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Rani Kamaruddin

about Rani Kamaruddin, RYT-200

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Biography Rani spent well over 10 years as a professional in the corporate world working consistently at high intensity levels for longer periods of time and living that lifestyle with passion, something she deemed essential to live a life that brings contentment.Some say she likes to walk the paths of the biggest resistance, all of that because she believes in following the path of the least regrets. When at the height of her Wall Street firm career, she woke up to the fact that she would have many regrets if she didnt maximized the potential of her life force before her last breath, she decided to explore the boundaries of her life force and use the teaching of yoga to connect with people and to support and empower people to work with what life presents to them.Having been very close to loosing her life, it is from deep gratitude for life combined with her pragmatic approach to yoga that she teaches her students to develop strength on a physical level, flexibility on a mental level and resilience on an emotional level. She teaches from a place of deep respect and compassion for her students, proactively supports them in defining their own way of living that brings integrated and balanced wellness and helps them connect to their own life force, supporting them in making life an accumulation of many moments that take their breath away, as life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.Born with a mixed Asian background, raised as a European, Rani has been intrigued her entire life to study the origins, behavior and the physical, social, and cultural differences of humans, an interest that sent her to travel and immerse herself in other cultures. She is a native speaker of Dutch, English and Cantonese and is proficient in Mandarin and German. She has over 400 hours in trainings under her belt and more than a double number of hours of actual teaching and intuitive healing experience and has taught yoga in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and Italy.
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Curriculum Vitae Rani's open mindset has led her to explore many different styles of yoga (including without limitation: Anusara Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Prana Flow Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Power Yoga, Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga and Yin Yoga).From the many different styles, it was Forrest Yoga that resonated most. It was a practice that allowed her to work at the intensity level and depth that she needed to work with at any given practice, it created space for her emotional healing, it grounded her, taught her to connect to her center and taught her to maximize her breath capacity and thus expand her life force.It is with gratitude to her teachers and love for her yoga practice from which Rani shares her practice in the teaching of yoga. Rani has studied with the following teachers:ANA FORREST* Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training (March, 2010)* Forrest Yoga Advanced Teacher Training (November, 2010)KELLEY RUSH and SUZI ZOBRIST* Forrest Yoga Mentorship Program 2010-2011ELLEN HEED* Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers (March, 2010)* Introduction to Visionary Cranial Sacral Work Continued Education for Teachers (May, 2010)* Pain and Orthopedic Evaluation Training for Yoga Anatomy Continued Education for Teachers (February, 2008)PAUL GRILLEYYin Yoga Training for Teachers (September, 2009)BARON BAPTISTE* Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 (August, 2009)Rani is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and is in the process of becoming a certified Forrest Yoga teacher.
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Testimonials RAYMOND C. | WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL memberIve been practicing yoga for 5 years. I really liked the group class setting in the beginning, but over the years, I've found yoga changing into nothing more than a physical work out. And then I had a minor injury in my left knee, so I stopped taking yoga classes altogether. When I returned to class, I was being pushed to do the poses, which only made it worse. A friend suggested private yoga and gave me Rani's business card. What Rani gave me exceeded my every expectation of private instruction. She understands the technical stuff, she is fully present and attentive to what my needs are, and encourages me to take my yoga beyond the physical practice. She is astonishingly accurate and precise and I am surprised with her ability to modify a practice that a. combines a physical and spiritual work out and b. gets me to heal my injuries. I can do almost everything I could do before, but with a sense of compassion for me and the people around me. I've healed my knee and with that, my yoga practice.STELLA L. | WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL memberRani has made tremendous difference to my 'healing journey' from breast cancer. I accidentally met her at a Starbucks when she offered me a seat and asked if I was alright. I just heard I had to go through chemo and was pretty emotional, angry, ashamed and scared. I did not know how to answer that question and burst out in tears, and she was there to hear me out. I believe in being at the right place at the right time to meet the right person. It was as if she knew what was going on for me and I felt her genuine care for me, someone she just met! I found out she taught yoga and after a while I started to take classes with her. At first, I wasn't so sure about it, I only wanted to talk to her. It was only after my first chemo that I realized how much yoga did for me. Not only did it help me to reflect upon my life, I felt alive and "normal" when I practiced. Rani's hands on work provide guidance, comfort, and positive energy. My mind is a lot calmer after a class and am grateful to have learned the breathing techniques to help me through the worst days after each chemo. Rani is very generous in sharing her wisdom and life experiences which have helped to build courage for my healing. I could not have wished for a better yoga teacher and feel very blessed that I walked into that Starbucks that day we met.ANGELA R. | WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL memberRani changed my opinion about young and new teachers. I walked in with skepticism about what this young lady could offer me, but after the first session I felt I could trust her. She was very real and unpretentious, her energy felt good and I could feel she taught from her heart and love for her student. She was teaching from a space of authenticity and that was what did my skepticism disappear. I became a member because of that. With over eight years of practice in various yoga styles, I could have easily done a practice by myself but what she is teaching me is something I have to learn. So, she is my teacher! and I can say... I dont say that easily.MELISSA M. | WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL memberI have gained so much from the private sessions that Ive taken with Rani. She has an extraordinary powers and displays confidence and elegance in the way she offers her gifts. I remember one particular session where she focused on heart opening that class brought me to tears as I realized what I was holding on to and was trying to run away from it. I was so scared but I felt safe at the same time. And then I realized that I didnt need another band aid, I took a deep breath and let go off the fear as I needed to acknowledge the existence of the excruciating pain in my body. After class, she put her hands on my heart, coaching me to breathe and the tears came running down my face. It was a big release of emotions I did not know I had been carrying for over 10 years and that class healed my heart. She is right... yoga is a healing practice.

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OUR INTENTIONOur intention is simple: your WELLNESS MATTERS. We intend to make wellness accessible to all people, irrespective of their age, gender, health condition, fitness, background, social status or profession. This means that YOUR wellness matters to us. We intend to help you, individually, to cultivate wellness as a source (not merely a 'state') of wellbeing and happiness from the inside, out.OUR PHILOSOPHYOur philosophy is this: your wellness matters.. to the community. What we mean is this: Wellness is everyone's birthright and we proactively advocate wellness for everyone. In that connection, we launched an initiative to support individuals in their healing and recovery journey from various conditions by integrating yoga, intuitive healing and guided meditation in patient support services offered by certain organizations. Because we prefer to actively support the healing journey of individuals over making monetary donations to charities, by becoming our client, you are contributing to funding our work to the community as our work to the community is provided for free. In other words, our profit is invested in WELLNESSCOMMUNITY.OUR SERVICESWELLNESSINDIVIDUALWELLNESSGROUPWELLNESSCORPORATEWELLNESSCOMMUNITYOUR APPROACHwe CUSTOMIZE WELLNESS to the individual (i.e. you) because you are uniquewe partner with our clients to identify WHAT WORKS for youON YOUR TERMS and accommodating your schedule and timemake it AS CONVENIENT AS POSSIBLE for youbecause we know: what works best, is what works for you

OUR APPROACH

we CUSTOMIZE WELLNESS because you are unique

we partner with you to identify WHAT WORKS for you

ON YOUR TERMS and accommodating your schedule and time

make it AS CONVENIENT AS POSSIBLE for you

BECAUSE WE KNOW, WHAT WORKS BEST, IS WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

WellnessIndividual

WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL
WELLNESSINDIVIDUAL is a fully individualized wellness service, catered exclusively and entirely for you personally. Based on an assessment of your health history, your current health conditions, lifestyle and diet choices, we will work with you to customize a wellness plan that incorporates private one-on-one yoga classes, intuitive healing, diet and nutrition consultation and guided meditation to offer you an efficient and effective way to improve your overall wellness. Our aim is to make it as convenient for you to work on your personal wellness, because we know it works best, when it works for you. We will work closely with you to define a wellness plan that works for you at a time and location that is most convenient for you.Email us or call +852 9162 4896 today for our brochure or to schedule a consultation!

WellnessGroup

WELLNESSGROUP
WELLNESSGROUP is a great set up for working on your personal wellness while simultaneously enjoying the company of your friends, relatives or colleagues. This is a customized service made available to individuals that would like to practice yoga and/or guided meditation in a group setting. Based on an assessment of the health history, current health condition and lifestyle of each member of the group, we will customize a wellness plan involving yoga and/or guided meditation for the group as a whole, however, catered to the individual needs and level of experience and fitness of each member of the group - as such offering a two-dimensional approach to personalization.This service is available in the form of a single session (e.g. a team building event, family or friends gathering event) or as part of a membership. Call +852 9162 4896 for more information or email us for a brochure today.

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WELLNESSCORPORATE
WELLNESSCORPORATE corporate wellness is an investment in your companys most important resources: human resources, your people. Whether you are looking into establishing a corporate wellness program for your employees, or you already have a well established and comprehensive one, our approach differs from most existing corporate wellness programs, in that:it works as a stand-alone corporate wellness program as well as complimentary with your established wellness programs (as applicable);our philosophy is simple: the wellness of an individual within an organization impacts the wellness of the corporation, therefore, our services are fully customized for the individuals within your corporation;it's time- and cost-efficient - you determine the parameters of your deal; you do not pay for services you do not use;we make wellness work for you, not the other way around;because of it's high customizability, our services can be made available to you corporation-wide as well as to any given department or team within your organization - this is ideal if for example, your corporation has a contract with an external gym, but your department wants to explore yoga outside the gym setting;your membership with us actively contributes to the community. Read more in WELLNESSCOMMUNITYWe like simplicity and effectiveness, and anything that combines the two. Our in-depth understanding of the corporate world, combined with our experience in bringing wellness in simple, directional, time-efficient and highly effective way positions us uniquely to render a service that works best for your corporation and your human resources.E-mail us or call +852 9162 4896 to schedule a consultation.

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WELLNESSCOMMUNITY
WELLNESSCOMMUNITY originates from a heartfelt intent to be of service to the community. Our aim is to partner with organizations that are focused on supporting people on their healing journey, by offering yoga classes as part of patient support services. In addition, we also organize special events and workshops to raise funds in support of the work of these organizations. A list of organizations we support is available upon request.We are honored and grateful to be working with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to eliminating the threat of bresst cancer through breasth health education, patient support, research and advocacy in Hong Kong. With a powerful message that no one is alone in the fight against breast cancer, which strikes more women in Hong Kong than any other cancer, the foundation offers a diversified patient support service from treatment preparation to recovery. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity the foundation has given us to offer yoga as part of their patient support service.(copy endorsed by the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation)"In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it." - Marianne Williamson

Business Consultancy

Business Consultancy
Apart from teaching yoga, Rani makes use of her years of professional experience in the corporate world to offer consultancy services to small and medium enterprises; helping them to enhance efficiency in business operations and offering management advices. Coming from a legal background, she also consults on legal matters, reviews and negotiates contractual arrangements and deals with regulatory licensing and registration matters.BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONSUnder current consultancy arrangements, Rani offers the following services:streamlining/enhancing operational processes;establishing/improving internal policies and procedures;proposing and implementing cost-efficient solutions;advising on business strategy, developing plan of implementation and overseeing execution;establishing/enhancing client services;general management advisory.LEGAL ADVISORYUnder current consultancy arrangements, Rani offers the following services:establishing/standardizing agreements (third party, vendor, client, employee);reviewing and negotiating agreements;advising management on legal matters;ensuring proper licenses and registrations are obtained;establishing/streamlining corporate compliance processes and procedures;proposing solutions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks;general legal advisory.

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Why Yoga?

Why Yoga?
Yoga is for everybody and every body, regardless of age, flexibility, or level of fitness. It's not about the picture perfect pretzelicious pose on a poster - that's called a poster! it is about becoming aware of the breath, staying connected to it and getting skillful in using it - on and off the mat.The breath unites the body and the mind and is the foundation of yoga. yoga is a physiologically, intellectually and emotionally coordinated approach to wellness.Yoga is for everyone and all you need....... is to breathe.All classes are sequenced and taught in accordance with the Forrest Yoga® Teaching Guidelines.why yoga? some thoughts below...1. STRENGTHENS YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 2. Tones and regulates the endocrine system 3. Balances metabolism 4. Strengthens and calms nerves 5. RESTS THE MIND 6. IMPROVES MENTAL CLARITY 7. Tones the spine 8. BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 9. Improves body posture 10. Reduces risk of heart disease 11. Helps your body resist upper respiratory infections 12. Relieves headaches 13. Increases oxygen absorption 14. INCREASES MUSCLE STRENGTH 15. Increase muscle flexibility 16. Reduces hypertension 17. Increases strength of ligaments and tendons 18. Improves circulation 19. Reduces anxiety levels 20. HELPS REGULATE BLOOD PRESSURE 21. Increases muscle endurance 22. Strengthens bones 23. Assists you in efforts to stop smoking 24. Assists you in efforts to stop drinking 25. Helps boost creativity 26. Calms emotions 27. Slows rate of joint degeneration from arthritis 28. HELPS OVERCOME JET LAG 29. Enhances sexual sensitivity and ability 30. Helps you to incur fewer medical and health-care expenses 31. IMPROVES YOUR ABILITY TO RECOVER FROM INJURY 32. Improves your ability to recover from physical exertion 33. Improves your ability to recover from illness 34. RELIEVES BACK PAINS 35. Eases labor and birth delivery 36. Increases blood flow 37. Increases lung capacity and rate of oxygen exchange 38. Improves your heat tolerance 39. HELPS TO PROTECT AGAINST INJURY 40. Helps reduce stress 41. Helps you maintain calm under pressure 42. HELPS ALLEVIATE INSOMNIA AND DEEPEN YOUR SLEEP 43. Reduces physical, mental and emotional tensions 45. Helps to relieve constipation and regulate elimination 46. Helps reduce the risk of stroke 47. Helps alleviate menstrual cramps 48. Helps to alleviate depression 49. HELPS ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN MUSCLE BALANCE 50. Helps you to overcome substance abuse 51. Helps to regulate and ease menstrual flow 52. Helps lower heart rates 53. Helps improve memory 54. Helps alleviate back aches and pains 55. Helps alleviate neck and shoulder aches and pains 56. Helps reduce the amount of insulin needed to control blood sugar 57. IMPROVES MENTAL ALERTNESS AND CLARITY 58. Strengthens respiratory system 59. Helps you burn excess calories, 61. Helps strengthen your self-esteem 62. Helps you to relax 63. HELPS YOU TO REGAIN AND MAINTAIN JOINT FLEXIBILITY 64. ASSISTS YOUR BODY IN ABSORBING NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD 65. Increases productivity at work and home 66. Helps prevent lower back problems 67. Strengthens self discipline 68. Reinforces self respect and respect for others 69. Strengthens self responsibility 70. Hydrates the vertebrae 71. Helps prevent and relieve carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury 72. Improves balance and coordination 73. RAISES YOUR ENERGY LEVELS 74. Helps relieve and prevent migraines; 75. Tones the reproductive organs 76. IMPROVES DECISION MAKING ABILITIES 77. Helps to raise your appetite 78. Helps to raise your tolerance for discomfort 79. Reduces work days missed due to illness 80. STRENGTHENS ORGANS AND GLANDS 81. Helps you maintain an independent lifestyle 82. Raises your general outlook and mood states 83. Enhances your athletic abilities 84. Fosters body awareness 85. Fosters respect for your body 86. Improves relationship with self and others 87. Raises appreciation of silence 88. Increases overall health awareness 89. HELPS BODY PURIFY ITSELF OF TOXINS 90. Improves your overall quality of life 91. Slows the aging process 92. Strengthens and opens subtle energy flow 93. ALLEVIATES STRESS IN NECK AND SHOULDERS 94. Teaches you about your body 95. Connects your mind with spirit 96. IT IS A FULL BODY WORKOUT 97. Helps you in times of change 98. Cultivates patience and compassion 99. BUILDS YOUR STAMINA 100. Teaches you to BREATHE

About Forrest Yoga

About Forrest Yoga
All yoga classes are sequenced and taught in accordance with the Forrest Yoga® teaching guidelines.With a strong emphasis on the breath, you will be guided through a series of poses that begin with breath work, followed by abdominal work, heat generating poses, poses that open up and strengthen your body which, depending on the theme of a practice can be focused on a specific body part, for example: hips, shoulders, neck, back, thighs, feet, arms, chest and core or a particular intent, for example: exploring your edges, working struggle-free, exploring standing balances or arm balances, going upside down etc. Poses are held for a longer time to allow you to deepen into the pose. You will be guided by verbal instruction, demonstration and hands-on directions to explore how a pose can work for you.Forrest Yoga was created by Ana Forrest specifically to address the stresses and challenges of today's lifestyle, "for example, tools for handling our stress, mental and emotional health, depression, injuries and weaknesses in our neck, lower back and abdominals." it is intelligent yoga designed to strengthen your whole body, especially your core, and to heal physical and emotional injuries - it is powerful yoga that sets free your primal core vitality.FORREST YOGA COMMUNITYFORREST YOGA GUARDIANS- Catherine Allen, Houston TX- Brian Campbell, Los Angeles CA- Cheryl Deer, Denver CO- Steve Emmerman, Chicago IL- Bridget Foley, Dallas TX- Ann Hyde, Houston TX- Erica Mather, New York NY- Colleen Millen, San Francisco CA- Christine Raffa, Cranston RI- Talya Ring, Chicago IL- Kelley Rush, Carnation WA- Heidi Sormaz, New Haven CT- Sinhee Ye, Seoul KOREA- Suzi Zobrist, Orcas Island WAFORREST YOGA TEACHERSA full list of Forrest Yoga teachers is available on the Forrest Yoga website.- Willow Ryan, Portland OR- Katherine Alfredo, San Diego CA- Denise Hopkins, New York, NY- Elizabeth Pope, Tampa FL- Summer Mayne, Seattle WA- Angela DiMario Baumgartner, Seattle WA- Kat Koch, Carnation WA- Marianne Jackson, Des Moines WA- Lana Moore, Orcas Island WA- Megan Stocklin, Orcas Island WA- Brenda Schornak, Seattle WA- Tracy Lockard, Ouray CO- Shauna Mikelich, Ouray CO- Diane Butera, Eugene OR- Lynne Begier, Boston MA- Stephanie St. John, Boston MA- Kari Jacobsen, Boston MA- Nathalie LeFave, Milton CANADA- Sandra Heider, Peterborough UNITED KINGDOM- Alexandra Sagorz, Vienna AUSTRIA- Michaela Schwarz-Weissman, Vienna AUSTRIA- Gloria Day-Nortje, HONG KONG- Kristi Johnson, HONG KONG- Bernadette Leung, HONG KONG- Suil Ye, Seoul KOREA- Hee Jung Ahn, Seoul KOREA- Jade Diaz, SINGAPORE- Cat Kabira, Bali INDONESIA

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer and Yoga
This page is dedicated to breast cancer patients and survivors with the intent to offer a virtual platform for patients and survivors. Because there are quite some considerations in practicing yoga during and after treatment for breast cancer, the content of this page is never going to be complete. Also, because every individual (with or without the history of breast cancer) is different, the material on this page may not be fit for every body. Rather than striving for completeness and fitness for all purposes, I would very much like this to be an interactive medium. Please feel welcome to write me with any questions you may have as they will benefit not only you but also other people with the same queries."My story with breast cancer", Rani's connection to breast cancer, 12 April 2011YOGA FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS The Hong Kong Breast Cancer FoundationEvery Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 December 2011 6, 13, 20, 27 January 2012, 4:00PM - 5:30PMAddress: 21/Floor, Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong KongRegister with Miss Florence Tam at the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. Free for members.WellnessGroup: Breast Cancer Survivors IEvery Friday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM Address: Wanchai Sports Ground, 27 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong KongRegister by completing the contact form. $50 per class.WellnessGroup: Breast Cancer Survivors IIEvery Thursday, 7:00PM - 8:30PM Address: changing in December, contact us to inquire after the address for this week's class.Register by completing the contact form. $50 per class.Do you want to practice with people that you know?Form your own group and schedule a time that works for you and your group! All classes are held at the Wanchai Sports Ground, 27 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Inquire after scheduling possibilities through the contact form. $50 per class.WellnessIndividual - patient / survivorSpecial discounted rate for private one-on-one yoga for patients and survivors. Contact us for inquiries.ARTICLES ON YOGA PRACTICEHow to modify your practice (see right sidebar)Right vs Wrong: how about feeling? (see right sidebar)Yoga Props (see right sidebar)Poses for Breast Cancer Survivors, an article by Jaki Net in the Yoga JournalRe-examining Breast Health, an article by Joanna Colwell in the Yoga JournalHealing Refuge, an article by Katherine Griffin in the Yoga JournalYOGA PHOTO and VIDEO MATERIALFeatured Poses: Spread Your Wings and Fly... (photo book | password: pinkribbon)Yoga for Cancer Channel - Yoga for Breast Cancer with Denise Hopkins, Forrest Yoga teacher in NYAbdominal Yoga Exercises with Brian Campbell (Forrest Yoga Guardian) - demo, explanation and instructions on uddiyana, agni sara and nauliINSPIRING ARTICLES From an interview with Lorie, a breast cancer survivor, by a journalist from the Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese and English)Part 1: "The eight months of rewriting my life's journey" - 13 September 2011Part 2: "Journey through cancer: getting to know myself" - 27 September 2011Part 3: "Learning the art of being" - 4 October 2011"Meditations from a breast cancer survivor" - blog post from Ana Forrest in the Huffington Post, 15 September 2011"The most beautiful woman in the world", an article on Kelley Rush by Patricia Biesen, 5 May 2011"My Daily Meditation" - a written record of a meditation of Kelley Rush, 5 April 2011 (between her 3rd and 4th chemo)NEWS & MEDIA"On the road to recovery" - South China Morning Post, 29 September 2011"Pretty in pink for breast cancer month" - South China Morning Post, 29 September 2011"Yoga helps recovery after breast cancer treatment" - Hong Kong Economic Times, 29 September 2011"Yoga helps breast cancer patients relieve discomforts" - Hong Kong Economic Times, 29 September 2011BOOKSFierce Medicine, by Ana T. ForrestAnatomy of the Spirit, by Caroline MyssYou can Heal your Life, by Louise HayThe New Codependency, by Melody BeattieLINKS The Hong Kong Breast Cancer FoundationLivestrong.comYogaforCancer.comThe Scar Project

Ranis Personal Story with Breast Cancer.pdf

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RIGHT VS WRONG-HOW ABOUT FEELING.pdf

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Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors

YOGA FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
The Hong Kong Breast Cancer FoundationEvery Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 December 2011 6, 13, 20, 27 January 2012, 4:00PM - 5:30PMAddress: 21/Floor, Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong KongRegister with Miss Florence Tam at the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. Free for members.WellnessGroup: Breast Cancer Survivors IEvery Friday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM Address: Wanchai Sports Ground, 27 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong KongRegister by completing the contact form. $50 per class.WellnessGroup: Breast Cancer Survivors IIEvery Thursday, 7:00PM - 8:30PM Address for December 2011:Thursday 15 December, 7:00-8:30pm Kowloon Bay Sports Centre, Squash Court No. 115 Kai Lok Street, Kowloon BayTel 2750 9539Thursday 22 December, 7:00-8:30pm (room booked till 9:00pm as booking is by the hour)Choi Hung Road Sports Centre, Squash Court No. 4150 Choi Hung Road, Wong Tai Sin Tel 2326 2714Thursday 29 December, 7:00-8:30pm (room booked till 9:00pm as booking is by the hour)Kowloon Park Sports Centre, Squash Court No. 122 Austin Road, Tsim Sha TsuiTel 2724 3120Register by completing the contact form. $50 per class.Do you want to practice with people that you know?Form your own group and schedule a time that works for you and your group! All classes are held at the Wanchai Sports Ground, 27 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Inquire after scheduling possibilities through the contact form. $50 per class.WellnessIndividual - patient / survivorSpecial discounted rate for private one-on-one yoga for patients and survivors. Contact us for inquiries.

BCF Member Zone

Breast Cancer Foundation - Members Zone
MEMBER'S ZONE - access to this area is exclusive for past and present students of Rani's community classes offered at the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. Access your platform through the links! If you are a student but you do not have the password, please contact us to request your password.HKBCF Season 1 students (password!)HKBCF Season 1 graduate students - coming soonHKBCF Season 2 students - coming soon

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FAQ

FAQ
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR YOGA?Wear clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move freely with your body so refrain from wearing clothing that is too tight or restricts your ability to breathe. If you have long hair, it may get in your way during practice - tie it up in a pony tail.CAN I WEAR SOCKS?Wearing socks may hinder you in your practice: you may slide on your yoga mat and it may be more difficult to keep your feet active. We suggest to remove your socks and practice bare feet. If you have cold feet, not engaging them will not better the condition. Practicing active feet (toes spread and lifting up off the mat, pressing the balls of your feet down onto the mat) helps you keep the muscles in the feet (and legs) engaged.SHOULD I EAT BEFORE A YOGA CLASS?A heavy meal before yoga practice will make you feel uncomfortable. We suggest a period of 2-3 hours between your last meal and the start of your yoga practice. If you are hungry, eat something light (e.g. a healthy snack - fruit, vegetables, energy bar) which is easier to digest. Drinking plenty of water up to 30 minutes before class.I USUALLY FEEL HUNGRY AFTER A YOGA CLASS, CAN I EAT RIGHT AWAY?You can eat, but we suggest you apply mindfulness in what you eat. Having a heavy meal after a practice may make you feel uncomfortable. We suggest that you wait for 30-45 minutes before having a meal, drink plenty of water, and have a piece of fruit instead.WHEN SHOULD I NOT PRACTICE YOGA?There are no hard and fast rules as to when not to practice; we suggest that you contact us:- if you are not sure if you are able to practice- if you have a contagious condition or disease or any other special condition- if you have a new injury or surgery after submitting your assessment form to usWHAT SHOULD I BRING TO A YOGA CLASS?Your yoga mat and your yoga props (block, strap) and a big towel. You may also want to bring a small towel to wipe off any sweat.WHERE CAN I BUY A YOGA MAT AND YOGA PROPS?- Yoga mats are available at most sport stores (e.g. Marathon, Gigasport), the sports department in department stores (Sogo, Jusco), Nature's Village on Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, and at Pure Yoga's retail stores.- Yoga props are available at Nature's Village on Lyndhurst Terrace, Central and at Pure Yoga's retail stores.- You can also order yoga mats and yoga props online, e.g. via Hugger Mugger or EasyogaWHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF WHEN I BUY A YOGA MAT?Your yoga mat is like your golf club when you play golf, your tennis racket when you play tennis, your running shoes if you're a runner. The quality of your yoga mat makes a difference to your practice. You would want to pay attention to:length of the mat - you would want to make sure that when you're lying down, your head and feet are on the mat.thickness of the mat - a mat that's too thin will make your bones hurt (e.g. in a lunge where your back knee is on the floor).material from which the mat is made - support the environment, and buy one that is made of natural and recyclable material. Manduka and Jade Yoga are eco-friendly brands to consider. You can order your mat online or get one from Pure Yoga's Retail store.grip / stickiness - you would want to make sure that you don't slide when you practice. Especially when there is a little bit of sweat, it's easy to slide. The choice of your mat is largely of influence. Manduka and Jade Yoga mats provide excellent grip, though you can also buy yoga towels that absorbs sweat and prevents you from sliding. Both Yogitoes and Easyoga sell yoga towels in different sizes.I FEEL SORE AFTER YOGA; IS THAT NORMAL?You may feel sore after class. That is normal since you have engaged your muscles in the practice. A hot bath with Epsom Salt (available in Nature's Village and most western supermarkets) will help your muscles relax. Breathe deeper in your next practice - you'll be surprised how much it alleviates the soreness in muscles.

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Fierce Medicine
The Forrest Yoga Cats Paw strengthens and enhances wrist support and provides preventative maintenance for healthy hands and arms when used regularly. Restores natural biomechanical balance to wrists and forearms that may have been lost due to repetitive stress, carpal tunnel, or trained overworked hands. Physician tested and approved. Instruction pamphlet included. Convenient for your purse or pocket.
LEVEL: beginner / intermediate / advanced Recorded LIVE, Ana Forrest offers a straightforward delivery with tremendous emphasis on the breath. Her presence and energy are remarkable powerful, supple, immeasurably strong, and deeply compassionate. Practicing with these cds is as valuable as being in an actual classroom with her. This set consists of 10 audio CDs, two for each day of the five-day intensive and a Companion Book with over 400 pose photos for asana reference. Each day includes 2 hours of personal instruction and a selection of backbends, shoulder openers, inversions, gravity surfing, Sun Salutations, standing poses, hip openers and signature Forrest Yoga abdominals depending upon the theme of the class. Alternative variations of the poses are regularly offered for intermediate and advanced students. When Ana encountered the limits of conventional yoga, she developed her own style called Forrest Yoga as way to bring yoga, healing, and a reintegration of the sacredness of life together. Now all three attributes can be found in this product. While I have the opportunity to touch thousands of student each year for brief periods, Im not able to meet the needs that are out there. My students can now continue their practice with the help of the Forrest Yoga Educational Library." Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest has been changing people’s lives for nearly 40 years. Now this innovative yoga master draws on her own amazing life story to reveal powerful physical, emotional and spiritual practices for healing and growth. In her new book, Ana offers a guide to living fully in our lives and bodies, allowing us to discover the healing power of our body’s wisdom. From “stalking fear” to “walking free of pain” and “learning the art of truth speaking,” Ana distills and shares wisdom from her own life experiences, making complex ideas practical and easily applied, offering a new blueprint for life.

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