Healthy in mind and body
By Maikel Liem
Photos by Yao Fan



Yoga is enjoying an increasing popularity in China and many schools have opened up attracting large groups of students. Although there are many institutes in Xiamen where one can practice Yoga, there is one school that stands out above the rest by offering unique quality in teachings and services. Zhuma Yoga, part of a comprehensive enterprise combining professional Yoga training and the spread of the Yoga culture with its headquarters in Hong Kong (Shengma Yoga Co Ltd.), penetrated the mainland market in October of 2003 and formally started promoting an international chain market strategy.



Yoga consists of a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices all aimed at integrating mind, body and spirit, and achieving a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe. It is not a religion but a spiritual practice which does not require any specific belief system to participate. The philosophies of yoga are universal and can be incorporated within any belief system; therefore it is very accessible to many people.

The long history of Yoga dates back 5,000 years and was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India. Yoga consists of many different styles and teachings, with Hatha Yoga being the most commonly practiced one. Hatha Yoga ("ha" means sun and "tha" means moon) achieves the union of mind-body-spirit though the practice of asana (yoga postures), pranayama (yoga breathing), mudra (body gestures) and shatkarma (internal cleansings).



Yoga is becoming more and more of a lifestyle choice for those who desire a healthy body and mind; even the medical community has found that Yoga has the ability to heal diseases by eliminating stress.

The Zhuma Yoga institute in Xiamen is fully dedicated to achieving these goals, as well as enhancing beauty and attaining a slim figure. This is the school's ultimate goal as opposed to direct financial gain.

Their excellent Yoga coaches have worked in many famous studios and institutions and can offer the best possible training. At this moment there are 8 branches in Xiamen with more than 1,000 members. However, Zhuma Yoga has successfully expanded their branches not only in Xiamen but also in Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and other Fujian cities as well. And next year, Zhuma will seek to expand even more in the domestic market.



Ms. Sun Ying, Vice Chief Secretary of Hong Kong Yoga Committee and the General Manager of Hong Kong Zhuma Yoga Developing Co. Lt, has always convinced the visitors with her young and energetic appearance and charming smiles. And as well as providing the students with excellent courses, she is also dedicated to the training of Yoga teachers in order to spread the teachings of this healthy lifestyle throughout China.

Upon entering Zhuma Yoga, you will immediately appreciate the calm surroundings and clean facilities. The Yoga room is equipped with a large TV screen to show students additional information about Yoga and the sound system provides soothing music while doing exercises. Instead of simply aiming to provide courses and attract more members, Zhuma Yoga is fully dedicated to creating a brand of top quality which can enable people pursue a lifelong beauty career in a more effective way-their powerful "products" are actually their excellent Yoga coaches who have always been eagerly needed by many famous studios and institutions.



Merging the essence of different Yoga styles, Zhuma Yoga has designed a special system offering comfort, good breathing, slimming and keeping fit all in one package. It brings the practitioner beauty, confidence and joy in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

If you want to awaken all the latent competence inside of your body and follow the healthy summon of nature, if you seek to find a serene location to purify and temper your body and mind, if you desire to recollect your energy and forge a flexible and strong constitution, why not go to Xiamen Zhuma Yoga Co. Ltd?



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香港珠玛瑜珈发展有限公司
地址: 厦禾路假日商城7楼
电话: 5994499 5884433
Xiamen Zhuma Yoga Co. Lt.
Add: 7 th floor, Jiari Shangcheng, Xiahe Rd.
Tel: 5994499 5884433

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Vocabulary
legume 豆类
decipher 释解
mechanism 结构
larynx 喉
irritation 刺激
cornea 角膜