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Tuesday 9am - 11:45am Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:45pm Friday 9am - 11:45am Sunday 11am - 12:45pm

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The Mat Yoga Vancouver

We modify the poses to fit you.Small class setting.Everyone gets one-on-one attention. Very friendly A yoga class customized for your body. Everyone is welcome.

Small class setting.Everyone gets one-on-one attention.On the mat,there's no judgement.

09/19/2025

On practice:
⭕️When an asana is done correctly, the body movement are smooth, and there is lightness in the body and freedom in the mind. When an asana is felt as being heavy, it is wrong. You must try to impart a feeling of lightness throughout your body. This can be achieved by mentally extending yourself outward from the centre of your body, that is, think tall and act tall.

⭕️Do not think of yourself as a small, compressed,suffering thing. Think of yourself as graceful and expanding, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time.

⭕️Performance from the intellect of the heart, with lightness, firmness, and at the same time softness means it is a total stretch, total extension, and total expansion.

⭕️Asana done from the brain makes one heavy and done from the heart makes one light.

B.K.S Iyengar 🙏
❤️ #瑜伽

09/15/2025

🔲When you are emotionally disturbed, insecurity and anxiety from conscious and is converted into the unconscious mind, which is actually hidden in the heart not the brain.

🔲Humans innately resist change because we feel safe with what is familiar and fear the insecurity.

🔲We do not allow life to happen and take on its own shape.

🔲Conflicts, opposition, clash of interests and ideas, collision of ego, and limited understanding are all inevitable parts of life.

🔲The yogic solution to all these vicissitudes is to study how to adapt and build ourselves up. The key is to control the emotional disturbances and the mental fluctuations.

🔲This allows us to reserve all our energies for delaying with life’s inevitable challenges , its ups and downs, and its sorrows and joys. With increasing equanimity and less and less emotional upheaval.
~ B.K.S Iyengar 🙏

09/07/2025

One of my favourite pose : Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana) has a lot of benefits for the body and mind.

⭕️Physical Benefits
▫️Opens the chest & shoulders
▫️Strengthens glutes, hamstrings, and back
▫️Improves spinal flexibility
▫️Stimulates abdominal organs
▫️Supports the thyroid (if held with the chin gently tucked) by stimulating the throat area.

⭕️Mental & Emotional Benefits
Energizing | lifts energy when you’re feeling tired or heavy.
▫️Calming | by opening the chest and deepening the breath, it can soothe anxiety and stress.
▫️Grounding |connects you with your legs and the earth, offering a sense of steadiness.

⭕️Therapeutic Uses
▫️Can help with fatigue, headaches, and mild depression by increasing circulation and releasing tension.
▫️A gentle heart opener that encourages emotional release.
#瑜伽 #瑜伽練習

09/05/2025

Sharing yoga in the temple gives me a deep sense of calm, especially when working with people who had been meditating daily during the retreat,they enter the zone immediately. I know my role is simply to guide and share; there is nothing to teach. When they surrender to the intelligence of their own bodies, they instinctively know what to do.

We move at a slow, healing pace, helping everyone stretch gently and joyfully, while also releasing tension. I am truly grateful for this opportunity. Each class at the retreat inspires me immensely and encourages me to reflect on what yoga really means.

It’s the breath, the body, and the mind merging together—and we witness that beautiful union. In those moments, yoga becomes more about awareness and connection—with ourselves, with others, and with life itself.

I always remember my teacher said to us at a workshop: don’t think about teaching yoga. Think about teaching people to become their own teachers. 🙏
❤️

08/03/2025

Feeling deeply grateful to co-host the Rise With Light retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Meditation was beautifully guided by Shifu Hui Chyuan, and the Dharma talk reminded us to "see things as they are"—without creating stories, just observing the mind and returning to presence. From that space, we can touch inner joy anytime, under any circumstances.

I was so lucky to share yoga with this incredible group and to practice Tai Chi with my teacher, Pierce Lin. Immense thanks to our amazing chef, Chhor Huy—her beautiful French cuisine made us feel like we were right in France.

What a beautiful group—sharing quiet moments of stillness and exploring the wonders of nature together. Many have asked, “When’s the next one?” Yes... another one is definitely on its way. Stay tuned!

06/23/2025

📢So pleased to annouce this amazing retreat that I get to collaborate with my teachers and friends - Meditation x Yoga x Taichi. And.....Easy Hike in the nature, Picnic by the ocean. PLUS, yummy French vegetarian meals prepared with love by Chef C.H ♥️
PS: Buddhism Meditation is still the 'main course' of this retreat.🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏼🧘🏻‍♂️It'll be led by Venerable Hui Chyuan. You'll learn mindful walking and sitting meditation & tea meditation.
🪭Scan the QR code to learn more. Registration open. Join us!

04/04/2025

Welcome to join our Yin Yoga class tonight. Through gentle,long-held postures,this practice encourages the body to shift from a state of stress (fight-or-flight) into deep relaxation (rest-and-digest）.

By targeting the fascia and meridians, Yin Yoga nurtures the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing tension to melt away and creating space for stillness.

This practice soothes the overworked central nervous system, reduces cortisol levels, and fosters emotional balance. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or in need of a nervous system reset, Yin Yoga invites you to pause, soften, and restore from the inside out.

Registration link : https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83755

Replay available within 10 days.

03/27/2025

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 1 in 3 adults aged 35 to 64, 1 in 4 adults aged 18 to 34, and 1 in 4 adults aged 65 to 79 are not getting enough sleep. Factors such as stress, sedentary lifestyles, and inconsistent sleep schedules contribute to sleep deprivation.
This online Yin Yoga class is very gentle and designed to help you relax deeply and improve sleep quality.

Life is busy, and making it to a live class isn’t always easy. As requested by my crew,we'll make this class comes with a 10 day replay. Pls make sure to book before the class starts and practice at your convenience.

📅 Pre-recorded class available from 6 PM PST.
🔗 Purchase the class here:
https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83568
or email: thematyoga@hotmail.com for more info.

03/24/2025

🌙 UNWIND FRIDAY | ONLINE YIN YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP
(Mar 28, April 4, April 11 at 6-7PM)

Starting March 28, we’re introducing UNWIND FRIDAY | Yin Yoga Series— 3 consecutive weeks of Yin Yoga for $49 only. Each class focuses on a unique theme to help you care for your body and mind.

Through long-held stretches and natural breathing, you’ll create space to unwind and calm the nervous system. Yin Yoga practice helps realign fascial tissues, which can correct imbalances in the body and improve over all posture and functionality. Whether you join for one session or all three, this is the best way to slow down, surrender and release all the tension accumulated during the week.

🌺Special Intro Offer: 3 Classes for $49 (expires Mar 26)
(New students who haven’t tried our Yin Yoga class before—if you've attended a flow class but never Yin, you're still eligible!)

More details:
It's online classes. Register before class starting time, with a 5-day replay available for your convenience.

📅 FRIDAYS | 6:00–7:00 PM ONLINE PRE-RECORDED
💻 Replay available for 5 days (register in advance to access)

Class Themes:
☘️Yin yoga for Better Sleep (March 28) $22
Purchase 🔗https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83568

☘️Yin Yoga for Nervous System Rest (April 4) $22
Purchase 🔗https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83755

☘️Yin Yoga for Stress Relief (April 11) $22
Purchase 🔗https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83756

☘️☘️☘️All Three Classes ( March 28- April 11) $49 by Mar 26
Purchase 🔗https://chillandchiyoga.com/product/83569

✨Check more regular classes at https://thematyogavancouver.com/marapr-sign-up-now

11/13/2024

Conversation with my teacher Venerable Zhihan today.

👩🏻Shifu,Let's talk about death.
🧑‍🦲It's definite.
👩🏻Right.But normally when our loved ones or someone we know passes away, that's when it truly hits us : oh,death is real. In Buddhism, the practice also includes the preparation for death. Why is it so important?
🧑‍🦲Buddhism teachings are not just about preparation for death. It guides us in learning how to live mindfully & 'correctly' and so we can die peacefully.

👩🏻Do you believe 'health ego'?
🧑‍🦲No. The word 'ego' already implies too much self importance. I'd say 'healthy confidence' would be more appropriate. As you see Arrogance-Confidence- Low self-esteem, confidence is in the middle.

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301-3701 Hastings Street
Burnaby, BC
V5C2H6

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Tuesday	9am - 11:45am
Wednesday	6:30pm - 7:45pm
Friday	9am - 11:45am
Sunday	11am - 12:45pm

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http://www.thematyogavancouver.com/

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