—  SAMANTHA Lun

Through her dancing years, Samantha has danced for many renowned choreographers, both local and regional, whose works had been showcased in Singapore – Crossings (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, NAFA – Diploma in Dance Showcase), The Third Space (Esplanade’s Da:ns Festival), NAFA’s Dancers@Work and in New York. In addition, Samantha’s works were presented in Dancers@Work and Crossings. In 2014, Samantha was the first student NAFA exchange student at State University of New York, Purchase College, Conservatory of Dance. She returned to Purchase College in 2015 to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance.

Samantha discovered the Gyrotonic Expansion System as a form of rehabilitation and cross-training while she was completing her BFA in Dance. It offered her the flexibility and strength that other systems could not. Since then, Samantha has had the privilege of working closely with Specialised Master Trainers such as Juergen Bamberger, Miriam Barbosa, Billy Macagnone, Don Friedewald, Chantal Deebler, Angela Crawley, Nonie Kung and Adrianna Thompson. She is an Authorised Gyrotonic Pre-Trainer in the network of Specialised Master Trainer Rita Renha and hopes that all trainees under her experiences the true essence of the Gyrotonic method.

Samantha specializes in working with pre-professional and professional dancers. She uses the system to strengthen, rehabilitate and enhance dancers’ technique and performance. She also aims to build a community of practitioners who are passionate in learning and growing together.

W H Y we do what we do

We believe that health is multi-dimensional. Our physical, mental, and emotional states interact in complex ways that can cause us pain, stress, and other limitations. idō came about with the intention of creating a nurturing community and support system where everyone that comes through our door feels at home in all states and supported to move beyond their comfort zones. All our trainers have started at idō as clients who wanted to overcome certain issues, then grown in more ways than expected. As a growing community, we wish to impart this sense of hope, possibility, and community to more of you.

H O W we empower YOU

You will be guided to flow through circular movements coupled with specific breathing patterns. This enables your body to safely move in its greatest range of motion (ROM), while also circulating your energy and supporting your nervous system. Your sessions will also be personalised based on your goals and needs. Once you are a part of our community, we will inspire you to reach your greatest potential so that you can go out into the world with more vibrance!

W H A T are the benefits

Regular and intentional movements will result in improved internal strength, body intelligence, and grace. You will experience lesser pain and better joint mobility, suppleness in the spine, adaptability, and limberness in your musculoskeletal and fascial systems. You will become a better you - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

W H O is this for

EVERYONE! Our movement sessions are adapted to fit the needs of people across all walks of life - from office workers with sedentary lifestyles to elderly patients recovering from injury to highly skilled professional athletes and dancers.