Embodied movement:
Your body is a sanctuary
Yoga is the journey of self-awareness, a transformative practice for collective freedom.
“The first duty is to take care of the body, which is the means to the pursuit of spiritual life.”
Swami Yatishwarananda
About Irene
I believe yoga is a spiritual practice with mental and physical benefits no matter what you believe or where you are in life. As an experienced yoga teacher based in Vancouver, I am known for bringing my brand of feminist and anti-racist thinking into my yogic teachings. My specialties are creative vinyasa and mindful yin yoga classes. My strengths are cultivating serene spaces of trust.
Students work with me because they are inspired by my calming presence and strong sequencing style. Organizations work with me because I am a yoga teacher that can hold space for yoga for women, people of colour, and allies.
I am currently open to collaborating with organizations for workshops, trainings, event experiences, and retreats.
Trusted By
Impact
35+ Radical Rest program graduates for women and nonbinary people of colour and East Asian kinfolk
2+ years in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside serving healthy movement for Chinese seniors and older adults
1700+ hours of teaching experience
3500+ followers on Instagram and YouTube
500+ hours of training experience
10+ years practicing yoga
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Testimonials
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Elvira
“I loved to share all my thoughts about yoga, teaching yoga, and my own experiences with Irene! I loved that there was no judgment on any thoughts or words I had. It made me feel very comfortable. Irene has such a nice spirit and wisdom, I enjoyed every minute talking with her!
My mentorship goals were to have a safe space to share my thoughts about yoga, know what type of yoga teacher I want to be, and have a yoga teacher keep me accountable. It was helpful and relevant to my yoga journey.”
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Roshni
“Taking Irene’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training was a truly wonderful experience and one that opened a door for me to a continued path of inquiry that was truly transformative.
She created a safe and open environment which enabled us to explore each topic deeply and without fear. I would highly recommend this course or any yoga instructor who wishes to provide a trauma-informed space for which their student can safely practice. Thank you Irene, I’m so grateful to have taken this training!”
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Ariel
“I attended Irene’s Radical Rest yoga program for Asian women and femmes in 2022. It was a beautiful, heart opening space that supported me during a tough time for the Asian community and for myself personally.
The program was really a gateway for me towards healing and living a more spiritual life. I love that Irene incorporates tarot and astrology into her yoga offerings. And personally Irene helped me start my journey with Tarot. I am so grateful that Irene offers this space for the Asian community to gather and heal together. The space contributed to my journey to get back in touch with my Asian heritage and explore diasporic themes. Thank you Irene for being such a healing and inspiring presence in my life!”
