My Story
Adelene Cheong
Somatic Educator / Yoga Teacher
(E-RYT / YACEP / SYT / BWY Teacher / Adv R&R® Trainer / Certified iRest® Teacher / IDME / SME)
My Yoga Journey: A Path of Healing and Sharing
My journey with yoga began not as a pursuit of flexibility, but as a deeply personal exploration to heal from the limitations imposed by scoliosis. As a teenager, I experienced the profound impact of chronic pain, the ever-present shadow of fear, and the frustration of feeling constrained by my condition. Living with scoliosis is equally challenging emotionally and mentally. These experiences instilled in me a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga became a beacon of hope, offering a path to reconnect with my body in a way that was gentle, supportive, and honoring of my condition. Through mindful movement, I began to cultivate a sense of inner resilience, learning to navigate my practice with greater grace and acceptance. This transformative experience ignited my passion for sharing the profound benefits of yoga.
A Holistic Approach to Well-being
With over 25 years of dedicated practice and teaching, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment where individuals can explore their own unique yoga journeys. My teaching style integrates somatic movement principles, intelligent alignment, and honoring individual needs. I believe that yoga is not just about achieving a particular pose, but about cultivating a more intimate connection with self, a deeper sense of self-awareness, inner peace, and embodied well-being. Over the years, my passion extended to working with infants. It involves entering the infant's world and supporting their integration process during their crucial first year of life.
Inspired by my teachers, Judith H. Lasater and Donna Farhi, I have developed Restorative Yoga Training Intensives, and a non-invasive approach to working with scoliosis, offering both in-person and online programs. The profound teachings of Richard Miller (iRest®) and Bonnie B. Cohen (Body-Mind Centering) have significantly informed my approach to working with individuals on a holistic level.
Sharing My Passion and Expertise
Whilst based in London, I also teach internationally, specializing in Somatic Movements, Infant Developmental Education, Yoga for Scoliosis / Spinal Therapeutics, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra meditation. I also have the privilege of mentoring and training future yoga teachers on various reputable programs.
My hope is that through my teaching, I can empower others to cultivate a deeper connection with their minds and bodies, navigate challenges with greater ease, and discover the profound benefits of yoga on their own paths of healing and transformation.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼
Read interviews and publications on Adelene‘s journey and inspiration:
Teacher Trainer Interview with Yogacampus - May 2016
Living One's Yoga Beyond The Mat (by IpohEchc) - September 2017
Yoga Gave Me A Life Beyond My Diagnosis - October 2020 Podcast @Spotify and @ApplePodcast
My Journey with Scoliosis. My Journey to Yoga. My Journey Home. - June 2020
Two-part video where Adelene spoke about scoliosis as she was growing up, her experiences with pain, physical, emotional and mental challenges. How she came to yoga and her approach to practising and living with scoliosis, and since teach yoga as her passion and dharma.
