{"product_id":"yin-yoga-dharmic-philosophy-special-class","title":"Yin Yoga \u0026 Dharmic Philosophy Special Class with JY Ooi, May 31","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrchard Central\u003cbr\u003eSunday, May 31, 2026\u003cbr\u003e1pm - 2:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Vesak Day 90-minute special class, long-held yin poses are combined with short practical teachings with key principles from the Dharmic traditions.  Physical stillness forms the basis for a contemplative practice that sharpens physical, mental and emotional awareness, quietens the mind, and supports inner freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYin yoga poses place the body into a greater state of stillness for the mind to settle, which makes meditative insight more accessible.  You will explore how deliberate stillness creates space for clarity versus passivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contemplative practice, inner freedom refers not to escapism or fantasy, but the training to meet experience directly, without reacting from habit or preference.  You will learn how simple awareness can loosen ingrained patterns of reactivity and tension.  Turning next to mindfulness and concentration, we will learn the concepts of mindfulness, prajna (insight), and samadhi (unification of mind), to understand how each wisdom concept contributes to steady and calm attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will also explore ethical discipline through the lens of (1) the yamas and niyamas (from Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga), and (2) the Five Precepts of Buddhism.  We focus on how ethical conduct stabilises the mind and supports deeper practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see reality as it is, we will use the story of Mara as a framework for exploring how obstacles and temptations arise, and how to work with common mental hindrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe close with the theme of liberation.  You will distinguish between the yogic idea of recognising and uniting with one’s true self (purusha), and the Buddhist path of awakening that ends the cycle of suffering. The goal is practical understanding you can apply after class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is suitable for all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$45 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor 2 class credits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn active package or membership can be used for this special class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info.sg@homyoga.com\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to sign up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that this event is non-refundable.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT JY OOI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1184\/8924\/files\/JY_Shopify.png?v=1760866630\" width=\"575\" height=\"431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJY brings an unusual combination of professional backgrounds to his teaching – he first trained as a lawyer and was in legal practice for many years, before transitioning to yoga teaching. This journey of transition taught him much about himself, and deepened his conviction that the lessons learnt on the mat have real relevance off the mat. He seeks to bridge his professional training in law and his personal practice in spirituality, contemplative practices and wellness, in ways that are of benefit to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJY started practising yoga in 2013, did his first training in 2015, and has been teaching yoga since 2017. He is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and has conducted trainings and workshops, as well as privates, corporates and events. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practice of yin yoga has most informed his practice and teaching. He completed his 300-hour Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Jo Phee over 8 years, grounded in (amongst others) Traditional Chinese Medicine frameworks including meridians and acupressure points, as well as the therapeutic dimensions of myofascial release. He has also sought to deepen his education at the intersection of yin yoga and contemplative practices such as mindfulness and the Buddha Dharma, and regards Sarah Powers as an instrumental guiding light. He also works on resources for yin yoga enthusiasts as well as yoga teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJY views teaching as a service and a privilege. His classes aim to offer a grounding, calm and reflective space where practitioners are encouraged to observe their breath, sensations, thoughts and feelings – towards realising that the mind and our thoughts are not one and the same, and understanding this not just intellectually, but as a lived experience. He teaches from an authentic and supportive place, fostering awareness, mindfulness and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hom Yoga Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42177655078967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1184\/8924\/files\/JY_Yin.png?v=1775574884","url":"https:\/\/homyoga.com\/products\/yin-yoga-dharmic-philosophy-special-class","provider":"Hom Yoga Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}