Fran Davy

Francesca has been practising Yoga since she was 7 years old! My mum was into Yoga in the 70’s. She would come home from Yoga and have my sisters and I doing lion pose, downward dog and shoulder stands in the lounge room. At 18 years old Francesca decided to study Yoga teaching in Brisbane, but an accident resulting in a knee injury put this dream on hold. Francesca became a school teacher and enjoyed classroom teaching, Sport and Recreation Camps, National Parks and later Environmental Education. At 50 years of age a Vision Board exercise resulted in her deciding to finally study Yoga Teaching. Fortunately the 12 month Diploma of Yoga Teaching was being offered in Newcastle and Francesca enjoyed bringing her teaching skills and love of Yoga together. Fran teaches a calming, flowing, classical style of Yoga that incorporates asana (poses) pranayama (breathing techniques) and mindfulness (stilling a busy mind). Her teachings are suitable for beginners to advanced Yogis. Incorporated into each session is a meditation to round out the rejuvenating effects of the physical practice.

Holly Green

I have a deep desire to guide people to their own intuitive power through the practice and integration of Yoga. Everyone has this innate wisdom within them and when we begin to get glimpses we truly start to evolve and transform. Through my classes I lean on the wisdom of Ayurveda, Tantra and the system we all know and love, Yoga. I’m here to share how the true practice of Yoga introduces you to you... the power of knowing yourself and the world around you. The more you tune into the subtleties of who you are, the more you will start to recognise the powerful impacts of these teachings and how they help you to live from the creative and intuitive part of yourself. It is my life mission to help people integrate these ancient teachings into their modern world. I am dedicated to help you relearn what those before us already knew and lived. 

Susan Sezgun

Drawn to philosophy and spirituality from a young age, I began my journey through Tibetan Buddhism before discovering Yoga through Ashtanga Mysore style in 2018, in the south of France. I was mesmerised by the silence in the room — all students moving in their own rhythm, the breath taking up the full space of the body. Later that year, a hip injury led me deeper into Yoga, to Australia, and onto an unexpected teaching path. Ashtanga gave me a strong foundation in alignment and a deep focus on bridging breath, bandhas and movement into one harmonious flow — from the physical body to the subtle. What I thought was only a practical tool became a transformative, heart-opening path. Since then, I've learned many ways to hold space, sharing Yoga as conscious living — from vinyasa to restorative, silent meditation to guided Yoga Nidra. Every class is an invitation to slow down, tune into the body's wisdom, and for a moment, remember to be present.

Larissa Banney

Yoga has shown me first hand how the biggest mistake I was making in life was believing that I needed to look externally for everything, as opposed to listening to what I already knew within. Through years of consistent practice, I have uncovered a deep trust in myself that was previously clouded.    I am here to show you that you don't need to renounce the world in order to invite this practice into your life. I find incredible enjoyment and motivation from my career as a Chartered Accountant and using my brain in this analytical way. I equally find so much passion and a deep sense of purpose from teaching Yoga and guiding people in a more intuitive way - the two paths are not mutually exclusive.  My practice has changed a lot over the years and continues to change, as I change. The constant however, is that it's always there. I am dedicated to my personal practice and living the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda in my daily life. I believe this helps me in my role as a teacher to guide from a place of personal experience - I am right there with you.  My classes generally feature asanas that call on you to use your inner strength and power - or at least remind you that this is there. I offer variations and modifications so the class is suitable for all - students are invited to take what they need from the class on any particular day. I am a student for life and so my classes also generally feature what I am currently reading and learning, and how I relate this to the world around me.

Brianna Attard

Blending my experience as an award-winning mental health facilitator with my love of nervous system & somatic work, my goal is to bring you yoga practices that support you to weather life’s many storms. I love sharing a blend of traditional yogic practices with modern approaches of somatic & nervous system work, to provide you with a practice that feels deeply nourishing to your mind-body system as a reprieve from the busyness of life.  Through my own experience overcoming burnout, anxiety & many chronic health challenges – I know the importance of a practice that meets you where you are at. I’m trained in hatha, vinyasa, yin & trauma-sensitive yoga. I always struggled with the stillness of yin before I started teaching it – now it's my favourite style of asana to practice & teach!  I’ve been practising yoga since the age of 16, with a committed daily practice of pranayama & meditation. A dedicated yogic practitioner, but a lifelong learner. I’m so keen to share practice with you.

Clare Anderson​

Yoga is my oldest and dearest friend - a friend that has graciously woven itself through my life since stumbling across an asana book on the family bookcase as a child. Yoga has comforted, challenged, and guided me as an undercurrent to all aspects of my life. I’ve explored different styles of asana and meditation practices - with my current sadhanna based heavily in Vipassana and (Tantric) Bhakti - but always remain open to learning more ways to love & adore this practice and life.  I encourage silence, stillness, and deep grounded presence.

Bronwyn Haines

Yoga has been a big part of my life for many years now. I came upon the practice in my early 20's (about 20 years ago now!) and I'm forever grateful I did. I distinctly remember one class experience that has stayed with me and continues to inspire me. It was the first practice I was able to attend 6 months postpartum with the first of my two gorgeous daughters. I remember consciously coming back to this class as a way to carve a path back to myself, a way to nourish and rejuvenate my soul and tired weary body. I was so happy to come back to my mat! Needless to say I left that class feeling like a new person, I came home feeling completely refreshed and renewed from within. This experience, among so many countless others over the years, highlights to me the power of Yoga to reconnect, to bring about union and balance to the entire being...mind, body and soul. No matter what your experience or where you're at in your life, Yoga is there for you. Let's face it, we never really regret practicing Yoga do we?! It never fails to bring a smile, a sigh of happiness and an open heart. I am absolutely passionate about holding a safe space for people to heal and reconnect, to bring about balance and a state of being. It felt like such a natural progression for me to complete my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to facilitate this space on the Yoga mat for community. I am dedicated to creating classes that are balanced and nurturing. Whether it be a nourishing Yin practice, a heating Flow, or a little of both in a Yang Yin class, I truly hope you find your centre in my classes.

Hannah Perkins

A long-term student of Buddhist and Yogic inner methods, Hannah has been teaching since 2013 and is a Senior Level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia. She attended her first yoga class at age 10 and practiced meditation in her 20's as an antidote to working for various environmental campaigns. But it wasn't until, when faced with a cancer diagnosis, at age 29 the practice became a non-negotiable part of daily life. She brings warmth, practicality and her own life experiences to her teaching and 1-1 consultation as a trauma-informed Yoga Therapist, helping those facing the uncertainty of anxiety/depression, chronic illness and chronic pain. Having personally experienced these conditions she is 'fascia-nated' with the way the body holds onto past experiences and how consciousness communicates with us through the language of sensation. Combining yoga, somatic psychotherapy, myofascial release and meditation, her classes and sessions take you on a journey through the bodyscape to uncover your own conscious awareness. She completed 500hr Hatha Yoga and 650hr Yoga Therapy training locally through Yogic Wisdom and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training through Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia. She has also trained extensively internationally in Somatic Trauma Therapies including Polyvagal Theory, Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. In 2015, Hannah was selected to be part of the world’s largest Mindfulness summit, a free online event with 31 of the world’s leading teachers, researchers and experts from around the globe.

Marion Loisance

Marion was 26 weeks pregnant with her first daughter when she undertook her 200h yoga training in 2017 and did not expect how much doing this 'with her' would impact her journey. She knew by then that she would deepen her knowledge in perinatal yoga, as she felt wonderfully connected and in tune with her emotions, body and baby. She completed her studies as a Prenatal and Postnatal yoga teacher shortly after she gave birth to her second daughter early 2020. Marion is dedicating her energy and passion to guiding women in their motherhood journey, through movement, breathing, connection, meditation and love. As a mum of 2, she likes to tap into her own birth and mothering experiences during her classes and makes sure mamas are supported, held and listened to.  Her approach consists in offering gentle and safe sessions focusing on mothers' entire wellbeing (from physical release to mental and emotional health). Her classes are providing mothers with tools to enjoy their pregnancy, prepare for birth, heal and embrace motherhood, whether they are new or regular practitioners.

Michael Sharp

I once read something that compares the practices of yoga to cleaning a window that is dirty; marked by the passage of time (the window being us, our perception). That with the daily effort and repeated attention to cleaning, a change becomes apparent, bringing light and clarity, made consistent, though changing, over time. I 'fell' into yoga as a remedial practice to offset working physically as a carpenter; I was reluctant.. at first. While the physical benefits were undeniable, it was the more subtle benefit, slowly revealed, that caught me, and keeps me practicing now, some 20 plus years later. I've a Cert iv in yoga teaching (yep, it's a thing), about 1000+hr of formal training, many thousands of hours of teaching experience, in many different teaching environments, in a
range of "styles" to all student levels. And for a number of years I worked as a teacher trainer, both in Australia and internationally. I'm now teaching around my most important, and favourite job ever, as Dad to two amazing children, who bring a new level of understanding to the real value of the yoga practices: that while it prepares and helps us better understand and connect with the Self, it is so we can better relate to and care for others, in relationship and community.

Warren Parnell

I showed up to yoga broken, confused and angry. It was introduced to me as an invitation to look within and be with what I discovered. I've lived through what becomes possible when a man can accept and express all facets of himself - I owe a great deal of gratitude to this practice and my teachers. I teach traditional Hatha and Vinyasa with a heavy emphasis on preparing the body for meditation. I feel deeply inspired and aligned with yogic philosophy and love to share these teachings with respect for their origins throughout my classes.

Hannah Tang

My yoga journey began over a decade ago when I experienced its transformative power firsthand. Since then, yoga has been a constant companion in my growth and learning, inspiring me to share its magic with others. With a background in nursing and mental health, I bring a unique perspective to my classes, integrating nurturing body-awareness and compassionate self-inquiry. I completed my initial teacher training in my hometown of Newcastle and have since expanded my practice through further trainings and teaching experiences in India, Sri Lanka, and Spain. My certifications include Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, and meditation, enabling me to offer a diverse and holistic approach to yoga.My classes are designed to create a safe, inclusive space where students can connect with their bodies to cultivate greater balance, resilience and well-being. Yoga is more than a practice for me - it’s a way of life, and I’m passionate about sharing its profound benefits with others on their own journeys.

Aleks Ivetic

Aleks has dedicated her life to making the physical and metaphysical aspects of yoga accessible to others yearning for balance, transformation and fulfilment. Her classes bring warmth and compassion, care and sincerity, with a hint of joy and humour. Aleks has been inspired by Iyengar yoga primarily and weaves in her expertise as a certified Yoga Therapist to support rehabilitation of mind and body. Aleks has been living in Singapore and North America for the last 9 years and has recently returned to Australia with her family and settled into Newcastle.

Frank Reti

​Frank started his journey with sound via his passion for music. I have always been fascinated by the effects of music on emotions and wellbeing. I taught music to students with emotional disturbances for over a decade and witness how effective it can be. The relationship between music and sound became more apparent and the transition to study sound healing/ therapy became an obvious path. Throughout my journey, I have learnt several techniques to induce states of relaxation and often euphoria. My one to one clients have reported significant healing and in most cases, general feelings of wellbeing after their sessions. With this in mind, I decided to expand my practice and offer group sessions. I am continually learning, discovering and uncovering new and exciting methods of practice that I am delighted to have the opportunity to share.

Gemma Fox​

The practice of yoga allows me to connect to that inner quiet space that is always there but is often covered but the layers and noise of every day life. During asana I love to focus on noticing the subtle qualities of the movement, breath and bodily sensations and I encourage students to do the same. Practicing in this way has allowed me to be more aware of states of resistance and flow within myself, whether in my practice or in the demands of daily life. I hope it helps others in the same way. 
I found the practice of yoga in my early twenties and it has been a central part of my life ever since. I completed my first 200hour yoga training after practising for several years, followed by 150hours of additional training and most recently completed 600hour Diploma of Yoga Therapy.

Madeline Jubb (on leave)

Yoga has been part of my life for over 20yrs, and it continues to be my anchor. My studies have spanned a number of lineages and have taken me to the heartland of yoga; India. My teaching philosophy is one of inclusivity, I believe the practice is for everybody and that Yoga can cross time and cultural contexts to reach people of all bodies and abilities. My focus is on bridging access for people to receive Yoga, with an interest in the subtle body, pranayama, alignment, and trauma-sensitive practices. Having worked in the community sector with people from all walks of life, I have a natural curiosity with how humans live, heal and transform. I see Yoga as a universal means for supporting that process. My hope is that you leave my classes feeling nurtured, empowered, and a little more connected to your most divine and authentic Self.

The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others
​- ​Gandhi