#ChakraChatter
HelseIt is a lighthearted and fun side of #Chakrachat of Chakra Yoga Studio in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Each Saturday we have an extra special guest. Who will be our surprise guest every weekend? BONUS : #Chakrachatter Xpecial & #Chakrachat Series with Sam! Tune in with us!
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- #Chakrachatter Xpecial : Tin Omaga-Diaz (00:45:12)
Celebrating Inspiring Women. Join us for #Chakrachatter with @tin.omagadiaz on her journey on being a woman, a yoga teacher and a lot more. We are so honored to have you Teachers for our #Chakranniversary for #Chakrayogastudio turns 1! ❤❤❤
- #Chakrachatter Xpecial : Vina Oca (00:51:55)
Celebrating Inspiring Women. Join us for #Chakrachatter with @vinaohh on her journey on being a woman, a yoga teacher and a lot more. We are so honored to have you Teachers for our #Chakranniversary for #Chakrayogastudio turns 1! ❤❤❤
- #Chakrachat Series : Manipura Chakra with Marisa Harnadh (01:27:22)
The Path of Truth and Reality is not freedom from pain or suffering. It is living as God lives...intimately inside every thing. - Hayuna Manipura is associated with fire and the power of transformation. Solar plexus or manipura is the third primary chakra according to Vedic tradition. Manipura translates from Sanskrit as "city of jewels" alternatively translated as "resplendent gem" or "lustrous gem". Manipura is often associated with the color yellow. This chakra is where your power and self-confidence manifests. “Manipura” means a lustrous gem. The jewel or qualities associated with this chakra strengthen the digestive system and diaphragm. The Solar Plexus focuses on the power and autonomy of metabolism. The element for the Solar Plexus is fire. Joining our #Chakrachat : Solar Plexus on Embodiment is Teacher Marisa Harnadh. Also timely for our International Women’s Month Celebration. Marisa the Founder of Anam Cara Manila, a home yoga studio focused on cultivating self-awareness that leads to self-reliance and critical thinking toward an integrated and balanced body-mind-spirit. She is a firm believer in the community as a source of strength and power. An embodied mystic, poet, and visionary that uses all her life experiences as her tools to elevate consciousness. A Practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga Prayer & Meditation teacher, Cosmic Octave Gong Player, and other sound healing instruments. Mantra artist. Marisa HarNadh cultivates maximizing every moment of her human life. She is determined to embody the teachings she deems to be true. She has been teaching in the Philippines for the last 9 years and actively involved with the geriatric care of her mother who is now 89 yrs old. She believes that there is only love .... despite our misinterpretations.
- #ChakraTALKS A Chakra Community Chat with Yoga Teachers (01:08:09)
#ChakraTALKS Our newest member of the family in this digital space. Join us as we chat about Yoga, Life and a lot more with our Featured Guest Teacher @rix_hernandez @eileenwhogotyoga @waxedwings @sheilaplete
- #Chakrachat Series : Heart Chakra with Maxene Magalona - Mananquil (01:03:24)
The wound is the place where the light enters you. - Rumi For our Fourth Chakra - Anahata or Heart Chakra. It is located in the region of the heart,connects us to our emotional self ,bringing harmony , forgiveness , sincerity & love. Joining our #Chakrachat on Heart Chakra is Teacher @maxenemagalona A Filipina actress who has embarked on a personal self-healing journey through therapy, yoga, meditation and prayer as she learns to navigate her way through life with a mental health condition known as Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Join her as she shares to us her journey in this lighthearted conversation last April 16, 9pm via Facebook live.
- #Chakrachatter : Epi 2 - Kevin Soriano of Rabbit Garden (00:43:27)
Supporting local brand for Episode 2. Filipinos are enterprising in nature. In fact, according to the Department of Trade and Industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.6% of all registered businesses in the Philippines—yet they account for just 35% of the country’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). Although the problem may be traced back to many factors, we, as consumers, have the power to help realize the full growth potential of SMEs in the Philippines. ( Source : https://business.inquirer.net/265259/5-reasons-why-it-is-important-to-support-our-local-businesses ) Joining us for 2nd Episode is @kebsoriano of @rusticrabbit @rabbitgardenflowers - Get to know them and how it all started in 2016 and how they thrive during the pandemic. Local businesses feel like home because you know the owner and they mostly know you! Tune in soon. #chakrachatter #supportlocal #florist #eventstyling
- #Chakrachat Series : Sacral Chakra with JC & Denise de Leon (00:57:20)
Welcoming love month with our power couple Yoga Teachers JC De Leon & Eauaua Roco-De Leon for #Chakrachat on Sacral Chakra - let us learn more on empathy ,emotions & creativity
- #Chakrachatter S2 : Epi 1 - Jico Ambrocio of Elo Athletics (00:57:21)
Opening our Season 2 for #Chakrachatter is Jico Ambrocio of @elo.athletics . Learn and get to know the story behind Elo Athletics & how they managed to engage #Yoga ( #yogipreneur ) and Business during the pandemic. Please share our previous episodes and enormous THANK YOu for all your support! Namaste
- #Chakrachat Series : Grounding with Ayman Khatib (00:52:26)
Joining our #Chakrachat on Grounding is Teacher Ayman Khatib from Lebanon. Ayman is an international Yoga teacher, Thai Yoga massage teacher and practitioner. Yoga has been a part of his life since 2003. In 2012, he started a journey in Asia that showed him the true purpose of life and resulted in ending his corporate career and becoming a Yoga teacher. He has travelled, learnt and taught in many yoga centres and ashrams around the world. The experience made him realise his own dharma to share his findings of the traditional and authentic yogic science and philosophy. Ayman is known for his calmness in conducting warm and inviting classes and workshops that are best described as physically, mentally and spiritually uplifting.
- #Chakrachat Series : Grounding by Charmaine Cu-Unjieng (00:46:19)
Opening January with Grounding for 2021! Season 2 Episode 1 Our #Chakrachat guest is Charmaine Cu Unjieng was an epidemiologist working on public health programs in the Asia-Pacific, including HIV projects. She believes deeply in the calming and healing power of meditation; so, to deepen her mindfulness practice, she enrolled in yoga teacher training (YTT) with Bliss Yoga Manila. She is the co founder of Yoga for Life - A community of yogis and advocates empowering people living with, and affected by, HIV through the practice of yoga. Currently she leads the NGO named IAHV - The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in communities. We were established in 1997, and in the Philippines in 2008.
- #Chakrachatter Xpecial with Ros Ben (01:28:40)
We all heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet, which is why you’re keen on making the transition or deciding yet. But behavior change isn’t easy, and no doubt you have a lots of questions about eating plants. Join us as we chat with Ros Ben on How to start plant based diet as way to help environment!
- #Chakrachat Series : Laughter Yoga with Dixon (00:37:20)
A typical Laughter Yoga session involves some warm-up clapping and chanting ("Ho, ho, ha, ha, ha"), a few deep breaths with prolonged exhalation, 15 to 20 minutes of laughter exercises interspersed with deep breathing, and then 15 to 20 minutes of laughter meditation Join us with Teacher Dixon Yasay for this Laughter Yoga experience! Tune in!
- #Chakrachatter : Episode 14 (00:42:25)
Joining our 14th episode before the Season Finale is Angela Schwartz from Washington DC, USA. ( @meetmeonmymat ) She was former special education teacher of many years, now a Certified Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Restorative and Yin practices. Trained as a Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) Leader, a Trauma Recovery Yoga method teacher, and an Accessible Yoga Instructor. Meet Me On My Mat offers virtual and outdoor classes and private sessions for you, your family, your friends, your colleagues, or wherever you find yourself in community. And every last Sunday of every month, she headed a community called DIY (Day of International Yoga) with a diverse Yoga teachers sharing a full day of yoga classes from around the world. Tune in and get to know the Teacher Angela!
- #Chakrachat Series : Benefits of Kundalini & Sound Bath (01:11:41)
Opening December with #Chakrachat with Teacher Eauaua on the benefits of Kundalini. Denise (also known as Eauaua) @Denrocs is a certified teacher in several styles of yoga including Yin, Laughter and Hatha. But has found her true calling as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and is certified under the Kundalini Research Institute, as well as Yoga Alliance. She is a certified Sound Healer under Swami Chaitanya Krishna of Golden Temple Singing Bowls in Nepal. Denise utilizes the power of the gong, a sacred instrument for sound healing and relaxation, as well as the Tibetan Singing Bowls and Crystal Bowls whose frequencies balance the body’s energies. She has also practiced and studied various methods of meditation, and other spiritual modalities. When it comes to being a lifestyle writer, PR and events specialist, a tarot and oracle card reader, she remains equally zealous in all. This also includes managing her family insurance business, RAROCO Insurance Brokers, full-time as president, not to mention gardening and soap-making. Regardless of her many pursuits, Denise lives with her head in the clouds, but with her feet on the ground.
- #Chakrachat Series : Mental Health (00:48:27)
October is Mental Health Awareness Month— a global campaign to promote mental health awareness. #Chakrachat started with an aim to create a virtual space and platform for deeper conversations on a certain topics pertaining to managing the pandemic. Teacher Rachel Bonifacio ( @rachbonifacio ) has a charming and bubbly personality known to everyone. She is an entrepreneur with 18 years of experience working in the corporate landscape, primarily in the human resources and training. She's taken up her Masters in Psychology from Southville International School and Colleges and her undergrad degree in Business Management from the College of Holy Spirit. Her continuing education courses come from Ateneo de Manila University, University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University, and is an alumna of FLOW Coaching Institute in Toronto. Apart from corporate training, Rachel administers psychological counseling and life coaching for Lighthouse Wellness and Life Coaching Services and is a certified yoga and meditation teacher for Treehouse Yoga Philippines, both of which she owns.
- #Chakrachatter : Episode 13 (00:31:41)
Honored to have you on #Chakrachatter as guest for our 13th Episode! Thank you Nicole Abas Datayan ) @nikitv ) for sharing you light on coping up the pandemic & about livestreaming in this times! Tune in this weekend once the episode comes out in Spotify& other digital platforms.
- #Chakrachatter Xpecial with Chakra Yoga Teachers (01:14:47)
#Chakrachatter with Chakra Teachers - Honey, Stephen & Echo Catch your Chakra Yoga Teachers for our #Chakrachatter Xpecial on the First Virtual Retreat : Journey to Self Discovery! 21 Day #journeytoselfdiscovery with us. Spend your 21 Day journey with Stephen, Echo & Honey. #breathe #learn #discover Not only you will deepen your practice through mindfulness, meditation , weekly yoga and life coaching using the method of neuro linguistic programming approach ( http://nlpmanila.com/ ) A portion of the shared energy will go to Cagayan Valley in the recent Typhoon Ulysses. Message us for details. Welcome to anyone who wants to take a leap on changing lives. Best Xmas gift for yourself. Namaste.
- #Chakrachatter : Episode 12 (00:50:41)
For our 12th Episode on Managing Local Businesses during the pandemic. The Good Earth Citronella x Banig Asuncion-Cipriano Alex Cipriano Aside that it is all natural & chemical free Citronella products. Support Local and buy Local only! Join us as Banig Asuncion-Cipriano on her journey on her local business, proudly made in Mindanao & environment friendly product. Tune in for our conversation for #Chakrachatter Epi 12 , available in Spotify , Anchor Fm, Google Podcasts , Overcasts, Pocket casts & Radio Public.
- #Chakrachat Series : Teaching Yoga Online, How to protect yourself legally. (01:00:36)
Teacher Quino Reyes ( @quino.reyes ) has been practicing yoga for more than 10 years and teaching for around 7. He teaches Vinyasa and Power yoga in various studios in Metro Manila as well as for the NGO, Yoga For Life. He believes that a yoga practice should adapt to each person's needs and abilities, which change day-to-day. Thus, his yoga practice is constantly evolving and incorporates techniques from the various methods he has practiced over the years- Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Anusara, and Ashtanga, among others. Currently based in Cavite, Quino is a lawyer by profession and also an advocate for LGBTQIA+ and HIV policies. Join us as we indulge in a conversation on Yoga, managing pandemic and about protecting yourself online legally.
- #Chakrachat Series : The Future of Voice Talents & Events with DJ Mandy (00:45:54)
Voice over talent is a person who provides that it is not in the narrative or film. In most cases, it is reading a script , either for Radio, theatre , TV Production , commercial & movie productions. DJ Mandy ( @mandynokom ) the Voice behind Chakrachatter Intro. Official Voice over Cinema 1 GLobal, Former Voicer of Lifestyle PH, Voicer of Watsons, Alfamart Stores Nationwide , Announcer and Programmer of 87.5 FM1. Learn from her journey and her new advocacy on Mental health. Tune in!
- #Chakrachatter : Episode 11 (00:50:56)
Well it is true that Yoga is one of the challenging things to do. It is also of the most suitable form of exercise for all levels of Fitness & age. Yoga brings us out the best & worst in us, but is ultimately in a way in our lives that it can be easier. Debunking some myths on YOGA. Teacher Mae Evangelista ( @pixieyogini ) shares her view on many myths & notions on yoga. Learn from her decade of practice - how to know that it is easy if you are willing to do it. Tune in our conversation! Hurray to our 11th Episode!
- #Chakrachatter Xpecial with Dave on Climate Change Advocacy (00:49:07)
Climate change : Our country Philippines is a highly vulnerable to the impacts of Climate change including sea level rise, increased frequency of weather events, rising temperature & heavy rainfall. We are one of the world's most cyclone prone region which has an average of 19 to 20 per year of which is 7 to 9 landfall. According to PAG-ASA since the mid 20th century is due to human activities. Dave Albao ( @dave.albao , @danjuganisland ) is the Executive Director of the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation Inc. (PRRCFI), the nonprofit behind Danjugan Island, a wildlife sanctuary with environmental education and sustainable tourism programs. He was once its island manager, as a 'Keeper of the Wild' funded by the World Land Trust; finding himself at home with “rewilding”, passionate about freediving, indigenous spirituality, and our interconnectedness with nature. In the last four years, Dave and his team has expanded the Foundation’s portfolio in supporting a network of marine protected areas, as well as implementing USAID-funded projects reducing ocean plastic, such as the "Wala Usik" campaign towards local circular economy with social enterprises (by redesigning sari-sari stores). He was a 2016 Professional Fellow on Environmental Sustainability in Oregon, USA, and is currently in the 2020 cohort of Swedish Institute Management Programme on Sustainable Business. Tune in! A good way to start discussion on Climate change advocacy.
- #Chakrachat Series : Using Influence to create Impact with Nicole (00:45:48)
Nicole Abas Datayan ( @nikitv40 ) will share her journey to us on self care,motherhood and how she use her influence during pandemic. Nicole is a KBP Golden Dove Award Finalist for Best TV Host. She is a content creator and host fot NikiTV and sought after event host and an Advocate. Let us learn from her as shares to us on how to use your influence to make an impact. Tune in and learn from her!
- #Chakrachat Series : Yoga Teaching & Learning with Ben and Rianna (01:18:11)
The landscape of teaching and learning has immensely changed as a result of this pandemic and it is no different with Yoga. It would be interesting therefore to create a space for conversations for yoga teachers and practitioners to talk about their reactions, responses and reinventions Gracing our #ChakraChat session are two inspiring and thriving yoga teachers of the country, Teacher Ben and Teacher Rianna. Ben Bernabe is a Vinyasa yoga teacher and teacher trainer based in Manila, Philippines. ( @yogawithben) He started his yoga practice in 2010 with Yoga for Life, a community-based organization that offers yoga as complementary therapy for people living with and affected by HIV. He took his teacher training in 2012 at the Victorian Institute of Yoga Education and Teacher Training (VIYETT) in Hampton, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He obtained his 500H Diploma in Yoga Teaching (DYT) on December 15, 2012. He has been teaching Vinyasa and Power Yoga at Beyond Yoga since coming home to Manila in 2013. He led his first Vinyasa yoga teacher training with Rianna Gatus in July 2017 at Beyond Rockwell, Makati City, Philippines. Ben is also the President of The Red Whistle, an HIV awareness organization in the Philippines. He was also formerly the President of Yoga for Life and the Executive Director of the B-Change Foundation, an Asia-Pacific regional NGO. He has a Master of Development Studies degree from The University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Arts in European Languages degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman. On the other hand, Rianna Gatus ( @riannayoga ) has been teaching yoga for more than ten years. She teaches smart, dynamic, and intuitive yoga classes. Rianna found the mat through tough times of personal grief. As one of the founders of Beyond Yoga studios in Manila, she opened the space with the desire to share yoga to people around her. She is trained in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Hot Yoga, with more than 1,000 hours of training and continuing education under her belt. Her goal as a teacher trainer is to train people with emphasis on skillful and precise sequencing, hands on assists that are connected and confident, and the ability to create an experience that brings people back to themselves. Her vision is a world with more yoga because everybody deserves it. Tune in and learn from these two amazing Teachers!
- #Chakrachatter Xpecial with Miss Universe Ph Misamis Oriental Caroline Veronilla (00:47:16)
A lighthearted chat with our very own Misamis Oriental- Caroline Joy Veronilla ( @carolineveronilla ) in the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2020. Join her as she shares her journey, her unexpected placement as top 16 and sharing her story! Celebrate Beauty, passion and purpose with us. Namaste