Teachers

Teachers


Johnny Batchelor is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher with over 30 years' experience. The on-going, peer-assessed certification process ensures a commitment to professional development and high quality student care. Commencing yoga study in 1990, Johnny began formal teacher training with Eve Grzbowski in 1995 and later under the mentorship of Kay Parry. He continues to study under the guidance of some of the world's most senior Iyengar Yoga teachers and specialises in remedial and therapeutic applications. Johnny now offers a teacher training / mentorship program to suitable candidates. Website  Email Johnny. Booking. Phone: 0415 344 722


Juliet Willetts is a qualified teacher of Shadow Yoga, a style based on the ancient hatha yoga texts and founded by Shandor Remete. This style works with simple but challenging preparatory sequences designed to remove energetic blockages and link movement and breath (see www.shadowyoga.com). Juliet has practiced yoga since 1991 and taught since 1996. Her classes run as six week courses. Email Juliet Website Phone: (02) 4268 0627 or 0466 387 327

Katherine Watson has been practising yoga since 1999 and completed her first teacher training in 2008 with Yoga Arts, Byron Bay. She is also trained in Pre-natal yoga ( Jivamukti yoga 2013), Yin Yoga ( Sarah Powers 2014) Kids Yoga ( Zenergy 2012) and Yoga for trauma, anxiety, depression and body image ( Sarah Ball 2022) Katherine taught for 7 years at iconic Bondi yoga school, Dharmashala before moving to the Illawarra where she has been leading classes, workshops and retreats since 2016. Her classes are a mix of asana, pranayama and meditation, all are welcome. Website  Email Kath Phone: 0410 329 732

Kai Hazelgrove is a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher with foundations in Viniyoga (Rachel Nokes 2017 &  2018). Viniyoga is a gentle, slow and therapeutic style that adapts the practice to each individual and stimulates the link between breath and movement.
Whilst respecting the traditions of yoga, Kai’s calm instruction is invitational with plenty of options, having studied Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Anxiety and Depression and Body Image (Sarah Ball, 2018). Other qualifications include Prenatal, Postnatal Yoga (Briony Goodsell, 2020), Fertility Yoga (Ana Davis 2022).  Kai will be studying Yoga Therapy in 2024. Email Kai Phone: 0409 618 444

Ashanna Roberts: One of Ashanna's favourite aspects of being a yoga teacher is being a devoted student for life. Continuing to learn different modalities, evidence-based practices, ancient traditions, inspiring philosophy, and weaving them together to create a space where you can explore yourself and recalibrate to your innate sense of alignment. Ashanna's style is calming, grounding and supportive whilst also inviting curiosity and playfulness. Email Ashanna Website Phone:  0417 267 492

Holly Nehme is passionate about sharing yoga as a means of personal transformation. With 14 years of dedicated practice, study and teaching across a variety of styles, the traditional tantric hatha yoga system emerged as a standout — its ability to recalibrate not only the physical body but the energetic architecture has been completely life-changing. Her classes are a deep dive into the energetics of asana, curated with intention to balance and cultivate energy. Humble, dynamic and devoted, all levels are welcome. Booking Email Holly


Gianna Hazel is a qualified Hatha Vinyasa (Kai Yoga) teacher and practicing trauma counsellor. Passionate about the intersection of movement and mental wellbeing, Gianna specializes in blending yoga with evidence-based somatic modalities like Brainspotting to support nervous system regulation. In Gianna’s classes, you can expect a dynamic yet regulating Vinyasa practice. Her style is grounding and supportive, offering a safe space to explore stillness. All bodies and experience levels are welcome. Email Gianna Website Phone: 0422 594 678

Alex Ray teaches a meditative embodiment practice known as the Realisation Process for both embodiment and psychological healing. The Realisation Process is a meditative embodiment practice that supports greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and a deeper sense of connection with oneself. Suitable for people of all backgrounds and levels of physical capacity, the practice does not require any prior experience with meditation, spirituality, or yoga. Sms Alex to book: 0401 851 828

Shooshi Dreyfus has been practising and teaching yoga for over 20 years. Her initial teacher's training was in Oki Yoga, however she practises the Iyengar method. Shooshi is president of Northern Suburbs Yoga Inc, which runs the Moore St Yoga Room. Email Shooshi Phone: (02) 4267 5786




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