Lana Yang: Taking part in the creation of a true wellness destination combining yoga, well-being, sports, adventure and gastronomy

7 days ago2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

Lana Yang's professional experience of over twenty years in the field of alternative therapies, such as yoga, massage and family counselling, is a guarantee of her expertise. Her arrival at Kep West a year and a half ago has significantly enriched the establishment's offering, introducing original techniques designed to promote the well-being and serenity of guests, as well as those seeking a different and regenerative experience.

Yoga session at Kep West Wellness Center

Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

I'm Lana, originally from Malaysia, and I've been living in Cambodia for 14 years. And I love this country. I studied yoga to become a teacher in Chiang Mai 10 years ago, but I've been practicing it for 15 years.

What was your previous business?

I had my own business, selling fruit juices in shopping centers. And I also had an ostrich farm.

Why did you decide to switch to a very different activity?

I came to Cambodia because of my husband's work. But I'd already started yoga in Malaysia.

Why did you choose this discipline?

The process of starting to practice yoga, initially motivated by a quest for bodily aesthetics, turned into a real passion. As a dancer, I was used to using my body frequently. So, the practice of yoga, initially motivated by the search for aesthetic postures, turned out to be a vehicle for personal fulfilment. However, an experience of a back injury, which occurred during a session, led to a change in her perception of the practice. Following this experience, I discovered that the quest for postural perfection was not the primary objective of yoga.