Well Commune Shenton: Movement

Welcome to Well Commune Shenton, a month-long pop-up wellness festival in the heart of Singapore, that brings together a collective of independent wellness practitioners to help anyone who wants to explore new ways to improve their well-being through different transdisciplinary practices of art, music, tech, lifestyle and healing.

Featuring the following activities on Movement:

Yin Yoga & Singing Bowl Meditation

Yin yoga is a slower paced practice based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the yin yang philosophy. The practice begins from the feet and focuses on the lower body which increases blood and energetic (qi, prana) circulation within the internal system and ground your entire being.

Postures are often held between 2-5 mins to allow a deep sense of release within the deeper connective tissues, fascia and joints in the body. This is a great complement to the dynamic (Yang) practices of yoga and exercise.

Amanda’s gentle guidance in this session allows participants to let go of tension and surrender to the experience of the moment.

Be prepared to go into a deep sense of stillness and meditative state in Savasana through a deep vibrational sound bath with singing bowls.

By Amanda Ling

Amanda is a multi-hyphenated individual who is passionate about integrating the interdisciplinary practices of music, arts, health and wellness through her therapeutic services and offerings, in order to nurture and empower individuals and teams.

An established musician, DJ, yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner and decluttering consultant, Amanda’s experience spans across 2 decades. She has conducted and managed immersive sound healing experiences and wellness workshops for many corporations, festivals and retreats.

Amanda holds a postgraduate Masters in Arts Pedagogy and Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London.

“I am passionate in sharing the integrated approach of arts and wellness through embodied reflective practices to nurture, evolve and transform one’s holistic wellness and experiences."

Heart-Opening Yoga

This energetic session focuses on opening the shoulder space, centering the core and expanding the heart space with variations offered for different body types.

The step-by-step breakdown to engage specific muscle groups on the lower back, core and pelvic floor prepares a safer transition for deeper postures. Guided by breathwork and mindfulness-based meditation, Heart-Opening Yoga not only connects us closer to our true nature, but also uplifts joy, gratitude and inner bliss.

Regular practice supports regular heart rhythms, improves the circulatory and respiratory systems, while countering the desk worker's slouch.

By Jolie Michelle Ow

Jolie Michelle Ow has more than 19 years of teaching experience (since 2003) and has facilitated classes, courses, retreats and festivals to local and international practitioners. After several years of developing, managing and facilitating holistic wellbeing programmes to schools, museums and corporations (the experience only reinforced her beliefs in specialized, not standardized learning). In 2005, Jolie founded her own business Canvass, a mindfulness centre, where the focus is on holistic, organic learning and where exploration is just as key to a students development. She continues to develop her practices by participating in workshops and training, and in charity work. Jolie’s programmes are tailored with respect to age, abilities, skills and needs. She has written articles on yoga for children, stress management and meditation for adults.

Urban Hermit Series 《大隱隱於市》- Harnessing QiGong to Stay Vibrant with Fortitude by Ryion Pun

The Qigong practice has recently gained popularity among young people worldwide. It promotes natural self-healing and cleanses energy flow throughout the body. It is like cleaning a drain pipe.

This workshop introduces the concept of “qi” and offers a live demonstration of one of the most famous Qigong practices, Ba Duan Jin (八段錦)

By Ryio Pun Ryion Pun has over 20 years of corporate experience and has held various executive roles in the tech industry, including Amazon and Crypto.com. He is also a wellness enthusiast who starts his day with 2 hours of meditation and Qigong. In addition, he enjoys alchemizing his wellness routine with pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic, and martial arts. His current purpose in life is simple: share his secret on how to keep his body and mind sharp, and help others discover the best version of themselves.

Aroma Yin Yoga and Sound Bath with Alina Uchida and Amanda Ling

Join Healing Arts Practitioner, Amanda Ling and Alina Uchida, Clinical Herbalist & Aromatherapist, Founder of Abundant Earth for an introspective yin yoga practice infused with scent and sound. Yin yoga is a slower paced practice, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Yin Yang philosophy. The practice begins from the feet and focuses on the lower body, which increases blood and energetic (qi, prana) circulation within the internal system to help ground and rejuvenate your entire being.

Postures are often held between 2-5 mins to allow a deep sense of release within the deeper connective tissues, fascia and joints in the body. This is a great complement to the dynamic (Yang) practices of yoga and exercise.

Various scents will be introduced throughout, to complement the yin practice and singing bowl session. Aromas are a powerful trigger for memories and emotions, and may be used to facilitate a calm, clear, and relaxed physical and mental state. Essential oils are carefully selected to enhance relaxation, tension release, breathwork, vitality, movement, reflection, and rest.

Be prepared to go into a deep sense of stillness and meditative state in Savasana, through a deep vibrational sound bath with singing bowls, and a grounding mist of warm, earthy, aromas.

Amanda and Alina's gentle guidance during this session allows participants indulge in a nourishing and replenishing yin flow, enhanced by sound and scent, to enjoy and experience the present moment.

By Amanda Ling

Amanda is a multi-hyphenated individual who is passionate about integrating the interdisciplinary practices of music, arts, health and wellness through her therapeutic services and offerings, in order to nurture and empower individuals and teams.

An established musician, DJ, yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner and decluttering consultant, Amanda’s experience spans across 2 decades. She has conducted and managed immersive sound healing experiences and wellness workshops for many corporations, festivals and retreats.

Amanda holds a postgraduate Masters in Arts Pedagogy and Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London.

“I am passionate in sharing the integrated approach of arts and wellness through embodied reflective practices to nurture, evolve and transform one’s holistic wellness and experiences."

GYROKINESIS® class for SHOULDER OPENING

GYROKINESIS® movement class addresses the needs of the entire body: increases range of motion, improves flexibility and creates strength through rhythmic and flowing movement sequences. It is low impact, gently stimulates the cardiovascular system and the nervous system and synchronises movement with breathing. It is a mindfulness practice that helps to find your mind-body connection. The class typically involves a series of seated, standing and floor exercises sequences that flow together seamlessly, allowing the body to move in fluidity in continuum with spiral motions. It is like a self-message through movement, it helps you find your body at home. It is suitable for all ages and all physical capabilities. The topic we will focus on for this class is SHOULDER OPENING. All we need is a stool/ armless chair and a mat.

GYROKINESIS® method is not only a movement practice – it changes the way you move, brings new perspective to your movement and perhaps in many other ways in life too. The movement is organic and original, it brings you back to nature and to the beginning of life, bring your body back to how it originally design.

Experience your body at home with the this GYROKINESIS® class

By Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Instructor

Cynthia is licensed trainer and pre-trainer (teacher trainer) in both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods under the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. She is also licensed trainer for GYROTONER® and other Specialised Equipment including Leg Extension Units and Jumping-Stretching Board. Cynthia completed GYROTONIC® Level 2 for both Program 1 and 2 and GYROKINESIS® Level 2 and have attended many other specialised courses in this unique movement modality.

Her teaching has a strong focus on the therapeutic value of the GYROTONIC® method that helps clients of all ages to achieve optimal postural alignment and to enhance body awareness and movement for better health and quality of life. She also work with surgeons and physiotherapists for pre- post-surgery care and involve in rehabilitation to optimise clients’ recovery program. She is also trained in woman fitness that focuses on exercises for menopause, pelvic floor health, pre and postnatal, diastasis recti recovery and scar management.

Cynthia is the founder and owner of Nautilus – a movement studio specialised in the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods and bodywork in Singapore. The studio is fully equipped with all specialised equipment in the exercise system and conveniently located in the Orchard area.