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Pauline
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Pauline's name is also "Jing"-- one of her favourite Chinese characters because it denotes tranquility, a state that she longs to attain. In the past, she loved to think things over in the stillness of the night, as she believed that her mind was clearer when all was quiet. However, the habit of contemplating at night did not really bring her peace. Instead, it made her toss and turn all night. Her understanding of tranquility then also kept her inactive. Pauline rarely exercised or went outdoors, not to mention exposing herself to the sun. She seemed to be even more disturbed in using these means to pursue tranquility.
Then in 2000, Pauline came across yoga. She thought it was some kind of dance and viewed is as a way to realise her childhood dream of becoming a dancer. She also thought the goal of practising yoga was to be as supple and flexible as possible. These ideas led her to strain and push the limits of her physical endurance, resulting in numerous injuries during training. Nevertheless, the situation improved after she learned Ashtanga and Pilates. These two methods taught her the importance of controlling the energy flow within her body, and she has made them part of her life. Now that her body has healed itself, she is no longer obsessed with advanced-level exercises. Her pursuit of tranquility continues, but after learning to control the energy flow within her body, she is able to experience both inner and outer peace. |
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Pauline's Books
| 新世紀飲食
I first came across this book 10 years ago when I became interested in organic diets. Thank God! Upon reading this book I chose to be a vegetarian. It's a pity that to satisfy our appetite, human beings are cruel to animals. In addition, raising animals also causes food shortages and water pollution. Now the greed and ignorance of human beings has backfired, affecting not only our health and safety but also that of our children.
| 勝王瑜珈經
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Pauline's Tips
| Asana teaches your body to speak, so you must listen carefully to your body when you practise. Through Asana your body harmonises with your soul. In the process, you'll discover your body's strengths and weaknesses. You'll also find that there are easy postures and difficult ones. You'll tend to favour the easier ones and avoid the more difficult ones, but if you find yourself in such a state, don't give up at once. Give yourself an opportunity to face difficulties. Eventually you'll see that you've grown physically and mentally. Even your character may change. Chances are you'll not expect everything to go as you wish. Instead, you'll be ready to tackle life's frustrations and challenges.
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