Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
2019 - Present
Founder of New York Yoga Wellness
Certified Yoga Instructor
Annie has been leading yoga sessions for privates and groups across all ages, including women, kids, families, and even pets. Through New York Yoga Wellness, she curates corporate wellness programs, hosts retreats, and conducts private one-on-one coaching to support holistic wellbeing.
New York Yoga Wellness
The Waterfront @ Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur
2023 - Present
Wellness Practitioner
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As a Wellness Practitioner at the luxury five-star Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Annie delivers bespoke yoga experiences through exclusive private sessions. Her work integrates mindfulness, movement, and breathwork to support guests and elite members on their journey to inner balance and rejuvenation.
Education
2017-2017
Certified 200Hr Intensive Yoga Teacher Training
YogaWorks
New York City, USA
Annie completed a transformative 200-hour intensive Yoga Teacher Training with YogaWorks in New York City, a globally respected school known for its high teaching standards. Rooted in classical yoga philosophy and informed by modern science, the training focused on intelligent sequencing, safe alignment, functional anatomy, and the art of breath-led movement. This immersive experience laid a strong foundation for Annie’s dynamic, mindful, and heart-centered teaching style.
2018
Certified Toddler, Pre-Schooler & Pre-Teen Yoga Teacher
Pure Yoga
Shanghai, China
With a passion for nurturing young minds and bodies, Annie expanded her expertise by becoming a certified Toddler, Preschooler, and Pre-Teen Yoga Teacher through Pure Yoga in Shanghai. The training emphasized creative storytelling, movement games, and mindfulness techniques designed to engage children while fostering emotional balance, focus, and body awareness.
2018
Certified Family Yoga Teacher
Pure Yoga
Shanghai, China
Completed a comprehensive training led by Karen Weightman of Creative Yogi (UK), focusing on the dynamics of practicing yoga as a family. The program emphasized connection, communication, and creativity through yoga, and equipped me with the skills to lead multi-generational classes. It included partner poses, yoga-inspired games, breathwork, and mindfulness practices tailored for all age groups—from young children to grandparents.
2023
Certified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher
Anjali Yoga Academy
Australia
This training covered both prenatal and postnatal yoga, with a strong focus on supporting women throughout the journey of motherhood. The curriculum included in-depth studies of female anatomy, safety considerations, benefits of yoga during pregnancy, yoga poses and modifications, class sequencing, themed practices, guided meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and legal responsibilities. It deepened my ability to offer nurturing, safe, and empowering classes for expecting and new mothers.
Professional Skillset
Yoga Instruction
Mindfulness Coaching
Therapeutic Yoga
Wellness Program Development
Sound Therapy
Corporate Training
Languages
Cantonese (native)
Mandarin (proficient)
English (proficient)
Bahansa Malaysia (conversational)
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