The Burgeoning Yoga Scene

December 2005
SAIGON INSIDE OUT

The gaping whole that is comprehensive yoga practice in this city essentially sits entirely on the shoulders of SaigonYoga.  It is lucky that they are strong, well organized, and committed shoulders.  The studio is located in alley 10 just off Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and is a place of candles, foliage, and soft lighting.  Every inch of the building represents a more philosophical and spiritual approach to yoga practice.... read more

The Yoga Craze

March 2006
GOLF & LIFE VIETNAM MAGAZINE

Saigon Yoga is Vietnam’s first and truly international standard yoga studio, with visiting and residential teachers from California, New York, Singapore and Europe... Clients include a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, professions, and cultures, such as CEO’s of multi-national corporations, consulate generals, doctors, lawyers and teachers, housewives and entrepreneurs. Saigon Yoga has catered to hundreds of people since it’s opening in 2003 and has built a stong reputation in regards to high standards, setting the pace for all future yoga in this country to come... read more

The Truth About Yoga

April 2006
GOLF & LIFE VIETNAM MAGAZINE

You've thought about trying out Yoga for ages you've seen Madonna's latest video and know she got that amazing body from Yoga and you've even heard that it can help make you calmer and happier - so what's stopping you from having a go?
The word Yoga conjures up many images and is surrounded by myth and mystery. It's easy to procrastinate and find reasons not to make it to that first Yoga class, but if you do you may find yourself hooked and feeling the benefits of great health and serenity... read more

True Health

May 2006
GOLF & LIFE VIETNAM MAGAZINE

As natural as a cat stretching in the morning sun, Yoga awakens you and makes you feel wonderful. As we grow older our bodies stiffen and become tighter. Day in and day out we sit at desks, our spines hunched, we leave the office (maybe walking to the car in painful high heels) and slump in front of the television Our modern conveniences, the gadgets that do all the hard work for us, have also created sedentary lifestyles and backaches and neck problems are just some of the results... read more

New Yoga Center for Foreigners

May 2006
THE SAIGON TIMES WEEKLY MAGAZINE

Suzanne Vian, an American from California , moved to HCM City in 2003 where her husband Erik Vian, an American of Vietnamese decent, came here to work. At first, Suzanne felt uneasy integrating into the new environment. But things have been going better since she began teaching yoga to foreigners living in HCM City. To help keep Suzanne happy during the early transition, Erik reserved a room in the house for her to practice yoga, a passion of hers for many years... read more

Yoga for Golfers

June 2006
GOLF & LIFE VIETNAM MAGAZINE

What can practicing yoga do for you? It can give you peak performance on the range. As well as any other sports you practice, and not to mention peak performance on the job, in your relationships and every other aspect of your life From athletes to musicians to movie starts to corporate execs, these days everyone is doing YOGA. Just a few famous athletes who have used yoga to improve their game: Kareem Abdul- Jabbar, Lakers basketball star, practiced yoga throughout his career... read more

What is Yoga?

August - September 2006
HERITAGE FASHION MAGAZINE

A Google search on the word “yoga” turned up 76,500,000 results – evidence of the practice’s amazing popularity. But what exactly is yoga? Having arisen in India between 7,000 and 5,000 years ago, yoga is now practiced all over the world. Contrary to popular belief, it is not linked to any religion, but rather encourages people to explore their spirituality while improving their physical health. ... read more

Learning Yoga

December 2006
ASIA LIFE HO CHI MINH CITY

Getting into yoga Despite its present popularity, to many the idea of taking up yoga is intimidating. Kelly Norman talks to yoga professionals in town and discovers that it’s all about practice. Something as hip as yoga is bound to appear difficult to the uninitiated or cynical. The vocabulary, the mindset, even the notion itself might be difficult to swallow at first. ... read more