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OHMIES YOGA
*PERSONALIZED PRIVATE CLASSES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
OUR OHMIES TEAM
POOJA CHIPLUNKAR
Canada YTT 200hrs
Pooja is a certified Yoga Instructor, Mat Pilates Instructor and Sound Healing Practitioner.
Pooja is passionate about wellness and holistic living. Yoga has been a part of her life since childhood and having completed the "Ayurveda for Yoga teachers" course from a reputed Yoga and Ayurveda in India,she has a sound knowledge of Ayurveda principles which
she uses to personalise her classes to the unique needs of each practitioner and to guide her students towards adopting a holistic approach in their practice.
Pooja is also a certified Access Bars practitioner and a Certified Personal Trainer.
Pooja teaches Hatha, Ashtanga, Pilates, Tabata, and Sound Healing.
DR. MARCUS TAN
Singapore, ERYT500hrs Yoga Alliance ID 333277
After severely spraining his back in 2004, Dr. Marcus was advised by an orthopaedic surgeon not to participate in strenuous activities for the next 12 months. Twelve months turned to 12 years as inertia set in. With an intense work and travel schedule, unrestrained eating habits, late nights and a sedentary lifestyle, he became 10kg overweight and was constantly fatigued.
Marcus settled on Yoga, perceiving it as an easy way to get a workout. What began as a form of exercise soon became a daily necessity; two hours of pure focus, breathing and movement became the sanctuary he sought to prepare for the day. This practice became even more significant during the COVID lockdown, when Marcus discovered deeper realisations and an improved practice. This naturally led him to pursue his journey as a Yoga teacher.
Since then, Marcus has guided and developed students across Singapore, Southeast Asia and the US, combining technology with private classes to create a hybrid approach to teaching.
Marcus is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), an aspiring osteopath, a certified Brain Longevity Specialist and has participated in several Isha Yoga programmes.
As the Secretary of the Singapore Yoga Association (SYA), Marcus plays a key role in supporting the Association’s strategic direction and ongoing development. He works closely with the team to develop programmes centred on Yoga philosophy, education and professional development, with a passion for preserving the authenticity of Yoga while making its teachings relevant to the local community.
Marcus teaches Basic and Advanced Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Therapy, Restorative, Pranayama and Meditation.
MELMAR ANICOCHE
Philippines YTT 200Hrs
Melmar has often read about Yoga and its teachings on the union of mind and body. It was only when she immersed herself in the practice that she truly came to appreciate the importance of loving and honouring one’s body. Melmar surrendered to Yoga both physically and emotionally, and through the practice developed a deeper awareness of her body, her connection with the universe, and the importance of self-love.
Melmar began providing online and private Yoga classes in 2020 and was the Yin Yoga instructor for Arohan Yoga School’s Yoga Teacher Training programme in Rishikesh, India, from 2021 to 2024. She took a break from teaching following the birth of her baby in 2024 and returned to teaching in 2025.
As a physician, Melmar enjoys integrating Yoga with the sciences, allowing her to develop a deeper understanding of the human body, its needs and its limitations. This perspective informs her approach to teaching, helping students practise with greater awareness and respect for their individual bodies.
Melmar teaches Yin, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga.
SYLWIA LEMANSKA
United Kingdom, YTT200Hrs
In 2009, Sylwia was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s. Despite being on medication to manage the disease, she wasn’t feeling well. Deep down, she knew there had to be a better way to support her overall wellbeing, and this is how her journey with Yoga began.
Yoga has helped Sylwia alleviate many of the symptoms she experienced, including body aches and pains, inflammation and painful periods. She also found that her endometriosis has been in remission for the last six years. Yoga has been a transformative part of her journey and has inspired her to share its benefits with others.
Because of the incredible benefits of a regular Yoga practice, Sylwia decided to become a certified Yoga teacher. She is certified in Yin Yoga, one of her favourite styles to teach. Through Yin, she encourages students to slow down, turn inward, become more aware of themselves and find greater grounding and stillness.
Sylwia is also a certified Yoga Nidra instructor, a deeply restorative practice that supports relaxation, awareness and meditation. She has also undertaken training in Holistic Health Coaching for Women.
Sylwia continues to teach Yoga and currently offers Yoga Nidra, Hatha and Yin Yoga. She has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership, while continuing her teaching practice independently.
CARRIE TAYLOR
New Zealand YTT200Hrs
Carrie spent many years feeling trapped in her own body. Living with undiagnosed PTSD, free-floating anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and a host of defence mechanisms for more than 30 years left her living in constant fear — sometimes even of life itself.
Not much brought her joy or offered reprieve from what felt like a prison-like existence. Alcohol, medication for depression and self-isolation only made things more difficult. She knew deep down that there was more to life, but she never expected that her journey would eventually lead her to Yoga.
Yoga had presented itself to Carrie at various points throughout her life, but while caught in a cycle of trauma, she was not quite ready. That changed when her Clinical Psychologist recommended a two-day Yin Yoga and Trauma Retreat. The experience sparked a deep respect and passion for Yoga, inspiring Carrie to embark on her own 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, which became a transformative turning point in her life.
Carrie’s Yin Yoga teachings explore the connection between the body, mind and heart, incorporating mantra and breathwork to help students become more present and fully immersed in their practice.
Carrie continues to teach Hatha and Yin Yoga and has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching practice independently.
Carrie teaches Hatha and Yin
OLLIE
France/UK YTT200Hrs
After years of teaching fitness and dance classes while also holding down a full-time job, the physical and mental demands eventually began to take their toll. Looking for a way to counterbalance the stress, Ollie was drawn to Yoga.
Initially, Yoga was simply a way to stretch her body and find relief from the physical strains and aches that came with teaching gym and dance classes. However, with a more regular practice, Ollie discovered that Yoga was much more than just a way to stretch. To her surprise, she found that the benefits extended far beyond the mat and gradually became part of her everyday life.
The philosophy practised through Yoga is something Ollie believes we can all apply to navigate the challenges of everyday life. This inspired her to complete her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, giving her the opportunity and privilege to share this gift with others.
Ollie’s classes are focused yet fun, as she believes that a good laugh makes everything better! She creates an approachable environment where students can explore their practice while enjoying the journey.
Ollie teaches Yin, Beginners Hatha, Beginners Vinyasa and Zumba.
She continues to teach and has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching practice independently.
TRISTA ABBOTT
Australia RYT200Hrs Yoga Alliance ID 336007
Trista is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Registered Nutritionist, Life Coach, and is currently studying her Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
Trista was first drawn to Yoga as a teen struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and feelings of low self-worth. Her yoga practice has allowed her to embark on a journey of radical self-reflection, learning to slowly accept herself, realign with nature, and discover her full potential.
Using her background in Health Science, Trista harmoniously intertwines the physical and metaphysical systems of the body, and hopes to empower her students to make informed decisions about their own wellbeing.
Trista’s classes are playful, spirited and creative, with an emphasis on synchronizing the breath, correct alignment and human anatomy. She encourages students to listen intuitively to their own bodies by fostering self-exploration, self-kindness, and a deep sense of calm. Trista offers modifications to suit all abilities and she hopes to leave her students feeling uplifted, relaxed, rejuvenated, and inspired.
Trista teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Guided Meditations, and also provides Nutritional and Wellness Coaching.
AGA GILEWSKA
United Kingdom/Poland YTT500Hrs
Aga’s Yoga journey began with Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga around ten years ago, and she has been practising regularly ever since. Over time, what began as a personal practice grew into a deeper calling to explore Yoga as a way of life and to share its benefits with others.
Aga is committed to continually expanding her knowledge and understanding of Yoga and somatic practices. Over the years, she has studied Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Therapeutic Yoga, completing various trainings accumulating up to 1,000 training hours.
Her approach today blends Hatha, Therapeutic and Power Yoga with breathing techniques, meditation and somatic practices. Her classes are designed to support stress management, nervous-system regulation, strength, flexibility and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Aga believes that Yoga can be both grounding and energising. Her classes may feel like a good workout while also creating space to slow down, reconnect with the body and leave feeling deeply relaxed.
Aga teaches Hatha, Meditation and Power Yoga, and also offers somatic and nervous-system regulation practices, workshops and Yoga Teacher Training.
Based in Warsaw, Poland, Aga continues to actively teach and develop her practice. She has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching and professional development independently.
AKANKSHA YADAV
United States of America YTT200Hrs
Akanksha’s relationship with Yoga began at a very young age, having grown up in India practising traditional Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic practices.
After moving to Boston in 2016, she was introduced to modern-day Yoga as it has evolved and grown in popularity in the West. When she was later diagnosed with a rare gastrointestinal condition and told she would require regular medication, Akanksha turned increasingly to Yoga and meditation as part of her own wellbeing journey. Through her practice, she experienced significant improvements in her physical and emotional wellbeing and witnessed first-hand the transformative impact Yoga could have on her life.
Since then, Yoga has remained an integral part of her daily self-care routine. As a long-time practitioner, Akanksha believes deeply in the ability of Yoga to support us through many of life's physical, mental and emotional challenges.
She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2020 and has been teaching since December 2020. Drawing from both her traditional Yoga background and modern practice, she guides students towards deeper awareness through breath, imagery and subtle body awareness, creating a safe and exploratory space where students can connect with themselves and their practice.
Akanksha brings warmth and joy to her classes and encourages students to approach Yoga with curiosity, compassion and an open mind.
Akanksha teaches Pranayama, Beginners Hatha, Beginners Yin and Yoga Nidra.
She continues to actively teach and has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching practice independently.
SOPHIE BLASER
Israel YTT200Hrs
Sophie is a physiotherapist specialising in women’s pelvic floor health and the care of pregnant women. After years of working in healthcare institutions, she came to recognise how easily people can lose awareness of the connection between the body and mind in today’s fast-paced society. This led her to believe that prevention and greater body awareness are more important than ever.
Sophie sees Yoga as a valuable tool for both prevention and wellbeing, helping individuals develop greater awareness of their bodies and minds through movement, conscious breathing, discipline and relaxation.
She decided to become a certified Yoga teacher in 2020, expanding the ways in which she could support her clients beyond her work as a physiotherapist. By combining her knowledge of physiotherapy with her Yoga practice, Sophie takes a holistic approach to helping students better understand and connect with their bodies.
Her intention is to encourage students to listen to themselves, restore strength and flexibility, and develop greater body and mind awareness. Like learning an instrument, she believes that Yoga and its philosophy teach us to be present, and she hopes to share the joy and benefits of the practice with her students.
Sophie teaches Yin, Ashtanga and Pre- and Postnatal Yoga, and is currently pursuing certification as a Holistic Health Coach for Women.
She continues to actively practise and teach Yoga and has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching practice independently.
ANNA CHAN
Singapore, YTT200Hrs
After leaving her corporate career to pursue her passion for Yoga, Anna completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and began teaching full-time, dedicating herself to sharing the benefits of Yoga with her students.
Anna believes that Yoga can help individuals find greater balance in their lives while developing deeper awareness and mindfulness of both body and mind. Her classes encourage students to explore their practice in a safe and supportive environment while discovering the physical and mental benefits of Yoga.
Anna is also a certified Aerial Yoga and Prenatal Yoga instructor, allowing her to work with students across different stages and interests in their Yoga journey.
Beyond teaching, Anna is actively involved with the Singapore Yoga Association (SYA) as part of its Instructor Relations and Community Outreach team. She acts as a key liaison between the Association and the wider Yoga teaching community, helping to promote SYA initiatives, strengthen engagement with instructors, and coordinate community outreach and volunteer Yoga programmes.
Through her work with SYA, Anna contributes to building a more connected and collaborative Yoga community in Singapore.
Anna teaches Hatha, Aerial and Prenatal Yoga.
She continues to actively teach and has chosen not to renew her Yoga Alliance membership while continuing her teaching practice independently.
