Meet Xuan Nguyen

From professional traditional Vietnamese dancer and elementary school teacher to world-class yoga instructor and handstand specialist — a journey of passion, resilience, and joy.

Xuan Nguyen handstand at studio
Xuan performing handstand with a fan
Xuan handstand backbend in Vietnamese setting

A Life Transformed

Born in 1987, Xuan trained from an early age as a professional traditional Vietnamese dancer — a discipline that shaped everything about the way she moves. Her innate grace, her musicality, the fluid elegance that sets her yoga apart from anyone else's: it all traces back to those years on stage. Dance was not a hobby for Xuan — it was her art and her identity.

Alongside her dance career, she poured herself into seven years as a devoted elementary school teacher. But a serious fall on stage brought her dance career to a halt and sent her to hospital — and from that turning point, a new path began to reveal itself.

It was in 2014 that Xuan first stepped onto a yoga mat in Ho Chi Minh City, practicing simply to maintain her health. Yoga quickly became more than exercise — it became a way of life, and the perfect vessel for everything dance had taught her body.

"In teaching, I loved my students. But I knew I needed to find an environment that truly fit me — something I could wake up excited about every single day."

By 2017, after deep study and teaching across Vietnam, Xuan opened her own online yoga classes — making high-quality, personalized instruction accessible to students everywhere. Today, she is known throughout Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu and beyond for her meticulous technique, her warmth, and her trademark handstand mastery.

Her motto: "Quality over quantity." She teaches 1:1 and in small groups, correcting even the smallest mistakes so every student builds a safe, lasting practice. When you watch Xuan move, the dancer is unmistakable — every transition, every pose carries a quality of intentional beauty that can only be learned on a stage. Xuan teaches in Vietnamese and English, and is currently studying German to expand her reach to European students.

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From Classroom to the Mat

A decade of transformation, discipline, and love.

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Born to Move

Nguyen Thi Mai Xuan is born in Vietnam. From an early age she is drawn to movement — dance, gymnastics, performance. Her body becomes her language.

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Professional Traditional Vietnamese Dancer

In her early career, Xuan performs as a professional traditional Vietnamese dancer — a rigorous discipline of precision, grace, and expression deeply rooted in Vietnamese cultural heritage. These years on stage forge the fluid, intentional movement quality that will one day make her yoga unmistakable. Every student who takes her class carries the gift of that training without knowing it.

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Dedicated Educator

Alongside her dance career, Xuan spends seven years as a committed elementary school teacher — pouring her care and passion into her students and their growth.

The Turning Point

A serious fall on stage during a performance brings her dance career to an abrupt halt and results in hospitalization. It is a loss, but also a door. Xuan begins to look inward — searching for a path that could rebuild her body and reignite her sense of purpose.

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First Step on the Mat — 2014

She joins a yoga class in Ho Chi Minh City to maintain her health. Within months, yoga becomes a daily ritual and a source of deep joy. She knows she's found her calling.

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Online Studio Opens — 2017

With years of study and teaching across Vietnam under her belt, Xuan launches her own online yoga classes — making quality instruction available to anyone, anywhere.

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Rosie Is Born — 2022

In 2022, Xuan gave birth to her daughter Rosie — without question the most transformative and beautiful event of her life. Motherhood brought an entirely new dimension to Xuan's understanding of the body: the strength required to carry a child, the deep vulnerability of postpartum recovery, and the remarkable resilience of the human form when supported with the right movement and care.

Through her own recovery journey, Xuan developed a profound passion for helping new mothers physically rebuild and return to their practice. The studio and its name are a permanent, loving tribute to Rosie.

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Training Under Teacher Phạm Mạnh Hùng

After Rosie's birth, Xuan deepened her own practice in a profound way — training under Teacher Phạm Mạnh Hùng, one of Vietnam's foremost handstand experts with over 20 years of experience and thousands of students nationwide. This training was part of her own physical rebuilding — pushing her body further than ever while also developing a deeper understanding of movement, recovery, and strength from the inside out.

His program, Hùng Handstand (handstandbasicvn), teaches that "Thăng Bằng Tay Là Dễ" — balancing on your hands is easy — if you learn the right way. Xuan now teaches online group classes in Vietnamese as part of the organization, passing this mastery on to the next generation.

Xuan Rosie Yoga — Today

Together with her husband Charles Dinkel, Xuan co-founds Xuan Rosie Yoga — a bold studio for all levels, named after their beloved daughter Rosie and built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel powerful in their body.

The Practice Never Stops

From Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu to Milan, through pregnancy and motherhood — Xuan brings the mat everywhere.

Handstand in resort room
Handstand in living room
Handstand at Sforza Castle, Milan
Handstand with ocean mountain view
Yoga pose with beautiful view
Handstand by infinity pool
Xuan pregnant with Rosie
Xuan pregnant with Rosie — flowing purple dress

Meet Charles Dinkel

Charles Dinkel is Xuan's husband, partner, and the operational backbone of Xuan Rosie Yoga. While Xuan leads every class and retreat with her extraordinary skill and passion, Charles handles the business strategy, logistics, PR, and everything that goes on behind the scenes to make it all possible.

Together they are a complete team — Xuan brings world-class teaching and unmatched dedication to the mat, Charles brings the vision and infrastructure to share it with the world.

"Xuan is the heart of this company. My job is to make sure the world knows about it."

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The Name "Rosie"

Rosie is the name of Xuan and Charles's beloved 4-year-old daughter — the heart and inspiration behind everything they build together.

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Quality First, Always

Xuan's mantra is "quality over quantity." Small class sizes, 1:1 coaching, and meticulous alignment correction ensure every student progresses safely.

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Yoga Without Borders

The practice goes where life goes — from studios in Vietnam to rooftop pools, historic European squares, and retreat destinations across the country.

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Languages

Xuan teaches in Vietnamese and English. She is currently studying German to connect with students across Europe.

Press & Recognition

Xuan's story has been featured in Vietnamese media for her inspiring journey and dedication to the yoga community.

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HLV Yoga Xuân Nguyễn – Hành trình đam mê & nhiệt huyết

Đời Sống & Thương Hiệu — A full feature on Xuan's journey from elementary school teacher to yoga coach, her handstand mastery, and her commitment to spreading health and wellness to her community.

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