Aileen is a passionate NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Group Class Instructor from Panama. She has taught spinning and rebounding. Currently, she teaches boxing, HIIT and strength training. As a group class instructor, Aileen leaves everything on the class floor. Her music as electrifying as the energy she brings will leave you feeling amazing. As a personal trainer, Aileen meets you where you are and works with you to establish tailored small sustainable changes that lead you to a healthier lifestyle. She is the co-founder of MINDFIT, an initiative that is helping redefine what being fit is and developing healthier relationships with our body and mind. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community by creating event to celebrate all kinds of love. Aileen is a boxing volunteer coach for the Love21 foundation which is a charity empowering the Down syndrome and autistic community. Aileen stands for inclusivity, strength of body and mind, self love and kindness.
Alice is a lululemon ambassador, a barre and yoga instructor and the co-founder of Barre Formula. Alice discovered barre workout is an effective way to tone the body and build strength that complements her yoga practice. She would love sharing this unique experience with others. Jodie fitness journey starts after having herniated disc, since recovery from physiotherapy treatment was long and painful, she start working out to improve the situation, that's when she fall in love with Barre. To Jodie, Barre workout is not just physical training but also a mindful journey, urging to inspire and empower women around her, she set forth to becoming an instructor. Along with her professional qualification as holistic aromatherapist, Bach Flower Remedies international registered practitioner (BFRP), Jodie able to join forces of improving physical and spiritual wellbeing, to help guiding us to find wholeness in our body, mind and soul. The passion of Jodie makes her an unstoppable force to encourage every women to feel confident and loved.
Professional dance performer turned Fitness Instructor. With 13 years’ experience in professional dance, Andrew Stephen Diño is trained in multiple styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary and commercial – having performed, competed and worked worldwide in places like the United States, Europe, Polynesia and Asia. Passionate about helping people realise their true physical potential and finding new, exciting ways to meet their fitness goals, Andrew has expanded his arsenal of knowledge and skills over the years to not only teach dance fitness but also various innovative programs to encourage movement, vitality and performance. He is the Master Trainer of Piloxing Knockout / Piloxing SSP and The Mix By Piloxing in Hong Kong China, and also is one of only six Spartan SGX trainers located in Hong Kong (as listed on the official Spartan Race Coach Finder), and holds group trainings for students of all levels at XP Fitness Hub.
Ankie Beilke was born and raised in Germany, she started acting and modelling at an early age, later attending The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and completing studies in Fine Arts at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, which is where she discovered her love for yoga at OM Yoga in NYC in 2001. She became a certified yoga instructor in 2010 and also launched her 3 Yoga DVD's in 2010. She is currently teaching at Ikigai, XYZ and Soho House.
Carol has accomplished more than 500-hrs Yoga Teacher Training under Master Yogananth Andiappan and his experienced teaching team. She has also accredited qualifications in health and wellness. She perceives yoga as both exercise and therapy, and is dedicated to promoting yoga for health and happiness. She offers classes to yoga enthusiasts at all levels.
About Coco Wong: Coco specialises in Barre, Mat Pilates and HIIT. She is experienced in leading group class for many brands and events. Coco believes through exercising, you will be able to leave your comfort zone and break through your challenge point. She likes to encourage and inspire people to find out the benefits of being active. About Natasia Sun: Natasia specialises in teaching Zumba, Cardio Dance, and Sculpt. She has been invited to teach at AIA Vitality Hub, IRIS FitFest 2021, and Hong Kong Sports Expo. Natasia believes that exercise should be just as fun as it is effective. Her students find her energy infectious and her classes fun and rewarding. Both Coco and Natasia have been featured on Cosmopolitan HK, RTHK, Umagazine and have been hired by corporates including HSBC, Ralph Lauren, foodpanda, to teach fitness classes.
"Delia is a Dharma Yoga teacher, and is a Nike Yoga Trainer and Representative. She is also the founder of One O Eight, and co-founder of MDFL MVMT, a platform promoting mindfulness practice in Hong Kong. Delia has completed her 1000-hr teacher training with Sri Dharma Mittra at the Dharma Yoga Center NYC and has completed 200-hr with Samrat Dasgupta in HK. She has also completed 100-hr advanced training in Pranayama (Yogic Breathwork) with Dr. Paul Dallaghan. Delia has been a returning guest teacher in numerous International Yoga Conferences, Buddhist monasteries and was featured in Yoga Journal magazine and its workshops. She also acts as a motivational speaker relating mindfulness, meditation and yoga for institutions, foundations and NGOs. Delia gained her BSc Psychology at University College London, and earned her Master of Buddhist Studies degree at The University of Hong Kong. She has an investment banking background prior to yoga teaching. ************ Janet is a Dharma Yoga teacher and a Nike Yoga Trainer. As a yoga instructor, model, and super active marathon runner/ triathlete, and dedicated yoga student, her schedule is always packed with work and trainings. Yoga helps her find balance in life, re-center herself and stay grounded. It is also the benefits of yoga that nourish her passion to teach and share. Through continuous practice and learning, she looks forward to growing together with her students."
An all rounded and well known Group Fitness & Personal Trainer with more than 18 years experience conducting one on one and small groups training for most of the upscales studios and gyms in HongKong. The NIKE sponsored Master Trainer, Les Mills BodyPump Presenter & RYT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher adept in creating a fun, effective and creative training environment in which his clients of all ages can successfully achieve their fitness goals.
George began his fitness journey in 2004. Started off as a part time dance instructor at the gym, after trying different fitness programs, he became a full time group exercise instructor. Being featured on some fitness videos released internationally, George got the opportunities to present in various fitness events worldwide. He believes fitness brings physical health and mental health to people, experience one of his classes and you’d see what he means.
Janet @thebalancedjungle, certified Yoga Instructor, Forest Therapy Guide and eco-living advocate, began her mindfulness journey in 2015. Since then, she has taught 800+ classes, events and retreats to help people find their harmony. With an environmental management background, she aims at helping you become more consciously aware of your mind and body, and with our Mother Nature. You will leave her class feeling calm, positive, and attuned to the present from her guidance, even if this is your first or early introduction to yoga. Janet always says: “We often forget we are part of nature - when we say we have lost our connection to nature, we have lost touch with ourselves."
Lululemon Hong Kong Ambassador started her fitness journey at the age of five. Graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication Studies, Janice transferred her communications skills into teaching fitness. Certified in Lagree Fitness, NASM, and Polestar Pilates, she created her own pilates-inspired core method called AbsFocus. Her motto is “Don’t let your mind be your worst enemy. Conquer it. Find your absolute focus and give your best."
Banker by day, Teacher by night. Jen Chu is a certified Yoga Teacher, sprint and Ultramarathon race Winner. Jen coached over 100 university students in Hong Kong and REGISTERED as a yoga teacher in India by the age of 22 in 2018. Jen competed for Top 3 positions in local and international trail races (10km-55km) by the age of 24 in 2020. Jen trained her friends AND clients when covid-19 kept her working behind closed doors, launchING her wellness brand in 2022."
A Hong Kong-based international yoga teacher, Jessica Lee aspires to empower others to become the best version of themselves through a healthy body and mind. Her teaching blends alignment-based vinyasa flow with strength and mobility training principles to challenge students outside their comfort zones and explore their practice beyond just “making shapes” - all with a bit of lighthearted fun and a sick playlist. In addition to being ERYT-500 certified, she is the only ACROVINYASA Level 2 Teacher in Hong Kong and a leader in the city’s acroyoga community. Her continuing curiosity for movement has also led her to become a certified FRC Mobility Specialist and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor.
Lotte is an individual, online and group class coach at Coastal Fitness HK. Having created the TFL (Train for Life) programme. Lotte believes that movement is a form of self expression - it provides a natural connection between the mind, body and soul that allows us to navigate our journey of life. Understanding that everyone is on their own season of life drives Lotte’s passion to impact, educate and motivate Hong Kong, and a wider global community, of what it means to live a balanced, healthy and fulfilling life. She believes that Health and Fitness is more than just movement and sweat, it is an opportunity for us to constantly pursuit to be better, stronger and live life to the best of our abilities!
Originally from New Zealand with over 12 Years of Fitness Experience that keeps his coaching relevant, educational and motivational. His qualifications range from Les Mills to TRX, Personal Training and Pilates. He is the Assistant Group Fitness Manager for PURE Fitness and Manages FUZE.
"Master Kamal is the Founder and the Director of SambalaBhu Yoga. Master Kamal started learning Yoga from his father and other famous Yoga Guru at the age of 5 and has been practicing Yoga since then. He has extensive knowledge of the philosophy of Yoga and has over 15 years of professional Yoga teaching experience in Hong Kong and India. He specializes in teaching Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga. Master Kamal was a Champion in State Yoga Championship of Tamil Nadu Yoga Association and also obtained other various awards in India. Master Kamal holds a MSc in Yoga and PG Diploma Certification from Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, India. He has also completed RYS Yoga Alliance 200 Hours Teaching Training. Besides Yoga, Master Kamal is an enthusiastic athlete. He loves running, swimming, soccer and silambam. He also holds a MA in English from Madras University in Chennai and a B.Ed. in English from Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in Chennai."
Started teaching yoga since 2014 and started her own studio, Nila Yoga in 2018. Her intention is to bring everyone a better body and a happier soul. She believes that teaching yoga is not only about guiding students through sequences and asanas, it is also an experience of inspiring, sharing and growing together.
Noelle is ready to give you a workout you’ve never experienced before! Her high energy, high intensity class style will leave you wanting more… and a little sore She has a 6 years fitness professional experience as a Certified personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. Started out as a Professional Dancer and a committed dance teacher who is very keen to share her passion with everyone. She believes that fitness added more enthusiasm and positivity to every class she teaches. Noelle is also a professional choreographer for contenders on International Dance competitions and for Cathay Pacific’s Chinese New Year Parade 2015-2019 to name a few. Come join her sweat and make some noise!
Utah Lee is an all-round fitness trainer with over 20 years of teaching and presenting experience. She is known for her challenging but fun workouts like HIIT, Kickboxing, Zumba, cardio dance workouts and dynamic stretch. Besides teaching, Utah is also a lifestyle blogger and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, Yogi and K-Pop. George began his fitness journey in 2004. Started off as a part time dance instructor at the gym, after trying different fitness programs, he became a full time group exercise instructor. Being featured on some fitness videos released internationally, George got the opportunities to present in various fitness events worldwide. He believes fitness brings physical health and mental health to people, experience one of his classes and you’d see what he means.
Trixie and Leo Velez are elite, renowned power fitness couple of Hongkong's fitness industry with a combined experience of over 30 years in teaching. Highly sought after and versatile, they founded fitness and pilates studio DEFIN8 FITNESS, an award winning and one of the most popular boutique studio in Central. This duo will give you a session that is fun, definitely worth your while! Individual: Trixie Velez, is one of the most athlete, founder of Defin8 Fitness, one of the most well-versed and sought elite fitness professionals in Hong Kong with over 14 years being in her field. She is also an award-winning World Class Fitness Trainer, she has received awards as Hong Kong’s Best Instructor, Best Personal Trainer, Best Pilates Instructor and Women of Wellness, and she is also a trainer,influencer and ambassador of multiple brands. With more than 20 programs under her belt and creator of multiple exercise programs, Trixie will mold, transform and guide you into tip-top shape using her vast knowledge of how the body moves and works. That knowledge includes and is not limited to Dance, Pilates, Cardio, and Strength training. Her intensity level and enthusiasm will also invigorate and motivate you to challenge your limits- ideas are fresh and current, and taking her class will probably be the best you will ever experience. Leo Velez -Defin8 Fitness Director/Owner with more than 16 years in fitness industry, Leo has been passionate in giving people a fun, effective and world-class experience when it comes to either group fitness classes or one-on-one sessions. He is an elite certified instructor for Les Mills BODYJAM, BODYATTACK and BODYBALANCE. His scope of expertise extends to HIIT, Suspension Training and Pilates and dance! With a Bachelor degree in Commerce and Management, Leo has been in leadership roles for which he develops and trains group fitness instructors. His inspirational mentorship to his colleagues has been one of his key strengths as a fitness professional. Whether you want a tough, easy, fun or even crazy workout experience, Leo is the one!
Rebecca likes to play seriously. With a background in dance and yoga, Rebecca has always been passionate about human connection. Always inclusive when in the classroom, she loves to share ways to connect the mind and with the body through the power of physical movement. Rebecca believes yoga is a universally shared language that could be used to express and release. Using the power of movement and music to connect, Rebecca keeps her practices fun, lighthearted, full of laughs, and accessible for those looking to feel good. You can find her keeping up with the beats in Inside Flow or in a hot power yoga class. Rebecca is an Inside Flow Junior instructor and a lululemon ambassador. She is also obsessed with 90s R&B.
Sandy is an enthusiastic yoga teacher with great passion to yoga cultivated since age of 15. She was chosen to be the Nike Yoga Trainer from 2017-2021 and currently one of the Sweaty Betty Ambassadors. Sandy experienced 4 International Yoga Championships throughout the years and became a yoga instructor who has strong belief in the well-being of yoga and its serenity in mind. In 2021, Sandy founded her yoga studio ‘Yoga Ground’ with a vision of building a yoga community that gather students who are passionate in yoga and practice together in a comfy studio. Let’s join Sandy’s class!
A lululemon ambassador, Animal Flow Regional Leader of Hong Kong, RYT-200 yoga teacher, certified TRX and Kickboxing instructor, Shin's passion is to bring wellness to the community. The idea of ""to unite"" in yoga inspired him not to separate his training into different disciplines, which is why he is so amazed and got addicted to Animal Flow, a simple system to invite everyone to Move. Shin's vision is to share his energy, knowledge and experiences to make people's lives healthier, happier and make the world a better place.
Yoga in a sense of expressing the body through movement and breath is a form of art and meditation in itself. Join Siena and Joey in a Partner Strength and Balance class in making beautiful shapes with your friends and creating harmony in balancing poses. Bring your bestie or your partner and come have fun flowing in and out of partner poses with us. Opened to all levels of practice, whether you're a new or super yogi, it's all about the experience of supporting one another and having a good time together!
Simon Hui was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Nigeria, graduated from an Ivy League university in the USA, learned yoga in India, and was once ordained as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar. He is also the founder of Mindful Studio HK which aims to enhance clients’ physical and mental well-being through activities like yoga, meditation, and sound therapy. Simon believes “health is wealth” and “inner peace is the new success.”
Sohee is a Head Trainer at House of Fitness and Senior Pilates Trainer at Topfit. She has also taught training sessions at Iris events for the past couple of years. She believes that fitness is not just a workout, it’s a commitment that you make for yourself to improve your health and wellbeing.
Stephanie is originally from USA and has been strength training for more than 14 years. She came to HK in 2017 to work as MD for Pherform and then transitioned to Owner in 2021. Prior to HK she successful managed and operated over 9 multi-disciplinary fitness facilities in the Middle East. She's been working with female specific gyms for 10 years and believes in the power group strength training can have on a Women's physical and mental well being.
Bachelor in Science Nurse with a Postgraduate in business management. I started my fitness career at the age of 12 teaching dance and aerobics in my mother’s gym and never stop teaching even when I was in high school and Uni. That led me to where I am today. I have become Master trainer and presenter for Les Mills China in BODYCOMBAT, TRX STC, TRX Yoga Foundations Master trainer and Truebar Master trainer. I’m a program designer for FUZE and some of the PURE freestyle programs, I help everyday instructors to become better at what they do and my motto has always been to help people move and feel better.
Tee has an affinity for athletics and movement from a young age growing up in Thailand. Through his parents, he ultimately found meditation and yoga to be his practice consistently over the last 10 years. Featured in Tatler, Prestige, and hailed as one of the city’s strongest yogis, Tee leverages his experience in science to improve holistic health and fitness intelligently and safely. Tee’s mission is to guide people of all ages to build strength from within, develop good movement habits, and grow in confidence to adapt a daily practice that is right for each unique individual.
Tracy is a girl who loves to challenge herself who resigned her role as an advertising director to a full-time coach, as she believes jumping out from a comfort zone can bring her to a new level of adventure and breakthroughs. Currently a level one instructor in Animal Flow, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), Poliquin Certified Personal Trainer, and certified bodyweight training coach at Hong Kong China Bodybuilding and Fitness Association. The power of happiness is infectious, Tracy is ready to spread her love and energy in the community.
Utah Lee is an all-round fitness trainer with over 20 years of teaching and presenting experience. She is known for her challenging but fun workouts like HIIT, Kickboxing, Zumba, cardio dance workouts and dynamic stretch. Besides teaching, Utah is also a lifestyle blogger and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, Yogi and K-Pop.
With nearly 7000 hours of yoga teaching, Victor is a sought-after yoga teacher in Asia and Europe and has run over 50 yoga workshops, retreats and teacher trainings, and presented in yoga conferences in over 20 cities in China, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Thailand, India, Spain and New Zealand, Japan and India, specializing in inversions, arm balances and core strengthening, taught in a scientific and safe manner. As founder of Mentorship Workshop and programme director of IRIS: Your Escape, Victor’s passion is to groom and create a platform for up and coming yoga and fitness instructors to shine and share their passion for wellness too.
Vivian first discovered yoga in 2014 where she suffered from insomnia. She practised basic postures through an app every evening and it magically healed her sleeping disorder. The therapeutic aspects of yoga inspired her to deepen her practice in formal trainings with various great teachers around the world. To her, yoga is the medicine of life. It is a lifetime practice that is beyond the mat. She feels empowered by the kindness shared in the yoga community which gave her the motivation to give back by spreading knowledge. She is now offering classes in Pure yoga. In her class, she integrates yoga philosophy with a strong focus on cultivating love and kindness.
"Wing Yu was inspired by yoga practice in 2013 when she first started yoga to alleviate the back pain caused by scoliosis, and she has been teaching yoga since 2015. Her teaching motto is to “Create Your Own Sunshine” – she believes good vibes come when you maintain a good state of mind. Her class combines dynamic movements and relaxing stretching/breathing exercises – warming your body and calming your soul. Come practice with Wing and let's explore the beauty of yoga together! "
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