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Deva was the Champion of Champions in all yoga competitions in India and has embraced yoga since the age of 6. Not only has he been teaching since 1983 in India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal and Singapore, he has also been the chief judge for hundreds of state, national and international competitions globally. With a diploma in Yoga Therapy, he has over 25 years of experience treating patients and has written numerous articles on yoga for leading publications. Deva teaches Hatha Yoga for all levels, asana and pranayama, Yoga Therapy and Yoga Nidra (meditation and relaxation). His expertise in Yoga Therapy - especially effective for people of all ages with chronic problems and psychosomatic diseases - has allowed him to incorporate light mobilising energy, curative yoga postures, pranayama, breathing exercises and relaxation into his classes.

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Amazing Yoga Vacation 2-6/6/2016



On Jun 2nd we safely landed in Chiang Mai and checked in to our boutique Hotel. The hotel was beautifully decorated with Chinese furniture and antiques that made us felt like living in a wealthy Chinese home in a peaceful atmosphere. Our yoga vacation started with an introductory speech by our dear Master.  Master told us to get prepared to learn something new and out of the ordinary in this trip, followed by a relaxing yoga class with chanting. 


Next morning began with neti pot nasal irrigation which was new to some of the students. 
Then we had Ashtanga yoga, it was my first class and I was in for a bit of a shock. The repetitive planks, jumps, upward facing dogs and arm balances were a real challenge. With the help of the experienced students, I surived.  Afternoon class was on hip opening. 

We had a full day tour on the following day to Doi Suthep, Mae Sa Elephant Camp, the ‘Long Neck Karen’ ethnic hill-tribe, Orchid and butterflies farm, Handicraft Village and Thai cooking class. It was just FANTASTIC!!

The rest of the days were classes on core, stretching that required us to work in pairs and photo shooting. Moreover, we went to a yoga studio called ‘Yoga Tree’ to practice with a local teacher, it was really a wonderful experience to us. Some of the students even tried Acro Yoga with a guest from Bangkok and had lots of fun.  Talking about photo shooting, it was an eye-opening experience to see my yoga friends doing the advanced poses at ease. I hope I could do it one day…… 

Returned from an amazing yoga trip and feeling refreshed and happy until now. Many thanks to Master Deva, Gigi, YY, Clara, Kiyoko and the beautiful group for making this trip a success.

Namaste!


                                                                              Katie Hermine Lai



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