Founder of Riana Yoga.
Riana A. Singgih, a mother of five, is a dynamic inspiring individual whose unique background bridges the richness of Eastern tradition with the innovation of the Western world.
Direct disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar. Her teaching is based on the traditional alignment and fundamentals which are constantly evolving with experience and empathy of the human needs.
Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Riana has grown up deeply rooted in the values and cultural heritage of the East. At the same time, her education in the Western world has equipped her with a global perspective, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a forward-looking mindset. She holds a Masters Degree from the University of San Francisco
Riana maintained a close relationship with her Guru and was deeply affected by his simple ingenious solutions to yoga and life challenges. His boundless love and energy to help others through Yoga and most of all by the sense of humour of a child that he maintains.
She accompanied B.K.S. Iyengar as one of his ten disciples during his last overseas trip to the last continent that Iyengar Yoga has not spread to, China Riana is among the most senior teachers in Asia and the world teaching workshops, classes and has trained many to become yoga teachers.
To date she has trained more than 3,000 yoga teachers in prestigious institutions in Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, China & rest of the world. She teaches in English, Chinese and Indonesian language.