How I Got Here
The study, the sweat, the stuff that shapes my teaching.
With my foundational teacher, Kate Pell, and my dear friend Bec—reunited years later at one of Kate’s Brisbane workshops. Kate taught me how to lead from the heart, and I carry her voice with me still.
What informs my teaching.
Ongoing study. Real-world experience. A lifelong love of learning.
I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to continuing education—and proud of it. I’m constantly seeking out teachings, conversations, and tools that deepen my understanding of how to move, how to teach, and how to hold space well.
Not because I think more certificates make a better teacher. But because staying connected to curiosity, rigour, and humility does.
Here’s a glimpse at what’s shaped the way I teach—and what you can expect in class with me.
Practicing in Zürich with a fellow traveller and yoga-lover I met along the way. Yoga’s taken me all over the world—and it keeps me connected, wherever I land.
What influences my teaching today.
Jules Mitchell | 300HR Yoga Biomechanics Teacher Training (in progress)
A deep dive into the science of stretching, load, tissue adaptation and the mechanics of movement. This training is helping me sharpen my language, refine my sequencing, and offer a more integrated experience—where effort and rest both matter.
Jason Crandell | 300HR Vinyasa Teacher Training
Jason’s method gave me a rich, intelligent approach to sequencing that respects the science and builds skill and technique over time. It continues to inform the scaffolding I bring to every 6-week module.
Cecily Milne | Yoga Detour Methodology & Ongoing Study
Cecily’s work radically shifted how I think about movement, strength, and the role of critical thinking in modern yoga. Her approach gave me permission to question dogma, to move with intent, and to integrate strength and mobility practices that genuinely support longevity. Yoga Detour continues to shape how I cue, sequence, and empower students to move with clarity and confidence.
Post-training smiles after a weekend with Cecily Milne and the Yoga Detour crew in Melbourne. Deep learning, deep lunges, and deep laughs.
Studying in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2018. Learning alongside teachers from around the world—and still learning from them today.
Other studies & influences
I’ve studied with brilliant teachers and completed additional trainings that inform my approach in ways big and small—including early mentors like Kate Pell, who taught me how to teach from the heart. These include:
Donna Farhi | Foundational Teaching Skills & Embodied Learning (2017, and revisiting through current study)
Bernie Clark | Yin Yoga Foundations (Insight Yoga Institute)
Amber Karnes | Body Positive Yoga & Inclusive Practice
Ana Forrest | Foundations in Forrest Yoga
Jason Crandell | Advanced Teacher Training (300HR, 2024)
Drew Hume | Anatomy, Mobility & Functional Movement
Jill Miller | Myofascial Release for Yoga Teachers
Leslie Kaminoff | Anatomy of Breath & Individualised Yoga
And because I'm not just about yoga:
Current Mentoring | With Amber Karnes (business, boundaries, voice)
Strength Training | Ongoing personal coaching to support function & longevity
Hormone Therapy & Menopause Education | In partnership with my GP and lived experience
TL;DR?
I’m not really here to dazzle you with certificates. I’m here to hold space for your practice with care, clarity, and depth. But ask me about your muscle spindles—and I’m alive!
If that sounds good to you—come join me.