UYA IS UNIQUE

United Yoga Asia (UYA) is based in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The school is dedicated to sharing high quality Yoga instruction with a positive and cheerful attitude in a fully equipped studio that also serves as a beautifully designed haven for everyone. UYA is also involved in the community through commercial and charitable teacher trainings, nature retreats and wellness events around the country.

UYA IS UNIQUE BECAUSE

  1. Cambodian ancient history is an integral part of our practice and identity
  2. Our experience with internationally accredited yoga teachers is the foundation of the studio where we bring knowledge, experience, and individual attention into classes at all levels
  3. We believe yoga is a life choice that should extend beyond the mat through community service such as street cleaning programs, planting trees, support programs to unprivileged people, all of Which are integral to our identity
  4. We are one of the few schools in Cambodia where underprivileged local teacher training graduates have successfully developed sustainable yoga careers and have been giving back to the community
  5. We promote and develop a community that shares the yogic life beyond the mat by enjoying activities in nature, appreciating historical landmarks, cooking, retreats, group sports, etc.

ABOUT US

United Yoga Asia (UYA) is based in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The school is dedicated to sharing high quality Yoga instruction with a positive and cheerful atmosphere in a fully equipped studio. We are also involved in the community through commercial and charitable teacher trainings, retreats and wellness events around the country. No matter your age, ability and level of practice, we welcome you to join our unique classes with approachable methods and committed instructors. Joyful, interesting and fun, our classes offer precision-based instruction using a serious knowledge of human anatomy. Our teachers and guest teachers are well-trained, seasoned yoga practitioners from all over the world. Classes at UYA emphasize safety, joy of movement and thoughtful individualized attention. MISSION With years of experience teaching and practicing yoga, we have learned to make better decisions and gain a better understanding of life and living through growth and gratitude. Yoga and meditation lead to mind and body awareness that connect us to and help us support a larger world. We are committed —- To bring the essentials of Yoga and its benefits to the people of Cambodia and South East Asia To make mindfulness and compassion a lifestyle through the regular practice of yoga and meditation To build and engage the Cambodian and South East Asian yoga communities with kindness and compassion through daily classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings BE PART OF OUR FUTURE (...????make your future, our future???) UYA believes in the future of yoga instruction as a livelihood in Cambodia and South East Asia not just for professionals but as an alternative and feasible career for victims of trauma and trafficking and the underprivileged. Our graduates are currently employed in group and private training fitness communities. Many have started their own studios in Cambodia or have established regular private clients. They also give back by teaching at various Cambodian NGOs. In 6 years UYA will extend and support our graduate teachers to open up their own schools outside of Phnom Penh in provinces such as Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, and Kampot. UYA’s International Yoga Training will help and support graduate teachers from different countries to be able to open franchises in their own countries. In 10 years we will have 100 qualified teachers from the UYA teacher training course who will successfully earn a living and contribute to the yoga community.