Staff

Jon ( Founder )

His early teenage years of Tae Kwon Do martial arts led Jon into Zen Meditation and then to the Yoga world. Studying since 2009  with such teachers as Everett Newell ( Zuna Yoga), Donna Farhi, Sianna Sherman, Sarah Owen (Yin Yoga), Edward Clark ( Tripsichore Yoga) and Kit Laughlin ( International Stretch teacher)

His Meditation inquiry since 1996 has included retreats in Zen Buddhism ( Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village Thailand) Mahayana Buddhism FPMT Nepal and Spain,Theravada Buddhism Thailand, Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University Australia, Vipassana Kathmandu, Dr Joe Dispenza Australia and Spiritual Esoteric teacher Chaty Secaira of Las Piramides Del Ka Guatemala.

Main QiGong teachings with Panda Chi ( Path of Tao Qi Gong) and Dr of Chinese Medicine Peter Caughey ( Forest Rock QiGong Monastery school Bali)

Gaining certifications: ERYT 500 YACEP Yoga Alliance, 50 hr Yin Teacher Training with Sara Owen ( Sarah Powers endorsed teacher) 200hr Forest Rock Qi Gong and Stretch Teacher. Reiki Master and healing certificate courses in Kinesiology, Indian Head massage, Lomi Lomi, Swedish massage and Laughter Yoga Leader.

Having delivered more than 80 x retreats and courses in Yoga . Meditation and Reiki trainings, Jon understands everyone learns in different ways. Everyone is not designed for one style of yoga or meditation, so he presents an eclectic mix of teachings and wisdom so all find something they connect with and then re-establish peace and move forward with a positive focus.

Aoife (Instructor)

Aoife is an inquisitive and expressive International yoga teacher. Trained as a professional ballet, jazz and contemporary dancer in her youth, she found yoga after an injury ended her career in dance. She has been a devoted student of yoga for 9 years and has been sharing her practice as a teacher for over 4 years.

Specialising in many styles, Aoife’s classes always have a central focus on breath, mind/body connection and bodily awareness. Initially trained as a teacher in Bali, Indonesia, 2019, she continued her studies in Kerela, India in 2023 after completing a course of Vipassana meditation in Katmandu, Nepal.

She encourages her students to trust in themselves and to trust in the process. Her classes take you on a journey of self-exploration and discovery. Aoife’s classes are challenging, yet nurturing and always leave students feeling energised and renewed. Her classes often include elements of meditation and chanting.

Karolina

Karolina discovered yoga as a way to restore balance in her life on a physical and energetic level. She left her home country and office job in 2015 and embarked upon a journey of being free and excited about the unknown. It was not long before she deepened her love of yoga and completed a Hatha and Ashtanga teacher training. It then led to attending several silent Vipassana retreats that deepened her meditation practice and clearly presented her lifes purpose to help others find peace and balance through Yoga, meditation, healing, moon ceremonies, talking circles and life coaching.

Karolina sees her body as a temple and is a wonderful example of the joy that comes with a dedicated Vegan diet. Her patience and warmth make her a great teacher for beginners as they feel a deep connection and trust around her. The yoga classes she delivers have a strong emphasis on removing the ego both in the practice and in our lives. She loves to remind people that the time on the mat is a sacred time for ourselves, where we can celebrate our unique bodies, embrace our imperfections, understand ourselves better and have a little fun as well!

Karolina excels in motivating people to understand who they really are first and then work on releasing any limiting beliefs, so they can reach their full potential in life.

Emma

Emma discovered yoga over 8 years ago when she first stepped on her mat in a Vinyasa class and the fluidity, beauty and meditative qualities captured her heart and calmed her mind. With long hours in her demanding corporate lifestyle leading to high stress, anxiety and burn out, practicing yoga daily became essential to regain clarity in life and focus on herself from the inside out. Eventually Emma quit her office job to travel the world, sparked by a fire within for freedom and transformation, and a desire to deepen her practice.

Her journey took her to the Sacred Valley of Peru, where she completed her first teacher training, which guided her far beyond asana into a deep spiritual inquiry alongside ancient shamanic teachings of the Andean medicine wheel. It is now Emma’s passion to teach and share the gift of yoga with others. Her classes offer beginners and seasoned yogis alike the space for self-discovery and encouragement to grow both physically and spiritually, from creative and dynamic Vinyasas to holding meditative space in the stillness of a Yin class.

Emma encourages her students to find their edge through breath and focus with gentle compassion and always a spark of joy and laughter. Her classes seamlessly blend traditional yoga philosophy with contemporary insights, creating a space where students can find balance, strength, and tranquility. She hopes to guide her students to connect with their true selves, so they too can be empowered to create the life they dream of.


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