#88 - Yoga is Blessings - Yoga in Papua New Guinea with Dennis Kia
Welcome to Episode #88 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Dennis Kia, a yoga teacher from Papua New Guinea, was so interesting as we really looked at Papua New Guinea and at what that culture and that community, how they have responded to yoga, and also what yoga has done for Dennis as a teacher and for his life. So if you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that's all about Papua New Guinea, a place where yoga is very new and is just starting to blossom, then this is the conversation for you.
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Tell me more about Dennis Kia
Dennis began practicing yoga in 2018, and after almost seven months, he attended a yoga teachers training program introduced by the Active City Development Program (ACDP) under the British Wheel of Yoga Model. It was there that he obtained his teaching certificate and started teaching yoga. Since then, Dennis has taught yoga mainly in Port Moresby city around residential areas and public gyms, as he does not own a studio yet. He has been teaching Haha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, and yin yoga for almost five years since 2018.
What’s in the Yoga in Papua New Guinea episode?
- Yoga is blessings
- From the laboratory to the yoga studio
- What is the Active City Development Program?
- How do the people in Papua New Guinea respond to yoga?
What to expect in the Yoga In Papua New Guinea episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast
Teaching yoga in Papua New Guinea comes with challenges as many people perceive yoga as a religious practice conflicting with their Christian beliefs. However, Dennis perseveres and continues to teach, especially to foreigners and expatriates who are familiar with and interested in yoga. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined and carries out awareness campaigns.
Yoga has had a profound impact on Dennis's life. It has not only improved his health, both physically and mentally, but it has also provided him with financial stability. As a yoga teacher, he earns enough to support his family and himself. Yoga has transformed his career path, shifting him from a laboratory analyst to a yoga teacher—a transition he is proud of and believes to be his true calling and purpose in life.
Dennis describes Papua New Guinea as a beautiful country with diverse cultures, over 800 languages, and various traditions. While the country is still developing, its people are friendly, and rugby league is a popular sport.
Overall, Dennis's story highlights the transformative power of yoga and his determination to overcome barriers to bring yoga to others in Papua New Guinea.
Connect with Dennis Kia
Facebook page: Yoga instructors PNG
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