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Padmasana

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The Airport Asana

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Notes on Asana ( Part 2 – Hämeenlinna )

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Notes on Asana ( Part 1 – Helsinki )

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Making Choices

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Padmasana

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Choosing Love 

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The Airport Asana

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Notes on Asana ( Part 2 – Hämeenlinna )

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Notes on Asana ( Part 1 – Helsinki )

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Making Choices

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Leaving Lonavla

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Take Me to a Place 

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Fear of the Unknown

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Take a Walk Down That Path 

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Hi! My name is Dewi. I am a Gemini, 30-something Indonesian currently living in Helsinki, Finland. I am an accountant by education, though I choose to venture out of my past profession and start my own yoga-inspired jewelry company to channel my love for yoga, arts and jewelries! I love knitting, cooking, baking and traveling, and to find moments of grounding and peacefulness through my daily practice of yoga and pranayama.

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Happy 6th Month Anniversary to Us!! . It has been a 6 months of a roller coaster ride. Soon after our wedding blessings in India, we packed our Helsinki home in preparation to our move to Singapore. The official marriage paper was signed in January in Helsinki, one month after the blessing and we moved to Singapore a few days after. Everything was well planned, timed and calculated to make the move as smooth and easy as possible. . For the first few weeks, we each had a suitcase of clothes and nothing else, living in our temporary accommodation in the downtown of Singapore while looking for a more permanent place. It was an interesting time for both of us. Juha was adjusting to his new job and I was looking to start a new life, trying to plant my feet on the ground, finding purpose and exploring my options in this new place instead of just settling to be another trailing expat wife. . 5 months and 3 temporary homes later, we finally settled in our first permanent home, at least for the next year. It was such a relieve to finally have a place that really feels like home. To have little bit more things that give us comfort and no longer living out of a suitcase each. Indulging in simple everyday activities such as going to the market, cooking my own meal, making fresh juices and smoothies, or just simply opening the window every morning to hear the birds chirping, inhaling fresh air and the occasional smell of early morning rain. We lived about 15 minutes walk from Juha’s office that he is able to come home for a short break and lunch. It is a very pleasant change and for the first time in many months, I am finally feeling settled and grounded, and I know that Juha does too. . I said in the beginning of our marriage, knowing that we are leaving Helsinki, that love will give us a home, where ever we might be. From one home to another, we are the only constant in our little adventure. We hold each other hands, supporting each other, encouraging each other’s milestones (The first pranayama class I taught in Singapore, Juha’s first Chinese New Year 😄😄 ) - We become each other home. And We hope for a home and will always be filled with warmth, love and happiness
Someone asked me, what is my all time favorite book? Being a bookworm since I was 5, I could not pick just one. So these are 3 of my all time favorite. Funnily, I discovered all 3 books in my early 30s, on 3 different trips to India. The first was Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. Read during the week I spent in a small ashram on the hill of Rishikesh. I read this book in less than 48 hours, only putting it down to sleep, eat and do my practice. On this same week, I also found the next book, Siddharta by Hermann Hesse. A friend bought me this book from a small bookshop near the river Ganga and said that I should read it. To my surprise, I have heard of this book before and has been searching for it with no luck. So imagine my excitement when I was being handed this book, and it was one of those book that change my perspective of life. The last book, The Palace of Illusion by C.B.Divakaruni. Another powerful book which I found in Delhi Airport while waiting for my flight to Rishikesh in 2014. I read this book during my first Anusthan with Tiwariji in Haridwar, while nursing my poison spider bites ( long story 🤣🤣🤣 ). Is it a coincident that all 3 books are bought and read in 2014 in India? Maybe it does not have any significance at all, but somehow, 2014 was also a transformative year for me. I learned about love, lost and the power of Surrender. These books came to me at the right time in my life, they taught me what I needed in life at that exact moment. To have trust in your destiny, because sometimes you cannot change your written path regardless of how hard you try. To believe in love, even when it leaves you open, raw and vulnerable. Because vulnerability gives you power. Allowing yourself to feel gives you strength. And acknowledging your feeling, your needs and your desire gives you what you wanted the most, even when you do not realize it. . And lastly, these books taught me how to surrender. To always give my best, and to let it go. Like Tiwariji always said, “man propose, God dispose” - give your best, then let it go. Your duty is to do, and nothing else. . Now, will you tell me your favorite books? 😉😉😉 . #book#books #bookworm #bookstagram
Building Borders ❤️❤️❤️ #miniblanket #mat #woollenmat #mitredsquares #mitredsquareblanket #knitterstory #knittersofinstagram #iloveknitting #knitting @eela.dubey
Authentic Indonesian Food experience by the Sea? Why not visit @balibrunchhelsinki summer flair at Merikerho and treat yourself to a beautiful sunset and their special summer menu!! Congrats @djil4 @mbulgamin and @anggibmusic for the new Bali Brunch!! i am looking forward to be back in Helsinki to have a bite!!! #balibrunch #balibrunchhelsinki #helsinkifood #helsinkidining #summerinhelsinki #helsinki #myhelsinki
The look of happiness 😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻☺️☺️. Thank you @evertloho @anitakwana and @drakewana!! 😘❤️😘 #birthday #birthdaycake #olderandhopefullywiser #happiness #love
Knit knit knit 😘😘😘 #iloveknitting #prettyyarn #knitterstory #knittersofinstagram #knitting #scheepjeswhirl #strawberriesandscream #scheepjes
I could never say no to this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍😍 #japanesefood #sashimi #sushi #otoro #uni #datewithmom #hongkongdining
Posting the menu, because I was too tired to take photo of all the food.. 🙈🙈🙈🙈 #boinnovation #hongkong #hongkongdining #happyfeet #datewithmom
Rocking the smile like Gwenie!! 🤣🤣🤣 @citrabella @fr17z @evertloho @gwenandmax #happyfeet #hongkong #itsAYCtime
Finally off the hook! Yeaay... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍😍 #knitting #knitterstory #knittersofinstagram #novitayarn #novitaelegia #shawl #shawlknitting #happiness #love #iloveknitting
The most relaxing way to spend an afternoon - learning watercolor painting from a dear friend!! Thank you Qiqi!!! Find more information on the next workshop at @noanoastudio 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️☺️☺️😘😘😘😘 #watercolor #watercolorpainting #painting #learntopaint #landscape #landscapepainting #ukiyo
The Joy of a Suburban Housewife - . I have always been a city girl. But after living in Singapore downtown CBD for the past 4 months, I yearned to get out of the buzzing bustling environment, away from the concrete jungle, far away from the noise and dust of never ending construction around the area. I yearned for quiet, peaceful, close to open space and greeneries. I call it the “Finland Effect” 🤣🤣. . Prior to moving to Singapore, I spent the past 2 years living in Finland, in a very quiet suburb just on the out skirt of Helsinki, 20 minutes away from the city center and just 3 minutes walk to the forrest! Fresh air was in abundance, and open space is something that you easily take for granted. It was so refreshing to wake up to trees swaying outside of the bedroom window, and the sun peeking from the branches and leaves. It was a joy to walk out of the house knowing that within a few minutes, you are so near to nature that you can roll on the grass (or snow in winter) covered Earth, smelling the sweet smell of soil and wild flowers. I took all those for granted back then, knowing that it will always be a few steps away from my home. . Looking for a new home in Singapore was not easy. I (or we in this case) - was not so sure what we were looking for. We are not sure where to live, or what we want, or what is best for us. The land is foreign, and we sometime feel so lost in this tiny island that we call home for now. . So, imagine our joy when we found our new home in the North East suburb of Singapore. Rows of low rise apartment blocks nestled among sculpted landscape of trees, fishponds, gardens and water features. Its a place where we can still hear the sound of birds in the morning and the water trickling from the nearby mini fountain. It feels like an oasis, a refuge from the noise and buzz of the outside world. Here, in our little compound, we are at peace. We finally found home. . For an added bonus, the wet market is just 15 minutes walk away, so I can finally embrace the suburban expat wife life to the max. I never imagine myself to be one, but there is always the first time in everything, and I am happy to be where and what I am at the moment.🤗☺️
“Devoting myself to the practice is my way to show my gratitude to my Teachers, to give back what they have given to me in the only way I know how. To sit, to breathe, to experience and understand. It is indeed a subtle practice. But the subtlety cultivates a certain softness in you, the kind that grounds, nurtures and strengthens from within. It brings you a real sense of joy and happiness – a feeling of a more balanced and steady state of mind.” . Read my latest writing posted at @kiranayogaschool Blog! Follow the link on profile to see the full article. . #myjourney #yogajourney #myyogajourney #yoga #iloveyoga #gratitude #love #happiness #blog #blogpost #pranayama #pranayamapractice . http://kiranayogaschool.com/2018/05/15/pranayama-the-practice-of-being-happy/ . For my upcoming pranayama classes and workshop, visit @anahatayogasg @kiranayogaschool 🤗🤗🤗
Yoga is ... @samahitaretreat #love #travel #happyfeet #samui #iloveyoga #samahitaretreat
Knit knit and knit ❤️❤️❤️ #iloveknitting #prettyyarn #novitaelegia #novitayarn #finnishyarn #love #shawlknitting #kniteveryday #knitterstory #knittersofinstagram #knitting
When he needs a savasana 😄😄😄 #islandlife #samui #longweekend #happyday #happyfeet #love
No Pain, No Gain. . Is it true? . One famous phrase from the Patanjali Yoga Sutra states "sthira sukham asana" - an Asana should be stable and comfortable. . I think that an Asana requires a certain amount of effort where you need to find a point in between pushing too hard and not doing enough. You have to choose a state of the Asana where it is comfortable enough to be held for a while without causing to much discomfort which means - a little bit of effort is required, just not too much. So, it is our homework to choose and decide what is enough, to stay stable and comfortable when holding the posture, and continue to exhale to release the tightness in our body. . An Asana is a dance between our body, our mind and our ego. When the mind let go, the body will become more relaxed and suddenly it will melt into a sincere expression of your heart. . And how do you go beyond the mind? It is known that the pattern of your mind follows the pattern of you breathing. When you are able to control your breathing, to deepen the inhale and elongate the exhale, the mind will calm down and the whole body will start to relax. At this point of relaxation, you will no longer feel pain. Everything will melt into a feeling of joy, contentment and stability. . Find your breath, go beyond the restriction of your mind, and allow time to cradle you in harmony and peace. . Have a good night! . #yoga #iloveyoga #yogastory #yogajourney #sleepingyogini #yoganidra #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yogaposes #yogalife #yogagram #asana #yogaasana
2nd Part of the Introduction to Pranayama Series at @anahatayogasg coming up this Sunday! . Part 2 : The Preparatory Practices of Pranayama . Sunday, 13th May 2018 8:30 - 10:00 . These series of preparatory practices are designed to prepare the body for a longer seated practices such as pranayama and meditation. The practices relieve the body from excess Vata, the “wind” element of the body in Ayurveda, which is the main cause of constipation and muscle ache. Students will be guided through the different practices, trying them out as well as learning about the individual benefits of the practice of Uddiyana Bandha Kriya, Nauli, Agni Sara, Simha Mudra, Jivha Bandha and Brahma Mudra. The session will be concluded with a short breathing and sitting practices if time allows. . Book your mat today @anahatayogasg . #yoga #yogaworkshop #yogaworkshopsingapore #anahatayogasg #yogainsingapore #singapore #pranayama #pranayamaworkshop #singaporeyoga #singaporeyogacommunity

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