Yangchen’s work has grown slowly and naturally from the way she lives. Long before yoga became her profession, she was drawn to quiet practice, time in nature and the simple discipline of returning to herself each day.
Her interest in yoga began with self practice at home and later led her to study in Rishikesh, India, where she completed her first 200 hour teacher training. She returned again for further study, continuing to deepen her practice through advanced teacher training and therapeutic yoga studies. Learning remains an important part of her path, not as something separate from teaching, but as something that keeps her work attentive, humble and alive.
Much of Yangchen’s practice is also shaped by the landscapes of Bhutan. She finds inspiration in the forests, riversides and mountain paths around her, where movement, stillness and breath feel naturally connected to daily life. This closeness to nature continues to influence the way she shares yoga, meditation and sound based experiences with others.
Compassion is another important thread running through her life. Inspired in part by her father’s care for animals, Yangchen has spent many years supporting animal welfare in Bhutan.
She has cared for rescued and free roaming animals, helped raise awareness around adoption of dogs and cats from animal shelters, and continues to support organisations working for the protection and well-being of animals.
These parts of her life are not separate from her practice. They shape it. Her work with people is guided by the same qualities that shape her connection to animals and nature: patience, presence, kindness and respect for all sentient beings.
Through her teaching, Yangchen does not present well being as something removed from ordinary life. She shares it as a way of living more carefully, listening more deeply and moving through the world with greater awareness and compassion.
