"Gabriella’s classes are a perfect mix, including some more challenging poses so you feel the progress throughout the session. She’s great at offering adjustments and has a sense of humour and calm energy which make for a really fun experience."

- Claire Millard

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"After many years looking for a good teacher, I have finally found a great one!

Gabriella classes are clear and powerful, well led and inspiring. Highly recommended.

- Chiara Squinzi, La Holista"

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"FANTASTIC!!!

I've collaborated many times with Gabi for our both private and public yoga retreats at Chicks Club and I was immediately impressed with her teaching skills and warmth.

Every time our guests practice yoga with Gabriella, they're absolutely hooked and we keep asking her to come back hosting our yoga events and women-only retreats!

Even though all our clients are experienced yogis, they keep saying post events that nothing compares to what Gabi introduced them to, especially the sound bath therapy which anyone should ABSSOLUTELY try at least once.

What always awes about Gabi is that not only is she knowledgable, helpful, and thorough; she is friendly, warm, and a general joy to be around!

Thanks for everything and looking forward to be working together in the future!"

- Georgiana Zana, Chicks Club

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"Amazing sound baths and part of my zen in HCMC."

- Amber Romero

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"Gabriella gave us a private sound bath experience during her travels to South Africa and I consider us very fortunate. It is immediately obvious that spirituality is her passion and anybody experiencing her as a teacher would be very lucky. Highly recommended :)"

- Tristan Dorfling

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"I love Gaby's yoga classes as well as her singing bowls sessions. She's so dedicated to her craft, and really cares about each of her students. It took me a while to find a suitable teacher after my previous teacher left Saigon, and I feel very lucky to have found her."

- Rebecca Chen

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"I’m a certified yoga instructor with 15 years teaching experience in California at YogaWorks and internationally.. I highly recommend Gabriella’s classes! The first time I took her class I thought to myself that she is definitely “a natural!” Her classes are carefully and intelligently sequenced in a way that prepares you for the peak pose and leaves you feeling amazing. Gabriella creates the perfect balance of building strength and allowing for a deeper stretch. She is highly trained and very hands on.. providing the perfect amount of adjustments when needed. I left feeling strong in my body and extremely soothed and relaxed in my soul."

- Jessie Garnello

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"I always look forward to Ruka Yoga sessions, Gabriella is an amazing yoga instructor, her classes are not easy but she makes the flawless and encourages you throught the session. She also gives you options which challenges you to move to the next level, and always with a smile😊"

- Chelangat Koech Kithinji

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"When I started going to yoga in Saigon I connected with Gabriella right away. She makes it a point to get to know each of her students, which helps in classes. She does a great job of incorporating new challenges into every class, while also offering modifications and ways to adapt poses. She is by far one of the best yoga teachers I have ever had! You won't be disappointed if you take her class!!"

- Greta Behan

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"I’ve been attending Gabriella’s yoga classes since she began teaching in Ho Chi Minh City. She’s easily one of the best yoga teachers out here. Gabriella’s classes are varied, safe, fun and deliberate. Different levels of difficulty are always incorporated, so every level is accounted for. Right from the beginning of Gabriella’s classes, you get a good idea of the end poses she’s building up to (e.g. backbends, splits, etc.) - the classes gradually build in a way that make sense. Gabriella is also great about listening to you and provides adjustments that cater to any injuries or discomfort. Even better, now that Gabriella is teaching smaller, more intimate classes, she’s able to spend more time with each student, making sure we’re not just doing the poses correctly, but that we’re also pushing and challenging ourselves in a safe and fun way. If you get the chance to attend Gabriella’s yoga classes, do it. I highly recommend her."

- Lauren Adler

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"As a Yoga teacher also, I go to other teacher classes to try and learn new things from others. Gab’s class is one of my favorite to attend, it always useful in her class where I could learn new things. She can organize very well class from just few students up to twenty, thirty students. Her Hatha classes are amazing with helpful information she give to students, useful support from verbal to hand adjustments. I respect that she never mind to stay longer if any student need help or questions, always smiling, very good energy share to people who attend her class ❤️"

- Pham Huong Trang

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Gabi is one of the most talented and warm hearted yoga teacher that Ive ever had. my sincere gratitude to the chance i had to explore yoga with you and it was such a great joy. Gabi in real life is sparked of positive energy and that really inspires every student lucky enough to have her as an instructor/teacher/mentor.
with love! 

- Nhien "Hazel" Mai

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1 hour is never enough with Gabriella! 
She is a passionate and knowledgeable yoga instructor and she creates a quite, contemplative, supportive atmosphere in the classroom. Her classes are very personal. I always leave Gabriella's classes with renewed energy, inner calmness and .. a little bit more stretched and flexible. 
Would recommend her? With no doubt!!

- Victor 

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"Gabriella has been truly inspirational throughout my yoga journey. She has motivated me In the physical side of my practice as well as subtlety introduced philosophical aspects into my lifestyle. She delivers her classes in creative and intelligent ways, guiding you through sequences that are challenging yet well constructed enough that any level of student is able to participate in her practice. She articulates her classes using clear and concise instructions, and not to mention her soothing voice which makes it slightly easier during those longer holds! I would highly recommend Gabriella to everybody, beginner or advanced."

- Adrian Jell

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"An excellent teacher, who knows how and when to challenge you whatever your level, is creative in her approach with a range of exercises and modifies and corrects you properly. When she corrected my Warrior II, I suddenly understood what that exercise was meant to be doing! The same with my Triangle. Classes with Gabriella always make me feel like I understand my body better than I did before I went in."

- Prince Emeka

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"Gabriella is great! Her classes are always sequenced thoughtfully and she shows great attention to detail in making sure everyone knows how to do every pose correctly. I would recommend her for any level!"

- Nadine Meriah, Cirqulator

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"Gabriella was my first yoga instructor. She was always extremely patient and helpful. Her classes are tough but always fun. My experiences as a student of Gabriella are one of the main reasons I still practice today. Could not recommend her or her classes highly enough. Wether you are just beginning or seeking a more advanced level she can definitely help you progress."

- Darragh Turner

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"One of the best instructors I have ever practiced with. Really like the way of her teaching, it's very dynamic, easy to follow and funny sometimes ^^. 5 stars !!"

- Trần Nguyễn Ngọc Như

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"Perfect for beginners or more experienced practitioners. Gabriella slowly and calmly guides you through your practice with helpful advice along the way. Excellent instructor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

- Tom Mainiero

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"Amazing yoga teacher. Always happy to go the extra mile and will always answer questions and give advice. Highly recommend her as a yoga instructor."

- Laurie Austin

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"Needless to say that Gabriella is one of the best teacher.
She has high knowledge and always watch carefully and do adjustments.
I truly love her extremely beautiful chant and sounds which sooth my heart during Savasana.
So grateful for all the diversity of training she has provided.
Highly recommend."

- Machiko Shoji

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"Gabriella is one of the best yoga teachers I've ever trained with, highly recommended!"

- Brandon Hurley

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"Gabriella is an amazing yoga teacher with a very positive way of teaching. Her classes are dynamic and interesting and are suitable for every level since she offers multiple variations in the poses. This allows you to keep challenging yourself but also to slow down, what ever your body needs that day. Another thing I love about her classes are that she makes room for some meditation which ables you to focus and get the best out of your practice."

- Jamie Jones

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"I met Gabi in India about 2 years ago at my 500hr teacher training. She was actually the very first person I spoke to and I’m glad she was! She was super helpful whenever I had a question and I had a lot of questions! Lol She was patient and always there to offer help in anyway possible. She was a huge help in so many ways on and off the mat. Hopefully our paths will cross again! Love you Gabi! 😘 Thank you !!"

- Rae Mason, The Healthy Move

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"I took my first yoga class under Gabriella Mozelle Pineda and it really made a lasting impression on me. I was in a class with seasoned vets and new students alike, she can really get in there with all the different experience levels mixed in and give you a phenomenal session. Highly recommend. Get over there!"

- Arturo Ochoa

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"After taking numerous classes I would highly recommend Ruka! A very knowledgable teacher who is constantly making sure you are aware of your body and it’s limitations. Very clear instruction and numerous options for differing levels mean the classes are ideal for anyone looking to improve their mindfulness and improve In the poses."

- Christian Rice

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"Absolutely the best, Gabriella was my first instructor never thought I would get hooked on yoga, hope I can find a teacher with her same style and dedication now that I’m back in NYC."

- Paul Krompier

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"Gabi did a yoga retreat with my friends and I outside of HCMC. She offered a variety of classes to us. She did an amazing sound bowl healing and a unique yoga nidra meditation. Highly recommend 🙂"

- Becca Leier

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"I have been learning yoga almost every day with Gabriella for the last 3 months. She has helped me to make huge improvements to my general flexibility and has helped me to regain a decent range of motion in my back which totally lost flexibility after I suffered herniated disc injury over 10 years ago. This has made a very positive impact for me in sport (rugby, surfing) and has also made me much more comfortable and calm in general everyday life."

- Patrick Rosevear, Rosevear Brothers

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"Beautiful way to start a day. I spent time with both a sound bowl session as well as a yoga session. Teacher was extremely thoughtful about different people's levels, adjusting, and making it comfortable for everyone. I really recommend the sound bowl session, its enlightening."

- Dylan Maras

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"Qualified teacher and excellent person. Gabriela transmits peace and is careful in her movements. I never miss her classes, she has taught me to love Yoga!!"

- Vicky PekeGruñona

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"Gabriella is an inspiring teacher. She can make you reach important goals (like deep stretching and joins opening even for very tight people like me) with an incredibly gentle and kind attitude. While practising with her I felt I improved a lot but with 0 stress involved. Highly recommend her!"

- Beatrixx Arborio Mella

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"Gabriella is one of the best yoga teachers in Saigon, always encouraging and kind. She usually offers variations from easy to difficult while challenging more advanced students to deepen their poses. I especially like her singing bowl therapy and Sanskrit chants at the end of each session, when I could reach very deep relaxation state. Truly a great exercise for mind, body and soul.

 

Gabriella là một trong các giáo viên yoga hay nhất Sài Gòn. Cô rất tích cực và động viên học sinh, và cô luôn có nhiều biến thể từ dễ đến khó cho nhiều động tác yoga. Mình rất thích cuối lớp khi cô hát tiếng Sanskrit với chuông và liệu pháp âm thanh để đạt tới trạng thái thư giãn sâu. 5*"

- Ngoc Kim

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"Gabriella's class was the first yoga class I took in Saigon and I was immediately hooked. Each week she thoughtfully helped me learn the positions while also keeping the practice lighthearted and fun. I felt stronger, more flexible, and left with a restored sense of calmness and motivation after each class. She is the best of the best!"

- Sydney Brodo

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"Gabriella is a great teacher whose classes are accessible to both the novice and experienced yogi. I feel so much better in my body since I started doing yoga with her and have learned to become more aware of my breathing and now notice when there are tensions in my body that require attention. Her one-on-one sessions are excellent and I highly recommend them. Thank you for all your help, Gabriella. Namaste"

- Suzy Morjaria

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"Amazing instructor! Have been doing yoga off and on for about 5 years now with different instructors but haven't had a chance to learn much about technique. The first class with Gabriella was PACKED with useful information. Feel like she took my yoga game to the next level. 5/5. 🙂"

- Carey James

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"Gabriella is my favorite instructor! Her style of teaching is challenging, invigorating and relaxing all at once. I am also very grateful for her attention to detail in my movements as she is sure to remind me to stay mindful during my flow. It is wonderful to have an instructor who strongly believes in body awareness as Gabriella does. I always look forward to our classes together and I promise you will, too! 🙏 😊🙏"

- Laryssa A. Adame

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"Gabi is an outstanding teacher. She will make you fall inlove with yoga if you are not that into it yet. Her classes have helped me greatly improved my health and psiquis and be more connected with my body. I totally recomend her!"

- Barbara 'Babs' Rolle

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"Gabrielle is an Awesome Astanga teacher, had me sweating buckets in Rishikesh.. Learned so much in only a week with her, still practicing today."

- Chris Toolen

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"Amazing teacher !! Give me the motivation to keep on going on my practice ! 🙏🏼"

- Leti Marite

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"I have joined with Gabriella on private guided meditations and they were truly eye opening - almost life changing. During the multiple sessions, she guided me with various techniques, but the most effective was with Tibetan singing bells. I was able to practice a deep meditation for an hour, and when my mind would start to wander (which it always does when I am meditating) the bells would pull me back into focusing on my breath, or nothing at all. It was a truly remarkable experience. Subsequently, I have enrolled in a 10 day silent Vipassana mediation in Thailand. Thanks for the guidance, Gabriella! Would highly recommend to anyone interested in enhancing their meditation practice, or just beginning."

- Bradford van Voorhees, Quince

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"Gabriella is one of my favorite teachers in Saigon. I learn a lot about alignment and her classes are also fun and playful!"

- Mei Lee

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"I met Grabiella during my 500 hrs TTC in Rishikesh 2 years ago...she is my senior and also co-teacher during my practice session...Grabiella is kind and careful ...she always dedicates all of hers for her students abd class...Congratulation Grabiella for your yoga shala..Ruka Yoga😊😊👍👍👍..Boon😗"

- Baan Boon

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"She will guide you comfortably in your yoga time. And the time on the mat will shine🌈✨"

- Chihe Kim

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"Gabriella is a very passionate, and knowledgable instructor who always listens to every single one in the class to help them w the right level for their bodies; yet pushing enough to always challenge their bodies too
Every session worths it! Esp. now, at her place, session w small groups - nice atmosphere and students are instructed more thoroughly! 
Highly recommend!"

- Diem Quynh Do

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