Aquanimous Yoga

Welcome to our floating studio, a safe space for you to connect with your Self through our somatic and dynamic stability practices on Stand-Up Paddleboards.

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BOUTIQUE CLASSES BESPOKE CLASSES

‘NEUTRAL BODY, EQUANIMOUS MIND’

This is not your typical yoga class.

This is Aquanimous Yoga,

a mindful and integrated dynamic stability practice on the water that uses stand up paddleboards (SUP), stability boards (SB), and aqua bags to cultivate a resilient and deeply embodied CORE.

By introducing a somatic and primal movement experience that focuses on physical sensations, we promote a neutral body and an equanimous mind that allows for exploration of the deeper levels of our internal and external experiences.

This empowers us to manage uncertainties and effectively handle disturbances that could otherwise destabilize us. It also fosters a greater sense of wellbeing, allowing us to live in alignment with our core values, and concentrate on what truly holds significance in our lives.

With this movement paradigm, we aspire to create a world where empowered individuals can adapt with grace and resilience, move freely like water, and create a ripple effect in their relationships and communities.

May this journey to being aquanimous inspire, transform, and delight you, allowing you to joyously be of greater benefit to all beings.

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EMBODIED CORE

We consist of a myriad of interconnecting cores that are energetically resonant with one another and with the bigger picture. Personal consciousness is a radiant core, connecting us to a wider field.

Although these realms are innately interdependent, meaning they develop simultaneously, our approach begins with what is most concrete, working towards the ever more refined.

NEUTRAL BODY, EQUANIMOUS MIND

The neutral body moves from a dynamic, supple core into a movement pattern, embodying form and expression, and then moves back to a neutral body.

Activated by self-corrective reflexes, a neutral body reflects resilience, coherence, and coordination, leading to improved movement and skills.

The concept of moving in and out of expressive patterns suggest never losing one’s self or becoming identified with a particular movement activity.

This is Equanimity.

The Equanimous stays responsive and thus continues to proprioceptively mature, self-correct, and self-organize.

UNSTABLE SURFACE, UNSTABLE LOAD

Practicing on a constantly moving board with constantly moving weights provide a challenge unlike any other that builds a structurally sound, resilient and adaptable core.

Unlike conventional mats and weights, these dynamic tools respond actively to our movements, refining our movement patterns, and significantly enhancing our balance, stability and functional strength.

The instability that they provide ensures each movement is never the same, simulating real-life scenarios. This fosters variability of movement and adaptability, facilitating implicit learning, which deepens our connection with our bodies.

By embracing this dynamic stability AY Practice, we allow ourselves to fully embody form and function in multiple dimensions: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual.

GET STARTED WITH OUR BEGINNER SERIES

Improving movement efficiency is our primary focus in Aquanimous Yoga. Once movement efficiency is achieved, other aspects of the AY Practice will thrive. On the contrary, neglecting to enhance movement efficiency can pose challenges and increase the risk of injuries.

In our Beginner Series, we introduce a way of moving that provides a powerful foundation for the AY Practice and acts as a practice in itself.

AY Basics is our initial step where we identify and address postural imbalances, build a solid core foundation, and integrate corrective exercise into fundamental movement patterns.

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THE AY PRACTICE

As human beings, we adapt to the specific demands placed upon us. That is why we offer three different streams that can be picked and chosen depending on your specific needs: Stability, Mobility, and Meditation.

Each stream starts with the Beginner Series and progresses to its own Intermediate and Advanced Series.

The streams are not in sequential fashion. Select the stream that brings you balance, and experience the state of Samadhi (or feelings of deep connection) on a regular basis.

STREAM

INTERMEDIATE SERIES

ADVANCED SERIES

BESPOKE CLASSES

Our Bespoke Classes are custom-made AY lessons offered to individuals, groups and corporations for private classes.

Practice at your own time and venue, we provide the boards. Receive personalized and undivided guidance in your private AY Practice.

We currently hold these premium classes in Alabang, BGC, and Makati City.

Lalah has really helped me a lot!
Tommy Manotoc
Ms. Lalah is such an amazing person, and doing yoga on a surfboard with her left us feeling amazing! I always think that the quality of a student’s practice really depends on the instructor’s vibe. We attended her Aqua Firma workshop at Urban Ashram, and she was really memorable because we felt so so happy right after. That’s why I’m always looking to book her class because I know it’s worth it. And once AY is back to face-to-face classes and situation is better, definitely, we will be the first ones to attend wherever you are!
Marissa Mojica
Lalah gave me better feedback than any of the teachers I was going to in the studios here in London, very helpful. I couldn't ask for better explanation. I am sure I will improve. Thank you, Lalah!
Sylvain Dorè (London, UK)
Thank you, Aquanimous Yoga, for a fun class! (even though the down an inch, down an inch is a killer!)
Ella Melendez
Surfasana!!! What a fun and ingenious way to practice! Thanks, Aquanimous Yoga! Radical!
Tua Castaneda
Had a fun and challenging workshop with Aquanimous Yoga. My muscles were already shaking halfway through class so I hope I can still walk tomorrow.
Pat Abiog
Fact of life: it wobbles. Find balance. Thank you Teacher Lalah for letting us play on the Aqua Firma - the next best thing to SUP!
John Hofilena
Yoga on a balance board requires extra work but it feels extra good too!
Kat Marie Balanon
Yoga on a balance board is a fantastic way to shake up your practice - the unstable surface reminds you to move mindfully, and provides a more challenging workout especially for your core! Thank you for a fun and challenging afternoon!
Jennifer Non
Thank you for the wonderful, relaxed time! The SUP Yoga and Aqua Firma classes are a great combination.
Natalie Thomet
I liked everything! The yoga was varied and amazing.
Mark Fisher
Loved the yoga sessions. Really a wonderful getaway. Very professional, great teacher. A good flow.
Kelly Hattel
I really had an amazing time on the retreat. I needed some quiet time, and the retreat and being on the SUPs on the river was just perfect for that. Plus, I think the idea is something I really want to support and hope to see grow more in the Philippines.
Pinsuda Alexander
Lalah is very knowledgeable and insightful. She gave us very clear guidance. I most definitely would recommend to others to try. I really like how she integrated all these practices, it was really a wholistic approach.
Nicole Tobias
Yoga on these pretty boards is surprisingly calming. Thank you, Lalah, for being so kind to share your knowledge to us students. Looking forward to taking more of your classes!
Genevieve Susi
I feel like 5-6days retreat. It means these are perfect FULL programs what I was expecting. And I could enjoy Yin and SUP yoga also even though it’s first time to me. Thank you!
Ayoung Hyun
Lalah is a true yogi. I was fortunate to have had my first yoga experience with a genuinely brilliant soul who LIVES and EMBODIES her teachings. I am excited to continue and embrace yoga as a guiding light in my life. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to be back!
Rosie Lubin
Lalah is an excellent yoga teacher. I enjoyed two Ashtanga practices with her while on a trip to San Juan. You'll come out feeling stronger, more energetic and also at peace. Thanks Lalah, I will be back the next time I visit the Philippines!
Sarah Parle
Lalah has given me a greater appreciation of this practice. She is amazing and I am forever grateful.
Mara Andres
Solid flow and awesome experience!
Rigo S. Gavino
Thank you for the fantastic class!!!
Ann Gillian Tero
So excited about the transfer of Lalah de Dios of Aquanimous Yoga to Manila. She is among the yoga teachers who challenged me to level up in my yoga practice by both motivating and explaining to me the proper form and benefits of the different poses. Her yoga sessions are not easy, but she does not make yoga impossible to those who are beginners, or those not flexible and confident. She is patient and kind. Best of all, she is centered. La Union’s loss is Manila’s gain
Lala Rimando
It's always a good feeling everytime I practice with Lalah. She has a good way of establishing awareness in breathing and meditation. Her excellent technical know-how shows in the structured classes, and the adjustments that she gives in the asanas make a big difference as you go along on your own. You just know you're well taken cared of. She becomes more inspirational off the mat - the truthful and positive wisdom she sheds - ground and help you bounce back to reality with a better attitude. Thank you for bringing yoga and creating a more peaceful community in Surftown!
Allan Solano
Lalah has the right attitude, the right awareness and understanding. She is helping people strengthen and heal, which is very important. She is moving forward and taking many people with her!
Danny Paradise (Senior Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Maui Hawaii)
For some people, a profession simply blurs into their personhood. There really is no such thing as work-life balance, because the work they do harmonizes with the ways of their everyday; and whatever is lacking in their flawlessness is always diminished through the light of their sincere spirits. I love that like water, Lalah is all and both. I love how she chooses to reveal a paradox. I love how she assures me that it's okay to be human.
Nikki Valenzuela (Salt Rimmed Philippines)
Thank you for allowing me space to surrender, as myself and parts of me I did not even know needed letting go. Asanas I've been taking for granted on the mat were transformed in SUP and I learned so much about the subtle body. It was totally humbling, experiencing first hand how when you go with the flow, you flow but when you resist you fall, literally and figuratively.
Jotz Lizardo (Manila, Philippines)
It was a refreshing break from doing yoga at the studio. Instead of mirrors, I have the horizon in front of me and at the end of my fingertips. When I tilt my head back, I can see the blue sky. And during savasana, you can dip your hands in the water. Thanks for setting up a floating studio in LU!
Pam Franco (Las Piñas, Philippines)
Aquanimous Yoga is more than just classes for me. It's part of the LU community. It took me a while to get into my own rhythm, and I'm very thankful that Lalah was patient with me and continuously pushed me to become stronger.
Tina Antonio (Urbiz Garden Plage, La Union)
Aquanimous Yoga was an awesome 1 week experience. I like how the classes were a balance between poses and meditation. Lalah was very generous in teaching and sharing the practice. I recommend this to anyone who needs to get away from the city and or themselves.
Isa Marfori (Keeva Essentials Philippines)
I felt very privileged to have a caring and knowledgeable, professional teacher par excellence! Lalah was able to target areas of my body that needed some real work from past injuries and bad muscle memory.
David Turk (Surfer, California, USA)
Your SUP Yoga class was a grounding experience! It was unforgettable and I look forward to going again.
Omu Toledo (Manila, Philippines)
Lalah has guided me with ease, giving very clear instructions and with disciplined push, correcting my posture very carefully. I've never felt so at ease and trusting, and it takes a good teacher to help you experience that.
Leng Ombao (Manila, Philippines)
Having been diagnosed with cancer, Lalah was very accommodating and modified some steps for our needs. Mind you one of us was even pregnant! We learned how to be in the present and breezed through the session. Thank you for everything, Lah! Definitely coming back to Aquanimous Yoga. It's a must try when in San Juan!
Gianne Garcia (Pangasinan, Philippines)
Lalah has to be one of the most well-rounded yoga teachers in the country. I highly recommend signing up with Aquanimous Yoga. Drop by for any of the Mat yoga sessions or get synced with nature's own flow with SUP yoga. It's a beautiful way to spend time in the water while waiting for the next surf session.
Camille Pilar (La Union, Philippines)

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AQUANIMOUS, OPC