Nguyễn Vân · Ananta Yoga & Health
Vân believes care begins with things small enough to become part of life — not with pressure or guilt.
Nguyễn Vân
Vân’s portrait is coming soon
“You do not need to change everything. Begin with what you can repeat.”
The story
Health coach · Sivananda-trained yoga · Ayurveda-inspired daily living
Vân walks alongside busy people in Hanoi who want to slow down a little: steadier sleep, deeper breathing, gentle movement again. Trained in the Sivananda yoga tradition, she pairs it with habit coaching so that the things that support your wellbeing become small enough, clear enough and real enough to keep.
Most people who come to Ananta do not lack information about health. They know they should sleep earlier, move more and eat more vegetables. What is missing is a plan that fits real life — long meetings, young children, ageing parents and evenings with nothing left in the tank.
So Vân begins by listening. A session with her does not open with a to-do list but with a question: what is actually happening in your day? From there, you choose one or two anchor habits together — small enough for your busiest day.
Vân trained in the Sivananda yoga tradition — the classical lineage that Swami Vishnudevananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda, carried to the world and distilled into five points: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and positive thinking with meditation. Those five points are the backbone of how Vân works, translated into short practices a beginner can actually do.
Ananta is Vân’s independent practice, not a centre of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta network. If you would like traditional group classes, Vân is always glad to point you to the Sivananda centre in Hanoi.
Vân is a lifestyle guide, not a doctor. She does not diagnose, prescribe or change your medical care plan. When what you need goes beyond coaching, she will say so plainly and help you find the right professional — that, too, is a form of care.
Sivananda
Vân trained in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta tradition: Swami Sivananda (1887–1963) → Swami Vishnudevananda, who founded the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in 1959. Details of Vân’s training will be published once certificates are verified.
Vân’s training and certificates are being checked against the originals and will be listed here in full. Vân is not a doctor or medical professional.
The Sivananda tradition
Yoga here is not a display of flexibility. It is a way of living: movement, breath, relaxation, food and a quieter mind — a little every day.
— The spirit of Swami Vishnudevananda’s five points
The Sivananda foundation
Swami Vishnudevananda distilled classical yoga into five points anyone can begin at home. Ananta uses them as the frame for every habit — so what you build has roots, not just a trend.
Ananta is an independent practice inspired by the Sivananda tradition, not a centre of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Asana
Slow, mindful postures help you feel your body again after hours of meetings and commuting. No flexibility required, nothing to perform — just regular practice within a comfortable range.
In the program: a 15–20 minute sequence adapted to how your body moves.
Pranayama
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. Slow, even breathing through the nose is the simplest way to shift gear after a long day — you can do it at your desk.
Full yogic breath and gentle alternate-nostril breathing (Anuloma Viloma), 3–5 minutes.
Savasana
Rest is a skill. Savasana — the relaxation pose — teaches the body to let go part by part, so that alertness and ease can exist together.
Guided relaxation at the end of every practice and a 10-minute audio for evenings.
Ahara
The Sivananda tradition values simple, fresh, moderate meals. At Ananta, that becomes the Vietnamese family table: plenty of vegetables, variety, eating slowly and regularly — no extreme rules, no “superfoods”.
One slow meal a day and a simple “balanced tray” guide for busy days.
Vedanta & Dhyana
Not forcing yourself to be cheerful, but training attention: noticing the running thoughts, returning to the breath, choosing a kinder response to yourself.
Two quiet minutes each morning and a few lines of reflection at the weekend.
How Vân works
The first step
Twenty minutes for Vân to hear your goals, schedule and questions, and see together whether the program fits. Nothing to prepare, no obligation to enrol.
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