My practice is Vipassana, a meditation technique taught by SN Goenka in the Burmese Theravada tradition. Each retreat, I peel back another layer. Each year, I understand myself a little more.
Here are seven things I’ve learnt along the path to where I am today.
Pain under the sit bones is common enough in yoga that it has a nickname: yoga butt. One pose strengthens the tendons without aggravating the condition.
Your body is itself a little Earth that is home to so many inhabitants that they slightly outnumber your own cell count. Read on to learn how the smallest inhabitants are in charge of the largest systems of your body, and how Yogic Nutrition (Mitahara) can bring them to a state of balance.
We don't suffer from the world as it is. We suffer from the world as we mis-see it. The snake and the rope is a thought experiment thousands of years old, and its lessons have never been more relevant.
My practice is Vipassana, a meditation technique taught by SN Goenka in the Burmese Theravada tradition. Each retreat, I peel back another layer. Each year, I understand myself a little more.
Here are seven things I’ve learnt along the path to where I am today.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a structured 8-week programme developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It's one of the most researched wellbeing programmes in the world, with decades of clinical evidence behind it. Read to find out why its coming to NPSOY.
Most yoga teachers graduate and disappear. We built something different: a pathway from student to teacher to mentor. Here's why I only hire my own graduates.
Understanding fascia changes how we approach our body, and you can start today with nothing more than a tennis ball.
Modern science calls it Heart Rate Variability - HRV - a measure of how fluidly your nervous system shifts between activation and rest. Researchers now study what yogis have practised for centuries: slow, balanced breathing retrains the autonomic nervous system.
Priyan converses with celebrity Stephanie Bovis on wellness topics ranging from his Yoga Teacher Training Course methodology to the tradition of Advaita Vedanta.
Wisdom teachers Samadhi and Devdas from Sahaja Collective return for another heartfelt evening of Bhajans and Satsang on 13 June, 6:00–7:30 pm at our Pagoda Street location.
Master Ken Harakuma returns to Nithya Priyan School of Yoga for another weekend of immersive workshops spanning Ashtanga, Pranayama, Hatha, and Restorative practice.
this happens 19th July. Don’t miss this exclusive three hour workshop conducted by Handstand master Fizzy from Mudita Yoga!
Join us Wednesday June 11 for the unique opportunity to learn from one of Asia's most respected teachers. Whether you're an experienced Ashtanga practitioner or simply curious about authentic Japanese approaches to yoga, Ken's guidance offers something valuable for every sincere student.
We're switching booking platforms from Momence to Oclass. The switch is planned for the afternoon of Monday February 17th.
You've heard the announcement: Our Chinatown location will soon be relocating to Pagoda Street. Our last day at this address will be Friday, September 13, 2024, with classes resuming at the new location on September 15th.
In order to streamline our class bookings and manage class packages more efficiently, we're transitioning from Mindbody to Momence. The switch is planned for the afternoon of July 4th.
We're thrilled to partner with the team at Anchorpoint Shopping Center, extending our mission of "Joy in the Body and Peace in the Heart" to the west of Singapore! Stay tuned, and let's look forward to creating a space that embodies harmony, peace, and wellness together.
Seasons greetings! To help you make your plans and set your intentions for a consistent practice in the year ahead, we’re rolling out discounted 5, 10, 20 and 50 class packages. Offer valid till December 26th. Click here to know more!
Joy in the Body presents the weekly curriculum of the Nithya Priyan School of Yoga in over 250 pages of full-colored annotated Pose breakdowns, organised by the weekly theme, and featuring the teachers and members of the community, past and present, demonstrating the poses.
The Great Singapore Sale is here - and so are our biggest discounts of the year! 🔥
Sale Extended till end June! Unlock exclusive savings across everything we offer:
🎯 GSS - 20% off packages & memberships
📚 GSSC - 15% off courses & intensives
✈️ GSSR - 10% off overseas retreats
🛍️ GSSM - 20% off merchandise
Sale ends June 22nd - Enjoy!
Celeberate Yoga Day with us at Anchorpoint atrium for complimentary yoga sessions. These sessions are for all levels of proficiency. Limited spots available. Bring your mat for the practice. To secure your spot click the link below (kindly limited yourself to one booking and session per person).
To celebrate Mother’s Day and Vesak Day, we’re offering $60 off our popular 10 Class All Access Package—now just $208 (regularly $268). Use code ‘VESAK’ at checkout before May 25th to unlock this limited-time savings.
Use code FRIDAY to get $110 off your next 20-Class All Access Package with us. Offer expires April 27th, 2025.
In celebration of the upcoming Hari Raya Puasa holiday, we're offering 5 classes for just $108 (regular price: $148).
Use code XMAS24 to enjoy 10% off your next gift card purchase. Customizable denominations ensure you get the perfect gift, delivered instantly via email. Hurry, offer ends December 31st.
We’re celebrating with a deeply discounted 50-Class Package offer, an evening of Kirtans and community potluck, and an Open House Day at our new location at Pagoda Street. Join in the fun!
A beginner is not someone who knows nothing. It's someone who is willing to begin again—and in so doing, discovers that they can still be surprised. There is a childlike wonderment in this, a way of seeing the world as though for the first time.