LydiaLim
Yoga, meditation and hypnobirthing teacher. Ten years of guiding students towards strength, steadiness and a calmer mind, first in London and now in Dubai.
Teaching at Samadhi and Zoga, Dubai
Practise with me
My weekly public classes in Dubai. All levels are welcome; I offer options so you can work at your own pace.
For private sessions, get in touch.
I also cover classes around Dubai from time to time. I post them weekly on Instagram, @lydialimyoga.
In this lifetime
finding the middle path
Born in Kuala Lumpur, I discovered yoga in my early teens. Growing up in a Buddhist household under the guidance of my Guru, Dagpo Lama Rinpoche, yoga and Buddhism always felt like a natural fit. After 17 years in London, I now live and teach in Dubai.
For many years I wore two hats, balancing a demanding career in tech and digital marketing with teaching yoga. The early mornings and evening classes never felt like extra work. Teaching is my passion, and every hour on the mat is a joy. Having lived the fast pace of city life myself, I know how much our wellbeing matters, and how movement, breathwork and meditation can help us find steadiness in whatever life brings.
My classes weave dynamic sequences with a Dharmic thread. Whether a practice is soft or strong, what matters most is the intention we bring to the mat.
Training and qualifications
So you know what I’m qualified to teach, here is my training, from my first teacher training in London to my most recent birth education qualification.
I teach:
- Vinyasa Flow
- Ashtanga Vinyasa
- Mandala Vinyasa
- Hatha Yoga
- Dharma Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra
- Pregnancy Yoga
- Postnatal Yoga
- Meditation
- Breathwork
- Hypnobirthing
- 2016
200hr Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training
YogaLondon
- 2017
100hr Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga
YogaLondon
- 2018
50hr Chakra Methodology and 20hr Mandala Methodology
The Yoga People, London
- 2019
500hr Dharma Yoga Teacher Training
Under Sri Dharma Mittra, New York
- 2022
KGHypnobirthing Teacher
Royal College of Midwives accredited course, trained under Katherine Graves, London
- 2026
The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme
Trained under Tamara Cianfini, founder of The Wise Hippo
Kind words from students
Her classes are a true gem for the mind and the body.
Endless patience, good humour and compassion.
Lydia is a wonderful teacher who has guided me through pre and post natal yoga over the past two years with endless patience, good humour and compassion, expertly tailoring our sessions to suit me at each point in my journey. That she has managed to do all this virtually during lockdown is even more impressive! She has introduced me to various styles of yoga, encouraged me to challenge myself and helped me develop my understanding of the connection between mind and body, which has had a really positive impact on all aspects of my life. My practices with Lydia leave me feeling energised, refreshed and calm, and have become an essential part of my week. I would recommend her to anyone!
Amongst the most creative and challenging classes I’ve ever been to.
Lydia’s classes focus on all aspects of yoga from the breath to the alignment, and I always leave her classes full of energy and positivity! Lydia adapts her classes to her students and they have helped me advance my practice significantly. Lydia’s classes are amongst the most creative and challenging yoga classes I have ever been to, and they have increased my ability to focus and be mindful both in classes and in daily life. I am very grateful that I am able to attend her classes regularly and learn from such a passionate teacher!
I enjoy yoga much more since I’ve joined her classes.
She is so patient, friendly and nice. She always makes sure her clients are well and enjoys the class. I work in the NHS and I feel very relaxed and disconnected from work after her class, I enjoy yoga much more since I’ve joined her classes.
This approach has truly transformed my practice.
Regardless of the strength or style of the practice, I find that Lydia encourages her students to enter their practice with compassion for one’s self and others. This approach has truly transformed my practice, and I have seen the benefits have extend to my day-to-day life. Lydia is also attuned to her student’s individual needs, and her attentiveness, patience and encouragement has allowed me to challenge myself and progress my physical yoga practice significantly over the past several years. I would highly recommend Lydia as an instructor whatever your specific yoga goals may be!
A personal touch and a flexible approach.
With a personal touch and a flexible approach, Lydia has helped me to significantly develop my yoga practice to a level that I am very proud of today. With a wide range of practices, class types and level, Lydia has guided me to continuously reach my yoga goals. I love my classes with her and look forward to them every week! She is an awesome teacher and she is highly recommended!
Where I’ve taught
Studios, gyms, workplaces and brands I’ve had the joy of teaching and working with.
Dubai
- Samadhi current
- Zoga current
- Villa Sage
London
- Third Space
- Equinox
- BLOK
- Indaba Yoga
- YogaRise
- More Yoga
- Gymbox
- Frame
- Light Centre Monument
- Nordic Balance St James’s
Corporate and brands
- lululemon
- Sweaty Betty
- WeWork
- GroupM
Retreats I’ve led
- Urban day retreat42 Acres, Shoreditch, London, 2019
- Weekend yoga retreatWest Lexham, Norfolk, 2019
Hypnobirthing
A complete antenatal programme that gives you the confidence and knowledge to feel in control of your own birth experience.
My own journey as a mother is what inspires this work. I want to guide mums towards a positive birth, and I’m dedicated to helping you achieve the right birth on the day for you and your baby. The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme is the core of my teaching.
Whether you’re planning a homebirth, hospital birth, drug-free or Caesarean birth, hypnobirthing can support you throughout your journey. You’ll come away understanding your options and the implications of the choices you make for yourself and your baby, with practical techniques for every stage of labour.
- Birth partners are given an integral role from day one and are warmly welcome to join every session.
- Private and group courses, available in person in Dubai or virtually, arranged around your schedule.
- Breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques you can practise at home.
- Personal support from me throughout your pregnancy.
The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme
My teaching follows The Wise Hippo methodology. When you sign up for a hypnobirthing course with me, you’ll receive the full set of Wise Hippo course materials and resources.
Also trained in KGHypnobirthing, a Royal College of Midwives accredited course.
Find out more
Leave your details and I’ll email you about upcoming courses.
Work with me
Beyond my studio classes, I offer sessions shaped around you, your team or your pregnancy.
Private one to ones
Private and small group sessions in yoga and meditation. Whether you’re completely new to yoga or have a regular practice, every session is tailored to your needs. I work with people at every stage of life: senior executives who need practice that fits a demanding schedule, older clients who benefit from closer, gentler attention, mums-to-be from pregnancy through to the postnatal months, and those recovering from injury. We start with a complimentary consultation.
Corporate wellbeing
Yoga, breathwork and meditation for teams, from one-off workshops to regular programmes. After 14 years in corporate roles, I understand the pressures of a demanding workplace and design sessions that people can take straight back to their desks.
Hypnobirthing
Private and group antenatal courses for you and your birth partner, in person or virtual. Read more about hypnobirthing.
Register your interest
Tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll be in touch by email.
Practise at home
Free classes from my YouTube channel, from Dharma yoga and pregnancy flows to tutorials and guided meditation.
Say hello
For classes, collaborations or anything else, email me and I’ll get back to you.
namaste@lydialimyoga.com