Yoga for everyone . . .

For Homer Simpson

For you & me

For him

And him

And even him

For her and her and her

For them




For kids

Mummies and babies

Partner yoga


For stretching

For flexibility


For balance

For stress relief

Laughing yoga for prisoners

Laughing yoga for women

For bonding with your child. . . healthy

or special . . .

For autism helps to focus the mind; for cerebral palsy helps to align the spine and relax muscles; for Down's Syndrome helps in bonding and relationship building; in Attention deficit disorders (ADD) improves concentration and self esteem.

For core strength


For depression

European Psychiatry Volume 23, Supplement 2, April 2008, Pages S213-S214 16th AEP Congress - Abstract book, 16th AEP Congress

Effect of yoga on depression and anxiety of women referred to yoga clinic

M. Javanbakht1, M. Morvarid2 and R. Hejazi Kenari31Psychiatry Department, Azad Medical University, 22 Bahman Hospital, Mashhad, Iran 2Morvarid Yoga Clinic, Mashhad, Iran 3General Practitioner, 22 Bahman Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.

Conclusion: This study suggests that yoga can be considered as a complementary therapy or an alternative method for medical therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

For cancer survivors

For wellness

Mubarakah Ibrahim, one of the few Muslim women teaching Pilate's, yoga, and kickboxing in a new studio on Whalley Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut especially for Muslim women.

Nahid Hassan Nejad of Tehran, Iran

has 19 years of experience in yoga practice and conducts teacher training courses in different cities in Iran as part of the Iran Yoga Committee and Iran Physical Education Federation programs.

Visit her website and click on gallery for pictures of Muslim women enjoying yoga. http://www.nahidyoga.com/

For breathing

Singapore II - Presentation is everything

Medical Tourism

The Official Map of Singapore Medicine.
International Patients' Guide to Healthcare Services in Singapore.

From Lasik centres to aesthetics & plastic surgery clinics and wellness centres - its all presented in the brochure with contact information, lists of all the healthcare services provided by a variety of healthcare providers, and a clearly annotated map marked with red crosses for each of the medical centres.

Asian Civilisations Museum

". . . is a microcosm of Asian civilisations presented in an exciting way. . . showcased in themed galleries integrated with multimedia and interactive components. Virtual hosts, in-gallery videos and our interactive ExplorAsian zones are incorporated in the galleries as guideposts . . .Southeast Asia Galleries

Statues of Cambodian Buddhist novices.

Sun salutationTextiles of hill tribesTraditional costume of the Malays
China Gallery

Note the similarity in style and cut of clothing.Deity worship

A collection of white Dehua porcelain. Also known as 'blanc de chine', these finely moulded pieces from the Ming and Qing periods were produced in Fujian province in southern China.

West Asia Galleries

The art of calligraphy developed to the extent that Qur'anic verses could be written to form dozens of complex shapes. Abstract art forms, such as complex geometric designs, developed alongside calligraphy.

An illustrated medical dictionary.

A pennant with calligraphyCarved door with fine calligraphy.

South Asia Galleries

Artifacts cover religion, science and architecture of the region.

Neither East Nor West: Asians in Monochrome

In the late 19th to early 20th century, having a portrait taken in London was a tremendously fashionable luxury. Socialites, nobles and dignitaries – in short, anyone who was anyone - had their picture taken at the Lafayette Studio in London’s New Bond Street.

A special exhibition featuring black and white portraits from the Lafayette collection including key figures who played a significant role in bridging the gap between East and West was on display.

A Malay noble woman; A Japanese diplomats wife

A Maharaja of India; A Sultan of Kedah, Malaya

The Greenery

The professionally trimmed rain trees forming a shady canopy makes all the difference to the mood when walking in the city.
The Arts

I was fortunate to catch the second day of the local production of The Wizard of Oz playing at the Drama Centre, National Library on Victoria Street. Access Bugis Street MRT.Dorothy, played by a Filipino girl, gave a flawless performance and sang Over the Rainbow as well as Lea Solonga of Miss Saigon fame. Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion were particularly adept actors rendering the all time favourites, If I Only Had a Heart and If I Were King of the Forest masterfully.

The feather in the hat: it was a breeze getting a taxi back to the hotel at 11 pm.