Ashtanga Underground

Ashtanga Underground Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with Mia Chung Ashtanga Underground - Dedicated to Ashtanga practice and study in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Honouring the tradition of Ashtanga yoga in the style of K. Pattabhi Jois, utilizing the Mysore-style method to share knowledge. Always a student, endlessly grateful to my teachers.

Not really feeling the need to post these days. But this kid got 10 minutes of joy out of this piece of broccoli and I t...
19/04/2019

Not really feeling the need to post these days. But this kid got 10 minutes of joy out of this piece of broccoli and I think there’s probably a lesson in that. http://bit.ly/2ZmPlTV

Every time I do an asana practice now I am so keenly aware that it’s a team effort - I always have two people waiting on...
01/01/2019

Every time I do an asana practice now I am so keenly aware that it’s a team effort - I always have two people waiting on me to finish. Every minute I have is perfect as I rediscover this new but familiar body. Backbending is not what it used to be... http://bit.ly/2EX6M5E

This guy just climbed up this coconut tree barefoot with nothing but some rags binding his feet together to assist. Stro...
23/12/2018

This guy just climbed up this coconut tree barefoot with nothing but some rags binding his feet together to assist. Strong feet strong body 💪 I’m nowhere near this with my pull (ashtanga has a lot of push but baby carrying offers more pull 😛) or my feet (15 min walk with no shoes is enough) but it’s a step by step process (literally) http://bit.ly/2BCEqdJ

Things that are never shared on Instagram - Shortly after taking this photo I put the baby on the bed and went to the ba...
21/12/2018

Things that are never shared on Instagram - Shortly after taking this photo I put the baby on the bed and went to the bathroom. At one point I heard a thump and an immediate scream and ran in to see my baby face down on the floor, after having kicked himself off the bed. I was horrified at myself, terrified for the baby, almost crying with him, but acted immediately, remaining present and open to his needs. I called my friend who is a paediatric nurse and she reassured me, told me about the times her young children had fallen, and explained what signs of concussion to look out for with infants. In case you’re wondering - soothe and feed immediately. When they’re as small as this little man (12 weeks) let the baby do as it needs - mine was already ready to nap. Watch for signs of abnormal behavior - sleeping more than usual, for example, or strange fussiness or once they’re awake, different movement or strength of kicks. When awake check for bumps and dents and signs of discomfort when these areas are touched. Note if these are on the skull. Watch over the next 6-12 hours. If vomiting or unable to stay awake go to the hospital. But the baby is likely to be ok. Take a breath, babies are built to last. http://bit.ly/2UZX4Fh

I was listening to the Move Your DNA podcast episodes on breastfeeding ecology (aka what is breastfeeding in the contex...
09/11/2018

I was listening to the Move Your DNA podcast episodes on breastfeeding ecology (aka what is breastfeeding in the context of movement in one’s environment?) while wearing the baby and making dinner ( 😂) and as with many things I have been revisiting since the arrival of our little one, different things stuck out to me than before. Being is a real thing (this guy needs constant touch AND movement) and I have sometimes been feeling that breastfeeding is more of a burden than a choice that I can make. Having the reminder that there is more than “just” nutritive value in breastfeeding shifts my thoughts a bit - I am not just nourishing my little one, I am also adding a movement “snack” into my life (and his! Also, Katy Bowman is full of great catchy terms!). Breastfeeding remains exhausting and an exercise in endurance as much as it is a bonding experience and an empowering activity, but remembering some of its more pragmatic aspects (efficient! Immediate! Location independent! Mobile!) rounds out the discussion. Honestly though, kudos to all parents out there, for making the choices they need to make for the health of their baby as well as themselves, whether that results in a breastfed or a bottlefed baby - congrats, you’ve got a fed baby! https://ift.tt/2QuRok2

As any mum will tell you the impact of giving birth on the pelvic floor is no joke! The first 72 hours I could only walk...
28/10/2018

As any mum will tell you the impact of giving birth on the pelvic floor is no joke! The first 72 hours I could only walk bent over, and the first week I couldn’t carry my own child with any stability. Before giving birth I had run triathlons, practiced Ashtanga daily for 8 years and done weight training and HIIT. Without proper recovery common issues include p*e leaking and persistent back pain. Typical exercises include kegels, low bridge hip lifts and other core work, but I think we need to start even more basic - diaphragm breathing (Ashtangis do this as ujjayi or free breathing) and walking. We breathe all day and are always walking around - so here are thousands of opportunities to aid recovery, and to build functional habits. It doesn’t need to be all 10,000 steps or every single breath - just start with one. https://ift.tt/2Jlyf10

The days and nights have been blurring together while we try to ensure our little one feels held and fulfilled. It’s a b...
17/10/2018

The days and nights have been blurring together while we try to ensure our little one feels held and fulfilled. It’s a big responsibility but also a mundane one. I was reminded of the idea of an ordinary devotion when I reread Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts and it helped put the trying yet joyful first days and weeks (and probably months and years and decades) into a perspective that I already understand - now I know that basically I’ve been practicing sun salutations for years in preparation for this phase of life. What a relief to feel a moment of familiarity before the spraying breastmilk and the projectile p**p and the fussy kicking, but also the little smiles and the sweet squeaks and the soft milky smell of his skin. If anyone is still reading and still cares, part of my recovery has involved pranayama first, and now a few weeks in gently beginning relearning primary and my pelvic floor, starting with the sun salutations - the start of a new phase. https://ift.tt/2P1N4et

After 9 months this fist and his owner was sung into the world and greeted by his name during his arrival on the night o...
29/09/2018

After 9 months this fist and his owner was sung into the world and greeted by his name during his arrival on the night of the September full moon. I was fortunate to have a quick and uncomplicated labour, supported by my husband and a doula and a midwife who respected my intuition fully. The fact that this is remarkable still is appalling to me - in matters of one’s own bodies, women’s own bodies, don’t we know our own truth? We should be supported and believed when we tell our stories. This disrespect is systemic and breeds violence against women which is perpetuated - rewarded - by the system. Believe women. https://ift.tt/2OY2PQr

What a difference a few months makes 😂 although pincha mayurasana remains accessible some days it certainly isn’t an eve...
05/09/2018

What a difference a few months makes 😂 although pincha mayurasana remains accessible some days it certainly isn’t an every day event. My practice at 37 weeks continues to focus on steady breath, lengthening the torso, supporting the belly, and strengthening the leg supports. This basically means a lot of standing sequence, which continues to get modified as we go along. https://ift.tt/2LZdk3O

Bali plus our biggest cat child. I’ve been settled here almost a week and the family is almost all arrived. Been taking ...
26/07/2018

Bali plus our biggest cat child. I’ve been settled here almost a week and the family is almost all arrived. Been taking nice and steady practice with .lynch and it’s been such a delight to be supported in my practice again... I am focusing on being a student until after the arrival of our littlest one - feeling lucky to have this time! https://ift.tt/2v4cVqo

And we’re on for our last week of Mysore for this session, and my last week of teaching in Phnom Penh 😿 in light of all ...
26/06/2018

And we’re on for our last week of Mysore for this session, and my last week of teaching in Phnom Penh 😿 in light of all these transitions the focus for this week is planting seeds 🌱for a future of learning https://ift.tt/2yOCfpw

I teach Mysore style practice of Ashtanga because it can be the most supportive form of practice there is. You have a re...
13/06/2018

I teach Mysore style practice of Ashtanga because it can be the most supportive form of practice there is. You have a regular community to keep you committed and sane, the flexibility to grow and the stability to root. If you have an injury you have a safe space just to be, with support. Thanks to everyone who makes the Phnom Penh crew shine 🌈 https://ift.tt/2y6CNGP

Happy Monday!! Fantastic start to the week in the Mysore room today ♥️🌈♥️ https://ift.tt/2stXJSK
04/06/2018

Happy Monday!! Fantastic start to the week in the Mysore room today ♥️🌈♥️ https://ift.tt/2stXJSK

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