Karen’s journey to mindful movement began during her career in finance. Long hours and high stress left her with chronic back and shoulder pain. Discovering barre and Pilates was a turning point. What started as a way to heal became a passion that reshaped her life.

She first pursued teacher training to deepen her personal practice. But it didn’t take long to realise her true calling was at the front of the room. More than a decade later, Karen continues to guide students with clarity, presence, and a deep respect for how the body moves and heals. Her teaching blends precision with empathy, always focused on proper alignment, sustainable strength, and long-term wellness.

As co-founder of Barre 2 Barre, Karen has been instrumental in building our teacher training programs. She now leads barre trainings across Asia alongside Jessica, mentoring the next generation of instructors with care and intention.

Known for her keen eye and calm energy, Karen has a way of making every student feel seen, safe, and supported.

Beyond the studio, she finds joy in simple pleasures—time with loved ones, long hikes, a good book, and anything fresh from the oven. That same grounded joy infuses her classes, reminding us that movement, like life, is best done with intention and grace.

From Manila to Edinburgh, Mylène’s journey has always been about movement, across continents, careers, and ways of being. She found yoga and Pilates during her university years in Boston, and later fell in love with barre at the original Lotte Berk Studio in London. What began as a personal ritual became a life’s work in teaching, guiding, and holding space.

With over a decade of teaching experience and a background in luxury hospitality, she brings both structure and soul to every training – blending the clarity of Pilates, the elegance of barre, and the depth of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.

She now specialises in our retreats and the introspective side of movement, offering teachers-in-training the tools to teach with presence, precision, and care. Her global perspective, shaped by living and working in over ten cities, adds richness and relatability to her work.

Now based in Scotland, Mylène continues to travel across Asia regularly to guide Barre 2 Barre Retreats, support Karen and Jess at our barre trainings, and connect with our teaching community. Her classes and trainings are an invitation to deepen your practice, embody your teaching, and move through life with grace.

Jessica started her Barre 2 Barre journey as a client in our Hong Kong studio. But it wasn’t long before her passion sparked something bigger. In 2016, she co-founded Barre 2 Barre Singapore, bringing mindful movement and community-driven wellness to the heart of the city.

With an MBA from INSEAD and a background in finance, Jessica brings both strategy and soul to everything she does. She’s been hands-on from the start—building studios, designing teacher trainings, and mentoring barre-preneurs across Asia. Today, she co-leads our barre teacher trainings throughout the region alongside Karen, guiding aspiring teachers with clarity, heart, and real-world experience.

As a proud mom of three boys, Jess continues to lead with grace through every season of life. From startup hustle to school runs, her lived experience shapes the way she teaches and supports others—especially women navigating their own pivots, passions, and purpose.

She’s here to help you move through it all. With strength, stillness, and a little sparkle.

Denise is a classically trained ballet dancer, yogi and gym bunny – an excellent combination to bring to the barre! A natural fit with our team, she brings a passion for movement and fitness to her classes, and loves to share her wide range of skills and knowledge with her students.

She has been teaching for over six years and performed in several ballets and other shows (Chingay, Gardens by the Bay) in Singapore. When she finds time, she loves to bake at home (try to score some of her amazing cupcakes!), or seek out new food places.

Hayley studied Jazz, Ballet and Flamenco dance, and through these disciplines developed a deep understanding of body awareness. She broadened her training and later qualified with a Diploma in Aerobic Exercise, and was a full time teacher for many years.

As a mother of two daughters, pregnancy left her with the need to find a sustainable and fun fitness method to strengthen her core. Hayley loves that BarreAmped met this need and has been a passionate student since 2012 as one of Barre 2 Barre’s first clients, and now teacher trainer. She looks forward to sharing this passion with you to help you achieve the same body awareness and core strength she developed through good form and alignment.

Away from the barre, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and reading.

With over 5 years of Pilates practice, Jal understands that the essence of exercise lies in the mind, body awareness and proper alignment to reap the full benefits of each movement. Jal began her barre fitness 2 years ago, which brought her to Barre 2 Barre Singapore. With every BarreAmped class she took, Jal felt stronger, ran faster, and activated muscles she had never worked before. Driven by this passion, Jal’s fitness journey infuses the value of pace and precision.

Outside her daily grind, Jal focuses on living her best life with her loved ones and two cats. Don’t judge her by her exterior, she indulges in art, food and architecture.