Instructors

Qing, principal instructor at The Practice Space (TPS), started her yoga journey in Shanghai where she learned the benefits of a dedicated practice. Today, over a decade later, her practice has expanded to include resistance training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and other various forms of cross-training workouts. Qing’s practice has led to dramatic strength and flexibility improvements over the years. Other positives include reduced stress, increased mental fortitude, and decreased weight gain. The benefits of her dedicated practice has prompted her to take multiple 200 hour teacher training sessions with the intention of passing these benefits on to you! Qing’s dream is to create a yoga, fitness, and lifestyle entity to help motivate and encourage people to get active. No matter what your skill-level is; TPS is here to help you find your practice!

Qing teaches Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, HIIT, Yin, and resistance training. She teaches class in both English and Mandarin Chinese languages! Qing is also happy to share dietary, health, and other lifestyle solutions with you!

Xinyu is a newly certified Pilates instructor. She embarked on her fitness journey in 2017, driven by a desire to lose "Freshman 15." As she reached her goal, she found that working out has become part of her daily routine, and she is passionate about trying various sports and fitness movements. Then she discovered Pilates and found it such a great combination to her daily strength training. As she dedicates herself to more Pilates practice, her love for it deepens. To her, practicing Pilates is a journey of self-discovery, where she learns to appreciate her body's strength and resilience, and accept who she is and what her body looks like. She wants to share that piece of self-love to her family, friends and clients who also practice Pilates.

Brittany has been practicing yoga for 12 years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training 200 hr certification in Bali through the School of Sacred Arts, directed by Simone McKay. Brittany has taught around the world in Bali, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, the UK and the USA. 

Her own practice has brought her such joy and balance that Brittany has continued to teach groups and individuals over the years. With her deep understanding of anatomy, Brittany brings a creative flair to her teaching of vinyasa flow. She incorporates traditional flows with new variations that can challenge or accommodate her students, depending on their level of skill, comfort or confidence.

Brittany’s classes are a safe space to explore, transform, connect and sweat. An important component of yoga is setting intentions and Brittany invites each of her students to set kind intentions for themselves as they build their practice. Her own intention as a teacher has always been to empower her students and to hold space for their own journeys.

 Vivian has been practicing yoga for about 18 years. She completed her 500 hours of yoga teacher training with Yoga Works, a renowned California-based yoga teacher training school. Additionally, she completed her 50 hours Yin Yoga teacher training with Jennifer Elliott. Vivian’s method of sequencing includes both vinyasa flow and careful alignment instruction. She uses breath as a principle to stabilize the mind and ensure that movements are infused with intention. Vivian started her practice when she was an application consultant working for one of the top three software companies in Beijing, China. After benefiting greatly from her practice, she believes yoga can help us reduce anxiety, release pressure, and slowly build up a strong body and mind. After moving to Seattle, she deepened her practice through continuous practice and teacher training. She hopes to bring the same benefits to more people. Vivian practices Vinyasa Flow yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Yin yoga. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin. 

Olena is a certified Yoga Coach and Fitness Instructor with over 9 years' experience in Group Programs and Health Practices. She’s also a qualified Trainer in Yoga, Mat Pilates and Stretching for Groups since 2015. Certified Personal Coach in Yoga Health, Yoga Therapy and Prenatal Yoga. Certified Flex Therapist with 5 years’ experience. Conducting Classes in kinds of Yoga such as Hatha Yoga, Yoga Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Yoga Flow, Yoga Stretch.

Olena thinks working with people’s Emotions always gives results in their Physical and Mental Health. That is why the main thing we need to focus on is the Emotional Balance in our life. Which we could achieve through Yoga Practice. Each Practice consists from Strong Connection between Mind and Body and this thing can open the body health sensitivity.

She’s a Happy Wife of Weightlifter, Mom of Daughter Dancer and Swimmer Son. Spending time in Family together in any kind is the Most Important thing for Wellbeing. Her favorite hobby is making Video Shorts about Interesting Family life and about Lovely Job.

Clear Mind can make any Body Clean but Clogged Mind can clog even the Cleanest Body.

 Isabella Carvajal has been a dedicated yoga student since the age of 17, when she first started practicing Baptiste yoga in North Texas. Isabella completed her first 200-hour teacher training in the Baptiste power yoga system. She then moved to Washington where she completed her second 200-hour Bikram and Power yoga teacher training. During this time, Isabella began working as an ABA therapist for children on the autism spectrum. She brought yoga into her workplace and implemented yoga into all of her clients’ programs. She saw how this practice improved kid’s emotional regulation and how that positively affected other areas of their lives. Isabella decided to dive deeper into that and completed a kids yoga training through YogaCalm which is geared to build resilience in children. Additionally, she most recently completed a 200-hour in Ashtanga/Rocket Yoga at the Yoga with Carson Academy.

Isabella’s yoga practice holds her accountable for how she’s showing up in her life and where she’s staying in her comfort zone. She wants her students to experience the same. With her experience in different yoga systems, Isabella strives to create a safe and empowering environment that honors the roots of yoga while providing a safe place to be true with yourself and grow.

 My name is Katie, a proud native of the Pacific Northwest, born and raised in Enumclaw, Washington. I live on the Eastside and have been teaching group fitness since April 2022 and earned ACE certification in Group Fitness Training in 2023. My experience includes rhythm cycling, reformer-based strength training, and bootcamp-style strength classes. I find great joy in connecting with others through movement and music and hope to continue fostering connections in this space for many years to come.

My name is Josh, I am a 200 hour RYS certified yoga through SATYAM yoga school.  I teach a power flow style of yoga that focuses on engaging muscles and building strength from the ground up. I have been teaching for 8 years and practicing for 15. I use modern music and a carefully cultivated playlist that flows from start to finish so you feel accomplished and peaceful. I will make  your arms sore and your soul glow.  

Ken Nattaphon has been a barre and yoga instructor for 15 years. He has established himself as one of the well-known fitness instructors in the fitness community in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is from. He has a strong background in dancing and was in his dancing career for ten years before breaking into the fitness industry. 

Ken recently moved to the US due to personal reasons. He works at several boutique fitness studios around Seattle, including personal training at a client's home. His personal Instagram account is @krukenneth or follow his passion for handstand at his Hanstand gallery on Instagram @hanstandthailand

Marisa started her yoga journey over 20 years ago to get back in shape after giving birth to her daughter.  Just like any beginner, she practiced at home using instructional videos. The first time she stepped into an actual yoga studio, years later, it was a Hatha Hot 26+2 class. Little did she know that first class would change her life forever. The in-person yoga class challenged her in more ways both physically and mentally than any online class she had ever taken.  She decided then and there to practice regularly and never looked back.  The daily interactions with various yoga instructors and other yogis resulted in faster gains and improvements in her own practice.  Beyond that, yoga gave her the opportunity to look at life more objectively and with greater awareness.

Back in 2019, after almost 15 years of being a dedicated student of yoga and seeing how much yoga had helped her, she decided she wanted to share these benefits with others by becoming a teacher. She also recognized that even being the best student doesn't automatically make you a great teacher, so once again, she set out to learn and experience more. Now, with a 500 RYT certification, over 200 hours of continuing education and 500+ hours of teaching experience, she not only knows how to guide her students but also how to support them in their journey while maximizing their progress. She specializes in Hatha Hot 26+2, Hot Power Fusion, Vinyasa/Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt and Yin. She is also an experienced Yoga Teacher Training Coach and Soundbath Facilitator using Crystal Singing Bowls.

"I hope to help every one of my students achieve more success, more happiness, greater peace, and aid in their discovery of what is possible, all through yoga. Namaste."

When Elisa took her first Pilates reformer class in March 2022, she wondered why she hadn’t discovered it sooner. She fell in love with Pilates and decided to become an instructor, earning her certification in February 2024.

Elisa grew up dancing and majored in Dance in college in Taiwan. After moving to the U.S., she continued taking ballet and has taught Aerial Yoga since Fall 2019. Known for her patience and attention to detail, she emphasizes correct form and doing exercises effectively. Elisa believes that fitness, including Pilates, is a lifelong journey, and that learning never ends.

My journey into Pilates began in 2017 during my time at UC Berkeley as a college student. Out of curiosity, I found a Pilates studio through online search and started my practice. It has since become a routine in my life.

Since an early age, I've been captivated by the wonders of the human body and movement in general, dedicating my free hours to swimming and taking various dance lessons, from traditional Chinese dance to Salsa. 

Influenced by my parents' deep-rooted passion for traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi, and the importance of a balanced lifestyle, I began to realize just how much potential there is if Eastern and Western wellness philosophies converge. Driven by this mission, I embarked on my journey of Pilates instructor training with Balanced Body. I did most of my studies in California under the tutelage of master trainers such as Nancy Myers and Maria Leone. These experiences not only fortified my skill set but also deepened my understanding and passion for Pilates.

What I love most about Pilates is that there is always more to learn and improve. It’s truly a life-long journey. As an instructor, I want to grow together with my clients and help them achieve their goals in strengthening not only the physical body but also the mind. 

I am also fluent in Mandarin if that’s ever helpful!!