Marzena Lucyna Kierepka, Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher Trainer, and Founder of Zenith.

In 1999, I began practicing Yoga every Sunday at a local gym, long before I truly understood what Yoga was. I soon found myself eagerly looking forward to these Sunday sessions. One day, I plucked up the courage to ask my instructor, “Where can I learn more about Yoga?” Her reply was, “Go to this ashram in southern India…”

Two months later, I boarded a plane to that ashram in India to deepen my practice and refine my skills. Throughout that journey, I explored various styles, studied under different teachers, and visited many places. What followed became a defining chapter in my life; the vastness, depth, and hidden beauty of Yoga can be truly overwhelming.

I practiced and trained in many locations, with numerous teachers and across various schools of Yoga, before discovering the approach that resonated most with me: Iyengar Yoga—a form of Hatha Yoga that emphasizes precise alignment, strength, and the integration of body and mind. Iyengar Yoga was developed by Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar, whom I had the privilege of meeting in Pune, India, on several occasions. I am deeply grateful to my teachers—the Iyengar family and Radjiv and Swati Chanchani—whose generous sharing of knowledge has allowed me to experience the true joy of Yoga.

I moved to Hanoi in 2005 to work as a tour guide, and it was then that I noticed a gap in the local market: a lack of Yoga studios equipped with high-quality props. With the support and encouragement of my husband and two close friends, I placed great faith in myself and established a small yoga studio near the Temple of Literature—the birthplace of Zenith.

But my journey did not end there. Before long, I became interested in Pilates; I introduced this discipline to the Hanoi community in 2007, becoming the first Pilates instructor to offer classes in Northern Vietnam.

Zenith continued to grow and expand to meet the needs of our ever-evolving community. Today, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including Yoga, Pilates, teacher training programs, and various wellness offerings.

Marzena Lucyna Kierepka is the founder of ZENITH Yoga – Pilates – Wellness, one of the most established and reputable centers in Hanoi. She is an expert in therapeutic yoga, foundational yoga, and equipment-based Pilates. With over 15 years of experience, she provides therapeutic consultations in both Yoga and Pilates, and serves as a lead instructor for workshops, intensive short-term courses, and international Yoga teacher training programs in Vietnam.