Like most yoginis, Dewi (she/her) encountered yoga through the traditional Hatha Yoga lineage, where she completed her 200H certification. She went on to train in Yin Yoga (200H), Forrest Yoga, Pre/Post-natal Yoga and Kids & Family Yoga, Well-Woman Yoga & Therapy (Womb Yoga), Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory and Yoga Nidra. Dewi is also trained as a Barefoot Training Specialist® and BARE® workout instructor. Inspired by the bodyworkers and therapists that treated her - including her very own mum - she practises as a remedial bodyworker and manual therapist in the field of Integrated Manual Therapy, Sports Massage Therapy and Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT). Her studies in anatomy and physiology from the lens of therapy and movement rehabilitation has sharpened her skills in teaching group classes, and she loves empowering her clients to see themselves the way she views them - intelligent, fascinating and strong.
Fuelled by her desire to empower birthing families from #wombtoworld, Dewi is also a certified Birth & Postpartum doula (DONA International), Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Body Ready Method Pro , Girls Gone Strong Certified Prenatal and Postnatal Coach and VBAC certified doula (VBAC Link). Her doula work at wonder births greatly informs her teaching approach in pre-natal and post-natal yoga classes. She received additional trainings led by Dr Rachel Reed and several others in the field of birthwork and the nervous system.
Jennifer Tan
Jennifer Tan (she/her) started yoga to rehabilitate a badly broken arm, and soon realized the potential of a dedicated yoga practice. She eventually found herself on the path of teaching Hatha Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, Trauma-informed Yoga, Accessible Yoga (in-progress) and Restorative Yoga. Trained by the “Queen of Restorative Yoga” herself, Judith Hanson Lasater, Jennifer is one of the few teachers in Singapore who have completed both Level 1 and Level 2 Relax and Renew®️ trainings with Judith. Jen loves to explore movement through various modalities, from basic strength and cardio, to more explorative methods such as Functional Range Conditioning and Feldenkrais. Whether she’s teaching Hatha or Restorative Yoga, her classes will always be guided by mindfulness as an intent, often with the breath as a focal point. Jen also certified with TLY Academy as a Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher and leads our Yoga Foundations 4 week programme and is the Lead Trainer for TLY Academy's 200H Yoga Teacher Training programme.
Kris Ng
Kris (she/her) started practicing Pilates out of curiosity when she was 18 years old. Little did she know Pilates would turn out to be such a big part of her life, seeing her through all her significant transitions. Being a working mum to a spirited and strong-willed 4 year old, she resonates with fellow new-ish mums and approaches working with postpartum women with compassion while helping them reconnect with their bodies through breath work, core and pelvic floor awareness. Kris studied with Pilates Elder Ron Fletcher (1921-2011) from 2004 and has also trained in pre/post-natal Pilates, diastasis recti recovery and exercise for pelvic floor health. Always the curious learner, Kris also certified with TLY Academy as a 100H Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher. She is the co-founder of the BodyTree Group and has been teaching Pilates for 17 years. She has also mentored students in Singapore and SE Asia to become Pilates teachers with many going on to having successful teaching careers and their own studio practices. Kris is also a Barefoot Training Specialist® and BARE® workout instructor, and regularly incorporates the teachings into her Power Pilates classes
Ili Lim
Ili Lim is a certified fitness trainer and yoga teacher. In her past life she was a Flowboarder athlete and has several world titles under her belt. A knee reconstruction surgery in 2012 led her to the discovery of yoga and the self-awareness, mindfulness and calm that it brought to her everyday. She eventually trained as a personal trainer and yoga teacher, and found in both modalities the strength she needed to go through the hustle and bustle of life. Even though she no longer competes, she still considers herself an athlete and sportswoman, being a mother of two active children! She counts her family to be her biggest teacher. Through her classes, she hopes to inspire others to feel comfortable and strong in their bodies through fitness and yoga.
Kimberly Kwa
Kim (she/her) started practicing yoga in 2008 as a means to rehabilitate her body and mind, and in the process found strength, mindfulness and self-compassion. She completed her 200H in Hatha Yoga in 2021 and has since done additional teacher trainings in Yin, Vinyasa Sequencing and Adaptive and Accessible Yoga. She has also completed TLY Academy's 100H Prenatal and Postnatal Teacher Training. Kim believes that yoga isn’t about getting into the most complex variation of a pose or conforming the body to a definitive shape. It’s about connecting with the breath; movement (or stillness) with each inhale and exhale; doing what feels good in the moment – listening to the body, mind and soul, and letting it guide the intensity of your practice.
Janice Chia
Janice (she/her) started practising yoga in 2018 to keep herself active. Besides building strength and flexibility, she also gained greater appreciation for her body and breath. Since then, yoga has remained a constant in Janice’s life. Wanting to deepen her knowledge in yoga, she completed a 200H teacher training in Ashtanga Yoga and went on to pursue her interests in Yin Yoga (50H) with Bernie Clark and Pre/Post-Natal Yoga (100H) with TLY Academy. Her classes have a focus on bringing awareness to the body and breath, something we rarely do in our busy day-to-day lives. Janice hopes to provide a safe and encouraging space for clients to discover their own personal yoga journey and inspire them through the practice.
Joan Ng
Joan started her yoga journey in 2010 as a way to complement her fitness regimen. After experiencing the therapeutical benefits of yoga, she cultivated a decade long practice before going on to train in Hatha Vinyasa (200H) and also certified as a Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga (100H) teacher with TLY Academy. She feels drawn to guiding expectant parents, after experiencing how yoga embraced and supported through pregnancy and motherhood. Joan draws inspiration from her life to design classes that addresses one's physical and mental well-being in in a safe and supportive way.
Wong Zi En
Zi En (she/her) is a certified Polestar Pilates instructor and Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher with extensive experience in various movement methods. She is also a passionate advocate for women’s health and is dedicated to empowering women through their transformative journey from prenatal to postpartum. As a mother of three, Zi En intimately understands the unique challenges that women face during their motherhood journey, where finding time for self-care can often be a struggle. She hopes to make a positive impact in the lives of mothers, helping them achieve true wellbeing, ultimately, unlocking a sense of confidence, freedom, and empowerment within their bodies.
Dorothee Schillo
Dorothee's (she/her) journey into the world of yoga began as she entered the transformative stage of postpartum life in 2011.The physical and emotional demands of motherhood led her to explore new avenues to regain her strength and well-being. As a former biologist and now mother of 4 children, she found solace in the yoga studio and began to experience a newfound sense of strength, both in her body and her spririt. Recognising the transformative power of yoga in her life, Dorothee decided to deepen her practice and understanding of yoga with focus on the female body. She certified as a Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher which expanded her knowledge and expertise in guiding women through the transformative stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Wanting to know more, Dorothee completed TLY Academy's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training led by Dewi Chen and Jennifer Tan. This training broadened her horizons and gave her the tools and knowledge needed to share the benefits of yoga with others. With her newfound passion to teaching, Dorothee is committed to doing more for her clients and students, especially in our 4 week Postnatal Yoga & Rehab programme.
Bernice Lee
Bernice (she/they) is an artist and dance practitioner. She is also co-director of Rolypoly Family/Derring-Do Dance with Faye Lim. Rolypoly Family is known for their delightful dance and play experiences, specially made for children and their families. Bernice is also a young mom, and very excited about teaching the mums & bubs class! Bernice started practising yoga and other somatic forms (like Taichi, Qigong and Alexander Technique) while studying contemporary dance at The Ohio State University. She integrates her knowledge from a broad range of approaches in her movement and dance classes. In 2008, she undertook a 200-hour Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training course with Laurel Hodory. Bernice has also studied Pilates intensively, and undertaken Matwork courses by Balanced Body. She is currently deep diving into studying mothering as a cultural phenomenon, one with deep implications for how mothers, and women, experience our bodies. Practising yoga has been essential to her journey as a mother.