Our Good Folk
Aleisha Smith
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
An intuitive, up-beat flow combining moments of stillness to reflect and observe what arises when we dive within.
What you love most about teaching yoga:
Observing students learning to move mindfully from a place within. How they move their limbs through space (and then through life) can change dramatically in a short period of time. I love this!
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
Scooting around town on my Vespa or giving a Japanese Shiatsu.
Sophie Claridge
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
A practice that aims to discover a balance of softening and challenging, with an overarching focus on dropping back into awareness.
What you love most about teaching yoga:
Teaching yoga is a pretty damn cool job, so there isn't much I don't love about it. However I don't think much compares to the honour of watching a group of strangers moving and breathing together. It is so simple, yet so extraordinary.
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
I can never turn down an opportunity to have a coffee, eat somewhere new, or see one of the many wonderful people in my life. Often, I don't really know how to stop or slow, so thankfully I have yoga!
What can’t you live without:
Music! I like to think of my earphones or car radio as providing a constant playlist for my life. I feel, study, dance, drive, walk, flow, clean, and anything else you can think of, with tunes playing.
Jess Roe
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
Steady, inclusive, mindful and laid-back.
What you love most about teaching yoga:
Bringing people together in a space where they can feel comfortable to be themselves, to explore movement in a safe, fun and supportive way and to help them feel part of a community.
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
You’ll find me out in nature, walking my pooch, meditating, hiking, mountain bike riding and reading books.
What can’t you live without:
Croissants.
Jess McKeown
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
Slow, inclusive and nourishing, with a sprinkle of enquiry.
What you love most about teaching yoga:
Being a part of a community with shared values and helping people slow down and find space - so good!
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
I am a Mama to three amazing little humans - loving on, listening to, and running after them is exhausting, messy and so beautiful, all at once! I also love being in nature, walking, cooking, pilates and having a dip in the ocean.
What can’t you live without:
Community - especially my children, family, and close friends.
Sabrina Reuter
Tess Houghton
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
Relaxed, mindful, and encouraging of all students to move and breath in a way that suits them.
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
When I’m not a busy bee working at the hospital, you’ll find me out and about spending time with my favourite people, enjoying yummy coffee, food and the outdoors.
What you love most about teaching yoga?
Encouraging people to simply have a little FUN with it! Adult life can feel so serious all of the time, its nice to find a space where you can move your body and breath mindfully but have a little giggle along the way. Creating practices that are accessible for EVERY-BODY is the most important thing for me as a Yoga Teacher - I am most inspired by people who are new to yoga, who step into a space that is unfamiliar and give it a go.
Something we may not know about you:
I am A Registered Nurse and work between the Intensive Care Unit and Cardiology ward at Barwon Health!
Georgia Radley
Describe your teaching style in one sentence:
I aim to keep things very permissive, be creative in what I offer, and give space for things to land.
What you love most about teaching yoga:
It’s an absolute joy to be part of this community, to watch students make discoveries and settle a little more into themselves each time they arrive to the mat.
Outside of yoga, what else could we find you doing:
Performing in plays or musicals.
What can’t you live without:
Salt and Vinegar chippies.