joji's schedule in QC, please visit www.flowyogaqc.co.nr.
Click here for more photos of the workshop.
SHOUT OUT TO Chona: Thanks for taking the photos.
When I moved to Riyadh, I asked my friend Joji to take over the classes. Every time I'd come home for vacation, I'd always see to it that I teach a class or two. Slowly, I introduced them to ashtanga (I used to teach flow) and the mysore-style of practice. They were very receptive and it's wonderful to see how their practices have evolved.
Professors, academic personnel, and non-teaching staff from the different parts of the university come together every Monday and Thursday afternoon in a make-shift shala at the Palma Hall Annex in UP Diliman to practice together for wellness, peace, and friendship.
For Joji's schedule in QC, please visit www.flowyogaqc.co.nr.
Click here for more photos of the workshop.
SHOUT OUT TO Chona: Thanks for taking the photos.
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