Yoga for the Brain

By on April 3, 2015   /   Next Generation  

Last May, I was tasked to design a foundation yoga module for kids and in the process, one of the discoveries I made was brain yoga. This work which I took up created a deeper understanding of another dimension of yoga and opened up a new possibility for me to help children with special needs.

What is Brain Yoga or Yoga for the brain?

Yoga for the brain is a set of postures or movements designed to integrate the left and right side functions of the brain and break our mental patterns or unconscious habitual way of responding to life. It also encourages the development of new brain grooves so that we start experiencing new possibilities. The activities are rooted in ancient Vedic practices that have been refined over time.

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View Autism from Spiritual Perspective

By on October 31, 2014   /   Parenting  

I am really delighted that I shall be leading a 15-mins Brain Yoga session in a public community event called “Walk For Autism” next Saturday, 8th November from 7.30 am – 12.00pm at PathLight School. This event is organised by Youth Executive Committee from People Association Ang Mo Kio GRC (Group Representation Constituency) & Seng Kang SMC (Single Member Constituency). The aim of this event is to educate the public about autism and bring awareness about how we can support these children and their parents.

This year, I’ve started some work with children of special needs and from my experience, they have to be understood from the spiritual perspective so that we can really help them from the right context. Fundamentally, we are all spiritual beings having a human experience, we can only be understood from the space of Wholeness.

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