Yan Ong

Yan Ong was blessed by the late Paramaguru Sharath Jois in 2012 to teach Ashtanga Yoga. She lived in Mysore, India for 4 years, followed by annual trips & worldwide travels with her teacher for 15 years until his passing. This unique time spent with him both on & off the mat allowed her a profound & deep understanding of his teachings on the physical & philosophical level. She co-founded the Mysore Room Shala in Kuala Lumpur in 2014 with her husband as a space dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga. In addition to being an authorized level 2 Ashtanga teacher, Yan has over 20 years of dedicated practice, a degree in Biotechnology, a certified Functional Mobility Specialist, qualified Functional Nutritionist & trained massage therapist, giving her a strong grasp on movement & the physical body. As one of the world’s senior Ashtanga teachers & through her own firsthand experience she has extensive knowledge about guiding others through IVF, pre/postnatal, hormonal imbalances, back pain/ herniated discs, joint injury & more. She has a deep compassion & wide-minded approach to teaching anyone with various physical & health conditions with tailor-made guidance. Yan has taught well over 1000s of students globally over 12 countries and counting, ranging from their 20s to 70s, from professional athletes to beginners & after a decade, of teaching pregnant students & her own pregnancy, she created the first online Ashtanga prenatal course, offering a flexible & safe approach to practicing during pregnancy. As a Mensa member since 16 yrs old, Yan was always curious to the workings of the mind, and while in Mysore undertook a decade long study with renowned scholar Professor Rao on ancient yoga philosophy texts. She believes a holistic approach to mind and body is vital for attaining internal strength, joy & understanding of yoga. Outside of teaching, Yan is a mom, a dog lover, enjoys traveling with her husband, relaxing at the spa & a good mug of hot chocolate.

Yan Ong was blessed by the late Paramaguru Sharath Jois in 2012 to teach Ashtanga Yoga. She lived in Mysore, India for 4 years, followed by annual trips & worldwide travels with her teacher for 15 years until his passing. This unique time spent with him both on & off the mat allowed her a profound &...Read More