Inspire Yoga

  Living amidst the fast-pace of Hong Kong, the build up of stress is inevitable, its not about eliminating it altogether because stress acts as a motivator and powers action but when we are on a constant overdrive the results are far from empowering. Hypertension, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, constipation and fatigue are the most common effects of our high stress lifestyles. Ever wonder why there are so many different styles of yoga? It’s because there are so many different ways we deal with stress. Running for half an hour can be highly stressful for some and yet highly therapeutic for others. Often we ‘zone out’ to unwind, get lost in a book or a movie or on Facebook. Yoga teaches us to consciously relax, to understand what we need and how we react to stress. Some of us feel a pent up of energy, in this case a power class will help vent all that stored energy. In other cases we feel so depleted of energy that a more soothing approach will help restore the energy. In both cas...

  Have you been in a situation where you feel someone is hovering over your every move and it’s your actions don’t align exactly to how they want it’s just not good enough. Maybe you’ve encountered this in the workplace, maybe at home, maybe you are the one feeling stifled, maybe you are the one hovering. In all cases, it’s safe to say that this dynamic of power and control is commonplace. Without a good management system, up to 52% of the time is wasted on futile ‘approval-seeking’ tasks. Why is it that we witness so much controlling behavior in relationships? Often it’s due to perfectionism when there is a picture of what ‘right’ looks like, and anything that even strays slightly from that picture becomes wrong and unacceptable. We are taught in school that there is only one right answer, we are groomed to seek perfection, as we mature we come to realize there are many ways of doing the same thing and in fact divergent views brings about great solutions and creativity. But how we...

Baby on the way? Neelam is a certified  Prenatal Yoga  instructor and can help ease away any worries you may have regarding pregnancy and the birthing process. During this very delicate time, the body is undergoing rapid changes, in the womb, in its shape, and in hormonal excretions. Yoga helps keep you strong and prepared for the changes, both physically and mentally. There are certain postures that should be avoided during pregnancy and others that reap major benefits to expecting mothers. Most importantly these poses differ based on each body type that is why it is very important that you get the full care and attention from a qualified teacher in a comfortable and safe setting. Neelam’s prenatal classes include restorative postures for the sacrum and lower back and strengthening poses to ensure the right muscle groups are engaged to carry the increasing weight than hyper-extending or putting too much pressure in the joints. Breathing techniques are a focal point of...

Do you get the impression that yoga is for those who are too delicate to pump some iron on the bench-press or to break a sweat on the treadmill? Think again! Yoga is a vigorous workout both cardio and weight training. Using your own body weight as resistance we are able to tone our muscles and moving dynamically from one pose to the next leaves your heart rate racing! Furthermore, when practices regularly (at least 3 times a week) yoga has health benefits that a more subtle than a ripped 6-pack, here is a list of the array of the benefits  yoga  can bring to you: Weight loss Increased strength Increased flexibility Improved balance and posture Higher levels of energy Increased stamina Improved blood circulation Relief from anxiety Relief from insomnia Relief from migraines Relief from backaches Relief from constipation Relief from sinusitis Relief from asthma Relief from arthritis Reduced stress Improved relaxation Improved concentration Improved conditi...

The name ‘Hatha’ is made up of two Sanskrit roots: ‘ha’, which means the sun, and ‘tha’ which means the moon. In the science of hatha yoga, the right side of the body relates to hot masculine energy (sun side) and the left side of the body relates to cool feminine energy (moon side). Through the practice of hatha yoga the two sides and their characteristic forces and brought into balance. Hence, one can achieve physical health, mental clarity and emotional stability, eventually it results in a balanced and strong body and mind. Yoga seeks to restore our bodies’ inner balance or harmony by uniting the mind and the body. In yogic philosophy, it is said that the mind can transcend the body and what is happening on the physical level is a reflection of the mental realm. Hatha yoga is the philosophy of physical well-being and takes a top-down approach; by attempting to heal the body the mind, in turn, is nurtured. The goal is that through postures, Asanas, we gain control of the body’s ...

Are your kids slouching, emotionally charged and looking for support? We believe in the epigenetics of stress and children need our support in this fast-paced environment as they do not have information filters that an adult brain has, causing overwhelm and a dysregulation of energy and emotions. Yoga provides excellent coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety, be it academic or social pressures that are children are facing. Using mindful movements to realign posture and calming breath work to stave off anxiety your children will have the gift of self-awareness early in life in addition to the physical benefits of strength, stamina and flexibility. We believe in harnessing a sense of fun and fulfillment in these classes, so all yoga poses and sequences are conducted in a game format to encourage children to love yoga and mindfulness from a tender age. The yoga techniques employed in this program are excellent for children with learning difficulties and special needs as it incr...

A Personalized System of Self Healing, Overcome, Tightness, Weight Loss, Tension, and Tiredness Inspire Yoga was born out of Neelam Harjani’s mission of teaching an authentic and holistic framework to ease the stress of Hong Kong lifestyles, to bring balance to both body and mind. Understanding that each person is different Inspire Yoga is rooted in a personal connection to providing bespoke solutions that exactly meet your needs. It’s our passion to motorize individual journeys of peace and freedom. We overcome anxiety, chronic tension and stress-related illnesses using personalized yoga sequences and meditation techniques. Our clients naturally and mindfully connect with their own gift of self-healing mechanisms through our programs, are you ready to empower your personal well being? What will You learn with Inspire Yoga? The practice of yoga and mindfulness that is systematically structured for your needs to achieve your goals Align posture to relieve chronic pain. ...