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I am Nguyen Thi Nga, also known as Nga Yo-Pi, a Hatha Yoga instructor and Pilates Mat Trainer.

My favorite motto:

“True wealth is good health, not gold or silver. Taking care of your health today gives me hope for a brighter tomorrow.”

I began practicing Yoga in 2014. Yoga was like a spiritual medicine at that time to rescue and pull me out of emotional turmoil. Gradually, Yoga became an essential part of my life. In 2017, I left a high-paying office job to become a professional Yoga instructor because, more than anyone else, I realized the importance of health – something you cannot buy with money and that no one can give you except yourself. I participated in both long-term and short-term training courses, including:

– 200-hour Hatha Yoga instructor training, Yoga Alliance, USA.
– 50 hours of teaching skills based on Iyengar – Vinyasa Yoga techniques; 20 hours of Yoga with props; 20 hours of Spinal Therapy and 20 hours of Mindfulness Meditation; 12 hours of Prenatal Yoga, Yoga & Golden Heart Meditation.
– 20-hour workshop on “Developing and improving the core strength foundation based on the anatomy structure, nutrition, and exercises for the central muscle groups of Yoga,” by Dr. Dam Anh Tuan, Sports Science & Kinesiology Center.
– Workshop on “Smart Nutrition & Life Balance,” by Health Coach Tran Lan Huong, AADP Certified.

In 2020, I became a Pilates instructor with Mat I, II training provided by Body & Flow (USA). Pilates and Yoga can be considered a harmonious pair, a combination of yin and yang. I feel proud and passionate about this journey, and it has been the right decision in my life.

PĀRAGATE® Yoga & Pilates is the center I chose to be closely associated with as a Pilates instructor. The environment at PĀRAGATE® has allowed me to experience working professionally in the role of a Mat Pilates instructor. I have had the opportunity to enhance and expand my knowledge to spread love and passion for scientifically safe and effective training to my students here. I am ready to equip myself further to become an International Reformer Pilates instructor right here at PĀRAGATE®. I always want to be connected and contribute to the growth of PĀRAGATE® Yoga & Pilates.