var sectionArray = new Array(); //Main Sections sectionArray[0] = [ {name:"About Us", id:"about", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self", subSection:[ {name:"Our Beliefs", id:"beliefs", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self"}, {name:"Gallery", id:"gallery", link:"our/academic.htm", target:"_self"} ]}, {name:"News", id:"news", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self"}, {name:"Instructors", id:"instructors", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self"}, {name:"Class", id:"class", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self", subSection:[ {name:"Schedule", id:"schedule", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self"}, {name:"Descriptions", id:"descriptions", link:"our/academic.htm", target:"_self"}, {name:"Guidelines", id:"guidelines", link:"our/academic.htm", target:"_self"} ]}, {name:"Contact Us", id:"contact", link:"our/message.htm", target:"_self"} ]; var homeArray = new Array(); //Home Sections homeArray[0] = [ {name:"Anurag", id:"anurang", txt:"The pursuit for fitness and health prompted him to take up yoga a few years back.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Yogananth", id:"Yogananth", txt:"Yogananth was born into a family of Yogis. He started learning yoga from his Father.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Hari", id:"hari", txt:"Yogesh started practicing Yoga from the age of ten and is well qualified in Yoga.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Yogesh", id:"yogesh", txt:"Yogesh started practicing Yoga from the age of ten and is well qualified in Yoga.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Pat", id:"pat", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Pooja", id:"pooja", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Ingrid", id:"ingrid", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Dilip", id:"dilip", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Guruprit", id:"guruprit", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"}, {name:"Onee", id:"onee", txt:"Comming Soon.", target:"_self"} ]; var instructorArray = new Array(); //Instructor instructorArray[0] = [ {name:"Yogananth", id:"yogananth", txt:"Yogananth was born to India's famous Yoga Guru, Dr. Asana Andiappan and he started learning Yoga from his Father and Guru at the age of two. By the age of twenty five, Yogananth was well qualified in the field of Yoga having completed two diplomas (Yoga and Naturopathy, Yogic Science and Education), a Bachelor in Yoga and Naturopathy as well as a Post Graduate Diploma from Dr.MGR University in Chennai, India.

He not only has won many State, National and International Titles in Yoga Championships but has also given workshops and demonstrations across different countries including Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and France.

Yogananth specializes in Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga. His passion and mission in life is to spread the benefits of Yoga to all those who are interested and open to its philosophy. In addition, he wishes to continue his research on the countless Asanas and its benefit. His recent achievement is the launch of his high quality coffee table yoga book 'Yoga from the Heart'.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Kumaran", id:"kumaran", txt:"Kumaran started practicing yoga at the age of 10, He is highly qualified in the field of Yoga, Naturopathy and Ayurveda. He has learnt under the legendary yoga gurus like Swami Gitanandagiri and Dr.Asana Andiappan.

His qualifications in yoga includes two diplomas, a postgraduate diploma and a bachelor degree in yoga and naturopathy.

He has worked as a yoga therapist with many hospitals and has done a lot of research on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. He was appointed as yoga course coordinator in the Pondicherry university, south India from the year 2002-2005.

Kumaran has taught yoga in many countries including France, Belgium, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia and Nepal.

He was recently awarded with a title Yogacharya (Master of Yoga) at the 15th International Yoga Festival conducted at Pondicherry on Jan 2008.

Kumaran's teaching styles includes Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Core Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Gentle Yoga, Sun Vinyasa and Pranayama & Meditation.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Hari", id:"hari", txt:"Master Hari is a professionally qualified and experienced instructor, who was inspired by Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitanada Gri Guru Maharaj. Hari has been practicing yoga in different forms since 1989 under the supervision of beloved Amma Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Dedicated yoga Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan.

Hari gained yoga philosophy and practical knowledge from various Gurus' at Yoganjali natyalayam, Pondicherry India, and Asana Andiappan College of yoga and research centre, Chennai India. He has completed Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga, aside he has also obtained Master degree in Psychology.

He has been teaching since 1995 and has 15 years of experience, he began working as a Yoga Therapists in various health centers and Universities, his each lesson is unique with individualized attention on your specific needs like Stress management, Weight control, and specific goals like inversions, arm balances and back bends.

He always encourages students to work with their physical and mental limitations, through his customized sequences, alignments and hands on direction that ensures true understanding and deeper intent of yogic technique on your practice, from that you will explore and rediscover your natural strength, endurance, and range of motion are developing incrementally.

Hari is a very versatile teacher in various styles and levels of yoga, such as Hatha, Ashtanga, Core Power, Sun series, Yoga fitness and Pranayama Meditation.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Yogesh", id:"yogesh", txt:"Yogesh started practicing Yoga from the age of ten and is well qualified in Yoga after completing his studies in diploma and postgraduate diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy. He has been a close disciple of the legendary Yoga Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan of South India and has won many Yoga Awards in both Zonal and District level competitions.

Yogesh specializes in Hatha, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Therapy. Prior to coming to Hong Kong, he has worked in Singapore and Australia.

Yogesh has a relaxed and friendly disposition. He is accessible and always has a smile on his face. He brings much joy and smiles into his class which brightens the students' day.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Dilip", id:"dilip", txt:"Dilip comes from Kerala in southern India. Born into a renowned family of Ayurvedic physicians (traditional Indian medical system) and yoga masters, he started the practice of Yoga, Ayurveda and Martial Arts (Kalaripayat - the ancient Keralan art of healing and self-defense) from the age of 8 and has been teaching all three practices since 1991. He has been teaching in Hong Kong since 2005.

While teaching and conducting yoga and naturopathy camps and awareness programs in south India, he gained extensive knowledge in Yoga Therapy while treating people with numerous common ailments. He has also served as a Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Massage therapist in renowned medical institutions.

Dilip's classes incorporate his understanding of ancient yogic and medical science to create specific techniques that cater to individual needs. Students will find him to be a caring and compassionate teacher, and his classes to be filled with fun and energy.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Anurag", id:"anurag", txt:"The pursuit of fitness and health prompted Anurag to take up Yoga who believes \"Yoga helps to maintain fitness, improve health and enables the body to open up slowly and safely.\"

He learnt Yoga under Swami Niranjananda Sarswati who is the Head of Bihar Yoga Bharati and the successor of Swami Satyananda Sarswati. He studied for and obtained his Yoga certification in Yogic studies from Bihar Yoga Bharati, India which is the world's first and only University of Yogic Science.

Since then he has been actively applying this knowledge to explore the essence of Yoga. He worked as a Yoga Instructor in Solace, a Health and Fitness centre in Kolkata, India. He served as the main Yoga consultant for Mr. R.P. Goenka, a member of Indian Parliament as well as the Chairman of one of India's largest business conglomerate, the RPG Enterprise. He has trained many students and he brings a strong sense of athletic and supple body awareness to his teaching as well as an understanding of body rhythm and movement.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Guruprit", id:"guruprit", txt:"The son of an Indian army Colonel and born in Dehradun, India, Guruprit Singh graduated from Calcutta University with a Major in Commerce. Throughout his life he has been naturally inclined towards spirituality and his studies in palmistry & psychology have given him the extraordinary capacity to predict the future course in the life of an individual.

He originally learned Astanga Yoga (Patanjali's eight limbs of Yoga) from his father in 1976 and has been practicing daily ever since. In the mid 1980's he began teaching and practicing with his friends and colleagues in India. With some encouragement and a heartfelt desire to share with others \"the simple, practical way to good health that I have found with the practice of Yoga\", in 2001 he gave up the corporate world to start teaching Yoga professionally. He currently teaches the eight limbs of Yoga based on the Patanjali's Yoga techniques, which include a vigorous and energizing type of Hatha Yoga with proper breathing and meditation.

When asked about his attitude towards teaching, Guruprit says, \"Practice of asanas without the backing of yama & niyama is mere acrobatics. It is important to me that my students should adopt a correct and safe technique in mastering the postures. I am delighted when they find my class interesting and want to know more.\" He sincerely hopes that all people can be healthy (spiritually, mentally & physically) by taking advantage of this ancient system.

Guruprit teaches Yoga Balance, Hatha Yoga and Patanjali Yoga.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Pat", id:"pat", txt:"Pat has practiced yoga for 8 years and has over 500-hours teacher training experience under the personal guidance of Yogananth Andiappan and Anahata Yoga Team.

Originally a marketing professional, Pat turned to yoga as therapy for relieving the stress from her busy corporate life. As the mother of a 6-year daughter she also understands both the pre and post natal benefits that yoga can bring.

She feels blessed to be able to teach her students the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga and enjoys guiding them to realise its many benefits.

Pat teaches Hatha and pre-natal yoga classes. She is honoured to practice Karma Yoga with the Yogananth Andiappan Community.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Ingrid", id:"ingrid", txt:"Ingrid's yoga journey started more than a decade ago with roots in Ashtanga, Vinyasa and eventually Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

Ingrid is a graduate of the Advanced 500 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with the Anahata Yoga and International Yoga Academy (IYA) Hong Kong. Also a trained Australian Fitness Professional Trainer, yoga has revolutionized her personal workout.

As a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher, She believes her yoga journey continues as she teaches and learns from her students.

Ingrid classes will be conducted only in Cantonese and she teaches Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Power Yoga.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Pooja", id:"pooja", txt:"Pooja is a reebok cerified instructors who has been in the fitness industry for the past 15 years and is the leader in Bollywood dance aerobics classes in the heart of Bollywood (mumbai, india). Pooja has been professionally trained in aerobics,martial arts, kickboxing, hip hop dance, zumba, step aerobics, weight training, belly dancing & pilates. She has created Bollywood dance aerobics by combing Bollywood dancing & aerobic steps. Pooja's total dance workout guarantees your great results such as cardio workout and weight loss. She is also the author of a Fitness workout DVD Bollywood Dance Workout released by Sony Entertainment corporation.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"}, {name:"Onee", id:"onee", txt:"I first started practicing yoga in 2002 while I was working as a Flight Attendant. A physically demanding job; and I suffered from all sorts of body pain from head to toes. I used to do Chinese Traditional Dance, Hip Hop and love hiking, but with the irregular working pattern, the pain and a weak body condition I gave up almost all exercises. Until one day a coworker introduced Yoga to me. He demonstrated a few postures to me and told me to keep practicing whenever I have time, even for just 10 minutes. I was amazed by the rejuvenating effect of those simple postures. This is how I started my yoga journey.

While I was flying I have had chances to practice different styles of Yoga such as Bikram Hot Yoga, Shivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga etc by different teachers from around the world.

I have always known that Yoga is a recondite philosophy, but the courses I have gone through were all focused only on Asanas. Until I met Master Yogananth in 2009, I truly experienced the therapeutic effect of Yoga, which stabilized my asthma, nose allergy and hyperthyroidism. Therefore after taken the teacher training course in 2009 I started to teach and hoping to share the benefits and joy Yoga brought me.", tag:"", link:"", target:"_self"} ];