Our Instructors

Yung ok Yoo

Studio Owner & Principal Instructor 

“My Passion for the True Pilates method stems from my own evolution in exercise. Pilates has given me strength and discipline in Mind, Body and Spirit. The strength I gained opened my mind to possibilities of other physical activities. Pilates when practiced earnestly can change not only your body but your mindset and inspire your spirit - I went from never exercising to becoming a whitewater kayaker. This is the true essence of Pilates.”

Principal Instructor Yung ok's background is in Fine Arts and hospitality. Her world changed when she discovered Pilates in 2007 after injuring her lower back. And what started out as a weekly session became her life’s passion.

In 2008, Yung ok started her apprenticeship with 2nd Generation Teacher trainer Cynthia Lochard at The Pilates Method Training centre in Sydney for Romana’s Pilates. She completed 1000 hours of training before certifying in January 2009. Before opening her own studio, Yung ok was teaching at Romana's Pilates Studios throughout Sydney; The Pilates Method Sydney in Surry Hills, Powerhouse Pilates in Lillyfield and Balmain Pilates Studio in Balmain. 

She also established Pilates Mat classes around various locations in Sydney; Redfern Community Centre, Hips Gym in Summer Hills. In 2013, Yung-Ok opened 'True Pilates Sydney Studio' because she felt there was a poor representation of 'true' Pilates in the fitness world.

Pre-COVID - Yung ok travelled overseas in 2019 to Sao Paulo, Brazil to teach alongside her longtime mentor and friend 2nd Generation Teacher Trainer Jerome Weinberg, followed by Auckland in September 2019 to work with longtime mentor 2nd Generation Teacher Trainer Anthony Rabara. She was then invited back to New Zealand to teach as a Guest Teacher in 2020 at Authentic Pilates Studio in Gisborne.

Post-COVID - Yung ok stays dedicated with her Pilates training with regularly trips to New York (most recent trip October 2023 & September 2024 ) - the hub of Romana’s Pilates for continued intensive training with 2nd Generation Teacher trainers; Anthony Rabara from The Anthony Rabara Pilates Studio in Princeton NJ, Cynthia Shipley from Lifespan Pilates NY, Jerome Weinberg in New York Studios and Peter Fiasca from Classical Pilates NY.

From 2022-2026, True Pilates Sydney Studio was contracted to run Pilates mat sessions on site at Victoria barracks in Paddinton for The Department of Defence with Yung ok being the lead Principal Instructor.

In her off time, Yung ok is a whitewater kayaker and a qualified whitewater Kayak Instructor, offering her instruction as a kayak instructor for The Office of Sport at Penrith Whitewater Stadium delivering on Quick start courses for whitewater.

With True Pilates Sydney Studio, Yung ok aims to deliver high quality instruction with a team of Professional Pilates teachers who are also passionate and dedicated in maintaining the integrity of Pilates with tailored individual instructions.

Yusun Oh

Resident Instructor

A former Athlete and professional soccer player for Japan in 2013. In 2015, Yusun returned home to Korea and played in the Professional league. Yusun is also a certified soccer coach and physical education instructor.

Yusun discovered Pilates when Pilates was incorporated into the team’s soccer training to help strengthen, improve players physicality and in the prevention of injuries for the players. In 2016, Inspired by Pilates Yusun started her Pilates apprenticeship initially in Lolita Pilates Method, however by chance after discovering the Romana’s Pilates Method she decided she wanted to be a certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor therefore retrained in the Romana’s Pilates Method Program.

She moved to Sydney to finish her apprenticeship at Cynthia’s Lochard’s Pilates Method Studio, Sydney Australia - a Romana’s Pilates Training Centre.

In August 2018, Yusun certified as a Romana’s Pilates Instructor and has extended her stay in Australia to immerse herself in teaching and learning Pilates. Yusun was so inspired by the positivity that came from Pilates she hopes to share this with her clients and also take Romana’s Pilates back to Korea and teach Pilates to athletes.