Thao learned about SWY and started going to SWY studio classes in 2018. Wanting to deepen her personal practice and sharing her love of yoga with others, she became a certified yoga teacher through SWY’s teacher training program in 2022. Thao looks forward to volunteer-teaching at SWY outreach classes and events. Off the mat, Thao loves to cook, hike, and learn jiu-jitsu. She is also passionate about medicine, science, human behavior, and mental health.