Taming the Dragon (Part 2) Special Class with JY Ooi, May 12

Orchard Central
Monday, May 12, 2025
10.30am - 12pm

In this second instalment to Taming the Dragon Yin Yang special class in January 2025, practise the Infant Series, a gentle hatha-style yang yoga sequence, as well as Animal Parade (a yang flow comprising qigong-inspired movements and yoga arm balances). These sequences, created by Paul and Suzee Grilley (the founders of Yin Yoga), are known to promote strength, flexibility, as well as the flow of primordial energy (qi in TCM meridian theory, or prana in hatha yoga/Ayurveda).

We will start with a series of traditional qi cultivation practices, as well as practice the Motoyama Meridian Ki exercises, a series of floor-based joint flexibility movements developed by Paul Grilley’s teacher, Dr Hiroshi Motoyama.

This special class concludes with a series of yin yoga poses in quiet for deep reflection and contemplation on the interplay of movement and stillness.

In both the yang and yin segments of this special class, we will explore in detail how to embody the essence of Taoist philosophy–living in harmony with the Tao (道) (also known as the natural flow of the universe), and how to achieve balance, effortless action, and alignment with the rhythm of breath, nature and life.

Suitable for everyone except heavily pregnant practitioners.

Price

$60 or 2 class credits. 

An active package or membership can be used for this special class. Email to sign up.

ABOUT JY OOI



JY started practising yoga in 2014 and teaching yoga in 2017. He believes that a yoga practice can be the basis for self-actualisation and personal development, and that it should ideally be less performative and more internal.

Trained and certified in a variety of yoga styles, JY has found that the practices of yin yoga and meditation have most informed his personal practice and outlook on teaching. He has in recent years delved into associated domains such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Vipassana meditation and trauma-informed yoga. He is transitioning to teaching with a greater emphasis on healing, therapeutic and meditative elements.

JY encourages practitioners to observe sensations, thoughts and their breath with a view to realising the impermanence thereof. The equanimity and insight that comes from realising no situation lasts forever is a window to deeper self-awareness and connection. He consciously aims to teach from a grounded space, offering supportive and encouraging classes that facilitate the connection of body and mind through the breath.