In Singapore, everything seems to be
on fast track. Whether it be in school, at work, and sometimes, even at home.
Like most people, I didn't even know I'm already fatigued from working too much
until my body gave up into a fever. My doctor said that I'm spending way too
much on my working desk that it took a toll on my body.
After resting for 3 days, which I
thought then was such a waste of time off work, my best friend invited me to
attend a yoga class with her at Pasir Ris Town Park. She said it will be a
great start of a healthy-conscious living.
Well, I wasn't so convinced back
then, but because the park was just around the corner of our place, I decided
to get some trial classes.
Peaceful Outdoor Environment
Our first session was on a very early
morning of Sunday. Yes, early morning. The class was from 7 am to 8 am at the
park. It's a good thing that I live just a few blocks away so getting on time
wasn't a big problem. We brought along out yoga mats and water bottles.
It was my first yoga experience, so I
didn't really know what to expect. But the first thing that I noticed was that
it felt great to breathe in the fresh morning air. I didn't think that a simple
thing such as this can be very satisfactory. Being outdoor under the morning
sun or under the shade of a tree is revitalizing.
I regret those times that I spent
most of my weekends indoors and sleeping until 12 noon, which is not very
productive.
Great Way to Relax with Nature
There is something about the trees
and the grass that makes our yoga class special. Every pose that was taught to
us made me feel very relaxed. I noticed that the gestures and poses have something
to do with nature, which I think is very soothing. The yoga teacher would tell
us to reach down to earth where we can see and touch the grass. Then we would
put our hands toward the sky and gaze at those birds crossing our sight. Deep
breaths accompanied those poses, and they become more calming.
I remembered those indoor yoga
classes and the ones I see within apartment compounds, and I thought that our outdoor yoga classes at the park seem a lot better, at least for me. I now
understand why yoga classes in Singapore are
very popular.
Replenished Energy
After attending two trial classes, I
noticed that I'm becoming less and less agitated at work. I started to feel
alert and have more focus on my tasks. I can now finish most of my workload on
time and without too much tension.
Thinking back, my old way consisted
of always thinking too much. That is why stress has sadly become a part of my
daily routine. I was happy to break free from that bad cycle.
The Verdict
I decided to attend more yoga classes
and it was life-changing! I'm continuously learning to manage my mood and I am
now handling stress at work more effectively. At times when I really need some
relaxation, I would enroll in private yoga classes to have a more
exclusive session.
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