Headmaster

Nisachon Xu (Za) is the founder of YogaSutra and Headmaster of the School of YogaSutra. She is also a yoga therapist whose work focuses on helping people understand their bodies through movement, awareness, and mindful practice.

Her journey into yoga began as a personal exploration of movement and self-awareness. Over time, this curiosity expanded into deeper study of anatomy, biomechanics, and the ways yoga can support both physical health and mental clarity. Through years of teaching and continued study, she has developed an approach that integrates traditional yoga practice with modern movement science.

In her teaching, Za emphasises careful observation, gradual progression, and respect for the individuality of each body. Rather than focusing on achieving specific postures, she encourages students to explore how movement, breath, and attention interact within their practice.

Her work is closely connected with Loft Physio Clinic, where principles of rehabilitation and movement therapy inform the way yoga practice is approached. Through this integration, she supports students in developing practices that contribute not only to recovery but also to long-term resilience and sustainable movement.

At the School of YogaSutra, Za oversees the development of the curriculum and educational philosophy while also mentoring teachers and continuing her own study of yoga and movement science.

Teaching Focus

Therapeutic Yoga • Foundations • Applied Yoga • Hatha • Vinyasa • Vinyasa Krama Method

Selected Training

• Yoga Teacher Training – YogaRenew (300 hr)
• Sattva Yoga Academy – Rishikesh (300 hr), Anand Mehrotra
• Vinyasa Krama Method Studies – Matthew Sweeney (Lion Sequence, Moon Sequence, Pranayama, Sunshine Sequence)
• NeuroKinetic Therapy Levels I–III – David Weinstock
• Applied Yoga Integration – Jory Serota
• Functional Range Conditioning / Kinstretch – Dr. Andreo Spina
• Anatomy Trains – Thomas Myers
• Yoga Anatomy Training – David Keil
• 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training – Nirvana Yoga Sthal
• 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training – World Yoga Alliance

Professional Roles

• Founder & Yoga Therapist — Loft Physio Clinic
• Founder — Loft Performance Studio
• Managing Director — YogaSutra Metropolitan Studio