Suzanne and Erik Vian (directors)

Suzanne and Erik Vian opened Saigon Yoga in early 2003. The studio and community have been a constant source of joy and inspiration since it’s conception and they are grateful to be able to share in the experience that is Yoga in Saigon. Suzanne and Erik moved to Saigon from Orange County, California, 5 years ago. Erik, originally born in Vietnam, is a former banker by trade; Suzanne, a former hairstylist and devoted yogi since 1994. They are the blessed parents of 2 children, both born in Saigon.

Suzanne took her first yoga class in 1994 and fell instantly in love with it. Her practice naturally became her lifestyle, as Suzanne has spent the past 2 decades of her life researching holistic health and spirituality. Introduced to the art form of dance at the age of 2, Suzanne’s lifelong love of movement and fascination with the energy flow of the body (and soul) has led her to study a variety of yogic traditions. As a result, her teaching style is eclectic and draws on many traditions, but is heavily influenced by the strength and spirit of Forrest Yoga, created by Ana Forrest with who Suzanne has studied with formally (Suzanne is a certified Forrest Yoga Teacher) and considers to be one of her main mentors in bringing about healing in her students. Suzanne has studied yoga therapy in dealing with physical and emotional injury and trauma and is a massage therapist having studied natural health and massage therapy at the National Holistic Institute of Northern California. She uses yoga as a direct link to exploring higher states of consciousness and dedicates her life, her practice and her teaching to the highest source of all (divinity).