Emily Sorensen is very passionate about sharing the benefits that Yoga can provide on all aspects of the body, mind and spirit. My own experiences with stress and anxiety together with an ongoing desire for self-improvement have been the catalysts for both developing and deepening my Yoga practice. This practice really has created a positive transformation on my overall health and wellbeing. It is for this reason that I genuinely wish to share the practice of Yoga with others. I believe absolutely everyone can benefit from Yoga in one way or another. I aim to keep a balance in all of my classes of mindfulness, spirituality and challenging physical work so that there is something for everyone. I have been teaching in Newcastle since 2014 and have completed 500 hours of teacher training in both Australia and Overseas. I look forward to connecting with you in one of my classes,
Amy Landry is a beacon of light for women wanting to create long-lasting change, inside to out, via the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda. Cementing herself as a new generation leader – a teacher, speaker, mentor, container of tradition, student of Odissi dance, and passionate chai consumer – she has healed her own long-term respiratory and immune disorders through immersing in a dedicated and evolving practice.
Through movement and mindfulness Amy gently inspires women globally towards living in alignment with their innate wisdom. Amy is devoted to sharing these ancient practices with others and believes that we are all uniquely drawn to Yoga to heal ourselves.
Through movement and mindfulness Amy gently inspires women globally towards living in alignment with their innate wisdom. Amy is devoted to sharing these ancient practices with others and believes that we are all uniquely drawn to Yoga to heal ourselves.
Jenny Lee Cummings first discovered yoga through pure intrigue about 8-9 years ago. The physiological effects were instant however, it wasn’t until a few years later after returning from living overseas, suffering a devastating loss in my life and also a bad injury that I really delved into the depths of my yoga practice. I knew in order to get through such a trying time I needed not a mask or a temporary bandaid, I needed to find my true self and here is where yoga truly arrived in my life- the physical spiritual and emotional relationships began to unite. From here I went on to complete 500hr teacher training both in Australia and overseas. I think yoga can mean different things for different people- and that’s a beautiful thing. For me, yoga is being in touch with myself in its purest form. It’s an honest practice of self-acceptance, self-love and discovery through a union of physical asana, pranayama and meditation- all three techniques equally as integral.
Sarah Truman knew after an 18 year corporate career in training and development, her soul was being called in a different direction.
My Yoga journey began 6 years ago by immersing myself in a 40-day challenge, already I knew this was going to be a big part of my life. I originally felt pulled to teach yoga to children, especially to tweens and teens.
After completing my 300-hours of teacher training with 'My Health Yoga' I felt a strong pull to teach adult classes.
I am passionate about living in alignment with the season and listening to our bodies.
Coming to the mat to practice is a key part of my day where I get to practice self-love. It is where I carve out time for me, to connect with my breath and to my true soul being. I have a strong desire for everyone to experience the benefits of yoga and to experience that feeling at the end of class where you feel like you have arrived home.
My Yoga journey began 6 years ago by immersing myself in a 40-day challenge, already I knew this was going to be a big part of my life. I originally felt pulled to teach yoga to children, especially to tweens and teens.
After completing my 300-hours of teacher training with 'My Health Yoga' I felt a strong pull to teach adult classes.
I am passionate about living in alignment with the season and listening to our bodies.
Coming to the mat to practice is a key part of my day where I get to practice self-love. It is where I carve out time for me, to connect with my breath and to my true soul being. I have a strong desire for everyone to experience the benefits of yoga and to experience that feeling at the end of class where you feel like you have arrived home.
Michael Sharp started practicing yoga as a form of remedial injury management while working in
carpentry in 2006. Initially practicing Sivananda - a classical, holistic Hatha practice, then exploring Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, and then practicing at Jivamukti, a dynamic vinyasa based style, in Sydney.
Michael completed his Level 1 & 2 500hr Trainings and Cert iv in Yoga Teaching with Byron Yoga Centre, where he then went on to work as a teacher, and eventually Teacher Trainer on the BYC teacher trainings both internationally and in Byron Bay. Whilst living in the Northern Rivers, Michael also taught yoga in rehabilitation centres and developed personalised yoga programs for clients.
In 2016 Michael and his family moved to Sydney where he taught full time for Humming Puppy and Egg of the Universe. As a teacher, Michael's classes are clear and simple, strong yet accessible and light hearted, reminding students that it should be a practice based on compassion and honesty. Michael encourages all students to build strength, flexibility and stamina in the body, mind and spirit.
carpentry in 2006. Initially practicing Sivananda - a classical, holistic Hatha practice, then exploring Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, and then practicing at Jivamukti, a dynamic vinyasa based style, in Sydney.
Michael completed his Level 1 & 2 500hr Trainings and Cert iv in Yoga Teaching with Byron Yoga Centre, where he then went on to work as a teacher, and eventually Teacher Trainer on the BYC teacher trainings both internationally and in Byron Bay. Whilst living in the Northern Rivers, Michael also taught yoga in rehabilitation centres and developed personalised yoga programs for clients.
In 2016 Michael and his family moved to Sydney where he taught full time for Humming Puppy and Egg of the Universe. As a teacher, Michael's classes are clear and simple, strong yet accessible and light hearted, reminding students that it should be a practice based on compassion and honesty. Michael encourages all students to build strength, flexibility and stamina in the body, mind and spirit.
Alana Stoeger was cartwheeling before she was walking, spending most of her childhood somersaulting between gymnastics and competitive aerobics. Her love of all things physical carried through to adulthood where she opted to study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. -
Alana loves to travel and it was her time spent in India that led her to yoga. Ironically, whilst wandering through the backstreets of Goa she stopped at an ashram to ask for directions. Little did she realise that these “directions” would change the pathway of her entire life!
Over the last ten years Alana has been practicing and teaching a variety of yoga styles however it is the emphasis on discipline and attention to detail that has drawn Alana to specifically study the Iyengar method. She currently studies under Carolyn Coggins at The Yoga Centre East Redfern where she is working towards Iyengar Certification.
Alana loves to travel and it was her time spent in India that led her to yoga. Ironically, whilst wandering through the backstreets of Goa she stopped at an ashram to ask for directions. Little did she realise that these “directions” would change the pathway of her entire life!
Over the last ten years Alana has been practicing and teaching a variety of yoga styles however it is the emphasis on discipline and attention to detail that has drawn Alana to specifically study the Iyengar method. She currently studies under Carolyn Coggins at The Yoga Centre East Redfern where she is working towards Iyengar Certification.
Yoga has had such a profound impact on Nikki Grandjean's life, it has become part of her and has helped her to grow and evolve in such a beautiful way.
Yoga is a gift I am honoured to share. It worked its magic on me subtly. Initially, I was drawn to the practice and continued to show up to class yet, I was unaware of how it was weaving its way into my life off the mat as well. I was always seeking something more, a greater understanding of life and it has been through yoga that my world has made sense. That's what I love about it. Even if you are not consciously aware of all it has to offer, by continuing to show up on your mat with an open mind, the rest simply unfolds.
I have learnt how to quiet my mind, tune into my body, surrender and move through life with greater ease. It has helped me to know and understand my true Self and to connect with the world in a deeper way. It is because of this practice that I know compassion and kindness, I know what it is to truly love myself and others and I have experienced the sweetness of joy. I hope to be able to share these teachings so that you too can experience the benefits of yoga, wherever you're at when you step on to your mat.
Yoga is a gift I am honoured to share. It worked its magic on me subtly. Initially, I was drawn to the practice and continued to show up to class yet, I was unaware of how it was weaving its way into my life off the mat as well. I was always seeking something more, a greater understanding of life and it has been through yoga that my world has made sense. That's what I love about it. Even if you are not consciously aware of all it has to offer, by continuing to show up on your mat with an open mind, the rest simply unfolds.
I have learnt how to quiet my mind, tune into my body, surrender and move through life with greater ease. It has helped me to know and understand my true Self and to connect with the world in a deeper way. It is because of this practice that I know compassion and kindness, I know what it is to truly love myself and others and I have experienced the sweetness of joy. I hope to be able to share these teachings so that you too can experience the benefits of yoga, wherever you're at when you step on to your mat.
