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Friday 6 March 2026
Myogai Built with AI and designed for Humans
In today's wellness-driven world, yoga has evolved into more than just a physical practice - it has become a daily ritual for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It now stands as one of the most widespread and diverse disciplines in the health and fitness industry. Yet between "doing yoga" and "doing it right," a persistent instructional gap remains."In live classes," explained Myogai Project Manager Dale Neal, speaking from experience, "we often felt like we weren't getting the attention we needed. And instructors? They were struggling to manage larger groups while trying to keep instruction personalized." That experience became the spark behind Myogai.Led by Neal, Myogai is the product of a multidisciplinary team united at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST). The group includes Nic, an expert in AI-based computer vision; Valer Vanco and Andrés Brítez, who bring strengths in business strategy and finance; Luis Manzanero, a full-stack developer; and Fatima, a seasoned yoga instructor with years of in-studio teaching experience.Together, they created a real-time yoga instruction platform that uses BlazePose pose tracking technology and intelligent AI feedback to assiststudents and instructors—enhancing accuracy, engagement, and safety.At the heart of Myogai is a multi-platform system that analyzes human posture in real time. Students perform asanas while the system tracks more than a dozen key skeletal points. Based on this data, the AI engine delivers instant alignment feedback, while instructors can access live dashboards that support more effective coaching - whether in physical studios or online sessions."It works both online and in-person," Neal said. "Our competitors often go to extremes - either they build AI tools that try to replace instructors completely, or they offer platforms too simplistic to be useful. We've built something in between. Myogai is a digital extension of yoga instruction - not a substitute."This hybrid approach is what makes Myogai a game-changer. By integrating real-time analytics into live or remote sessions, it allows instructors to teach more students effectively, deliver personalized feedback at scale, and even support AI-assisted certification programs.And yoga is just the beginning."Our roadmap includes everything from calisthenics to dance to physical therapy," Neal added. "Anywhere body movement matters, our system can make a difference."Myogai did not emerge from Silicon Valley, but from the startup ecosystem of Taiwan - a decision the team believes was pivotal."The startup environment here is incredible for AI," said Neal. "You get access to world-class engineers, rapid prototyping, and strong institutional support. NTUS's incubation program is what first connected us to this opportunity."Taiwan's technical talent, affordability, and proximity to leading hardware partners, such as sensor and device manufacturers - enabled Myogai to iterate rapidly and test early-stage concepts in real-world environments.Myogai's go-to-market strategy begins with independent yoga instructors - those running small studios or teaching virtually who need better tools to grow and retain their student base. With global organizations like Yoga Alliance listing over 60,000 instructors, the opportunity is substantial.The team also plans to expand into physical yoga studios, certification institutions, and fitness platforms. They are exploring potential partnerships with wearable technology companies to build richer, sensor-integrated experiences.Myogai recently won Silver at the Ministry of Economic Affairs'Best AI Awards - a major milestone that brought not only funding, but industry validation."This award shifted our mindset," Neal said. "We've always believed in our product, but now others in the AI community are recognizing its potential too. The visibility helped us land interviews, attract advisor support, and generate new business leads. It's already speeding up the rollout of our second version."That next-generation version, due to launch soon, will feature multilingual support, expanded device compatibility, and refined posture recognition models built on Mediapipe and enhanced with proprietary tuning.But for the team, this is just the beginning. The vision extends well beyond yoga - toward a future where AI doesn't replace human instruction, but elevates it across wellness, fitness, and rehabilitation."In a world rushing toward virtual everything, we're betting on something different," Neal said. "We're building AI that makes the physical world better—not obsolete."Myogai won the Silver Adward in the International Group AI Application Category at the 2025 Best AI Awards. If you have innovation would like to present, 2026 Best AI Awards with global tracks open for both AI Applications and IC Design, students and companies worldwide can compete for the grand prize of up to USD 30,000 (NTD 1,000,000). The deadline is March 16, 5:00pm (GMT+8). For more details, please follow official Linkedin for the lastest updates.
