Over my 20 year teaching career, yoga has taken me around the world, from teaching on the 77th floor at a studio in Hong Kong, to the beaches of the Caribbean, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I consider sharing my love of all things yoga to be a privilege and an honour, ultimately yoga teaches us to slow down, as we heal and nourish ourselves through movement.
I have a deep understanding of how to support my students regardless of their experience, I have spent decades developing my skill set, so I can best serve my students. I also have qualifications in health science, yogic philosophy, massage, reformer and mat pilates, yin yoga and pre and post natal yoga.
Look forward to meeting you on the mat Wednesday 6pm and 7.15pm
I love teaching yoga and I'm training as a yoga therapist. I initially started practising yoga as a form of physical exercise and quickly realised the realm of benefits the practice offers. I enrolled in my first teacher training simply to learn more about the practice and started teaching to share these incredible benefits. My intention when teaching is to empower students to find presence, to connect to their bodies and their intuition, so they feel confident and are free to flourish in a safe environment.
I can't wait to see you on the mat!
I love teaching yoga and pilates- and I absolutely love to combine pilates fused with yoga & functional movement even just for my own personal practice.
I started practising when I fell pregnant with my daughter because it was so gentle on my body whilst still being able to maintain strength. What really sustained my belief in these modalities was when I had to rehabilitate myself from spinal surgery many years ago. The power of Yoga and the connection with breath really got me through the tough days and Pilates allowed me to slowly build my strength back.
Simone facilitates a space where everyone feels encouraged to move in a way that feels right for them, she meets people where they are at. Focussing on building your capacity to move fearlessly, Simone’s Pilates classes are enriching and supportive with each session crafted to nourish your mind while increasing your strength and mobility. You will finish each session feeling seen, energised and accomplished, ready to explore more moves in your next class!
Melanie is a passionate Pilates instructor whose love for movement began during her college basketball days. After discovering Pilates , she pursued extensive training in both Pilates and yoga, deepening her expertise. Her classes offer a unique blend of strength, a touch of spiciness and a zen finish, all crafted to explore and enhance the
mind-body connection.
I have been a dedicated yogi for over 25 years and can't wait to practice with you as you deepen into peace, wisdom and compassion together.
Throughout my life I have been so fortunate to practice and study Buddhism which underpins the love I bring to each class. Before becoming a yoga teacher she was a Child Psychotherapist and enjoys weaving both Eastern and Western psychology into my classes.
Above all, I wants to provide a safe and sacred space. A space with kindness at its core, from which to sit, breathe, move, heal and transform.
Namaste Yogis and see you on the mat!
Stephanie found pilates after a professional dance career that was shortly ended due to injuries. After completing her Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction in 2016 she is governmentally recognised to provide exercise rehabilitation to both acute and healthy populations through mindful movement. In furthering her education, she has completed her undergraduate in Exercise Sports Science and has continued her studies into a Master of Physiotherapy. Her goal is to continue to help people move optimally and mindfully. She is known for her attention to the hips, pelvis and lower body stability, but you surely wont forget that after one of her classes.
Amy is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a decade of experience in clinical pilates, musculoskeletal physiotherapy and women’s health. She utilises a broad range of techniques from soft tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, mobilisations and exercise prescription, as well as specific assessment/management of women’s health concerns. Her professional journey is marked by a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes through personalised treatment plans and a holistic approach to care.
Amy combines her knowledge with a personable and empathetic demeanour, ensuring each patient feels supported and understood while on their path to wellness. Her dedication to advancing her expertise and her genuine passion for helping others makes her a valued practitioner in her field.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Physiotherapy ~ Pilates Practitioner ~ Personal Trainer~ Diploma of Massage Therapy
Darla graduated from Bond University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Prior to attending Bond, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science from the University of Hawaii.
Darla is passionate about helping people achieve their health, fitness, athletic, and rehabilitation goals. She utilises many techniques including manual therapy, dry needling, soft tissue massage, fascial release, and movement analysis to get the best results for her clients. In addition to being a physiotherapist, Darla is a certified pilates and yoga instructor. She has personally experienced the immense benefits of pilates & yoga and loves sharing these with her clients.
Kirra is a passionate Exercise Physiologist who strongly believes movement is medicine. Completing her studies on the Gold Coast at Southern Cross University, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. She is also a certified clinical Pilates instructor.
Kirra uses a combination of modalities to treat her clients, such as fundamental movement/patterns, functional training, biomechanical assessment, body weight mobility, self-release techniques, Pilates and clinical exercise. Education and evidence based exercise prescription is a strong focus point of Kirra’s practice. She believes any chronic or acute condition, injury and especially pain, should not be lived through or become ‘normal’, as there is always underlying factors which can be addressed with the right treatment. She understands every client is an individual and tailors their own specific programming. Kirra will always endeavour to achieve the clients, practitioners and rehabilitation goals that are set. She enjoys working on improving pain management, prehab, rehabilitation, athletic performance, working on detrimental movement patterns that have occurred over time, improving quality of life and activities of daily living.
Kirra enjoys functional movement and exercise and is continually expanding her knowledge for herself and her clients. Practicing what she preaches and always up for a challenge, Kirra lives an active lifestyle, has a regular training regime and enjoys herself playing different sports.
Accredited Practising Dietitian and certified yoga instructor providing you with the tools to overcome your health challenges, heal and thrive. Brent believes that people inherently possess the wisdom and strength to make changes in their lives. He is deeply committed to working collaboratively with clients to tap into their inner wisdom and strength to make sustainable changes for their own health and well-being. Brent’s goal is to help people heal their relationship with food and body so that they can open up to a life full of meaning and purpose.
For more information go to- www.maitrihealth.com.au
Ashleigh is a registered Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) and EMDR Therapist registered with the EMDR Association of Australia. Ashleigh has specialised in complex trauma therapy, with the goal to deliver holistic trauma-informed care. Additionally, specialising in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, completing study at the Centre for Perinatal Psychology, Australia.
Ashleigh practices from a person-centred approach, incorporating therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Nature Therapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy/Tapping) and Three Phased Approach in working with complex trauma. Ashleigh’s experience is specific to working with children, adolescents and women who have been impacted by adverse life experiences.
For more information go to- https://havenholisticservices.com.au/