Teachers

Shilpa Ghatalia

Founder | Lead Teacher

Shilpa Ghatalia is the founder of Yogshakti, a Yoga Alliance-registered holistic wellness center based in Kuala Lumpur. With more than 30 years of practice, she has become one of the region’s most respected guides for those seeking calm, clarity, and reconnection with themselves.

Certified in the Himalayan tradition at Swami Rama’s Institute of Yogic Sciences (1997), Shilpa has trained with some of the world’s most revered teachers, including Swami Veda Bharati, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, and Eckhart Tolle. Drawing from this rich lineage, she developed Integrative Yoga—a gentle methodology that weaves together breathwork, meditation, conscious movement, and self-enquiry.

Today, Shilpa leads 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs and guides retreats across Europe, the US, India, and Australia. Her workshops span asana, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, and even Ayurvedic cooking.

She has also designed wellness programs for renowned brands such as Jimmy Choo, La Mer, Marriott, Lululemon, and Boston Consulting Group.

Warm, grounded, and deeply present, Shilpa invites everyone she meets to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the quiet wisdom within.

Meet the team

Our teachers are highly trained fitness and wellness professionals with an in-depth understanding of the human body. They contribute their specialized expertise in yoga, enhancing the team with their comprehensive knowledge and experience.

Siew Yin Y.

Siew Yin

A 500-hour certified Yoga teacher, has trained with Shilpa Ghatalia since 2019 and studied Scaravelli-inspired yoga with Diane Long. Her classes blend meditative flows, breathwork, and pranayama, tailored to all abilities, aiming to leave students feeling energized, refreshed, and nourished in body and mind.

Instagram: @yins.yoga

Lee An

Lee An

Lee An is a dedicated sportsperson specialising in Calisthenics. With a passion for bodyweight training, he teaches and practises this fitness discipline, inspiring others to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. Lee focuses on mastering control and precision, emphasizing the importance of technique and consistency.

Instagram: @leean_sw

Ying Ying T.

Ying Ying

Ying Ying, a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and 60-hour Myofascial Yin Yoga specialist, blends Pranayama, Meditation, Vinyasa, and Qigong to guide students toward balance, harmony, and inner peace through mindful movement, breathwork, and therapeutic practices.

Instagram: @yogis_ying

Florence T.

Florence

Two years ago, after graduating from 200TTC Integrative Yoga, I realized yoga is more than a certification—it’s an art of living. Through mindfulness, I’ve learned to live in the moment, acknowledge imperfection, and transform my body and mind. Breath is the essence of yoga, guiding my ongoing, joyful journey.

Beth C.

Beth C.

Beth is a yoga teacher who blends breath, meditation, and movement to calm the mind and reconnect with inner peace. A mother of three, her nature-inspired teaching encourages simplicity, presence, and joy through steady, mindful practice.

Instagram: @clearwater_yoga

Anna Baris

Anna Baris

Anna Baris, certified in yoga, Qi Gong, and sound therapy, fosters balance and harmony through mindful practices. She creates accessible, supportive environments, guiding students toward well-being with integrative techniques and consistent practice.

Asako

Asako

Asako, an RYT500 and Yin Yoga-certified teacher, specializes in Sound Yin with crystal bowls, yoga for scoliosis, mindfulness, and Reiki. She focuses on energy flow, offering private, corporate, and online classes to students worldwide for holistic well-being.

Del Lim

Del Lim

Del Lim, a yoga instructor with expertise in dance and nutrition, offers holistic classes combining movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. Her inclusive teaching style empowers students to strengthen their mind-body connection, embrace wellness, and thrive both on and off the mat.

Jimmy

Jimmy

In 2014, a meditative experience inspired Jimmy’s journey into mind, body, and energy. Now a certified Yanshougong Level 2 instructor, he shares accessible practices to help others navigate modern challenges through meditation, breathwork, and movement arts.

Melissa L

Melissa L

Melissa began yoga over 20 years ago to escape corporate stress, discovering its deeper benefits. Now a certified teacher and sound healer, she combines yoga, sound, and holistic wellness to share peace, clarity, and healing vibrations in Malaysia.

Sandra Woo

Sandra Woo

Sandra, a certified yoga teacher and biomechanics student, blends yoga principles with sports and rehabilitation. Rooted in spirituality, she promotes accessible, mindful movement, creating space for all to experience yoga. Sandra also contributes to wellness communities locally and internationally.

Tze Yee

Tze Yee

Tze Yee is an energy and sound healing facilitator, renowned for her Energy Spa and Sound Bath. She offers private sessions in energy healing, sound healing, animal communication, and Access Bars, promoting holistic well-being and balance.

@symphoniabyzi

Vivienne C

Vivienne C

Vivienne Cheah, a certified Reiki Master, sound healer, and meditation facilitator, blends Reiki and vibrational sound healing to create sacred experiences. Her work nurtures peace, balance, and spiritual alignment, guiding others on transformative journeys of healing and self-discovery.

Malar

Malar

Malar, a certified yoga teacher with over a decade of experience, offers integrative, mindful yoga classes for all levels. Her holistic approach blends movement, breathwork, and body awareness, nurturing both physical well-being and inner connection with compassionate guidance.

Phylicia

Phylicia

Phylicia, a certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher from Yogshakti, guides students in cultivating body awareness and connection. With a decade of yoga experience, she fosters a supportive space to unlock healing by listening to your body’s innate wisdom.

We not only embody a healthy and active lifestyle, but we have also guided thousands of individuals worldwide in achieving their health and fitness goals, transforming their lives in the process.

Yogshakti Team