Meet the Team
Yu Qi
Yu Qi began her movement journey in ballet at the age of seven, training extensively before discovering Pilates. With a background that closely aligns with Pilates’ early roots in dance, she naturally connects strength, alignment, and control through movement.
Certified in Mat and Reformer Pilates through EDUPIM and holding a RAD Advanced 2 certification in Ballet, Yu Qi brings grace, precision, and artistry to her teaching.
Originally from Kuala Lumpur, she is also an animator and visual storyteller, drawing inspiration from design and art in her movement work. Alongside Pilates, she continues to perform and teach classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Fatin
Fatin discovered Pilates during her former career as a flight stewardess, where the practice helped her manage the physical demands of long-haul travel, fatigue, and jet lag during layovers in the UK, Europe and North America.
Trained under BASI in the Comprehensive Equipment repertoire, Fatin works confidently across all Pilates apparatus, adapting exercises for different bodies. After several years working in Singapore, she has returned to Penang to be closer to family and begin a new chapter in both life and career.
With a gentle and grounded presence, Fatin helps clients feel at ease and confident as they work towards their fitness goals.
Merina
Merina is a highly experienced instructor with over 15 years of personal Pilates practice and more than a decade of teaching experience across Edinburgh and Fife in Scotland. She is a certified Pilates instructor with UK Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork with additional Level 3 specialized qualification in Exercise Referral, APPI Pilates for Osteoporosis and Parkinson’s, as well as Qigong (Shibashi), Ayurveda, and Yoga.
Born in Perak and raised in the UK, Merina returned to Malaysia in 2024 and is excited to share her extensive Pilates experience with the Penang community. Having worked with clients of all ages and abilities, including those with mobility limitations and chronic conditions, she brings energy and care to her teaching with classes focused on mobility, joint health, and overall wellbeing.
Vivian
Vivian began her Pilates journey in Melbourne, Australia, where the practice became an important part of her daily routine during a demanding professional career—helping her build strength, tone her body, and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.
Certified in Mat and Reformer Pilates through EDUPIM, Vivian teaches with a strong focus on fundamentals, control, and sustainable strength, helping clients leave each session feeling stronger, lighter, and refreshed.
Having lived and worked in Melbourne, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, and now Penang, Vivian draws on diverse professional and cultural experiences in her classes. You'll often see her around Permai with her dog and a coffee in hand.