​Hopefully your yoga journey has started off well. If so, congratulations! If you're looking for tips on getting started, see Pt. 1/4 which covers research, the slow fade in, gear and journaling.


Up next, Pt. 2/4, reviews off-the-mat environmental factors which will enhance your practice, such as hydration, diet considerations and fasting.

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This post, is all about resources, which apps to try, books to read, Instagram accounts to check out and collecting data. Tap "Read More" to continue!

Welcome to part 2/4 in the series. Here we’ll cover:

1. Temperature
2. Hydration
3. Diet
4. Fasting

If you haven’t read part 1/4, The Practice, don’t miss out, it includes:

1. Research
2. The Slow Fade In
3. Get Some Gear
4. Journal The Experience

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Throughout your practice you’ll begin making observations. Days when you are strong or distracted. Days you’re fit and flexible or stiff and sore. In classes with a consistent routine, this will be particularly noticeable. “How come today I can’t touch my toes?” Or, “My lower back is sore in this pose today when it wasn’t before.” are common among new students.


Self-awareness grows alongside continued practice. Relax, associated environmental factors will become more obvious with time. This is when many students begin altering their habits to better improve their practice. When it becomes a lifestyle. Take a moment to reflect on how you feel at the end of each class. You’ve probably had a good sweat, feel light, calm and energized — all at the same time. Allow me to assure you, it continues to get better. Preserving this state as long as possible and removing everything which reduces it, becomes a focus over time. This is getting in touch with your self.


In Exploring Yoga-Dance, Pt. 2/3 I was on a particularly high note and felt an insane urge to dance, express my energy and flow. I’ve never done anything that before, let alone record and share it. However, it was incredible liberating to see where my practice has taken me. You’ll find the same thing happens to you as well.


Anyways, on this wonderful journey, I’ve observed a few actions which elevate my practice. They’re easy to adopt and make an instant impact on your experience. Tap “Read More” and see what they are.

This four part blog series will include a list of four actions to take as you immerse yourself into yoga.


At the most fundamental level, you only need two things to do yoga: a body and willingness.


While in theory this is true, in reality, it’ll take a little more. Before getting started, make a list of 3-5 reasons why you want to practice yoga. Here are a few reasons why yoga is important to me:

It’s worth noting, what you initially write down, and what you get out of a class, may be completely different. That’s ok! This is a great first step in learning acceptance. See it as a part of the discovery process. As a teacher and a student, I ask you to go against the setting of goals for your practice such as reaching poses by dates. Simply be happy you have opened yourself up to yoga. Flow with where this newfound experience takes you. I promise, it’ll be in a direction you never thought would have so many far-reaching effects.


Ok, lets get going with the first action:

I’ve had Apple Watch, Series 3, GPS for two and a half months now. It’s functionality has fit easily into my life and I am pleased with the purchase.

The video review below cover the four functions of the Apple Watch that are most often used in my day-to-day life. They include:

• Camera control
• Music control
• Activity tracking
• Health tracking

Watch the full review below!

Watch the video about what I learn while buying my Apple Watch in Malaysia in Life Lesson in KL, Pt. 3/3

Check out my yoga profile, align432YOGA, on Instagram.
Here is a preview

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Solo Trip Journal 54 — Prioritizing My Practice is the next edition of global living, inside you’ll find:

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Have you been to Bali or Indonesia before? Which places do you recommend I visit? Let me know in the comments!

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Solo Trip Journal 53 — Conscious of Community, includes:

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Didn’t get a chance to read STJ52 — A Good Thing Going? It has tips on what to look for in a snorkel set, how to properly use it and reviews of a Mexican and whole-food restaurant/shop. Tap to read it!


Do you have any requirements about visiting yoga studios? Have you ever done a Kundalini meditation? Let me know your experiences in the comments!


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Going to Kuala Lumpur wasn’t apart of my plan, but turned out to be exactly what was needed. Who knew?!

Well, I didn’t know, but I’m extremely grateful to be in a place where I trusted it’s for a reason, accepted it, then shifted my attitude to make the best of it.

It turns out, such an adventure was needed. Since returning, I’ve been making excellent progress in my self-awareness and personal development.

The trip was a catalyst for growth, and I believe, a crucial element in preparation for my next chapter... whenever, and wherever, that may be.

Watch the video to see the first lesson learned!

Stay tuned for part 2/3 coming up soon!

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Have you read Solo Trip Report 50 — Living Life A Little? It includes restaurants to visit in Phuket, everyday uses for natural health products and the feedback from the Solo Trip Report name change survey (which is now Solo Trip Journal). If not, click here.

Solo Trip Journal (STJ) 51 — A Pivot Point, highlights my trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and includes:

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Welcome to Exploring Yoga-Dance, Pt. 3/3!


In part 2/3 we covered aspects in my life which have developed. These include personal awareness, yogic philosophy and building strength. Read the full list and see the dance here.

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There are many parts to yoga. Everyone who practices has their own reasons, areas of focus and components they appreciate. I enjoy how a challenging pose requires working towards it. Learning the muscle groups, warm up asanas (poses) and those first times you almost get it! It’s a chase. As I continue the cycle, eventually I’ll get the desired pose and then... surprise, there’s another! At which point, it starts again.


While this cycle happens on a pose-by-pose basis, it reveales a bigger picture. Each revolution adds a layer of evolution, changing the dynamic in the subsequent round. I continually appreciate modifying what I’ve learned and applying it as my practice develops. Now, I’m discovering movement and flow, but other changes include:

Two weeks ago, I released the first of three freestyle yoga-dance videos. It’s an opportunity explore my body, asana knowledge and evolution in my practice — becoming absorbed in the flow of the rhythm. See the first video here (skip the first 30 seconds).


Here is the second part:

You might also like:


Exploring Yoga-Dance, Pt. 1/3

Do you have any suggests for what to work on? I know my timing needs a bit of work, what else?

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If you haven’t read STR47 — Steering In The Right Direction, tap here! It covers photographs of local paintings, a preview of the yoga styles I’m trying, a lesson in self-care and, of course, details about where I go for the best brunch ever! Read it now!

What’s included in STR48 — Establishing Connections? All kinds of stuff, including:

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If you enjoyed 4 Free Ways To Improve your Health, part 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, take a couple seconds to share your opinion on what I should write about next!

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In part 3/5 we’ll review four types of exercises you can take up, particularly if you live near nature :D Let’s see how hiking, swimming, walking and yoga contribute to better health.

If you haven’t read the first part it covers laughing, meditation, breathing exercises and listening to meditative/vibrational music.

Two weeks ago, in part 2 of this series, we discussed the benefits of maintaining and talking with plants, developing healthy friendships, a period of silence and journaling.

So, let’s get to the goodness — click “read more” to continue! ⬇️

Preparing for Halloween at VASS English

In this report I cover:

• The action I’ve taken on prioritizing my health
• The development of my yoga brand: Align432Yoga
• How I’m applying automation software to manage my social media accounts and website
• Changes I’ve made to my apartment to feel more at home
• Successfully trying a new teaching technique with teenagers
• Sharing details on a motorbike accident I was in

Notice how the mountains have bald/light green patches in the foliage? That’s because the mountain was on fire a few weeks back... yes, all the patches, at the same time! It’s been wonderful watching the vegetation grow back so rapidly.

In this report I cover:

• Renewing my visa in Cambodia at the last minute
• What it’s like to start teaching adults English
• My efforts to reprioritize health and well-being
• A few financial and travel realizations I learned the hard way
• Clarifying my next goals now that I’m debt free and live in a beautiful location
• The decision to double-down and make it work here!

To learn more about my transition from being high on freedom, travel and adventure to discovering what’s next in my life, read more!

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There are many great aspects that make Tianjin a comfortable and prosperous place to live. As someone who appreciates early rising, I find it a particular enjoyment to wake up with the sun. During summer, sunrise here is around 4:45am, I get up roughly an hour afterward. This is when the sun is fully past the horizon and brightly shining.


Often the first little while of waking up is spent lying in bed, thinking or reading on my phone (this needs to change to breathing and stretching). As I mentally shift to becoming more health conscious and expanding further on this lifestyle in Viêt Nam, I thought it prudent to head out and do some yoga. The only way I'm going to improve is gradual steps over time.

The past month has been a bundle of new experiences. From learning how to breathe properly, being vegatarian, realizing mistakes, leading my first meditation, discovering, receiving and giving unconditional love to making new international friends for future travel!

​Listen to my latest audio post to get insight on all I experienced!

After the initial week, the training has definitely elevated a notch! Everyone has become more socially comfortable and started revealing their real personalities.


The physicial and psychological changes are causing a lot of emotional shifts and personal development which all contain growing pains.


I've met other travellers, went on safari, had my heart broken, made lasting friendships and more, all in the audio post attached!