Hi! Thank you for being curious about me.

I am a Vietnamese American yoga and meditation teacher and mentor. I've been practicing yoga since I was 15 years old. (Yoga was only P.E. credit, I thought.) I knew by the third yoga class I took that teaching yoga was something I wanted to do someday! As a young teenager, I experienced trauma in the form of an abusive relationship. I discovered that practicing yoga was helpful for my journey toward healing.

To see my journey toward inner peace and healing, and how yoga and mindfulness played a role, read this. Today, it continues to help me cope with depression and anxiety.

I teach from a trauma-informed lens and create spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to practice and find healing.

I believe in disrupting the systems that make wellness inaccessible in order to reclaim the practices.

When I'm not teaching, I'm obsessing over tarot and astrology.

I am based on the ancestral lands of the Puyallup and Coast Salish Peoples. I honor both the land and peoples and continue to reflect on my role as a guest on stolen land. I acknowledge that yoga and meditation are spiritual traditions that come from South Asia and give deep thanks to the many teachers who came before me. I am committed to liberation and healing for all, which means I aim to combat and unlearn systems of harm including but not limited to: white supremacy, anti-black racism, diet culture, imperialism, capitalism, ableism, neoliberalism, transphobia, homophobia, and patriarchy. I commit to uplifting and creating spaces for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to practice yoga and meditation in a decolonized way.

MY STORY & experience

2011: I took my first yoga class with Be Whole, Be Happy, as an after school activity for P.E. credit. I fell asleep in savasana, and I woke up feeling refreshed like never before. I knew early on that I wanted to be a yoga teacher or facilitator.

2015: I was in my senior year at the University of Washington Tacoma, completing a Bachelors degree. Although I worked hard to get to this point, I had lost interest in the degree I was pursuing. So while finishing up my degree, I also decided to do my 200-hour training at Three Trees Yoga, a Yoga Alliance certified school in my hometown.

2016: In January, I completed a 20-hour Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga training and in late 2016, I completed a 6-week SKY Outreach Mentorship Program at Samdhana-Karana Yoga, a non-profit yoga studio. Both these experiences shaped my teaching deeply. I learned how to teach yoga in a way that would be empowering for students, especially those coming from traumatic experiences or a vulnerable population. For a little bit, I taught seniors at Mercy Housing… bilingually. My Vietnamese wasn’t great, but I had a great time and I think they did too.

2017: I started teaching at Annie Wright Schools, Samdhana-Karana Yoga, Longevita Pilates & Yoga Studio, and Yoga Soleil. During this time, I taught yoga to kids 10-13. I also completed a 20-hour LoveYourBrain training.

2018: I started teaching at Tacoma Science and Math of Institute High School and Rae’s Yoga and Cycling Studio. For a short while, I taught meditation with Yoga Wild.

2019: In January, I completed training with Yoga Behind Bars. I also have offerings specifically for womxn of color.

2020: I continue to teach in person and online. I also have events for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

FAQ

What types of yoga do you teach?

  • Hatha with safe alignment in mind

  • Restorative yoga for ultimate relaxation with the use of props

  • Yin yoga for mindfulness and stretching the connective tissues

  • Slow flow, including Sun Salutations and Moon Salutations done with an emphasis on moving with intention and control

Do you teach hot yoga?

No. I am not trained in Bikram/26 poses yoga.

What is your teaching style like?

My teaching style leans toward gentle. I like to focus on mindfulness -- I remind students to breathe fully, feel the pose they're in, and observe whatever else shows up. Radical acceptance and self-compassion are two important concepts I try to present as a teacher.

How much do you charge for a private session?

My rates can be found here.

Who do you work with?

I have worked with all kinds of people and hope to work with more! Right now, I am most excited about working with people wanting to learn practice yoga for peace of mind and learn how yoga can improve their lives off the mat.

What are the benefits of working with you?

You’ll be working with someone who cares about you and who will meet you where you’re at. On top of that, I am someone who lives and breathes my work. I’m always seeking to be a better teacher, and a better person through yoga and meditation.

Students usually give me the feedback of stress relief and feeling good in their bodies.

Here’s some data I gathered from high schoolers I taught:

  • 53 percent reported an increase in flexibility and balance

  • 46 percent reported a decrease in stress

  • 32 percent reported a decrease in anxiety

  • 29 percent reported better sleep

If some kids — who are still learning how to self-regulate and handle their lives — can benefit from this, you can too!

How do I work with you?

Start a convo with me here.