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1. All class purchases and applications must be made online.
2. If you are a non-PURE Cardholder, please register with the name that matches with your ID. Our team will contact you on using the PURE360 app as a medium for class registration for the class you applied for.
3. No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting 15 September 2023. 
4. All refunds are subject to a 20% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
5. All applications for a refund (medical & emergency reasons) must be made within 3 days after the event finishes. 
6. After the online application, day pass and session drop-in students must confirm the selection of the date and classes via email: events@pure-yoga.com within 3 days of completing the application. Our team will contact you to confirm your reservation which is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
7. No changes to the classes will be allowed once confirmed. Participants will be subject to an administration fee of HK$300 per class should they wish to make changes, subject to availability.

Luigi Prato

Spine Mobility Flow

This practice is designed to cultivate strength, balance and space. During the class, we will explore different mobility exercises within a yoga flow that includes constructive alignment, mindfulness, and body-breath synchronisation. This practice includes joint mobilisation with warm-up and cool-down movements, as well as mobility exercises and playful approaches to harmonise and connect the body, mind and breath. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 8:30am-10:30am

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Teacher's Biography

A bold, free-spirited Sicilian, Luigi stumbled upon yoga in 2014 in a quest to find his next physical challenge. Being a professional dancer, passionate gymnast and swimmer, he did not shy away from hard work. However, his rigorous training regimen left his body with a few long-term injuries, especially in his lower back. To his delight, Luigi found that yoga had an amazing impact on helping him heal these injuries, allowing him to continue to perform and become an even stronger artist. In addition to its healing effects, Luigi discovered a sense of calmness and inner peace.

Luigi developing his own flow practice, implementing elements of contemporary dance and movement to the traditional yoga practice.

Luigi is a versatile mover, performer and teacher who loves sharing his passion – whether it be on stage, in the studio or on a yoga mat to people of all ages and abilities.

Sravaniya DiPecoraro

Yoga Philosophy: Basic Yoga Sutra and The Inner Peace

An introduction to yoga philosophy presented by Sravaniya DiPecoraro, a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 and YACEP instructor, certified by the International Śivānanda Yoga Vedānta Centre.

 “Using my over 50 years of experience, I can provide links to the most reliable sources, connecting the underlying truths of Western philosophy with true scriptural evidence of the East in an easily understandable way, making it informative, thought-provoking, and fun."

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 8:30am-10:30am

Language: English

Format: 100% lecture + discussion

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong 

Capacity: 25

Teacher's Biography

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Sravaniya has always been interested in metaphysics and spirituality throughout her life. Providing a link to the most reliable sources, her writing connects the underlying truths of Western philosophy with the reliable scriptural evidence of the East in an easily understandable way, making it informative, thought-provoking, and fun.

She took formal initiation from A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (Brahma-Gaudiya Vaisnava sampradaya) in 1971 and spent decades studying classical Sanskrit texts in yoga ashrams around the world. In 2006, she published a study guide for the English version of her guru’s seminal work entitled Basic Bhagavad Gita: An Introduction to Bhagavat Vedanta. She has also taught hatha yoga in the Far East since 1983 and was the first professional yoga teacher in Hong Kong in the early 90s. She has studied yoga with many senior teachers from the Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois traditions, receiving yoga certification in the Sivananda lineage from Swami Visnudevananda himself 22 years after learning her first asanas from his book. 

A Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 instructor and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), Sravaniya has conducted yoga teacher training and certifications in Hong Kong since 2004 and started teaching philosophy courses at PURE Yoga in 2023.

Sravaniya has also been an astrological and psychic consultant since 1992 and her clients come from all walks of life and diverse cultures. She has been featured in a variety of publications including The Asian Wall Street Journal, the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Standard, HK Magazine and others, and has appeared on CNBC as well as local television and radio.

Susann Suarez

Mobility in Motion: Kinetic

This class offers a unique combination of mobility training and dynamic movement exploration to enhance your yoga practice, fitness journey, dance skills, and more.

In the first part of the class, you will engage in corrective exercises that are specifically designed to strengthen the often-overlooked small muscles surrounding your joints. By targeting these muscles, you will improve joint stability and prevent injuries, allowing you to move with greater ease and confidence. The second part of the class focuses on learning a sequence of movements inspired by disciplines such as Kung Fu, Capoeira, and Animal Flow. By incorporating these diverse movement patterns into your practice, you will not only challenge your body in new and exciting ways but also expand your range of motion. This increased range of motion will enable you to explore a wider variety of dynamic movements, unlocking new possibilities and horizons in your overall movement repertoire.

By participating in this 60-minute session, you will have the opportunity to explore and refine your movement patterns and ultimately enhancing your yoga practice, improving your fitness level, and enriching your dance skills. Embrace this special opportunity to increase your range of motion and discover the joys of freedom in movement.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 10:00am-11:00am

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Rooftop Garden, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Colombian native Susann discovered her passion for fitness, at the young age of 4, in quite an unusual way - through folklore dance. She became a natural and soon, was teaching her first aerobics and dance class at the age of 12. By the time she was in college, she was already part of the school's sports division handling aerobic training.

As a fitness instructor and a health advisor, Susann has inspired clients all over with her energy. She gives it all in every class she teaches, ranging from Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™, BODYATTACK™, Pilates and many more. She is also a nurse and takes pride in incorporating her knowledge of anatomy and the human body into her teaching, ensuring her classes are safe and conducive to growth.

"Training is not only for the body, but also for the mind and emotions," says Susann. She doesn't just push her clients to gain muscle or lose weight; she also boosts her client's energy and willingness to become a better person.

Samrat Dasgupta

Fundamentals of Hand-balancing

Struggling with your hand-balancing journey?

This workshop will breakdown proper positioning of the hands in different arm-balancing poses and will guide from basics like the crow pose to advanced poses like handstands.

Students will work through some cool variations and transitions to explore new dimensions and challenges with simplified choices.

Basic to advanced options will be provided to make the class effective for all levels of practitioners.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 10:45am-12:45pm

Language: English

Format: 20% lecture + 80% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

The Science of Back-Bending

Ever wonder why some humans can bend abnormally deeper compared to others? Is it just a dedicated practice or is there more to it? Come and get your answers through this workshop!

Find your space and limitations and walk through a practice which will involve all dimensions of back bends, deepening the range of motion with mindfulness and appropriate precautions. Students will be guided to move from basic to intermediate level practices with options to get deeper intelligently.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 3:15pm-5:15pm

Language: English

Format: 40% lecture + 60% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Teacher's Biography

Samrat is one of the leading faculty in Asia. In 2023, he founded Prana Yoga with the intention to bring like-minded individuals aspiring for higher physical and spiritual evolution under one roof and cater to the needs of yoga students of all levels, experience and discipline.

Samrat's practice began at the age of 7. After his second year of practice, yoga drove him to continue his inculcation with higher motivational spirit.

Samrat started his teaching career in Hong Kong in 2004 and he has encountered many other teachers who have ushered him into his role of life with clarity and exposed him to the next level of spiritual development through practice. Samrat conducts teacher trainings, workshops, yoga conferences and retreats globally.

Samrat has devoted his life to the subject of yoga and is best known for his clear, precise and methodical teaching style that fuses the body’s biomechanics with a balance of asana, pranayama and meditation. His tangible knowledge, curiosity and ability to transmit with openness ushers the integration of deeper consciousness to his students. Samrat paves the way for practitioners to nourish their physical and spiritual well-being, which has allowed them to evolve into successful yoga teachers working globally.

Samrat’s teaching style is based on functional anatomical alignment and breath awareness. His belief is a complete practice that constitutes a still mind with clarity and consciousness in actions both inside and outside the yoga studio. His classes are accessible to practitioners of all shapes, ages and interests. Students can expect to explore their strengths, work on focus, and learn to find the hidden bliss that is the true nature of every being.

Joan Joliffe

Yoga Wheel

A unique prop in yoga practice, the circular nature of a Yoga Wheel is perfect for releasing tension in the back muscles and reducing compression in specific spinal vertebrates in backbends. It also helps to enhance mobility and flexibility in the shoulders and hip flexors, bringing practitioners a pain-free backbends experience. 

The Yoga Wheel is a good prop for core and shoulder strength training, making it a helpful tool for challenging arm balances and inverted asanas accessible. The Yoga Wheel arouses a practitioner’s awareness in counter balancing as it uses different muscles in our body in standing- and arm-balancing asanas.

This 2-hour class aims to rebuild inter-connectiveness and arouse consciousness through practising various traditional yoga postures with the Yoga Wheel.

In the first part (90 mins) of the class, students will be guided to practise yoga asanas with the Yoga Wheel according to alignment principles to improve strength, mobility, stability and flexibility, as well as develop an awareness of their own postures, enabling conscious self-correction in their yoga practice.

In the second part (30 mins) of the class, students will practice Yin & Restorative Yoga with the Yoga Wheel.

Suitable for students with a consistent yoga practice looking for new ways to expand their experience. Level 2 postures and full inversions may be introduced and included, with options for level 1 students. This class is not suitable for beginners, pregnant students, or students with arm, shoulder or spinal injuries.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 10:45am-12:45pm

Language: Bilingual 

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Joan first stepped onto the yoga mat at PURE Yoga in 2003 and subsequently maintained a regular practice whenever class time fitted her hectic work schedule as a design director of an international fashion brand. After years of constant long working hours and stress, Joan started to suffer from arthritis, which awakened her decision to redefine life’s priority. In 2016, Joan decided to make a change and left the corporate world. She first went on a yoga retreat with Master Rachel Roberts in Bali. The immersion in yoga helped Joan to reconnect her mind and body, and she enjoyed the equilibrium from within that she had lost for long.

The amazing experience from the retreat ignited Joan’s interest in yoga in a much deeper way. In early 2017 Joan started her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Master Yogananth Andiappan, which established a strong base particularly on the therapeutic side of her yoga practice. The more she learnt, the more she wanted to know – and yoga became a pillar of Joan’s life. Thus, she continued her journey with a 300-hour Advanced Hatha Teacher Training and started teaching yoga. Joan has been a true loyal PURE Yogini and has been greatly influenced by many great teachers including Yogananth Andiappan, Samrat Dasgupta, Patrick Creelman and Jason Crandell. Joan finds it a blessing to teach at PURE, where she first started her practice.

Joan’s classes are dynamic and challenging. She emphasises the therapeutic effect of each pose and breathing techniques, targeting the connection of each muscle in one’s body with one’s mind and soul. Joan hopes her students will discover the benefits of yoga just as she has and that they will experience exhilaration and freedom after practising with her.

Claudiu Amara

Basic Warm-up and Stretching Techniques for Injury Prevention

A fundamental class to prepare participants for physical activities and prevent injuries. It includes a full-body warm-up, joint conditioning exercises, and stretching techniques inspired by movement, yoga, arm balances. Participants will improve their flexibility, mobility, and overall readiness for various physical practices.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Teacher's Biography

Originally from Romania, Arama discovered his passion for sports at an early age, engaging in various disciplines like athletics, fitness, and climbing. At 17, he found a new interest in aerobic gymnastics and competed at national and European levels. After his athletic career, he pursued a coaching path, earning a bachelor’s degree in Sport Science with a specialisation in gymnastics.

While following his coaching aspirations, Arama also explored opportunities in modelling, acting, and worked as a part-time personal trainer across Asia.

In 2010, Arama's life took a turn when he faced a herniated disc diagnosis in Shanghai. He turned to yoga, incorporating various poses and movements with a balanced diet, leading to a full recovery. Inspired by this experience, he explored deeper into the world of yoga alignment and movement.

With his diverse experiences, Arama now shares his expertise by merging the benefits of yoga and gymnastics in workshops across Asia. Arama has a passion for empowering others and continues to inspire and positively impact lives through his unique teaching style.

Hari Om

Kuchipudi Dance

It is the traditional (classical) dance originating from Andhra Pradesh, South India. Like ballet, the syllabus is fixed and everyone learns individually, and at their own pace. It is a personalised group class.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice 

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capcaity: 20

Indian Dance

A semi-classical dance style choreographed to a melodious, soulful and lyrical Bollywood song. The lyrics of the song are expressed with hand gestures, facial expressions and eye movements while the rhythm of the music is expressed with foot work and hand movements.

Suitable for all levels and students looking to explore a unique choreography of a Bollywood song.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 8:30am-10:00am

Language: English

Format: 100% practice 

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capcaity: 100

Teacher's Biography

Hari Om (Eranki Srihari Baladitya) is a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher who first started Yoga practice in 2003 as an add-on practice for his dance warm-ups and cool-down. His passion for yoga increased manifold after he experienced a knee injury in 2009, when yoga became his source of recovery and rejuvenation. Hari Om feels that his personal injury came as a blessing in disguise as it opened a whole new world where he could not only improve his own health but help others seek a healthier lifestyle. His parents and teachers of dance or yoga have been his inspiration and have guided him in becoming a dance & yoga teacher.

His dance life started as a toddler when he first joined Kuchipudi dance in the Andhra University School of Fine Arts in his hometown of Visakhapatnam, India under the tutelage of his primary guru Sri Pasumarthi Sitaramiah. He grew to be a full-fledged dancer by the age of 15 as he learnt several other dance styles from various gurus including smt.A.Bala Kondala Rao and Sri Hari Rammurty (Kuchipudi), Sri A. Rukmaji Rao (Bharatanatyam) and Sri Nataraj Parameswaran (Andhranatyam & Perini Shivatandavam). His yoga journey (which mainly started in Hong Kong) deepened, delving into aspects of Yoga apart from the asanas – such as anatomy, diet and pranayama. Along this journey, teachers like Samrat Dasgupta, Chandrika Gibson, Garret Lane and many others have helped him lay the foundation to becoming a Yoga teacher. Every teacher in his life has shaped his personality and philosophy towards life – "Happy, humble and open-minded". 

Hari Om’s dance classes are fun and suited to the varied interests of students who seek to learn diverse styles of Indian dance including classical, semi-classical Indian style, bollywood fusion, dance basics or stay fit. His yoga classes are equally engaging with clear instruction and alignments. Be it dance or yoga, his philosophy towards teaching has been to make his classes accessible to all students who wish to learn in a friendly yet disciplined atmosphere. Hari Om’s open-minded attitude encourages students to freely approach him for clarifying doubts or asking questions.

Clayton Horton 

Kirtan Performance

(Complimentary Performance) 

Join Clayton and friends for an afternoon of kirtan devotional chanting and heart songs. Celebrate the coming together of the Hong Kong yoga community in an elevation of consciousness, healing and self-remembering.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 12:45pm-1:45pm

Location: The Courtyard, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Performer's Biography

Clayton is an experienced and internationally known KPJAYI Certified Ashtanga yoga teacher who was born in Oklahoma, USA on Teacher’s Day, September 10. He discovered yoga at age 21 whilst living in San Francisco, California, when his mother took him to a pranayama class. After several years of practice and a long trip to India, he began teaching in 1996. To Clayton, yoga is a healing path back to the Self, allowing us to experience true peace and happiness. Being kind and living in balance with nature are qualities that continue to guide his life.

Clayton studied with masters K. Pattabhi Jois and the Greensufi for many years, both of whom gave him great inspiration to practise daily and develop a yogic lifestyle. He founded Greenpath Yoga in San Francisco in October of 2001. The studio was one of America’s first green and environmentally friendly yoga studios with inspiring and progressive yoga programmes, philosophies, events and authenticity. Clayton received formal authorisation to teach Ashtanga Yoga from the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute of Mysore, South India in 2003 and he received Level Two Authorisation in 2010. Whilst attending a course for teachers in Mysore during the summer of 2016, Sharath Jois awarded Clayton with the blessing of ‘Certification’ – the highest level of accreditation for teachers at the institute.

Clayton’s teaching style is traditional, yet light-hearted and relaxed. He believes that by practising and living yoga, we can transform ourselves and the world around us. According to Clayton, Ashtanga Yoga is a complete and well-balanced system in which an experienced and skilled teacher can help any student 'find their place' within its structure regardless of individual challenges, aptitude and constitution.

Clayton’s favourite hobbies are surfing, swimming and playing guitar. He is committed to making the world a better place by living with eco-awareness, teaching yoga and meditation, serving others with charity work (karma yoga), and offering music & Kirtan chanting (bhakti yoga). www.greenpathyoga.org.

Dr. Bryan Lau

Obstruction and Restriction in the Asana Practice and the Fun in between from the Anatomical Point of View

Wendy Wyvill

Inner Retreat – A Breath-Work/Pranayama and Yin Practice

Join Wendy for a two-hour Inner Retreat where she will share the nature of Prana and how this very simple act of breathing has profound effects on our health and well-being. This unique training will combine modern-day science of breathing with ancient Pranayama practices.

Breath work is the modern-day term for Pranayama. Pranayama in traditional terms is the practice of expanding, purifying, and containing our Prana. Yogis use Pranayama as an anchor for the mind to be in the present moment which helps tremendously with our modern-day businesses and stress. When we are able to relax, let go of our habitual stress patterns and turn our mind towards our breath, we can down regulate our nervous system and help with our own mental health hygiene. But becoming a functional breather before starting any Pranayama practice is key. We may all think we are breathing correctly but actually the majority of us are not and our health could be at risk. 

In this science-based training, Wendy weaves together respiratory science, functional breathing, functional movement and yoga philosophy to help students restore their health and regain their own breathing power. This training will have a lecture component, seated breathing practice and simple Yin postures. 

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 3:15pm-5:15pm

Language: English

Format: lecture + practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Wendy is a natural teacher of yoga and has taught since 2000. Her love for movement came at a young age from gymnastics to snowboarding with many other sports in between. Injuries were always a part of her life, as was learning to heal from them. Yoga was a great friend and tool to help with the healing process. After retiring from professional snowboarding, Wendy pursued her love of teaching and Yoga. She is originally from Whistler, Canada but spent many years in the United States and has now resided in Hong Kong since 2006 -- the year she also started working with PURE Yoga Hong Kong. When she is not teaching and studying Yoga, healing and the breath, Wendy and her husband and 8-year-old boy are out chasing waves, snow and exploring the great outdoors.

 
In the last decade, Wendy has become increasingly interested in the power of breath. Understanding that there is more to it than what was taught in her yoga trainings, she branched out and shifted her perspective towards Breathwork studies with scientific backing – what actually happens when we breathe, how it affects our health and how the ancient practice of Pranayama works in modern times. Wendy believes that many of us are not breathing as nature intended. We are caught in upper chest stress breathing, even in our yoga practice. This over-breathing has created an imbalance in our bodies’ chemistry and our overall health. Through healthy curiosity and self-observation (or Svadhyaya), we can start to be aware of our breathing and our bodies’ movement habits, learning which serve us and which do not.
 
Wendy’s classes provide a platform for this self-study that gives students the tools to listen to their bodies, explore what they need and learn to strengthen, stretch and heal. Her Asana classes are vinyasa-based, blending breathwork and mindfulness with playful practice to leave one inspired, grounded and at peace. She also teaches standalone Pranayama and meditation classes.
 
Wendy has taught many yoga/surf, yoga Ayurveda and yoga detox retreats around Asia. She has also led many successful programmes like 40 Days to Personal Revolution, 50-hr teacher trainings, and Pranayama and meditation programmes.

Martina Lee

Multi-dimensional Sound Journey

Sound is the access to travel in multi-dimensions: from the cellular level to the earth plane to the ethereal and beyond. Sound vibration is also the gateway to the past, present and future.

Come enjoy a 2-hour multi-dimensional sound journey and experience a full range of musical instruments from the ancient didgeridoo, gongs, the human voice to crystal singing bowls and the harp.

Relax, recharge, be surprised and inspired!

No prior experience is needed and please make sure digital devices are turned to silent mode during the workshop.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Teacher's Biography

Martina is a Senior Yoga Teacher and Manager at PURE Yoga. Her extensive yoga experience includes teacher certification in Moksha Hot Yoga with Ted Grand, Dharma Yoga with Sri Dharma Mittra, and Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa.

Martina's mission is empowering people to be more vibrant, inspiring students to reach their highest potential, and encouraging others to live each moment with grace, ease and joy.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, Martina naturally bridges East and West. Her training in Visionary Craniosacral Work, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, and Sound Therapy enables her to integrate and bring in a holistic perspective on health. Highly intuitive and attuned to energy, Martina offers classes that enliven flow, deepen stillness, and profoundly rejuvenate the body, mind and soul.

Prabir Karmakar

Yoga Therapy

Yoga is a holistic science, covering every aspect of human existence. With a link between the human body, mind and consciousness, we have to work at the same time with our body, mind, as well as with the expressions of consciousness to be healthy.  

In yoga, it is believed that illness is the outcome of unsolved problems which may be environmental, social or personal. The patient may be victim to pollution or an unhealthy lifestyle. When we are unable to solve these problems, the effect is manifested in the form of sickness.

Yoga therapy helps us to learn how to deal with and solve these problems. A scientific method, with a combination of therapeutic postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga therapy is recognised as a substitute of medicine or alternative medicine. Regular yoga practice will remove the underlying cause of many ailments and diseases, mental and physical. It helps not only to cure diseases but also to prevent them.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Prabir started learning yoga at the age of 9 and began teaching at 18. His first step into yoga was initiated by his brother and grandfather, both of whom were great Yogis. As a child, Prabir was relatively short compared to his classmates. With the help of yoga, his little weak body grew into a strong and well-developed one. He even challenged himself by entering yoga competitions and won many awards including the “Champion of the Champions” in the All India Yoga Competition, Kolkata in 1985. The benefits he obtained from yoga made him determined to make yoga his lifelong career.

In his early 20s, Prabir met his guru Yogacharya Sri Lalit Mohan from Kaivalyadham, Maharastra, India and was greatly inspired by him. Guided by Sri Lalit, he reached a deeper understanding of asanas, pranayama and the importance of Sthiram Sukhamasanam – i.e. when you achieve a posture, it becomes effortless. Prabir knew that yoga was not just about posture because he had experienced its magic before. So in 1990, he completed a Diploma in Yoga Therapy. Since then, Prabir has helped many students and patients through his yoga classes and therapeutic sessions. He is committed to promoting yoga in his professional capacity and developing a yoga culture for everyone. In his more than 30-year career span, approximately 70 of his students have become renowned  yoga teachers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Malaysia and many other countries.

Prabir’s classes are rhythmic, with sequences synchronised to his music. His classes are reputable for helping students to develop a balance between strength and flexibility, improve their alignment, and build a healthy mind and body. Prabir believes that yoga, especially pranayama (breathing techniques), can bring harmony to our entire being. So he always reminds his students to respect and listen to their body.

Natasia Sun (Assisted by Kengie Tang)

Sculpt

Sculpt is an energising Pilates-inspired workout that moves to the beat of the music. It uses low-impact, high repetition movements to strengthen and tone your full body. Come experience and get lost in this electrifying sweat session. Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, you will surely feel the burn! Participants are required to wear trainers.

Time: Saturday, 28 October: 3:15pm-4:15pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Rooftop Garden, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Natasia is a Sweaty Betty, Lane Eight, and Eve Bliss Ambassador. She is the Co-Founder of Coco & the Sun and the original creator of Sculpt in Hong Kong. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan HK, RTHK, and been invited to teach at a some of the largest fitness events in Hong Kong, including IRIS FitFest and Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo (HKFWE). Connect with her on Instagram @natasiasun.

Fabien Roels

Turning Asana into Movement

In this class, intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners will explore how to turn traditional asanas into dynamic, acrobatic, and artistic movements. Through a series of exercises and drills, participants will learn how to use their knowledge of asanas to create flowing and expressive sequences that challenge their balance, strength, and flexibility.

This class will introduce participants to new perspectives on how to incorporate movement and creativity into their yoga practice. Whether you're looking to add some spice to your daily routine or explore new possibilities for artistic expression, this class is designed to help you unlock your potential and take your practice to the next level.

No prior experience with acrobatics or dance is necessary, but a solid understanding of basic yoga poses is recommended. Come prepared to move, sweat, and have fun as we explore the boundaries of what's possible with yoga asanas!

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 10:00am-11:00am

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Intermediate

Location: The Rooftop Garden, PMQ Central

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Fabien was born in 1984 in Nice, in the south of France. Since he was a Kid, he felt that there was the highest purpose on life so he determined to find it. His steps led him first on a tatami rather than on a Yoga mat, and he made his path to a higher consciousness on the way of martial arts so many years before to get on the way of the Yogi. When he went for the first time in his uncle’s yoga school, he immediately understood that Yoga and Martial arts lead to the same objective. And in 2012 he decided to join his uncle’s school. He was trained for 3 years to become a yoga therapist. In 2016, he decided to deepen his knowledge on how to improve the human being getting several certification in Pilates. Currently Fabien expresses himself the best through Budokon Yoga, a style which combines all the knowledge he has learned in the various schools of martial arts, and infuses it with the discipline of yoga.

On his path, Fabien met several great masters, But the most significant teacher for him was his uncle who went to learn yoga in an ashram in India. One of the first principle that Fabien’s uncle taught him was : “No need to go to India to understand yoga, Yoga is your nature, you only need to enter into yourself.” Since then, Fabien has been developing his capacity of self-consciousness in his whole life. Cameron Shayne has been a significant master in Fabien’s experience because he created the link between the martial artist and the yogi he is.

Fabien’s classes are challenging and atypical, he uses his knowledge on other disciplines to enhance his classes. He aims to bring his students to self consciousness, and to get a better understanding of themselves. He gives us the opportunity to embrace both the warrior and the yogi inside us and to get more balance in our manifestation.

Kosta Miachin

Vikasa Complete (vinyasa style)

Vikasa’s signature and most “complete” classes include all key elements of practice; asana, pranayama and meditation. This practice incorporates physical, energetic and mental techniques which bring you deeper into yourself, creating a sense of wholeness.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 10:45am-12:45pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Vikasa Chill Flow

This very relaxing and deeply meditative practice is suitable for all levels. Even though this is an asana-based practice, it is more appropriate to think of it as a slow movement meditation. Developed by Kosta over the last few years, this is his signature practice now. Chill classes are characterised by longer holds in passive poses, with special music and fully guided breath, combined with active awareness meditation in each asana. Expect more stillness and not a lot of movement in this class and enjoy increased energy and focus for the rest of your day. 30 minutes theory and 90 minutes practice.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Language: English

Format: 25% lecture + 75% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 100

Teacher's Biography

Konstantin (Kosta) Miachin is the creator of VIKASA Yoga method – a unique, challenging and effective approach to yoga. He is also the founder of VIKASA Yoga Academy.

Kosta has been passionately learning, practising, and teaching yoga since 2004 and his passion has led him to seek out his own personal development throughout the world. On his journey, he spent months in the ashrams of the remote Himalayan mountains, trained in an authentic Muay Thai Boxing camp, was initiated by the master monk and has undergone a sacred Sak-Yant ceremony in a temple in North-East Thailand, followed his passion, and rediscovered himself. This quest has brought him into contact with many different schools and masters all over the world, in places such as Rishi-kesh, Uttar Kashi, Gangotri, Kerala, Goa, Canada, Thailand, and Ukraine - to name a few. With such a wealth of knowledge, it has led Kosta to a deeper understanding of yoga practice as an ever-evolving process, with each master contributing to the overall development of the humankind, rather than a rigid system, where no rules can be bent. This became the principle philosophy of Vikasa Yoga.

Khanh-Linh Nguyen-Trong

Face Yoga Atelier

Join us for a two-hour face yoga workshop and discover the secrets behind smoothing wrinkles and the remarkable benefits of practicing face yoga for graceful ageing. The session will include a one-hour introduction to face yoga, catering specifically to beginners, explaining its mechanisms and efficacy. Following the introduction, you will have an hour dedicated to hands-on practice. This enlightening workshop will be led by Khanh-Linh, a certified expert in face yoga and gua sha techniques and founder of The Sacred Happiness.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 10:45am-12:45pm

Language: English

Format: lecture + practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Immersed in a medical family, Khanh-Linh has delved into the realm of well-being, guided by her father, Dr. Nguyen-Trong, a French MD and acupuncture master. With a profound understanding of health and natural healing, they have collaborated to create a comprehensive face yoga protocol that seamlessly combines well-being and natural anti-ageing.

As Hong Kong's leading certified teacher of face yoga and gua sha, Khanh-Linh conducts group classes that integrates these practices with focused breathing techniques. Additionally, she offers personalised consultations specialising in therapeutic face yoga, targeting stress relief, skin rejuvenation, and menopause support. Khanh-Linh's mission is to cultivate a lifestyle centred around well-being, instilling confidence and dispelling anxieties about ageing.

Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the secrets of face yoga, embracing your natural radiance and nurturing your skin's glow.

Samantha Chan & Candace Cheung

Meridian Yin Yoga with Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls

This unique class combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Zen Yin, and the angelic sounds of Crystal Singing Bowls to guide participants on an inner exploration journey.

During this two-hour session, you will have the opportunity to delve deep into your inner landscape and reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit. Meridian Yin Yoga focuses on stimulating the flow of energy along the meridian lines of the body, promoting balance and harmony within the energetic system. By holding gentle, supported poses for an extended period, you will allow the energy to circulate freely, encouraging deep relaxation and release.

Accompanying the Yin poses, the ethereal tones of Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls will fill the space, enveloping you in a symphony of healing vibrations. The pure, resonant sounds emitted by these bowls have been used for centuries to facilitate meditation, relaxation, and profound states of tranquillity. The angelic tones will help to quiet the mind, dissolve tension, and awaken your innate capacity for inner stillness. The combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness, and the harmonising effects of the crystal singing bowls will create a holistic experience of rejuvenation and restoration.

By the end of this class, you can expect to feel a profound sense of calm, deep rest, and inner equilibrium. The integration of Meridian Yin Yoga with Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls offers a unique opportunity to explore the realms of your being, nurturing both the body and soul. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of this practice and emerge with a renewed sense of tranquillity and well-being. No prior experience in Yin Yoga or meditation is necessary to participate in this class. All levels are welcome.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Language: English 

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Qube, PMQ Central

Capacity: 100

Teachers' Biography

Samantha Chan

Samantha began yoga with intentions to deepen her personal practice and expand her knowledge of yoga.  After her first teacher training programme in 2005, yoga transformed into a lifelong journey of learning, opening, sharing and teaching.  Samantha’s vision and knowledge have grown to include not only yoga, but also women’s health, life balance, and total wellness.  She enjoys her friendships, family, pottery, photography, reading, hiking, travel and food.

Samantha’s inspiration comes from each of her past teachers as well as her students.  She believes that watching students practise yoga increases her understanding of yoga’s complete benefit for a happy and healthy life. This enables her to continually grow as she teaches. In addition to her foundational Hatha Vinyasa teacher training, she has also expanded into Pre- and Post-natal Yoga Teacher Training, Birthlight Perinatal Yoga, Infant Massage, and Kids Yoga.

Samantha is particularly focused on teaching that allows for the progression of students at their own paces. Her style is steady, calm and very approachable, aptly her nickname as ‘killer Sam’. She has an astonishing way of making students work, raising their practice to higher and higher levels – without them feeling it was all work and no play. She is down-to-earth and guiding in her life as well as her teaching.

Candace Cheung

Sound Meditator

Candace has careers as colourful as her vibrant and lively personality, from hospitality to media, ex-Economist, ex-AWS to eCommerce and ex-eBayer.

In 2020, a great year of change, Candace turned from a corporate executive to a sound meditator and co-founder of the "Crystal Bowl Of Light" with her sister Eunice Cheung, a place where they hold a sacred space to connect with the divine within and build temples for Crystal Tones™️ Alchemy Singing Bowl in France & Hong Kong.

A natural-born spiritual healer with her highly in-tune intuitive and psychic gifts, Candace has been coaching and mentoring a lot of yoga teachers and sound healers from many yoga studios in Hong Kong, offering comprehensive advice on all matters relating to Crystal Tones™️ Alchemy Singing Bowls selection to their performance skills.

 Samantha (left) & Candace (right)

Mikey Ki & Ting Ho-Fung

The Journey: Handpan

(Complimentary Performance) 

Immerse yourself in the mesmerising world of handpan sharing with Mikey Ki and Ting Ho-Fung 

The artist's fingers glide across the smooth metal surface, giving life to a symphony of enchanting notes. Each delicate stroke and resonant strike resonate through the air, creating an immersive experience that captivates the senses. From tranquil moments that evoke serenity to energetic crescendos that stir the soul, the handpan's hauntingly beautiful melodies transport the audience on a transformative journey. 

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 1:30pm-2:15pm

Location: The Courtyard, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Performers' Biography

Mikey Ki

Mikey started his yoga path in 2016 whilst working on the Events team at PURE Yoga. He found his inspiration from the global yoga teachers he was fortunate enough to be working with and found yoga to be not just a physical but also a mental practice that could be applied to his daily life purpose. In 2017, he attended his first teacher training course with Patrick Creelman and Rinat Perlman.

On his path of yogic discovery, Mikey feels grateful for the guidance of Patrick and Rinat. Patrick’s Yoga Philosophy changed the way he saw Yoga. The great sense of humour and encouragement to students to explore their limits are also unmistakably evident in Patrick’s teaching. Rinat’s yoga sequencing has deepened the creativity of Mikey’s yoga knowledge.

Mikey looks to bring awareness through motion and balance, to find strength in flexibility. His style is fun, energetic and challenging. He believes that breathing is achieved every time we step on the mat and it is the beauty of yoga that helps us translate that to our everyday lives.

Ting Ho-Fung

Musician

Ting Ho-Fung holds a Master of Philosophy in Material Science from PolyU and is an experienced pop pianist. He started playing the handpan in 2015 and strives to combine the methods of improvisation in pop music with handpan music. In 2016, he started learning the art of building handpan instruments. After two years of R&D and learning from handpan masters, he founded the first local handpan manufacturing studio in 2018, Panlab (panlab.hk), which aims to promote this unique instrument to the public so that more people can enjoy its mesmerising music and improvisational practice.

Mikey (left) & Ho-Fung (right)

Samantha Tang (assisted by Samuel Lee)

Ashtanga Full Primary Series

This dynamic class comprises the classical form of the Ashtanga Primary Series as taught in its traditional sequence. It combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. This practice has minimal instruction and is done at a pace that allows the full Primary and Finishing sequences to be completed. Students should be familiar with the sequence to follow the pace of the class. The Ashtanga opening chant is an intrinsic part of this Yoga tradition and is included. This is an intermediate-level class and is suitable for students with a consistent Ashtanga practice who are familiar with the Ashtanga sequence.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Language: Bilingual

Format: 100% practice

Level: Intermediate

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20 

Teachers' Biography 

Samantha Tang

Samantha first stepped onto the yoga mat in 2012, while she was a film student who majored in screenwriting. She started yoga simply assuming it to be relaxing and stress-relieving. It was only a few years later when she heard a Sanskrit chanting in class and tears ran down her cheeks unknowingly that she became determined to explore the meaning of yoga.

In 2017 she attended her first yoga teacher training course in India, followed by study with Saraswathi Jois at the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore. And she has been dedicated to the service of Yoga ever since. She first started teaching yoga to monks in a Tibetan Buddhism monastery in Nepal and gradually pursued a career of yoga teaching in Hong Kong.

Samantha feels particularly fortunate on her path of yogic discovery with the guidance of Clayton Horton. Clayton has been her main teacher and guided her with patience ever since she started to practice Ashtanga. Samantha also studies yogic philosophy with Professor M.A. Narasimhan from Mysore in India and Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.

Samantha’s classes are inviting and grounding. Both yoga and Buddhism teach her to serve humanity with compassion, respecting each student according to their individual body, ability, mentality, and stage of life. She hopes to humbly open doors for all her students.

Samuel Lee

Samuel worked in a real estate conglomerate where he championed sustainability and wellness. Whilst he enjoyed the rigour and challenges presented by this career, he looked forward to spending time, albeit short as it may be, on his yoga mat in solitude every day. Driven by an inquisitive mind and a strong intention to impact positively on people’s lives, he attended his first teaching training in 2015 and has continued to broaden his knowledge through self-learning and various trainings ever since.

Samuel is deeply indebted to his primary teacher Jasmine Sun for being his beacon when he first started yoga. She inspired him to maintain a disciplined daily practice and instilled in him the importance of breath and living yoga both on and off the mat. Samuel is also grateful to Frances Gairns for guiding him to be a confident teacher who communicates eloquently. He is also thankful to Kino MacGregor for planting a seed in him to explore the depth of the ancient Ashtanga Yoga.

Samuel’s self-practice and teaching are primarily informed by classical Hot Yoga, Ashtanga and Yin. He pays attention to alignment meticulously and likes to work with his students step-by-step to build a solid foundation and deepen their practice. He also hopes to cultivate mental resilience in his students through yoga so that they can calmly weather storms in their lives. With a humble heart, Samuel promises to teach every class to the best of his capability and guides his students to leverage yoga as a vehicle for personal growth and empowerment.

Samantha (left) & Samuel (right)

Genevieve Lam

Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa

In this practical intensive, you will truly experience the unique style of Navakaraṇa. The series is led with tempo (laya) and svara (melody). It is the ideal workshop for new and experienced practitioners, as well as teachers looking for an in-depth Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa practice. This workshop is open to everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. Participants will gain a solid foundation for Vinyāsa practice and understanding of the essential features of the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa method.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 2:45pm-4:15pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Genevieve grew up in a family where her parents live an alternative unconventional lifestyle. She has been exposed to TCM, Naturopathy, Sound Therapy and the subtle energy of the Universe from a young age. Always been passionate about nutrition and holistic wellness, she believes our health is our greatest wealth and if we take care of our body, it takes care of us.

Genevieve met her teacher, Dario, in Hong Kong and was drawn to his authenticity and genuine kindness. She is inspired by his originality and the ancient yet timeless, intelligently systematic yet artistically expressive method of Navakaraṇa Tantra that Dario developed.

She took her first 108-hour Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam Teacher Training Programme with Dario in 2018 and continued her study with him within the year and completed 432 hours of training in 2019. In 2023, she completed Sākalya Tantra Teacher Training at Navakaraṇa Kyorei in Yakushima.

Genevieve is forever grateful for Dario and is passionate about sharing the method and inspiring others to choose joy and find beauty in the simple things in everyday life. Genevieve believes life is an art and to make it your masterpiece!

Christophe Blanc

Pilates with Soft Ball

Get ready for an exhilarating 60-minute Pilates adventure that will take your workout to the next level! Join us as we incorporate the dynamic and playful element of the soft ball into our routine, turning every move into a thrilling experience.

Discover the power of a deeper core connection as you engage your muscles in ways you never thought possible. The soft ball will add an exciting twist, challenging your stability and balance with every exercise. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you conquer new levels of strength and control.

This isn't your ordinary Pilates class – it's a full-body workout that will leave you feeling envigorated and energised. With each movement, you'll be embracing the fun and excitement that comes with pushing your limits and achieving your fitness goals.

So grab your mat, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to embark on a Pilates journey like no other. Join us for this thrilling 60-minute session and unlock a whole new world of challenge, excitement, and transformation. Let's make Pilates the highlight of your day!

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Rooftop Garden, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

This French native has been an international presenter and a world aerobic champion before joining us here at PURE Fitness in 2011.

Christophe is the assistant Group Fitness Manager for PURE Fitness, he chooses to pursue a career in group fitness stemming from his love of dance and music (not to mention an opportunity to "show off" from time to time). His repertoire includes Aerobics, Step, Total Body Conditioning and ViPR along with BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK. A fearless coach with infectious energy and an undeniable je ne sais quoi, Christophe certainly adds colour to our group fitness schedules.

Otto Danoko

Contemporary Dance

This workshop focuses on developing skills and understanding breath in dancing, fall-recovery techniques, and cultivating a sense of flow in one's dancing. By exploring these elements, participants will expand their movement vocabulary, develop versatility in their dancing, and enhance their expressive range. They will gain a deeper connection to their body, allowing them to move with fluidity, grace, and authenticity. Ultimately, participants will be equipped with valuable tools to elevate their contemporary dance practice and create captivating performances.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 12

Teacher's Biography

Otto graduated from medical school in Indonesia but has dedicated his life to inspiring people through fitness. His journey began in 2008 with Dance and BODYJAM, and he became a BODYJAM presenter for Les Mills Asia in 2011. From there, he continued to develop his skills and knowledge in other Les Mills programmes, functional training and sports science.

With his acquired expertise, dynamic personality and rock-out dance moves, he hopes to inspire people of all fitness levels to love and live well-being.

Connie Yan

Yin Yoga

This Yin Yoga workshop is mainly for hip joints and opening of the legs, releasing stress and tightening from connective tissues – tendons, fasciae and ligaments, increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility and mobility of movements. A quiet movement meditation, each asana will be held for 3-5 min, focusing on the concentration of the mind. Enjoy the present moment and stretch beyond the limitations of one’s body.

Time: Sunday, 29 October: 5:45pm-7:15pm

Language: English

Format: 100% practice

Level: Suitable for all

Location: The Hub, PMQ Central, Hong Kong

Capacity: 20

Teacher's Biography

Connie has been on the yoga path since 1999, when she felt her muscles relaxed and her mind calm after finishing her first yoga class. Her practice consisted of various styles until she met Michel Besnard (her first Ashtanga teacher), with whom she started daily practice and completed a Teacher Training. A few years of practice with Michel grounded her mind firmly on the Ashtanga path.

Over the years, Connie has also studied with Alex Medin in Hong Kong and learned traditional Pranayama from Sri O.P. Tiwari. To both teachers, she is eternally grateful. Since 2006 Connie has travelled to India annually, primarily to practise Ashtanga yoga with Sharath R. Jois at the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) in Mysore. She feels greatly honoured to have become an Ashtanga Authorised Teacher under Teacher Sharath's guidance and she has been a KPJAYI Authorised Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher since 2015.

Yin yoga and meditation are an important part of Connie's 'rest time', as she believes that a healthy body comes from good "yin/yang" circulation. She has also found that her knowledge of Anatomy & Meridians helps her daily practice.

Connie teaches the lineage of traditional Ashtanga yoga in Mysore style & led classes. In an Ashtanga 2 led primary class with Sanskrit counting, she lets students practise under a proper Vinyasa.

Yin yoga is a significant part of Connie’s teaching path – to calm the mind, release stress from daily life, and to maintain a nice metabolism in a quiet practice style. She believes that staying healthy and present in mind is always the first priority of practice!

Terms & Conditions

Refunds/Cancellations:    

1. All purchases and application of the classes must be made online.
2. No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting 15 September 2023. 
3. All refunds are subject to a 20% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
4. After the online application, day pass and session drop-in students must confirm the selection of the date and classes via email: events@pure-yoga.com within 3 days after the application. Our staff will contact you to confirm the places which are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
5. No changes of the classes will be allowed once confirmed. Participants will be subject to an adminstration fee of HK$300 per class should they wish to make changes, subject to the availability of the places.

We do not provide:

• Changing rooms
• Lockers and locker rooms
• Shower facilities

What to bring:

• Mobile phone with the PURE360 app downloaded. Participants (both PURE and non-PURE Cardholders) should ensure that the confirmed classes are on the app at least 3 days before the event. Please seek our team’s assistance via email: events@pure-yoga.com if you have any enquiries related to using the app. 
• Photo ID (or photocopy of it with your name that matches your registration)
• Yoga mat
• Towel
• Water bottle 
• Props you use or for classes that require them
• Light jacket or shirt (most of the classes are in an air-conditioned room)
• Small notebook and pen for notes