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Our Teachers

We have a wide variety of teachers with extensive experience and expertise. Each teacher brings a different element to their classes, making their classes and your experience attending authentic and unique.

Ŧ  Trained in Trauma Informed Yoga       Neuroaffirming Teacher Trainer       Trained in Neuroaffirming Yoga

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Phoebe | YOGA

Phoebe's yoga journey began while volunteering in the Philippines, where she taught yoga to amputees. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training and specialised in amputee yoga, prenatal yoga and yin. Three years ago Phoebe moved to the Bellarine with her husband and two young children and started teaching yoga. With a history of 20 years working as a healthcare professional in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics, her classes combine a balance of strong flowing sequences with a focus on alignment and biomechanics. Carefully sequenced with music and always providing options for modifications be ready to move, flow and smile in Phoebes classes.

  Trained in Neuroaffirming Yoga

Kat Harris  performing a yoga spinal twist pose

Kat | YOGA

Kat has been a Yogi enjoying practicing Ashtanga & Vinyasa yoga for over 20 years, in various studios and on retreats from Melbourne to London, Bali, Ibiza and the South of Spain. Kat likes to lead an Ashtanga inspired flow, keeping it simple and repetative with cues of breath to movement. Kat also leads a gentle and relaxing Yin inspired class which tends to finish with a sound bath for an added element of a welcome meditation or snooze.

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Angus | YOGA

Originally from the Scottish Highlands, Angus now lives in Ocean Grove with his family. His global yoga journey has led him to become a full-time teacher, trainer, and mentor. Angus' gentle, compassionate approach challenges traditional narratives, offering a more person-centred style. His down-to-earth nature and humour create a welcoming atmosphere for all. With a strong understanding of anatomy, Angus' flow classes are thoughtfully designed for maximum physical benefits. His Yin classes prioritize simplicity and personal experience, emphasizing a 'say less' ethos.

Ŧ  Trained in Trauma Informed Yoga 

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Ben | YOGA

Ben has been dedicatedly practicing Yoga for more than eight years. Initially, he turned to Yoga as a method to cope with the stress of his corporate job. Over time, he has achieved a harmonious equilibrium between his demanding professional life and the tranquillity of Yoga. Ben holds his Yoga practice in high regard and wholeheartedly imparts his passion to his students in each class. He consistently brings his deep appreciation for breath and movement to all of his sessions.

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Caz  | YOGA

Caz is a 500HR RYT yoga teacher, personal trainer and counsellor who has extensive experience providing yoga and fitness programs for diverse populations, including youth in custody, international students, and military personnel. Being neurodivergent herself, she runs a private counselling practice supporting late diagnosed adults with ADHD/Autism. Caz is a board member of Frontline Yoga and currently sits on the lecturing team at Australian Yoga Academy teaching neuro-affirming and trauma-informed yoga to the next generation of yoga teachers. Caz also runs the Salt & Wood Dance Club, where her mission is to offer low key, fun and inclusive dance that creates true joy!

⁠⁠Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Trainer
Neuro-Affirming Yoga Teacher Trainer

Klara performing Pilates bridge exercise

Klara | PILATES

Klara is an extremely enthusiastic Pilates lover and mum. She is an APPI certified Pilates Instructor in both mat and reformer classes. She believes in nourishing our bodies with intentional movement to enrich the mind and body connection. The mat classes run by Klara are made to feel safe, fun and challenging for everyBODY, offering a personal experience to everyone that walks through the door. Klara can’t wait to meet you all and share her passion for Pilates with you !

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Eliza | YOGA & PILATES

Eliza is a lover of movement and being able to facilitate movement for all people! From a young age Eliza danced in ballet and contemporary styles and then as an adult fell in love with yoga and Pilates. Eliza has completed her pilates training in injury prevention and pre and postnatal and then went on to study yoga training in Rishikesh India and in Ubud Bali. She loves teaching all styles of yoga and Pilates from the Ashtanga primary and intermediate series as well as Hatha, vinyasa, Yin and various styles of mat pilates.

Lucy practicing yoga outdoors, mountain view

Lucy | YOGA

Originally from North West England, Lucy now enjoys the slower pace of life in Ocean Grove with her husband Alex, and two little girls Amelie and Arlia. Lucy is a qualified Personal Trainer and recently completed her 250 hour yoga teacher training. With a passion for alignment and technique, Lucy's Signature Inner Strength classes will focus on strong and dynamic movement with integrated cardio for fitness and conditioning. Expect to challenge the body and mind with options to suit your personal goals. Leave feeling energised and empowered with a sense of calm.

Ŧ  Trained in Trauma Informed Yoga 

Maddy Smiling on beach

Maddy | YOGA

Maddy started practicing yoga to reduce stress, ease tension in the body and to quiet a busy mind. She recently graduated from 250 hours yoga training and is excited to share the benefits of yoga with others and to help people slow down and find space in their day. Her classes are steady, mellow and mindful.  Outside of teaching she loves surfing, camping, being in nature and keeping active.

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Mia | PILATES

Mia is a certified pilates instructor with a passion for exercise, health and wellness. In hopes to slow down and improve strength, Mia discovered Pilates and her love for it only grew, leading her to make the shift from client to instructor. Mia loves how movement and music re-energise the body, mind and soul, which is why her classes focus on a mind-body connection. Outside of Pilates, Mia studies Naturopathy, enjoys drinking matcha and going for walks and runs. Her classes feature a blend of styles that work on strength and balance, including the option to use weights, bands and balls.

Molly Smiling yoga instructor in seated pose

Molly | YOGA

Molly Hyndman is a 200 hour trained yoga teacher with a passion for making yoga fun and accessible for every body, at every stage of life. A local Barwon Heads mum, Molly has practiced yoga for 15 years and has found a love and passion for her practice throughout the many changing seasons of her life. Molly is currently undergoing further training with Melbourne-based yoga teacher Amy Carmody to broaden her focus on the nervous system and anatomy knowledge.
Molly’s classes are fun, uplifting and filled with good vibes. She uses carefully curated playlists to immerse her students in her classes to ensure they have a reprieve from their everyday lives and a chance to switch off.

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Murphy | STUDIO ASSISTANT

Murphy is a glorious border terrier who is wise beyond his 5 human years. An easy going fellow, he enjoys spending his days pottering around the garden taking in the scents and chasing his lizard friends. He lives in the house behind the studio, right on the dog beach but due to his dislike for dogs he prefers to spend his time with humans. Tummy tickles and digging holes are more his thing, and being a great listener he will happily join you in the garden room for a chat and a cup of tea. During class you'll find him meandering into the studio taking pride of place on the mat next to you. He doesn't like to miss out on anything!

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