Yoga Teacher & Therapist in West London
Hi, I am Stanford. A Yoga therapist, Yoga teacher and medical doctor.
Originally from Hong Kong, I moved to the UK early 2000s (for school and then stayed for my training to become a medical doctor). I began working in the NHS in 2013, specialised in Mental health and with interest in promoting Women’s health.
I started practicing Yoga when I was 18, after sustaining a knee injury during a hiking trip. I was young and full of energy, but not very fit or flexible (I mean I couldn’t even touch my toes without bending my knees…) So I realised that I need to do something to help me recover and for my overall health.
Since then, it continues to serve as a great practice to prepare my body for other activities I do in life; such as bouldering, standing for hours during surgical operations, sitting down for a long clinic, painting and pottery.
(I was so surprised when I first learned how many muscle groups are involved in maintaining a good sitting posture.)
The more I practice, the more I understand that Yoga is more than mere physical postures.
Over the years, breathing techniques, philosophy, Vedic chants and other tools have really helped me to maintain my sense of balance whilst working and living in the urban setting.
My Yoga practice is key to my recovery from burnout during my medical career, giving me a sense of purpose and joy in life. This is what I love to share with others, especially since I was qualified as a yoga teacher in 2018.
“Stanford is an excellent teacher. With his training as a doctor, he brings a unique knowledge, empathy and understanding to his practice.” - Caroline J.
Yoga with Stanford
Physical injuries and functional issues are often frustrating, if not painful, to recover from. Especially when we were previously capable, because we are very aware of the limitations they caused. Coming from my own experience and trainings, I am confident to help you recovering from an injury, acute illness and/or surgery.
Long-term health conditions are becoming more common these days; including physical, emotional and psychological issues. I believe in the importance of establishing a healthy mind-body connection, which is the foundation of maintaining stability, mental clarity and cultivating a sense of freedom and self-empowerment in life.
Ways to work with me
If you are intrigued, check out the Yoga & Health podcast,
where Yoga therapist Colin Dunsmuir and I talk through variety of chosen topics and conditions; from Yoga and Western medical perspectives .
Select Qualifications & Training
MEDICAL
BSc Neuroscience and Mental Health from Imperial College London (2011)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Imperial College London (2013)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)
Diploma of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2022)
FACULTY MEMBER POSITIONS
Faculty member of the True Yoga Yoga Therapy Diploma training (2025 - current)
Junior board member, faculty member and supervisor in the Yoga Therapy course at Yogacampus (2022-2024)
YOGA
1000+ Hours Yoga Therapy training with True Yoga (London, 2023); course verified by the British Council of Yoga Therapy (BCYT) and British Wheel of Yoga (BMY)
42 Hours Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli & Yogacampus (London, 2019)
60 Hours Teen Yoga for Mental health with Teen Yoga (London, 2023)
60 hours Advanced Yin Yoga Training with Norman Blair (London, 2023)
“Philosophy of Yoga”, “Sanskrit Level 1 & 2”, “Vedas & Upanishads” courses with Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies