Yoga and Mindfulness
Sisters & Co-founders Kai & Teagan
We are located in the heart of coastal Austinmer, on a quiet side street surrounded by greenery, 5 minutes walk from the train station & an easy walk to the beach.
A stones throw away from local cafes, restaurants, local shops, post office, escarpment & bush walks on the south coast just one hour south of Sydney.
We provide a sanctuary that offers yoga, women's circles, massage, sauna and retreats to enhance health & wellbeing for body, mind & spirit.
As yoga teachers, our intention is to offer a unique & tailored experience that creates a feeling of harmony & freedom both on & off the mat. There are many tools of yoga that a huge support for our everyday life and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience in a supportive, nurturing and accessible way.
For our retreats, we provide on-site accommodation in a renovated 1920's guesthouse, surrounded by trees where you will discover a sense of peace and tranquility. The property is set out so that there can be an option for either quiet reflection or community gatherings in your free time.
A stones throw away from local cafes, restaurants, local shops, post office, escarpment & bush walks on the south coast just one hour south of Sydney.
We provide a sanctuary that offers yoga, women's circles, massage, sauna and retreats to enhance health & wellbeing for body, mind & spirit.
As yoga teachers, our intention is to offer a unique & tailored experience that creates a feeling of harmony & freedom both on & off the mat. There are many tools of yoga that a huge support for our everyday life and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience in a supportive, nurturing and accessible way.
For our retreats, we provide on-site accommodation in a renovated 1920's guesthouse, surrounded by trees where you will discover a sense of peace and tranquility. The property is set out so that there can be an option for either quiet reflection or community gatherings in your free time.
MEET OUR YOGA TEACHERS & MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Kai Hazelgrove
Yoga Teacher
Kai is passionate about women's health and well-being. She loves that yoga can be a journey of self exploration, where you can finish a practice feeling completely different to how you felt when you started and that you can get the sense that there is nothing missing. Yoga, dancing, cooking nourishing meals, reading, connecting with friends, enjoying uplifting rituals and appreciating the simple things in life are what she enjoys most. Plus of course, spending quality time with loved ones!
Kai completed her 200 hour foundational yoga teacher training in 2017 and a further 150 hour advanced yoga teacher training with Rachel Nokes from Ray of Light Yoga in 2018. Kai has been teaching yoga regularly ever since.
Her yoga classes are often themed, using Vinyasa Krama (intelligent steps towards a goal pose) and layered options to suit different needs and abilities. Kai enjoys weaving mindfulness and other yoga themes in a creative and lighthearted way. Based on her own direct experience, Kai draws influence from different yoga styles primarily Viniyoga, Anusara, Vinyasa and Yin. Pranayama, Mindfulness and Meditation are also an important component of Kai's classes and often the class will be a moving meditation, linking breath with movement.
In 2019 Kai completed Teaching Yoga for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression & Body Image teacher training with Sarah Ball. Practicing yoga regularly helped Kai overcome anxiety and depression challenges and enabled her to feel free to feel and express emotion and a sense of freedom in a healthy way rather than feeding herself with unhealthy habits that provided very short term solutions. As a result Kai aims to teach classes that provide her students an opportunity to feel safe and stable in their bodies and empowered to make their practice their own and to provide tools to help them find what works for them to feel reconnected and full of vitality.
Kai has continued her yoga teacher studies completing Prenatal Yoga, Active Birth and Postnatal Yoga with Briony Goodsell from The Nesting Place. During Covid-19 restrictions, Kai started teaching a 6 week Mums and Bubs course online and is now teaching classes in the studio. After having children of her own, Kai realised that she and many other women really need the support and community of other women who are going through similar experiences and challenges. Kai enjoys providing space and an opportunity for women to connect in a non judgmental and nurturing environment.
Other courses Kai has attended include a 3 weekend Anusara yoga teacher training immersion with Cassandra Missio from Earth and Sky Yoga, Ayurveda Goddess with Katie Rose, The Subtle Practices of Yoga with Creature Yoga, Advanced yoga teacher training with Creature Yoga.
Kai is undertaking yoga for Fertility teacher training after having issues with fertility with her first child.
Teagan Barnett
Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist
Teagan has had an interest in yoga since attending her first class in high school for school sport. She was amazed at the feeling of lightness & freedom combined with groundedness & the ability to focus with more ease. From then on she was hooked & continued to practice yoga on & off at gyms up to her mid twenties, whilst living in Sydney working as an accountant & climbing the corporate ladder. Due to being a perfectionist & high achiever, she began to suffer from high functioning anxiety & depression, so she knew a huge change was needed. In 2017 she commenced her 200hr teacher training with Ray of Light in Bulli.
During her training over 10 months, Teagan became immensely passionate about yoga once learning of the deep philosophy involved & the incredible transformative effects yoga can have on people’s lives, including her own. Yoga can lead people to less suffering & more joy as it teaches them to rely less on the outside world for gratification & to seek contentment from within. On completing her teacher training in November 2017, her life’s purpose became apparent.
Teagan loves to share the wisdom of yoga through her yoga classes, intricately theming each class with a message from ancient yogic philosophy & intelligent sequence design. She understands that each person is unique, so aims to provide a variety of tools & techniques that cater for all. Her classes strictly follow the principles of Viniyoga, a style founded by the grandfather of modern yoga, Shri T. Krishnamacharya. This style of yoga will particularly benefit those suffering from physical or mental ailments in their life looking for a way to improve their health & wellbeing & lead a more calm & blissful life.
Teagan is a qualified Intuitive Balinese massage therapist & loves to nurture her clients in the treatment room. This style of massage incorporates stretching and long flowing strokes with deep tissue massage, which stimulates the lymphatic system, improving the function of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems, and encourages release of toxins and stress from the body. Teagan modifies her massage style to suit her clients needs by listening to both the client and their body signals. Unfortunately she is unable to offer any health rebate.
Teagan also loves to walk her puppies, Bear & Bibi, on little Austi Beach. She finds the ocean & nature very calming & healing, always gravitating towards it in her life. She is an introverted, creative soul who enjoys cooking healthy Ayurvedic meals, dancing, music (especially old songs), painting & snuggles with loved ones.
After completing 150hr advanced yoga training with Ray of Light, Teagan embarked on her first trip to India in January 2019 for three weeks to study yoga therapy with Dr.N.Chandrasekaran. This training will be completed in early 2022 & Teagan will return to India each year in January until then. Teagan is also undertaking a kids yoga course with Rainbow Yoga & she recently completed the Subtle Practices of Yoga with Creature Yoga.
Teagan views herself always as a student & she bows to all the teachers that have led her on her path including Rachel Nokes, Dr N. Chandrasekaran, Sarah Ball, Lis White, Briony Goodsell, Katie Rose, Leanne Davis, Kathy Gaudiosi, Gopala Amir Yaffa & Rosie, Bess & Tahl from Creature Yoga
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Beth Hayes
Yoga Teacher, Prenatal & Yin Meet Beth. Beth is a Mother, Yoga Teacher and Nature Lover. Yoga found her at a time of my life when she needed a space to go to for some healthy movement and some much needed calm and balance from the demands of daily life. By bringing awareness and expansion into the everyday, we are able to pause, take stock and move forward in life with more meaningful intention. It is this gift that Beth wishes to share with others; to help people find the space that they need in their lives in order to realise their full potential. Beth is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, 50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher and currently completing Yoga of Birth certification. Beth has studied with many wonderful teachers including Idit Hefer Tamir, Katie Rose, Sarah Owen and Kamala Angel. |
Sasha Sadarkis Gibbs
Yoga Teacher
Forever curious about what yoga is and what it can offer, Sasha began her yoga journey in 2012 with Ray Of Light Yoga. This decision changed her life.
With her ever-growing love and desire to know more about Yoga philosophy and its teachings, Sasha embarked on her journey with Ray of Light Yoga 200hrs Foundational Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. Wanting to learn more, Sasha completed her Advanced Studies 150hrs also with Ray Of Light Yoga in 2019.
Sasha has also completed training with Sarah Ball for Teaching Yoga for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Body image in 2018 to not only assist her personal experiences, but to also help her understand the other varying experiences that affect our society and that are within our community.
Yoga is now a part of Sasha’s life both on and off the mat. Yoga is in her heart forever and loves sharing her experiences both on and off the mat with everyone. Sasha has met many truly inspiring people within the community and made amazing friends!
Sasha’s joy of teaching yoga is meeting people where they are at, yoga is all about you and your personal, individual experiences. Sasha offers a range of tools and options so you can find your own personal yoga whoever and wherever you are!
In Sasha’s classes, she weaves learnings of philosophy and themes with the gentle awareness of body movement with the breath following the principles of Viniyoga & Vinyasa. Offering time for you to be in the present and settling the mind from your day to day. Allowing you to meet yourself where you are in this moment.
Sasha has travelled to yoga retreats in Bali, Sri Lanka and Cook Islands. She loves to immerse herself in yoga for that full week to gain more knowledge and to take time out for herself outside of the commitments of daily life. She also meets so many amazing like-minded people who are also growing in their own yoga journey!
Sasha has been able to experience the beautiful cultures, local foods, amazing locations and had some amazing experiences on these trips.
Sasha has a deep love for all living beings, particularly her three dog fur babies, Patch, Poppy and Bean. Sasha loves being amongst nature, bush walking, camping, kayaking and gardening at home. Her husband, her family, friends and community are extremely important in her life.
Rolling out her mat – you will find Sasha coming back to her breath to ground and create calmness. Transforming from being focused on the external elements of her busy day to find grounding, contentment, and stillness in her practice.
Yoga Teacher
Forever curious about what yoga is and what it can offer, Sasha began her yoga journey in 2012 with Ray Of Light Yoga. This decision changed her life.
With her ever-growing love and desire to know more about Yoga philosophy and its teachings, Sasha embarked on her journey with Ray of Light Yoga 200hrs Foundational Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. Wanting to learn more, Sasha completed her Advanced Studies 150hrs also with Ray Of Light Yoga in 2019.
Sasha has also completed training with Sarah Ball for Teaching Yoga for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Body image in 2018 to not only assist her personal experiences, but to also help her understand the other varying experiences that affect our society and that are within our community.
Yoga is now a part of Sasha’s life both on and off the mat. Yoga is in her heart forever and loves sharing her experiences both on and off the mat with everyone. Sasha has met many truly inspiring people within the community and made amazing friends!
Sasha’s joy of teaching yoga is meeting people where they are at, yoga is all about you and your personal, individual experiences. Sasha offers a range of tools and options so you can find your own personal yoga whoever and wherever you are!
In Sasha’s classes, she weaves learnings of philosophy and themes with the gentle awareness of body movement with the breath following the principles of Viniyoga & Vinyasa. Offering time for you to be in the present and settling the mind from your day to day. Allowing you to meet yourself where you are in this moment.
Sasha has travelled to yoga retreats in Bali, Sri Lanka and Cook Islands. She loves to immerse herself in yoga for that full week to gain more knowledge and to take time out for herself outside of the commitments of daily life. She also meets so many amazing like-minded people who are also growing in their own yoga journey!
Sasha has been able to experience the beautiful cultures, local foods, amazing locations and had some amazing experiences on these trips.
Sasha has a deep love for all living beings, particularly her three dog fur babies, Patch, Poppy and Bean. Sasha loves being amongst nature, bush walking, camping, kayaking and gardening at home. Her husband, her family, friends and community are extremely important in her life.
Rolling out her mat – you will find Sasha coming back to her breath to ground and create calmness. Transforming from being focused on the external elements of her busy day to find grounding, contentment, and stillness in her practice.
Bec Cook
Yin/Meditation Yoga Teacher, Naturopath and Reiki Practitioner
Meet Bec, Bec has worked in and had a passion for the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. Working with 1000's of different people from all walks of life, from all over the world.
She is a fully qualified Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Doula, Reiki Practitioner and Yoga Teacher as well as having worked extensively as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Bec completed her 200 hour foundational yoga teacher training in 2017 and a further 150 hour advanced yoga teacher training with Rachel Nokes from Ray of Light Yoga in Bulli, in 2018.
The following year she continued her yoga studies completing her 150hr YIN Teacher Training Certificate in level 1 & 2 (Advanced) with Melanie McLaughlin from Inyoga in Surry Hills.
Bec's approach to teaching always begins with a gentle turning in, by simply tuning in to the inhale and exhale of your breath, this remains a focus point throughout your practice.
Giving you the space to slow the mind and tune into how your body is feeling, in that moment.
Throughout your Yin yoga practice Bec will gently guide you and bring your focus back to the breath as you move into and through each posture, creating a safe practice that encourages steadiness and ease at all times. .
Bec believes this approach supports individual acceptance, transformation and growth in the moment, through your yoga practice, on the mat and off, into your everyday being.
She is looking forward to sharing and practicing meditation and yin yoga with you, whatever stage of life you are at.
Yin/Meditation Yoga Teacher, Naturopath and Reiki Practitioner
Meet Bec, Bec has worked in and had a passion for the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. Working with 1000's of different people from all walks of life, from all over the world.
She is a fully qualified Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Doula, Reiki Practitioner and Yoga Teacher as well as having worked extensively as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Bec completed her 200 hour foundational yoga teacher training in 2017 and a further 150 hour advanced yoga teacher training with Rachel Nokes from Ray of Light Yoga in Bulli, in 2018.
The following year she continued her yoga studies completing her 150hr YIN Teacher Training Certificate in level 1 & 2 (Advanced) with Melanie McLaughlin from Inyoga in Surry Hills.
Bec's approach to teaching always begins with a gentle turning in, by simply tuning in to the inhale and exhale of your breath, this remains a focus point throughout your practice.
Giving you the space to slow the mind and tune into how your body is feeling, in that moment.
Throughout your Yin yoga practice Bec will gently guide you and bring your focus back to the breath as you move into and through each posture, creating a safe practice that encourages steadiness and ease at all times. .
Bec believes this approach supports individual acceptance, transformation and growth in the moment, through your yoga practice, on the mat and off, into your everyday being.
She is looking forward to sharing and practicing meditation and yin yoga with you, whatever stage of life you are at.
Kirsty Marczuk
Remedial Massage/Bowen Therapist and Nutritionist - Health Rebates Available!
Kirsty is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, Bowen Therapist & Nutritionist. Kirsty embraces a holistic and individual approach to treatment, refined over years practice designed to nurture the body, soothe the mind, encourage self-healing & promote longevity. Her massage services include:
Therapeutic Massage:
Kirsty uses a combination of techniques including Swedish, Remedial, Deep Tissue Trigger point and Myofascial release combined to soothe muscular tension, improve posture, realign balance and help ease nervous tension and stress.
Pregnancy Massage:
A specialised pregnancy massage table supports her growing belly, allowing the mum-to-be to completely relax and realign the body in preparation for the birth. Each massage is individually tailored for her, helping to soothe muscular aches, ease nervous tension and stress. Available for those in the 2nd & 3rd trimester.
Bowen Therapy (NST):
The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is a dynamic, skillful and powerful professional bodywork technique designed to release tight muscles and fascia. The resultant effect is a comprehensive reorganisation of the musculature of the body characterised by lasting relief from pain and dysfunction and an increase in energy levels.
Remedial Massage/Bowen Therapist and Nutritionist - Health Rebates Available!
Kirsty is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, Bowen Therapist & Nutritionist. Kirsty embraces a holistic and individual approach to treatment, refined over years practice designed to nurture the body, soothe the mind, encourage self-healing & promote longevity. Her massage services include:
Therapeutic Massage:
Kirsty uses a combination of techniques including Swedish, Remedial, Deep Tissue Trigger point and Myofascial release combined to soothe muscular tension, improve posture, realign balance and help ease nervous tension and stress.
Pregnancy Massage:
A specialised pregnancy massage table supports her growing belly, allowing the mum-to-be to completely relax and realign the body in preparation for the birth. Each massage is individually tailored for her, helping to soothe muscular aches, ease nervous tension and stress. Available for those in the 2nd & 3rd trimester.
Bowen Therapy (NST):
The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is a dynamic, skillful and powerful professional bodywork technique designed to release tight muscles and fascia. The resultant effect is a comprehensive reorganisation of the musculature of the body characterised by lasting relief from pain and dysfunction and an increase in energy levels.