Singer Songwriter, Actor, Gayle Nerva spent her formative years absorbing Pop Culture in her home country, Singapore. Being born into a musically inclined family, she grew up listening to artists like Queen, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. She was also inspired by 90s female singer songwriters and urban RnB artists and went on to teach herself the guitar and started writing her first songs at the age of 13.
At the age of 16, Nerva competed in the second season of Singapore Idol and made it to the Top 12 Finalists. Following her success of the competition, she performed and represented her country, singing in not one but two of Singapore’s National Day Parades. She also performed for the Youth Olympic Tour in 2010, singing in Berlin, Mexico City and Seoul, Korea.
Returning to school, she enrolled herself in a Fine Arts program in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Her most recognised work is her Sequinned Portrait of Oprah Winfrey which was showcased on The Ellen Degeneres Show in 2014.
Gayle went on to host and act in several television programs in Singapore as well as worldwide. Debuting her acting career in 2011, she played ‘Gayle’ in the television series The Kitchen Musical, which aired in over 19 countries, showcasing her singing, dancing, and acting chops. Gayle is currently most recognised for her role ‘Suzanne’ in the Singaporean long form television series ‘Tanglin’.
Nerva released her debut single, ‘Pretend’ in 2015. It is an urban electronic pop song, with dark lyrical content drawing from personal experiences. Following that, she has released 2 more singles, an upbeat pop track 'Always Summer' and an electronic dance pop track 'Echoes'.
Leap of Faith - Life with Yoga
It's been about 5 since I began teaching Yoga. It was the end of 2017 and I was feeling incredibly down about everything. Unfulfilled, and just all round felt like I was going no where. So I decided to take a break from media and throw myself into a Yoga Teacher Training, without knowing very much about it! (lol) #noregrets
I took a chance and decided to try something new, and without a doubt, I felt it in my bones and in my breath that I was meant to share.
(Fun fact, I had to study the practice and how to teach Yoga for the role 'Suzanne' on the show 'Tanglin'. She was part time yoga instructor in the show. She probably had a hand in my Yogi life)
I just love everything about Yoga, everyday I discover something new, I realise something about myself or think about something in a way that I never saw before. I've become more calm, focused, motivated, disciplined, light-hearted and at peace.
That's basically it, I love encouraging people to find strength and acceptance within themselves. To inspire people to share their gifts with one another. I love how Yoga inspires one to be better, to be kinder, to be the best version of themselves. I love how yoga brings us closer together, in the pursuit of wisdom and peace.
So, whether you've been to my class before, or know me from TV, or the world of social media, thank you for being here, and wanting to connect. I hope this platform will give us a chance to get to know each other more outside the classroom or the grids of Instagram. In the meantime, stay safe and be well, see you soon my friend.
With love,
Gayle
Education
Yoga Qualifications and Certifications
200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Mandala, 2017
Monster Hot 26 Yoga Teacher Training with Vera Soh, 2018
HIIT Yoga Teacher Training with Alicia Pan 2019
4 day Yoga Immersion with Erica Tenggara, 2018
5 Day Yoga Immersion with Erica Tenggara, 2019
Wild Lotus Progression with Patrick Creelman, 2019
Elasticity & Plasticity Workshop with Dylan Werner, 2019
Hiro Landazuri Weekend Workshop, 2020
Trapeze Rec Club Yoga Teacher Training with Kristin Khor, 2021
50 Hour The Art of Flow Yoga with Hee Boon Tan, PURE Yoga, 2021
Embodied Movement Training with Daniel Sonic Rojas, 2021
95 Hour Creative Yogis Children’s & Family Yoga and Mindfulness with Karen Wightman, 2021
50 Hour Intuitive Oracle Training with Aarona Leá, The Moon Deck, 2022