Zhang Qiong (Vivian): Vivian completed Yoga Yard’s Vinyasa yoga teacher training program taught by Matthew Cohen in May 2004 . Since then, she has been assisting in Yoga Yard’s classes. Beginning in August 2004, Vivian began teaching classes of her own at Yoga Yard. She also graduated from the AASFP (Asian Academy for Sport and Fitness Professionals) in 2005, specializing in becoming a Pilates Instructor.

Vivian also teach yoga and pilates at Powerhouse Gym, Bodiwo Gym, The Q Club and other fitness centers in Beijing.

Vivian’s classes place importance on guiding students to pay greater attention to changes in their body and mind, by paying attention to their own breath. Through this process, she encourages students to gradually strengthen self-awareness, understanding, and self-control through their practice. In addition, Vivian’s classes also place special emphasis on core strength training. Vivian regards the practice of yoga to be a process of improving one’s individual, inherent beauty. She wishes to share the experience of practicing yoga with everyone.