YOGA STUDIO MELBOURNE

Yoga Teacher

My parents discovered and began to practice meditation while I was in my early teens. As my both my parents began their spiritual journeys I developed my own curiosity for understanding the world around me. I first started practicing asana at fifteen to improve the look and feel of my body. As I matured into my early twenties and gained more insight into the ancient philosophy of yoga I deepened my understanding of myself and the world around me.

In 2012 I went to India in search of greater understanding and completed my Level One Yoga Teacher Training. Since then I have completed 50 hours of Pre-Post Natal specific training and a CERT III and IV in Physiotherapy Assistance. I have a deep interest in exercise and conditioning and am developing athlete specific classes to aid athletes in finding greater balance to improve their performance, health and longevity.

Yoga has become a through line in all aspects of my life and I am honoured to share my love and experience of yoga with those around me.

A previous biomedical science graduate with 19 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, I left the UK and my fast-paced work-hard/play-hard lifestyle over 2 years ago with my partner and moved to Australia. I decided to fully commit myself full time to pursue my passion of yoga and meditation.  I am well-versed in multiple yogic and meditation styles.  With 22 years of international training, personal experience and dedicated self-practice, it was an easy transition into a natural mentor, coach and lecturer.

I bring enormous enthusiasm and motivation with an extremely positive, energetic and creative approach that is guaranteed to ensure my students have the best experience they can, whether beginners or experienced in all aspects of their practice and learning. I am passionate about inspiring health, fitness and wellbeing through an entirely personalised, caring and supportive style.

I take pride in tailoring my teaching and lecturing to suit individual needs and abilities so that every student can find benefit and receive a first-class experience. My holistic style and interest in yoga and meditation as therapy enables me to call upon a variety of techniques ranging from massage, aromatherapy, music, meditation, nutrition, mindfulness, health advice and breathing techniques to blissfully connect body, mind and spirit to create personal space, calmness, balance, healing and inner peace.

After being a regular yoga practitioner for several years in Argentina and in Thailand, I became a certified yoga instructor in 2010. Since that moment I have not stopped training and learning about yoga practice and philosophy.

I have had the chance to take workshops with some of the best teachers around the world in many countries. I have trained and mentored prospective yoga teachers from different countries while living and practicing in India.

During my classes, I integrate aspects of mindfulness as well as various styles of yoga into the teaching of vinyasa flow classes. Students will find my classes challenging and enjoyable, with a focus on learning proper technique and postural alignment via clear guidance and gentle adjustments.

When I am not upside down, I enjoy reading, catching up with friends and travelling. I have lived in five different countries and I speak four languages. I am also a qualified French and Spanish teacher.

Yoga Teacher

Sandra has been practicing yoga for many years and loves the way it brings her a sense of joy and peace.  She has a passion for creating a calm and balanced spiritual practice, offering a comfortable and safe space for all. Yoga has brought so much happiness and truth into her life, enabling her to slow down, refocus and live more in the present moment.

Sandra is known for her authentic and non- judgement teaching style. She encourages the growth of the physical and spiritual self by travelling inwards and finding the breath.  Her approach to yoga is to always listen to the body, paying attention to how you are feeling while connecting body, mind and soul. Her classes will leave you feeling nourished, refreshed and balanced.