About Us
At mysore room, we believe a life well lived starts with a decision. all our practices are based in a trilogy of breath, body & focus to attain a steady mind & strong health.
Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of age or experience, can explore the practice of yoga. We are dedicated to guiding our students on their personal wellness journeys, helping them achieve physical health, mental clarity, and personal growth. You make the decision to do something for yourself and let us take care of the rest.
Our Story
Founded in 2015 by senior authorised level 2 Ashtanga teachers, Yan Ong & Manuel Ferreira, Mysore Room is a space honouring their teacher the late Paramaguru Sharath Jois & his teachings from the city of Mysore, India. Beginning as the home to Ashtanga Yoga KL, with classes for all levels & backgrounds thru a combination of mysore style , led & since expanded to include active yoga, sleep health classes & a wellness zone with a red light, infrared & cold bath circuit. it is a refuge for anyone seeking life changing habits thru yoga, wellness & community. A home where people come together from all around the world to practice yoga, share experiences & support one another in their wellness goals alongside teachers of global recognition.
MEET Yan & Manuel
MEET Yan & Manuel
Meet The Founders
Yan & Manuel met assisting their teacher the late Paramaguru Sharath Jois. They both level 2 authorised Ashtanga teachers and a husband and wife team that founded Mysore Room in Kuala Lumpur in 2014. Their teaching base is Mysore Room but they still occasionally teach at events worldwide as senior teachers of the rare teaching mysore style method and each with decades of Ashtanga experience.
Few Things About us
Manuel was authorised in 2009
Manuel loves surfing and photography
Yan was authorised in 2012
Yan loves chocolate and dogs
Meet Your Instructors
manuel ferreira
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Manuel is one of the world’s most senior Ashtanga Teachers. He has been practitioner 28 years and teaching since 2003. He is also an authorised level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher. His main teaching location is Mysore Room and regularly teaches events around the world. He loves surfing and photography too!
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Manuel is at the studio:
Monday-Friday from 6:30 to 11:00 am
Takes Private Bookings from Mon- Fr 12:00 to 3:00 pm
yan ong
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Yan is an authorised level 2 Ashtanga & Active Yoga Teacher, has over 20 years of dedicated practice, a degree in Biotechnology, a certified Functional Mobility Specialist, qualified Functional Nutritionist & a mom. 16 years teaching experience in over 12 countries with over a decade of yoga philosophy studies.
more at www.yanong.me | @yanyoga
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Yan is at the studio:
Sundays from 7:00 to 11:00 am
perlin loke
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Perlin has been a dedicated student at Mysore Room since 2018 & trained by Manuel to teach Mysore and Led classes, with an Mysore Room apprenticeship. He is an authorised Active Yoga teacher by the Sharath Yoga Centre in Mysore, India, where he’s has been for 3 years to deepen his study Ashtanga Yoga.
Perlin has a post graduate in Sport Science and also a successful dentist in KL!
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Perlin is at the studio:
Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday from 7:00 to 10:00 am
brian chan
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Brian has been a yoga teacher for 12 years. He started Ashtanga Yoga at Mysore Room in 2017 as a student of Yan & Manuel completing primary, intermediate & advanced series . He has completed Mysore Room apprenticeship & is trained by Yan to teach Mysore & Led classes.
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Brian is at the studio:
Monday-Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
hannah tan
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Hannah has been a dedicated student of Yan & Manuel since 2022. She has been trained by both of them to teach Mysore & Led and just completed apprenticeship at Mysore Room.
Hannah is been a sound healer and is our resident breath work and sound therapy for sleep health teacher. She has been teaching Hatha yoga for 5 years.
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Hannah is at the studio:
Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 pm