El has been practicing yoga since 2002. Originally from Penang, Malaysia, she has been living in Singapore since 2008. Her passion for yoga deepened in 2005 when she was in Shanghai living a hectic corporate life. She was initially drawn to the physical aspects of yoga and enjoyed learning new, challenging poses that promoted strength and flexibility. Over time, her interest grew in the areas of developing mindfulness, effective breath work (pranayama) and acquiring peace of mind.
She has attended workshops with internationally recognized pioneer in yoga Ana Forrest, Simon Park, and Patrick Creelman. El has also completed studies on Yoga and Anatomy with Christoph Kummer, Krishnamacharya Classical Vinyasa & Asana Theory with Michelle Ricaille, and a nine-day Journey Through Power with Tryphena Chia. Most recently in 2014, she attended a 45-hour Bryce Yoga Teacher Training Course.
In 2011, El completed her 200-hr Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training Program at Pure Yoga Singapore, a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programs in the US and globally.
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