Over the past 25 years, I’ve moved through many life stages — balancing a demanding banking career, living in a fast-paced city, navigating two (very!) heavy pregnancies, and caring for my family. Through it all, I’m deeply grateful that I discovered yoga in my early 20s. My regular practice, along with playing the Tibetan singing bowls, has awakened my senses, nurtured mindfulness, and supported my overall well-being.
When I was still living in Hong Kong, my early Saturday morning aerial yoga sessions with my yoga friends were the highlight of my week. An hour of yoga turned into two more hours of coffee and laughter — a simple ritual that brought balance and joy to my busy life. Looking back, I still don’t know what I loved more: the yoga itself, the connection with friends, or the much-needed break from daily chores. But I do know that weaving these moments into my routine has been one of the greatest gifts.
People often say to me, “You must be so flexible! Can you do all those advanced poses? Can you show us a headstand?” I always smile and say, “Actually, I’m not that flexible! I practise yoga to maintain my strength and mobility — and no, I can’t do a headstand. My upper arms are a bit shorter for my height, and it’s just not a pose I’m comfortable with.”
I didn’t become a yoga instructor at a young, carefree age. I came to teaching with real-life experiences and difficulties — herniated discs from my pregnancies and carrying my then heavy babies, shoulder tightness from long hours at work, and even tendonitis from everyday household chores after moving to Canada — you name it, I probably have it! And that’s exactly why my approach is rooted in meeting the mind and body where it is now, not forcing it into what it should be.
With time and practice, I’ve learned that every body is unique — and we all change as life moves on. Yoga isn’t about achieving the most complicated poses. It’s about finding what serves you best in this present moment.
Finding a sense of zen is a gift — and I’d love to share it with you. So why not join me in zen’ing…?
A Yoga Instructor
In early 2020, when COVID hit, I found myself with the unexpected chance to deepen my practice and share it with others. Together with my yoga buddies, I completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with my aerial yoga teacher, Eunice. I was grateful to receive a strong foundation in class sequencing, teaching skills, and safe alignment.
After my 200-hour training, I went on to complete additional instructor certifications in aerial/hammock yoga (60 hours) and yoga wheel (30 hours). Since then, I’ve been teaching yoga part-time — mostly Hatha, morning flow, gentle stretch, aerial yoga, and private one-on-one sessions — at studios and through corporate wellness programs, including online classes.
A Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation & Healing Practitioner
I’d always been curious about sound meditation, and in late 2020, I felt drawn to learn more about the Tibetan singing bowls. Fate led me to my teacher, Mona, who studied directly with her master, Rahul. Mona guided me through the history, technical aspects, playing skills, and how to create sessions that nurture both the body and mind.
After receiving my certification, I continued learning and co-hosting sessions with Mona. One of the experiences I cherish most is offering singing bowl therapy to cancer patients (mostly in remission). Many have shared how these sessions brought them peace of mind, positivity, and better sleep — something I feel truly grateful for.
Over time, my singing bowl practice has naturally evolved as more people seek me out for help with life’s difficulties — from family and relationship challenges to work stress and emotional trauma. It’s been deeply rewarding to witness how these gentle, meditative and healing sessions can create a safe space for release, healing, and renewed balance. I also often weave singing bowl into my yoga sessions and special workshops, creating a deeper, more mindful experience for everyone who joins.
I believe true wellness comes from caring for both body and mind in simple, nurturing ways. Yoga and meditation remind me to slow down, breathe, and come back to myself, no matter how busy life gets. I love using Young Living essential oils in my daily life and often in my sessions and workshops — I enjoy how a gentle scent can lift my mood or calm my mind, and how certain oils, when applied topically, can also ease tension and help me feel more balanced and supported through the seasons. These small but meaningful practices have become part of how I stay well and feel zen every day.