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Brandon
Brandon, founder of YOPA Yoga, has a profound belief in making yoga accessible to everyone. His journey into yoga began during the peak of the pandemic, a period marked by social isolation and introspection. This transformative experience inspired him to create a space that embodies the diverse benefits of yoga, tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.
With a robust array of certifications, including a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Seeds, 50 hours of Yin Yoga at Yoga Seeds, 100 hours of Premed MYRING Yoga with Sei Kim in South Korea, a 20-hour Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga workshop, and 75 hours of Restorative Yoga with Arhanta Yoga, Brandon brings a wealth of knowledge and a diverse perspective to his teaching. His approach is deeply influenced by his own experiences, emphasizing the importance of kindness, patience, and precise instruction to ensure a beneficial practice for all.
Gwen
Gwen, an outdoor enthusiast and avid long-distance runner and mountain trekker, originally found yoga too slow for her liking. However, her perspective shifted dramatically when she began working in a physiotherapy clinic and later suffered a sports injury that sidelined her from her favorite activities. These experiences taught her the vital role of yoga in building muscle memory and enhancing daily functional movements, leading her to a deep and transformative engagement with yoga.
Retiring from a nearly two-decade career in the corporate world, Gwen embarked on her yoga journey, completing her first 200-hour yoga teacher training. This marked a point of no return as she delved deeper into the wisdom of yoga, eventually sharing her learnings through teaching. Gwen’s practice not only allowed her to return to running and trekking but also enhanced these activities with her newfound insights. She lives by the philosophy of “Apply therapy according to lifestyle,” aiming to tailor her yoga teachings to enhance her students’ daily lives.
Gwen is highly qualified, with a 500-hour RYT with Yoga Seeds, alongside specialized trainings including a 250-hour Diploma in Yoga Therapy, 100-hour Yin Yoga & Anatomy, 50-hour Basic and Meridian Yin Yoga, and various other certifications focused on making yoga accessible and therapeutic. Her training encompasses Adaptive & Accessible Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, specific Yoga Therapy courses, and targeted anatomy and therapeutics for shoulders, hips, and IT bands.
Jasmine
Jasmine discovered yoga in 2010 amid the demands of her career as a perioperative nurse. Facing stress and irregular hours, she turned to yoga for solace and strength, and it quickly became her anchor, empowering her to face life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
With over nine years of teaching experience, Jasmine is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, inspiring her students to reconnect with their inner selves and unlock their full potential. Jasmine’s classes provide a sanctuary for growth and self-discovery, embracing students of all levels with compassion and understanding.
In 2023, Jasmine embraced motherhood, which deepened her appreciation for yoga’s transformative power. This experience has inspired her to empower women at every stage of life to prioritize self-care, mindfulness, and confidence.
Jasmine is a highly skilled instructor with a broad range of certifications that enhance her teaching. She has completed a 200-hour Hatha Ashtanga training with Tirisula Yoga and a 50-hour Vinyasa training with Hee Boon, enriching her dynamic yoga styles. Additionally, she holds a 100-hour certification in Kids Yoga from Rainbow Kids Yoga and another 100-hour in Prenatal/Postnatal/Active Birth from Michelle Papa, addressing specific needs across different life stages. Jasmine has also acquired specialized skills through 10-hour courses in Restorative Yoga with Adeline Tian and Wheel Yoga with Sandy Lum, a Yin Yoga immersion with Chris Su, and a 10-day intensive Iyengar Yoga session with Diwan, preparing her to provide a comprehensive and holistic yoga experience.
Rachel
Rachel, a passionate and dedicated instructor at YOPA Yoga, brings a holistic approach to her teaching. Since beginning her yoga journey in 2019, Rachel has found that yoga and meditation have profoundly impacted her life, fostering growth in strength, flexibility, and fearlessness both on and off the mat. Inspired to live each moment more mindfully, she completed her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with Yoga Seeds in June 2022.
Rachel holds a variety of certifications, including E-RYT200, RYT500, 100 hours Premed, MyRing CYT, and specialized training in Yin Yoga & Anatomy, Yin & 5 Elements, Dynamic Vinyasa Sequencing, Yoga Philosophy and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, as well as Adaptive and Accessible Yoga, and Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation. Her comprehensive training allows her to offer classes that not only refine the body but also nourish the soul and balance the mind.
Melody
Melody invites you to explore the transformative power of yoga at YOPA Yoga, where she emphasizes laying a strong foundation and extending the practice beyond just the physical poses. With a rich background in yoga training and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Melody offers a unique perspective by integrating holistic wellness and balance into her sessions.
Certified with a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), along with specialized courses including 100-hour Yin Yoga, 50-hour Yoga Therapy, 30-hour TCM Online YTT, 10-hour Adaptive Chair Yoga, and 2-hour Myofascial Release Training, Melody’s expertise is profound and diverse. Her specialty lies in weaving the Five Elements of TCM throughout her classes, providing a deeply enriching experience that nurtures both body and spirit.
Mahendra
Mahendra brings an invigorating energy to every class at YOPA Yoga. As a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher (Level 1) with over a decade of teaching experience, he is celebrated for his dynamic sequences and a deep, meditative approach that enriches the mind and body alike. Based in Singapore, Mahendra’s yogic path began in his teens, paralleling his academic pursuits. He completed his initial teacher training in 2006 and a yearlong diploma in Yoga during 2011-12.
His teaching philosophy is influenced profoundly by continuous learning in Iyengar Yoga and his extensive readings on yoga and consciousness. Mahendra believes that the physical practice of yoga should resonate deeply, enhancing one’s inner core, with health benefits being a natural byproduct. His classes focus significantly on improving the inner mindscape through precise postures and mindful breathing.
In addition to his technical expertise, Mahendra is a skilled storyteller who uses mythological tales and parables from Indian tradition to deepen students’ understanding of yogic practices. These stories often become an integral part of his meditation sessions, making them uniquely reflective and enlightening.
Azmi
Azmi, a dynamic and insightful yoga instructor, approaches teaching with a philosophy that emphasizes flexibility in thought and technique. He believes that progress in yoga comes from teaching with attentiveness, understanding, and compassion rather than imposition. His method encourages students to explore their practice deeply and organically, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.
Azmi holds certifications in a variety of disciplines, bringing a rich and diverse expertise to his classes. His training includes Sound Healing Therapy, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Alignment, Vinyasa, and the Ashtanga Primary Series. This broad foundation allows him to blend traditional and contemporary yoga practices, tailoring his sessions to meet the unique needs of his students.
Dawn Tan
Dawn’s journey into the world of yoga began in 2010 after a back injury led her to discover Bikram Yoga. To her surprise, yoga not only managed her injury but also enhanced her performance in other sports. Since then, her practice has been a regular and evolving part of her life. Originally a hot vinyasa enthusiast, Dawn has grown to appreciate softer styles, meditation, and sound healing over the years, embracing the diverse facets of yoga.
Dawn is certified in a variety of disciplines that reflect her dynamic approach to fitness and well-being. Her qualifications include a 200-hour Fitness First Flow Yoga certification covering Gentle, Dynamic, Core, and Hot Flow; a Fitness First Weekend Immersion in H2O Flow & HIIT Flow, which combines yoga and high-intensity interval training on a float/SUP board; and a 200-hour Pure Yoga Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga certification with Hee Boon. She also holds a 50-hour Pure Yoga Yin CET, Levels 1 and 2 in Sound Healing from The Singing Bowl Gallery, Levels 1 and 2 Kettlebell Strength from Metamorphosis, and a Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coaching Certification.
Dawn believes that yoga is for everyone—regardless of age, size, or ability. She enjoys creating creative and fun sequences, focusing on the joy of being alive and connected with one’s breath and body during practice, rather than striving for perfection in poses.
Heng Yi
Heng Yi is a compassionate and insightful yoga instructor, who believes that the essence of yoga extends beyond the physical challenges to include mindfulness, self-introspection, and self-awareness. She views yoga as a unique and nurturing journey for each individual, aimed at growth and self-fulfillment.
With certifications in a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) and a 20-hour Yoga & Sound Bath Continuing Education Training (CET), Heng Yi combines traditional yoga practices with therapeutic sound baths to enhance the yoga experience. Her approach is focused on making yoga accessible and safe for everyone, while still introducing challenges that encourage students to reach their full potential.
Diyanah
Diyanah was first attracted to yoga as a form of physical exercise that helped ease persistent lower back pain from long hours of working in an office. As the years passed, yoga started to evolve into a way to regulate the nervous system and to quieten the noise in her mind. She pursued her teacher training (YTT200) at Peculiar Yogi, where she was exposed to Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.
As a teacher, she holds space for students’ diverse motivations for practice, as she has experienced how her own motivations have evolved with time. She aims to ensure that students feel comfortable and steady in yoga postures so that spaciousness in the mind can arise.
Adeline
Adeline believes that yoga is a pathway to living better by moving more freely, feeling more deeply, and breathing more fully. Her teaching philosophy centers on the idea that rest, reset, and slowing down are powerful tools for recalibrating both body and mind.
She views rest not as a pause, but as an active and compassionate practice of self-care and nervous system regulation. When the inner well is full, there is more patience, kindness, and energy to share with others. In every class and training, she holds a safe and supportive space where students are invited to slow down without judgment, listen to their body’s signals, and reconnect with their inner calm.
Her approach blends Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Release, and nervous system awareness, all grounded in science and delivered with heart. With precise and clear instructions, she guides students to move safely while feeling empowered to make choices that serve their unique needs.
At the core of her teaching is a commitment to supporting each student’s personal journey with presence, compassion, and a deep belief in the transformative power of rest and mindful movement.
Chih Peng
Chih Peng is a yoga teacher experienced in a variety of styles including Hatha, Arm Balance & Inversions, Yin, Yin Yang, Sound Bath, Gentle Stretch, and Active Stretch.
His classes follow a multi-level approach designed to accommodate different bodies and experiences, with an emphasis on mindfulness, rest, and recalibration. He focuses on helping students connect inwardly while building awareness and resilience through intentional movement and breath.
Yi Qian
Yi Qian is experienced in teaching Ashtanga (with a somatic and mindfulness approach), Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yin, Yin, and Yoga Stretch. Her teaching philosophy centers around creating and holding a safe, supportive space for students. Whether guiding movement-based or restorative classes, she emphasizes mindful awareness to help students better understand their bodies and physiological states, offering a gentle invitation to explore their inner world at their own pace.
She has previously taught at Peculiar Yogi, leading classes such as Ashtanga Basics, Restorative Yin, Yin, and Yoga Stretch.
Dawn See
Teaching across both kids and adult classes, Dawn offers styles including Kids Yoga, MyRing, Stretch, Gentle/Mindful Flow, and Restorative. Her classes focus on cultivating a balance between strength and mobility while developing body awareness and healthy posture.
With a strong emphasis on mindfulness, her approach encourages students to first become aware of their bodies and breath, and eventually bring that awareness into daily life. She is passionate about fostering connection, thus holding a safe, non-judgemental space where students feel comfortable to speak up, ask questions, and engage with one another is important to her. Whether working with children or adults, she aims to build not just a class, but a supportive and interactive community.