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The Movement Method

Movement Osteopathy Healing

About Me.

After years of injuries from working out at the gym without awareness, Edric stumbled into a yoga class by chance, igniting a journey of self-discovery. A trained musician, his passion for movement led him to teacher training at Yoga Inc. and several month-long immersions with Mark Robberds in Bali, where he explored the integration of alternative movement modalities with traditional yoga.

Certified in therapeutic sports massage and the Functional Range Systems (FRCms, FRAs), Edric integrates science-based practices with the spiritual foundations of yoga. He prefers the self-directed Ashtanga Mysore-style practice as his primary approach. In 2023, he began his MSc in Osteopathy at the European School of Osteopathy to learn more about the human body.

He believes yoga should be enjoyable rather than overly serious, much like his post-surf beer in Bali. As he continues to learn and evolve, he is grateful to his teachers worldwide.

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I'm Edric, a clinical massage therapist, Ashtanga yoga teacher and owner of Ekam Inhale, a student of Osteopathy with The School Osteopathy in partnership with the ESO, and a movement coach. The Movement Method is the union of all these ideas.

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Leveling up…
In case you’re wondering why I’m not teaching as much lately :)

Just some waves from the weekend in Bali

Some of my favorite pics from last week in the water!
Thank you @saline_surf and @bembeng_dj

So I persuaded @mandithezebra to participate in a beginner #surf contest with me at @trifecta.singapore (or she convinced me).

Since we have ALREADY signed up and paid for it, I’ve been “training” and adding more stability and rotation work into my conditioning routine.

In the first drill, I’m using a BOSU ball to add instability, and in the second drill, I’m trying to force myself to look in the direction I am turning to.

I don’t have high hopes of winning, just 6th place. I’ll be happy!

Just some leg day stuff!
Deadlifts
Squats: 1 sec pause. I’m still keeping the weights low because I’m still in my head about the knee recovery.
Bulgarian split squats
Side lunges/cossack squats

Getting back my front splits in 2025!

My first mini-project of the year: getting back my front splits for 2025! I’ve been avoiding end-range mobility training since last year’s knee surgery, both out of fear of re-injury and because I may be afraid to see the regression.

I like to keep my mobility training simple:
1. Hip CARs - for self-assessment and warm-up
2. Hip Hinges - hamstring assessment, fundamental movement pattern
3. End-range long lunge holds - hip flexors
4. End-range hamstring lift-offs - hamstrings
5. Full splits alternating between active and passive holds

Now that we have a benchmark let’s get those splits back!

Huge thank you to @markrobberds and @deepikamehtayoga for holding space for the last week!

I was very apprehensive about even turning up for this intensive recovering from surgery, both Mark and Deepika were welcoming and encouraging. They gave me the space I needed to explore what I could do with my body, and to heal.

Go gym do rehab stuff…
🐰 I’m a great patient!
Also, I’m quite motivated to doing fun stuff again!

Back at the gym!
First day back at the gym! Light weights, getting some strength training and movement back.
Just a bit of push for upper body, a bit of core, and ended with some rehab stuff.
@seamuschng see you soon ah!
Yes I’m working out in crocs, shoes are difficult at the moment…

Rehab in Sentosa…
Convalescing on an island.

Why I decided to go for knee surgery?

I’ve always had chronic knee pain for about 7 years, and have always suspected some structural issues going on with it. I have tried conservative treatment and therapy, and still believe in strength and conditioning before surgery.

But starting late last year, I have been getting episodes of debilitating pain and locking of the joint. So I’ve decided to get an opinion of a surgeon.

Now here we are, learning to walk all over again! Thanks @00leef for taking care of my knee for so many years. @dr.bryonteo for doing such a good job with the surgery. And all my students and bosses at @mushinmovement @yoga_inc and @ekaminhale.sg to allow me the time off to heal!

🧡

The 7 headstands at the back of the intermediate series.
#ashtanga #yoga

Thank you all for starting 2024 with me!
Awesome energy for our first led class of 2024, more to come!

Bye 2023!
You have been an interesting year!
From starting @ekaminhale.sg to transitioning from teaching yoga to more mobility based classes.
I’ve also added more weight training to my routine, trying to keep the joints healthy for a longer time.
We also got to practice with Sharath in Bali, and I also got to surf a bit, and practice with @manuel8ferreira in KL!

I learnt in 2023 to never sell yourself short. Always know your worth, and if people do not appreciate you, just leave.
Also change can be scary, but you have people that believe in what you do, and are willing to take that risk with you! For the new teachers out there, be authentic when teaching, and do not be afraid to say you don’t know, keep learning, and be open minded.

Thanks @yoga_inc and @mushinmovement for adopting me!
And also @heyyogaplus for adopting @ekaminhale.sg

In 2024, we can look forward to a rebrand of @ric.yoga as I transition to teaching more skill based movement stuff, don’t worry, Ashtanga yoga is still my first love, and Mysore classes will carry on. From tomorrow this account will have a refresh and new name! I promise you I’ll (try to) post more content.

Also looking forward to practicing with @deepikamehtayoga and @markrobberds again in June! Hopefully, also get some surfing in.

I am also going back to school! Studying Osteopathy with @eso_maidstone so there might be some down time with the teaching schedule.

2024 will be exciting :)

How do you sustain a yoga practice…
Enjoy practicing :)

#ashtanga #yoga

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#Ashtanga #Yoga is a style of yoga developed by Pathibbi Jois, in Mysore India, where each breath is linked to the movement.

It is a vigorous and energetic practice where we will learn to build both strength and flexibility.
I have a non-dogmatic approach to the Ashtanga yoga practice where modifications are allowed when appropriate. Join me at @yoga_inc where I will lead you through the half primary series, every Wednesday evening at East Coast!
All are welcome. And I hope to see you on the mat soon!

How I work my way into #kapotasana
If you want to learn more about my back bending blue print, I’ll be teaching a #backbend basic mobility class at @mushinmovement on the 19th of this month (Saturday)
There will be fun drills and conditioning work! 😆
See you soon!

Join me this National Day at @yoga_inc Tampines.
If you are curious and want to try the #Ashtanga yoga method. I will lead you through the half primary series, with explanations.

Now the bad news… I think there’s maybe 1 or 2 mats left. So fastest fingers first!

If you’re working on #pinchamayurasana and find it difficult to press your thumbs down, maybe try some elbow/forearm work.

Using a dowel to find pronation of the forearms. Getting the opposite hand to help, PAILs action is to try to supinate into the opposite hand. RAILs action is to pronate the dowel away from the opposite hand.

Try it out and tell me how it goes!
#mobility #yoga #ashtanga

Working into #ubhayapadangusthasana
Here are some drills, inspired by @zhiqian.tay

The best adjustment is no adjustment at all. Find a teacher that helps you break down the poses, helps you understand the mechanics of going in and out of the pose, and teaches you to do it yourself.

#ashtanga #mobility

6 days of practice with these awesome people. I hope @sharathjoisr and all the other Ashtanga students around the world have inspired all of you. Keep practicing!

#ashtanga #yoga

Thank you @kydraofficial for decking me out for this Bali trip.
From practice to surf to beach!

Wearing Adapt Curved Hem Tee and Adapt 7” Linerless Shorts

#kydrainsider #bali #yogaoffthemat

Bali’s been great!
Can’t wait to start surfing tomorrow 🏄🏻‍♂️
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#yoga #ashtanga #bali

Working on #marichyasana A?

The pose requires good hip flexion, and my favorite hip flexion drill is in lizard.

I think of the lead leg knee being light as I lower my chest close to the mat, thinking of moving deep in the hip joint. To come up, I push strongly into my foot. You can make it as easy or as difficult as you want, always being aware of how you feel.

@metalyogi tried it before. I think she found it quite fun 😆

#mobility #ashtanga #kinstretch #yoga

My favorite drill for leg behind the head.

Active pigeon!
Always think of moving from the hip joint, pulling your shin into the chest to lower, and pushing away strongly into your shin when coming up. Training both progressive and regressive tissues.

I’m not a big fan of yanking people into poses, I prefer to teach my students to find their movement capacity and learn how to expend on that capacity. They will then own the range, and it’s theirs. Not because the teacher is adjusting them into a pose. Mobility is strength training!

#ashtanga #kinstretch #mobility #yoga

Here is my dodgy handstand…
Shoulders are tight-ish, so I’m a bit banana-ish. If you want to get a better handstand line than me, follow @sheryllyxyoga she should have some exciting stuff coming up!

In case you’re wondering where I’m teaching now.
If you’re looking for an Ashtanga practice that mixes both tradition and a movement modality practice do join me.
DM for more info and also follow @ekaminhale.sg for more updates there.

Balance

Some thoughts on searching for balance between alignment and finding a sense of freedom to express yourself in an asana.

My thoughts on this is simple. Precision is not accuracy. We need to find alignment cues that are accurate for our own body, we need to be given the space to explore what works and what doesn’t. We all have different body types, and precise alignment does not work for all. Where I place my feet or my hands may not work for you. The practice should work for your body, not against it. How an asana looks like on social media should not dictate how you should look like in an asana.

If you are curious about your movement patterns and want to explore more in an #Ashtanga Mysore setting, DM me!

Let’s discover equanimity together!

#yoga

Chin up!

If you’re looking for a non-dogmatic approach to the #Ashtanga Mysore practice, without getting forced into shapes, DM me!

I like to approach the practice with a modern #mobility based approach, helping you learn more about your body and what you can do to get into the poses more efficiently.

See you on the mat soon!

#yoga

Jump backs and Jump throughs are an intrinsic part of the #Ashtanga yoga practice.

It is a find balance of strength, mobility and coordination.

If you want to learn more about the linking of the breath to the movement, join me @pureyogasingapore where I’ll be running an introduction to Ashtanga weekend workshop, 25th and 26th March.

#Ashtanga Sun Salutation A

If you want to learn more about this practice, join me at @pureyogasingapore 25-26 March where we will break down the practice into accessible bite size pieces.

Cross train yogis!
No it will not make you tighter. Maybe just rougher skin on your hands…

#yogaoffthemat

Glow Festival is Back!

4-12 February at Marina Bay Sands

Strengthen your body, mind, and spirit as you flow with global yoga sensations!

I have 5 tickets to Glow Festival to give away!

You just need to post a video of a short flow, make sure your account is public and….
Tag me! And also @pureyogasingapore and @glowfestivalsg

I’ll announce the winners on 1st February!

Do note, each ticket only allows you for one class only.

(After Chinese New Year, EPK2 was a struggle)

How to adjust?
First do no harm, you’re not putting a student into the pose.
Light fingers, if you need to use anymore strength, that’s too much. We are giving directional cues, with touch. Not manhandling a student into a pose. I almost use my body as their prop, in this case, my forearm is a railing, the student is draping themselves over. Only adjust students that you’re familiar with, after observing their practice for some time. You know their practice, their limitations.

Featuring the amazing @sara_how

#ashtanga

I’m teaching a 4 weeks introduction to #Ashtanga programme at @pureyogasingapore
It runs on Friday evening at 6.30pm!

If you want to try Ashtanga in an accessible, non-dogmatic and fun way, do join me.

Jumping back from #Padmasana
In the #ashtanga tradition

Lotus position needs to be comfortable first, please look after those knees

Lift up

Lean forward

Shoot legs back

Come for class :)

Intermediate series backbends…
4x speed
(Yes I have a slow practice)
With @alfredoodles working in the background
#ashtanga

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@lululemon
#yoga #legbehindhead

Double speed
Cause ending gets chopped off..
#ashtanga

#Trikonasana A & B
In the #Ashtanga tradition

Ekam - Inhale, step to the right, feet wide apart.

Dve - Exhale, grab right big toe. Drishti, look at your left palm.

Trini - Inhale come back up to standing.

Catvari - Exhale, second side.

Panca/Ekam - Inhale, come back up to standing.

Dwe - Exhale, square hips to back of mat, left palm outside of right foot. Trikonasana B.

Trini - Inhale come back up to standing.

Catvari - Exhale, second side.

Panca/Ekam - Inhale, come back up to standing.

#samasthiti

One breath, one movement.

#Padangusthasana

Jump feet hip width distance apart

Ekam - Inhale, grab your big toes, find length though the back body.

Dwe - Exhale, fold. Dristi, tip of your nose.

Trini - Inhale, lengthen, exhale.

#Padahastasana

Ekam - Inhale, slide palms under feet, find length though the back body.

Dwe - Exhale, fold. Dristi, tip of your nose.

Trini - Inhale, lengthen, exhale.

Come up to standing

#samasthiti

Swipe left for video, turn on the sound to listen to the breathing.

Introduction to #ashtanga workshop happening in March if you want to learn how you link the movements to your breath

Thank you @kinoyoga for the awesome weekend.

Thank you for being so open about sharing your journey with all of us.
See you in Miami soon 🤞🏼

Thanks @saline_surf and @adam_ponzitail for the past few days! #Bali always has a special place in my heart 🧡

Swipe left to see videos of me flapping my arms around, most of the time I don’t know what I am doing anyways

I promise I didn’t kill anyone intentionally!

If you want to #surf with me and laugh at @sheryllyxyoga there is still ONE more room left in our #yogaretreat 🌈

One last room to join me and @sheryllyxyoga in Bali!
DM for more info
#Ashtanga x Upside down

I am back! Much needed recharge, away from yoga.
Remember kiddos, yoga isn’t everything, step back from your practice, enjoy life.

after one too many drinks

#yoga #yogaeverywhere #ashtanga #ashtangi #yogasg #tattooedyogi

Looks better upside down…

#yoga #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #ashtanga #ashtangi #yogasg #tattooedyogi

Out at sea…

#yoga #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #ashtanga #ashtangi #pureboys #yogainspiration #yogasg #tattooedyogi

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