Mu Rong
Mu Rong first started yoga out as an interesting way of exercising. Having pursued dance for almost her entire lifetime, the subtle similarities between the two and the ability to grow stronger, gain flexibility, and "unlock" different poses enticed her to keep coming back to the mat. The warm-hearted community at NPSOY, especially, was somewhere she felt welcome and safe to grow her practice in. Having made the decision to complete her YTT200 hour with Priyan in mid 2023, Mu Rong started seeing yoga as more than just a form of exercise. On the mat, she is able to find peace and calmness in her mind, away from the busy thoughts in the day that are exacerbated by her current job as a sustainability consultant. Teaching this beautiful practice allows Mu Rong to build stronger bonds, provide a safe home, and share her practice with like-minded practitioners. It also allows her to give back to the community, expanding the reach and beautiful touches of yoga.
In his last trip to Ubud to conduct the 9-Day Intensive segment of his Yoga Teacher Training Course, Priyan met up with his teacher Burkhard from the Akasha Yoga Academy to share his yoga journey in an insightful discussion that explored his journey from architect to meditator to yogi.