Although I had always been quite sportive during my teens, I suffered (and still do) from severe back pain. Physiotherapy had done miracles for me, and when I started practicing yoga, it had a similar healing effect – but on more than just the physical level. Yoga helped me ground, become calmer, stronger, and find balance in body and mind.
Mainly pursuing self-practice at home or joining classes in gyms whilst moving around the world for University, internships, travels and work, it was not until I moved to London that I took up a regular studio practice. With the privilege of being surrounded by inspiring practitioners and teachers, I soon wanted to dive in deeper. I completed my 200hr Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training under Stewart Gilchrist in 2012, under whom I also qualified as 500hr Yoga Alliance UK Certified teacher in 2016. Along the way, besides benefiting from the amazing resident yoga teachers in London, I have practiced and studied with David Swenson, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, Kino McGregor, Jason Crandell, have delved into yoga therapy with Doug Keller, trained in Mandala Vinyasa with Dulce Aguilar and am currently completing my Yin Yoga Training with Bernie Clarke.
I am deeply thankful for all the teachers, friends and family who have supported and continue to support me.
I took my first yoga class one hot afternoon after school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My friend Diya took me, and for that I am eternally grateful to her: Yoga (in one way or another) has stuck with me ever since.
ABOUT CAT
Qualifications
200hr Power Vinyasa Yoga YA US certified in 2012 under Stewart Gilchrist at The Power Yoga Company, London UK
500hr Power Vinyasa Yoga YA UK certified in 2016 under Stewart Gilchrist at East London School of Yoga, London UK
25hr Mandala Vinyasa Yoga YA US certified 2025 under Dulce Mandala in London, UK
50hr YA US accredited Yin Yoga under Bernie Clarke (currently completing)
OTHER InTENSIVES/TRAININGS/Workshops
09/2026 Workshop Intensive with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor at AirYoga, Zurich Switzerland
10/2018 Pranayama 2-Day Intensive with Doug Keller at Yogacampus, Islington
09/2018 3-Day Teacher’s Refresher with Jason Crandell at Triyoga, Camden
11/2017 Weekend Workshop Intensive Series with David Swenson at Triyoga, Camden
11/2017 Yoga intensive with Jason Crandell, Triyoga Camden
10/2017 Yoga Therapy Training with Doug Keller at Yogacampus, Islington (30 CPD hours)
04/2015 Anatomy Intensive Weekend with Dr. Ray Long at Triyoga, Soho
11/2015 Intensive Weekend with Richard Freeman at the Yogacampus, London
05/2015 Assisting Workshop with Emma Henry at Indaba Yoga, Marylebone
11/2014 Weekend Workshop Intensive Series with David Swenson at Triyoga, Soho
09/2014 Weekend Workshop Intensive series with Kino McGregor, Triyoga Soho
11/2012 Weekend Workshops with David Swenson at Triyoga, Soho