Our Teachers
Abi
Morning Flow ● Sunday, 8.30am
Abi works as a product manager on the retail side of an international bank. Initially, she started attending yoga classes to increase flexibility, but over time, the practice transformed into something much more profound.
Yoga played a crucial role in Abi’s journey towards improving her body image and self-esteem, apart from the evident physical and mental benefits. To Abi, the most challenging aspect of Yoga training was sitting through the chatter/noise in her mind, and the most rewarding aspect was getting equipped with the skills to more easily and consistently reach a meditative state.
Ali
Zumba ● Friday, 6:00pm
“Life is a dance floor, and Zumba is the music”
Since 2011, Ali has been igniting the joy of movement as a passionate Zumba instructor, sharing the excitement of fitness and dance with students aged 7 to 70. His journey has been an incredible one, full of connections with amazing people and vibrant, high-energy classes that anyone can enjoy. Beyond the studio, Ali has also organized and led four Zumba charity events, raising support for causes close to his heart, including cancer awareness and refugee aid. With every class, he’s committed to creating an uplifting, positive experience for everyone who steps onto the dance floor.
Ariel
Sunset Flow ● Thursday, 6.30pm
Sunrise Flow ● Saturday, 8.30am
Former In-flight Cabin Manager turned devoted yoga teacher Ariel Lim (YA-E-RYT500) is celebrated for her authentic and nurturing approach, delivering classes with both humor and precision. Drawing from over 10 years of teaching experience, Ariel specializes in inclusive yoga, offering Yin and Yang, Myofascial Release, and Hatha Vinyasa classes that cater to diverse bodies. She serves as Co Teacher Trainer at Ashram Om Yoga Academy Mallorca’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program and is a certified Swedish Thai Massage Therapist. Her mission is to inspire individuals to use yoga as a holistic practice for nurturing their well-being.
Angela
Barre Core ● Tuesday, 7.00pm
Chelsea
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing ● Sunday, 3.00pm
Chelsea is an advocate for self-compassion. It is her goal to make every yoga session at Damai an experience that revolves around nurturing one’s body, mind and soul.
With qualifications to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Kids Yoga, she has also recently obtained her 500-hour RYT qualification, making her one of our youngest gurus at Damai. With her bright personality and keen communication skills, Chelsea leads her students on a path for self-enrichment. She brings a balance of passion and focus in her sessions that inspire a sense of peace.
Elena
Yogalates ● Tuesday, 6.30pm
Abs & Booty Sculpt ● Wednesday, 7.00pm
Power Vinyasa ● Thursday, 9.30am
Elena holds a deep passion for bodily practices and firmly believes that all life changes originate from the physical body. “The body is a divine gift,” she emphasizes, “one that requires nurturing and attentive listening.”
Elena’s interests extend to sound and art healing, cacao ceremonies, metaphorical card/game therapy, plant medicine and technology.
Eva
Barre Core ● Friday, 7:00pm
Fibi
Hatha Yoga ● Sunday, 9.30am
A mother of two, Fibi embarked on her yoga journey 15 years ago, eventually transforming a hobby into teaching at Celebrity Fitness Elements Yoga and Wellness RYS200 in 2020.
Yoga brings her passion and vitality, instilling peace while honing body awareness and self-discovery, all reasons that drive her passion and love for yoga.
Gayatri
Hatha Yoga ● Friday, 9.30am
Gayatri is a certified Yoga, Nutrition & Wellness, and Intuitive Spiritual Life Coach. She’s known as a Life Architect , Yoga Wellness Coach. Helping people feel better inside out, both on and off their mat. She works with clients globally, fostering better wellness, sustained health, and positive self-relationships.
Her mission revolves around empowering individuals to love and understand themselves better, even if it’s just 1% more. Gayatri’s collaborative spirit, energetic, motivated and positive nature is hard to miss!
Grace
Inside Flow ● Sunday, 12:00pm
Grace, a certified yoga instructor and Inside Flow Gold Instructor, has been dedicated to her practice since 2014. Inside Flow, for her, is more than just movement—it’s a way to connect deeply with her inner self. By blending yoga with music, she finds it allows her to express emotions and move in harmony with the rhythm, creating a truly immersive and soulful experience on the mat.
Huda
Yoga Foundations 101 ● Every first Sunday of the month, 9.30am
Huda found yoga almost 20 years ago and has been fortunate to practice and trained by some of the best teachers in the world. She started teaching in KL in 2013 by sharing her knowledge on breath, awareness, movement and mindfulness as tools to heal the body and complement your daily activities.
As a long-life student and a Hormone Health Coach, Huda believes in integrating teachings of yoga, modern-day movement techniques and the latest science-based evidence to improve your overall well-being, sports performance and recovery. You can expect her classes to have foundational Hatha yoga postures, proper techniques, emphasizing breath work and guidance to navigate and prevent injuries.
When Huda is not teaching yoga or coaching clients, she can be found testing out wholesome recipes in her kitchen, scuba diving or freediving in the ocean or rock climbing.
Jan
Dynamic Vinyasa ● Saturday, 10.30am
Jan started her yoga journey in university with 10-minute YouTube sessions. Just a short daily commitment brought her a deep sense of well-being. Amidst a high-stress corporate role, yoga counterbalances her life, relieving stress and providing mental peace. It allows her to confront ingrained thoughts and emotions, often overshadowed by the routine and to-do lists she sets for herself.
Recognizing the importance of yoga’s consistent practice, Jan comprehends that progress in poses and the mind-body connection stems from dedication rather than intensity. Jan encourages daily physical activity, whether a leisurely walk or an energetic workout, to enhance well-being. Apart from her yoga involvement, Jan finds joy in creative pursuits, spanning jewelry-making to painting, constantly in pursuit of fresh avenues for self-expression.
Jacquelyn
Inside Flow ● Wednesday, 9.30am
Jacquelyn Pui, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been a passionate yoga coach since 2012. Her journey into movement began at a young age as she actively participated in Chinese Dance and Streetdance, competing and performing in various events.
Yoga captivated Jacquelyn because of its powerful impact on both the body and mind. She loves sharing this practice, offering her students valuable lessons they can apply both on and off the mat. In 2022, Jacquelyn delved into Inside Flow, a unique practice that merges yoga asanas with music, and has since been inspiring others to explore and enjoy the diverse possibilities within yoga.
Michelle
Sunset Flow ● Wednesday, 6.30pm
Hatha Yoga ● Thursday, 7.45pm
Misaki
Vinyasa Flow ● Tuesday, 7.45pm
Misaki, originally from Kyoto, Japan, has been sharing her expertise as a certified yoga instructor with a 200-hour Yoga Alliance training certification. With a remarkable 15-year background in ballet, she skillfully blends her dance knowledge with yoga to guide her students in achieving balance and flexibility. Since 2019, she has been based in Malaysia, where she continues to inspire and assist her yoga enthusiasts.
Miza
Miza Shaid is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (PDCH) & a member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH), Certified Yoga Instructor and Sound Bath Practitioner.
Miza infuses her practices to create a powerful symphony of healing and with this unique blend, she helps open the gateway to mind-body healing within a sacred safe space designed exclusively for transformation, rejuvenation and self-discovery.
When she is not busy helping her clients unlock the profound change and liberation they have been seeking for, Miza can be found immersed in her own sacred space with her paint brushes and canvas.
Sonya
Power Vinyasa ● Friday, 6.30pm
Sonya is a certified Yoga Alliance 200 YTT practitioner and is the only 4-beat teacher in Malaysia with a 50 YTT from Marcus Veda, the founder of this unique method in which you sync up your breath & movement to specially mixed music that is typically around 60bpm.
Sonya is also a DJ, tarot reader & therapeutic coach. She is passionate about mobility & incorporates this into her flows as it helps her with another of her big passions – pole dancing.
Su Lynn
Yoga Flow & Reiki Infused Sound Bath ● Thursday, 7.30pm
Power Vinyasa ● Saturday, 9.30am
Su Lynn’s affection for yoga ignited in 2012 during her time in Melbourne, Australia, where her background in dance and appreciation for the intimate connection between movement and emotions flourished. With a passion for understanding the subtle energies of the body, Su Lynn holds a 350-hour RYT from the Australian Yoga Academy and is well-versed as a Reiki Master, Tarot Reader, Sound Bath Facilitator, and advanced Ho’oponopono practitioner. She continues her journey of knowledge with ongoing Energy Mastery and Family Constellations Facilitator studies. Su Lynn lives life with a firm belief that there are no coincidences as to why so many of us are meant to cross paths… that we are all beautiful lights in this world, and that we are always, always meant to shine.