Practitioners and Experts | COMO Shambhala Singapore

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Jay Budai

Jay Budai has taught at COMO Shambhala Singapore since 2008. A certified Level 3 Iyengar yoga teacher, Jay has been immersed in the Iyengar tradition since 1987 and completed his intensive teacher training in 2001 at the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Centers of San Diego. His studies have taken him repeatedly to Pune, India, where he trained directly with B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. Jay brings depth, discipline and an uplifting sense of humour to every class—supporting students to build strength, stability and awareness, while deepening their personal connection to yoga.

Classes: Iyengar 1, 2, and 3 and Restorative Yoga

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Kenny Meitei

Kenny has taught at COMO Shambhala Singapore since 2011. He began his practice in 1995, and has won multiple yoga championships in India and taught numerous students, including Indian naval divers. He is a physical education graduate of Jiwaji University in India, and Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis. During his years of teaching, he has deepened his knowledge through workshops led by the likes of Shri Dharma Mitra, David Life and Sharon Gannon, Andrey Lappa, Geshe Michael Roach, Andrei Ram Om, Vikas Malkani and many more.

Classes: Hatha 1, 2, and 3

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Adeline Tien

Adeline Tien (E-RYT 500, YACEP) has more than two decades of teaching experience and has been sharing Restorative Yoga in Singapore since 2008. In 2017, she pioneered Singapore’s first Restorative Yoga Teacher Training at COMO Shambhala Singapore and remains a leading educator in rest-based and therapeutic practices. Adeline is an Advanced Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga trainer, Singapore’s only certified Yoga Tune Up® teacher, a Level 1 iRest Yoga Nidra instructor, a Reiki practitioner, and has trained in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. She is known for her compassionate, precise teaching and her ability to create a safe, nourishing space for deep rest and healing.

Classes: Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Release

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Azmi Samdjaga

Azmi has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years. His interest in anatomy informs his yoga practice, which includes Ashtanga and Yin Yoga. Azmi is also a practicing Sound Healer, with a Level 2 Diploma in Sound Healing from the Sound Healing Academy in the United Kingdom. He has a diploma in Ashtanga Yoga Instruction at the Al Holistic School of Sivanda, and is certified in Yoga Anatomy with Tiffany Cruickshank from Yoga Medicine International.

Classes: Yin Yoga with Sound Healing, Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing

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Cham Lay Peng

Trained and certified by Dr Jean from Australia for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Yoga in 2010, Lay Peng received her YogaKids Certification in 2004. She also received certification and training from Sonia Sumar, of Yoga for the Special Child, and Master Sivaram in the Sivananda yoga tradition. Her training in yin yoga and Yoga Dance has included learning from renowned international teachers, including Cyndi Lee, Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley, Sean Corne, Ellen Heed, Amy Ippoliti, Ross Rayburn, Patrick Creelman, Carlos Pomeda, Noah Maze and Martin Kirk.

Classes: Hatha, Vinyasa, Prenatal Yoga

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Mitzi Madhuri Tan

Mitzi has completed the Universal Yoga Teachers Training (300-hours) and the International Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course in Kerala, South India. She also won 2nd place in the Dayal International Yoga Championships (2014). Mitzi is trained in the Sivananda tradition and holds certifications in Universal Yoga, Mindful Birth modalities, as well as Synergy Yoga intensives. With over 15 years of professional experience, her approach is grounded in a spiritual connection to the discipline.

Classes: Hatha 1 and 2, Yin and Yin-Yang Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Universal Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Sivananda Yoga, Synergy Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation

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DHARMALINGAM SUBRAMANIAM

Maniam has taught yoga since 1991 and began his journey with the Bihar School of Yoga in Singapore in the early 1980s. He completed Teacher Training at Vivekananda Yoga Institute, in Bangalore, India, and furthered his training with an International Yoga Teacher's Training course (Sapta Yoga) in Nepal and an Advanced Teacher's Training in Kaivalyadhama Institute in Pune, India. Maniam has also actively sought out tutelage under renowned international teachers like A.G Mohan (for Svasta Yoga and Ayurveda) and Donna Farhi (for Advanced Yoga Studies).

Classes: Hatha 1 and 2

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Sagar Ingale

Sagar was introduced to yoga at nine years old, and was coached by international yoga champion and coach Chandrakant Pangare in his youth. His training drew heavily from yoga legends such as B.K.S Iyengar, Dr Sharadchandra Bhalekar, and Dr Vishwas Mandlik. In 2018, he won three gold medals for Singapore at the Asian Yoga Championships. Sagar holds a diploma in Yoga Education and Advanced Yoga, and is also knowledgeable in Ayurveda — an Indian holistic system of medicine and nutrition. His classes integrate modern, traditional, and scientific approaches to yoga.

Classes: Hatha, Yin-Yang Yoga

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Lynn and Sumei

Lynn and Sumei have been co-teachers at COMO Shambhala for many years. They are Anusara-Inspired™ yoga teachers who have been practicing yoga since 2001. Lynn was a regular guest teacher at the Bali Spirit Festival, and Sumei has taught at large-scale outdoor events such as OmTogether and YogaBeat. Lynn and Sumei have also organised 200RYS and 300RYS Advanced Yoga Teacher Training programmes together.

Classes: Power 1

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Sarah Manning

Sarah Manning is a founding yoga teacher of COMO Shambhala Singapore, having taught there since 1997. An international teacher with three decades of experience, she takes a nurturing approach to teaching. Sarah has a diploma from the International Yoga Teacher’s Association (1995) and is recognised as a E-RTY200 and RPYT with Yoga Alliance. She is also part of the International Yoga Teachers Association’s senior faculty, developing courses and training yoga teachers in the fields of pre/postnatal yoga, back care, and yin yoga.

Classes: Prenatal, Hatha, Yin Yoga

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Sherwin Sng

Sherwin was tutored and certified by the late Master Scott Orton (Sivaram Academy of Yoga) in 2006. He went on to attain knowledge, skills, experience and certification in other forms of Yoga like Hatha, Yin, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yoga Dance and Chair Yoga from other masters such as Paul and Suzee Grilley, Sarah Powers, Tias Little, Edward Clark, Peter Thompson, Matthew Sweeny, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Vikas Malkani and Victor Chng. Sherwin’s practice focuses on relaxation, breath work, mindful movement and postural alignment.

Classes: Yin Yoga

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Doreen Oen

Doreen Oen has taught the Gyrotonic® Method at COMO Shambhala Singapore since 2014. She was certified and taught by Gyrotonic® founder Juliu Horvath, and continues to empower her clients to live and move better. Having worked with stroke survivors, her empathy, passion, and dynamic approach creates a supportive environment for all.

Gyrotonic® sessions are only available as private classes.

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Fhe Manalili Samia

Fhe has over 30 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, and has been a Master Trainer for the Core Systems of Smart Movement since 2013, which includes Core Reform, Core Barre, and Core Suspend. She is fully certified in Traditional Pilates Levels 1 and 2 through Smart Movement International (since 2016), and is a third-gen Classical Pilates teacher, certified in the authentic Contrology method under Inelia Garcia, a direct student of Romana Kryzanowska, protégé of Joseph Pilates. She is also certified in STOTT, PAI Academy International, New York; AFFA, and has completed comprehensive training in Real Pilates under Alycea Ungare (RPTT) in 2021. She has also trained in Post Rehabilitation as well as Pre- and Post Natal Pilates. Other certifications include Silk Suspension, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) by Aaron Mattes, Red cord Neurac 1 (Norway), and Yoga Alliance (RYT 2007).

Classes: Suspend, Interval BOSU, Core Barre, Reformer 2, Reformer Tower 1 and 2, Intermediate Mat Pilates

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Cynthia Heng

Cynthia is a Certified trainer for Basic Classical Pilates in all apparatus under Smart Movement International. She is currently continuing her Classical Pilates education with 2nd generation Master Pilates teacher Simona Cipriani under the Pilates Art and Science of Contrology® Pilates Instructor Training (ASCPIT). In her class, she aims to inspire her students on how Classical Pilates can enable them to move better in everyday life and with consistent practice, strengthen their body and improve their physicality.

Classes: Reformer 1, Intermediate Reformer

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Zhiling Wang

Zhiling first experienced Pilates in 2017 as a rehabilitative measure after a lower back injury. She completed her Level 1 certification under Smart Movement International in 2023 and is continuing her Classical Pilates education with the Art and Science of Contrology® Pilates Instructor Training (ASCPIT) programme led by Master Teacher, Simona Cipriani. She is also certified by The Center for Women’s Fitness for Pre- and Post-natal Pilates and Diastasis Recti Recovery, and Core Suspend. Today, Zhiling advocates for Pilates not just as exercise but as a holistic engagement of mind, body, and soul to support positive mental well-being.

Classes: Reformer Tower 1

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Tok Li Ling

A former Regional CFO, she discovered Pilates as a way to de-stress and relieve pain from long hours of sitting—and it transformed how she moves and feels. Certified by Smart Movement International (2020), she continues her Classical Pilates education with 2nd-generation teacher Simona Cipriani, who studied extensively with Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Pilates’ protégé.
She is passionate about helping clients move with the right muscle and proper alignment to build strength and reduce pain. Her classes are supportive, thoughtfully paced, and designed to help students feel energized, confident, and a little taller when they leave.

Classes: Reformer Tower Level 1, Pilates Mat with Props

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Pek Yew Leong

Pek Yew’s practice began in 2014 with Fletcher Pilates, protégé of Joseph Pilates. She has completed the Smart Movement Teacher’s Training Course and is certified in Mat, Reformer, Cadilac, Chair, Barrel, Core Reform, Suspend and Injuries for Special populations. Certified in Yoga Teacher Training since 2011, she also embraces various forms of yoga into her practice, typically Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin yoga. She finds joy in her practice and is dedicated to assist individuals on the path of recovering and experience the transformation within themselves.

Classes: Reformer 1, Reformer 2, Reformer Tower 1, Reformer Tower 2, Pre and Post Natal Reformer

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Linn Choo

Linn is a certified STOTT and Smart Movement Pilates Instructor as well as a Pre & Post Natal Specialist. With working experience in a rehab physiotherapy setting, she has received additional training in STOTT Injuries & Special Populations and Scolio-Pilates. Guided by Joseph Pilates’ belief that “physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness,” Linn brings intention and purpose to her teaching, supporting clients in building long-term health, vitality, and confidence through movement.

Classes: Pre and Post Natal Reformer

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Aja Kimura

Aja is a pilates instructor, yoga teacher, certified Reiki practitioner and lifelong fitness enthusiast. Teaching Pilates at COMO Shambhala since 2020, she delivers a refined, results-driven approach to mindful movement. Blending Classical Pilates with Hatha and Yin Yoga sensibility, Aja’s sessions focus on precision, alignment and strengthening the body while quieting the mind.

Classes: Foundation Reformer, Reformer 1, Intermediate Reformer

physiotherapy

Samantha Chia

Sam holds a Master's in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales in Australia. As a seasoned physiotherapist with Strength Clinic Academy, Sam specialises in clinical Pilates, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, athletic / sports injury and performance, and pre-natal and post-natal recovery for women. Her approach not only facilitates the return to play for patients recovering from major injuries, but also elevates overall function and performance for the everyday athlete.

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William Daniels

A seasoned fitness professional with certifications as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, Will is a passionate advocate of an integrated approach to holistic wellbeing. He holds a Master’s in Human Performance from Brunel University London. As the Director for Wellness Programmes at COMO Shambhala, Will has been at the forefront of fitness and recovery innovation, pioneering new initiatives at other leading global brands.

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Ron Ng

An expert in personal training with 20 years of experience, Ron specialises in weight loss, body transformation, and strength and conditioning programmes. Through comprehensive exercise planning, realistic timelines, and professional coaching, he helps his clients to achieve their fitness goals in a sustainable way. Ron is certified by the Singapore Sports Council and is ACE and FISAF-certified, with complementary certifications in postpartum training, lower back pain, and training for the elderly.

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Kenneth Soh

Kenneth is certified by the National Council on Strength and Fitness, and has more than five years of experience in the industry. He specialises in muscle building, conditioning, fat loss, and weight management, and has also trained local celebrities such as Constance Song, Li Nan Xing, and Catherine Ng. Kenneth’s approach to personal training also integrates nutrition and diet recommendations for each client’s journey.

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Tan Cheen Chong

Tan Cheen Chong is a full-time mindfulness coach. He has trained over 10,000 children and adults since 2014. He is a qualified MBSR teacher with the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, trained to teach UK-based mindfulness curricula, and was part of the pioneer group of certified teachers from the US-based Mindful Schools. He has worked in the ever-changing world of business technology since 1993, and is extremely familiar with the stress and demands of the get-it-done-yesterday, results-oriented MNC world, especially its effect on health & family life.

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SONGMUANG KANPON

Master Song has practiced traditional Thai Lanna and Deep Tissue massage for over 15 years. He uses an in-depth knowledge of meridians to identify imbalances in the body, treating both symptoms and causes with dynamic, elegant massage strokes. Both treatments relieve pain and restore range of movement.

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Nicole Yap

Nicole has been in practice since 2012 and is certified from CIBTAC and the Singapore Spa Institute in massage, anatomy, and physiology. Her approach has been honed for more than a decade, and she integrates therapeutic technique with a calm and inviting approach with an emphasis on promoting physical ease.

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Carmen Teoh

A senior therapist with more than a decade of experience, Carmen’s strengths lie in facial massage and extraction, where precision, technique, and skin assessment are essential. Her gentle approach and tailored recommendations ensure that her clients remain comfortable throughout the session. Carmen is certified with a CIBTAC Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments.

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Kimberly Lim

Kimberly has more than twenty years of experience in massage therapies, including pre- and postnatal massage, Traditional Chinese Massage, and sports massage. She combines deep knowledge of the body with personalised care, helping her clients with stress and pain relief.

Practitioners

About Our Practitioners

Jay Budai

Kenny Meitei

Adeline Tien

Azmi Samdjaga

Cham Lay Peng

Mitzi Madhuri Tan

DHARMALINGAM SUBRAMANIAM

Sagar Ingale

Lynn and Sumei

Sarah Manning

Sherwin Sng

Doreen Oen

Fhe Manalili Samia

Cynthia Heng

Zhiling Wang

Tok Li Ling

Pek Yew Leong

Linn Choo

Aja Kimura

Samantha Chia

William Daniels

Ron Ng

Kenneth Soh

Tan Cheen Chong

SONGMUANG KANPON

Nicole Yap

Carmen Teoh

Kimberly Lim