MYOGA with Corey and Raya

On my way to Landmark Dept. Store, I passed this techy shop right along the pedestrian walkway that traverses Dela Rosa St. (right before Powerbooks). Right at their window is a huge picture of Raya Mananquil who is a known model but lately, has been making more waves as a yogini. She and Corey Willis run MYOGA.

MYOGA does not have its own shala as of now. Corey and Raya teach yoga in the private comfort of your home or any location you wish. Rates depend on the number of people taking the class.

I got this info from the blog ShopCrazy. It is a post dated 2006 but since they have no website yet, I decided to post about them so that readers are aware that they do teach yoga upon arrangement.

And for a great photo gallery of Corey and Raya at their Toby’s Sports photo shoot, click here.

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From Corey Wills and Raya Mananquil of MYOGA:

(Photo courtesy of Marie Claire magazine)

We offer yoga classes in Makati and nearby cities at your time and convenience. We can practice at the comfort of your own home, or a location of your preference. We also teach yoga according to the group or individual, meaning we carefully assess students, listen to their objectives, and teach accordingly. We are flexible to teach any fitness level and pace-from slow, gentle, and therapeutic to more fast, energetic and vigorous. Yoga is for anyone and everyone.

Rates for Makati area:
Private one-on-one – P1,500 per person
Two students – P 600 per person
Three students – P 400 per person
Four or more – P 300 per person

*each session is one and a half hours long
*those who live outside the Makati area will be charged for time of day, travel time and fuel depending on the location and distance from Makati (P200-P400).

Yoga at Work
Bring yoga to the office and to your colleagues. We teach corporate yoga to companies that would like to do group sessions in their office building. Allow us to help you de-stress and bring clarity to your mind after a busy day of work.

What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha Yoga is perhaps the most time-tested, powerful method of self-improvement known to man. It utilizes mental focus and deep breathing while performing a series of specific postures. On a superficial level, Yoga appears to be primarily physical, but what makes this system radically different from western “workouts” is the remarkable internal impact of the practice. Hatha Yoga is a combination of:

Mind (calm mental/emotional focus)
Energy (life-force, cultivation through breathing practices)
Body (movement and postures)
It is the harmonizing of these three components that makes the yoga experience unique and profound. Whereas traditional fitness regimes aim at health and beauty only, Hatha Yoga aims for a fulfilling and meaningful life, with health and beauty as a wonderful side effect. Yoga is also a non-competitive pursuit which aims at reducing the egoistic mental tendencies of the individual. You are often told in a yoga class to “please leave your ego at the door with your slippers”.

The Many Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old mind-and-body science for wellness and self-healing. With regular practice, yoga offers:

- Greater strength, flexibility, balance
- Controlled weight and appetite
- Increased energy
- Enhanced memory and concentration
- Better posture
- A stronger immune system
- Reduced stress

Preparing for a Yoga Session
Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. T-shirts or tank tops with shorts or leggings are suggested. Baggy t-shirts or long baggy pants are not recommended. Bare feet are essential.

Yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach. Allow at least two hours after a meal. Food can be taken thirty minutes after class.

Avoid applying lotion on your feet and hands to prevent slippage on the yoga mat.

Make sure your home or location has enough floor space to lay the student’s yoga mat(s), as well as the teacher’s. Silence with the least amount of distractions is a must.

And of course, you need a yoga mat. If you do not have one, please let us know and we will be happy to lend you one.
A Wholistic Lifestyle
We also offer a wholistic program of physical fitness and training as well as diet and nutrition advice. Contact us for more information.
Contacting MYOGA
To schedule classes, call or text us at +639179777835. You can also email us at
myoga8@yahoo.com.

Important:
Please make sure that you schedule your class at least 24 hours beforehand. Requested time slot is subject to the availability of the teacher.

About the MYOGA teachers
COREY was introduced to Hatha Yoga at age 13 in his home in Australia under the guidance of his mother and father who studied Yoga in India before he was born. Since then Corey has studied with senior Iyengar and Ashtanga teachers in the lower Himalayas and continues to train in Australia under senior Iyengar Yoga teacher John Leebold. Corey was certified to teach at the Integral Yoga Institute at Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia USA after completing 270 hours (200hr level Yoga Alliance). Corey’s interest in structural injuries and alternative healing has led him to become a certified Thai Massage therapist (Thai Yoga) from Wat Po Monastery, Thailand. Thai Massage is treatment for those who wish to assume yoga postures with greater ease and support through the assistance of a therapist. Corey also works as a wholistic personal trainer for those who want to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, tone, diet and flexibility with more conventional exercise methods with the added focus on balancing the mind through various yoga and meditation practices. Programs are tailored to the individual. His other passions include surfing, rock climbing and swimming. Corey is trained in first aid, and is a qualified pool/ocean lifeguard and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is a vegetarian and an animal rights advocate.

RAYA started her yogic path with dhyana or meditation when she was in college, and her Hatha Yoga asana practice soon followed. Wanting to deepen her knowledge, she took the teacher training at the Integral Yoga Institute at Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia and became the first Filipino certified as an Integral Yoga Instructor. The Integral Yoga system is utilized by Dr. Dean Ornish as part of his program which has been scientifically proven to reverse heart disease.She continues to train with senior Iyengar teacher John Leebold in the Western Australia School of Yoga and practice with Justin Herold of the Iyengar Yoga School of Bangkok. Raya studied basic anatomy/physiology and nutrition under Sandra A. McLanahan M.D. at the Integral Yoga Institute as well as Macrobiotics nutrition with Sahaja in Australia. She continues to study Wholefoods nutrition and cooking with Judith Blereau in Perth, Westen Australia. She has also received instruction in Thai vegetarian cooking in Bangkok, Thailand. Raya is available for nutritional consultation to those who wish to have a healthy, natural and more conscious diet. Raya is also a certified Remedial Massage Therapist having trained in Body Riches Massage School of Western Australia, and has also trained in Reiki healing. She is a member and volunteer for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

FAQ’s

Do I have to be flexible to do yoga?
No.In fact, inflexible people often have more to gain from yoga than naturally flexible people who sometimes miss the point of the practice. With yoga, the journey is more important than the destination because the challenges that arise from tightness, inflexibility, and discomfort in the body provide us with the opportunity to learn, grow, accept and heal.

Is yoga a religion?
Yoga is not a religion. People of all faiths practice yoga. At the heart of yoga is a transformational component which some call “self-improvement”, and others call “spirituality”.One of the great powers of yoga is that we practice non-dogmatic, unifying precepts that are embraced by virtually all religious, spiritual and self-improvement paths.

Kindness
Honesty
Mindfulness
Respect
Cleanliness

These precepts promote harmony and reverberate throughout all of our relationships, intimate, business or casual. How we behave with one another both in and out of yoga determine how we affect the world.

Can I hurt myself doing yoga?
Yoga can be potentially injurious if a person practices without proper guidance, understanding, and respect for the body in the yoga asanas (postures). A competitive approach to yoga very often results in injury. We should always remember to respect the body and its limitations. The benefits of yoga come when the yogi is at ease with his or her mind, body and emotions.

Do I have to become a vegetarian to practice yoga?
Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras, states the principle of ahimsa or non-harming in his yogic text. This applies not only to human beings, but also to all sentient beings, including animals. It is not necessary to become a vegetarian to practice yoga, but dedicated yogis greatly believe in compassion for all living creatures.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to contact at 0917-9777835 or email us.

Namaste,
Raya Mananquil
Corey Wills

“Yoga helps endure what cannot be cured and cure what need not be endured.” -Guruji BKS Iyengar