Ritu
Director / Teacher
Hi, I’m Ritu. I grew up immersed in Vedic philosophy. My earliest memory of being taught yogic breath work was by my grandfather, on his rooftop in Calcutta, around the age of 3. My practice grew from these roots to include all aspects of yoga. Authenticity to practice, is the truth that I wish to communicate via teachings on the mat. I am delighted to be able to share a lifetime of knowledge with all who are open and willing to journey towards self realisation. Click image for more info.
Collin
Teacher
Colin began practicing yoga in 2002 in NYC while pursuing a career in theatre. Colin has taught for many different studios in Southern California, including Triad Yoga, Yoga Room, and Equinox Fitness and Yogaworks. Colin has trained with with some of yoga’s most sought after teachers including, Sean Corne, Baron Baptiste, Pattabhi Jois, and Shiva Rea.
Donna
Teacher
Step into Donna's nurturing classes, where mindful movement invites you to explore your being. Her teaching blends vinyasa and somatics, fostering a deep connection with your body and breath.
Donna also offers restorative yoga, creating a sanctuary for deep relaxation and balance through supported poses and breathwork. Her classes encourage inward exploration, cultivating self-awareness and present-moment grounding.
With fluid transitions and soothing music, Donna's classes guide you toward self-discovery, joy, and liberation, offering a space to reconnect with yourself and embrace movement with intention and authenticity.
Paul
Teacher
Paul Archer is an award-winning author, yoga teacher and lecturer. A teacher’s teacher, he has run Yin & Restorative training programs for his and many other studios around Melbourne for the last 5 years and is a senior lecturer for the Yoga Academy’s 200/350 hr Vinyasa course. His self-published book “The Esoteric Science of Restorative Yoga” has won two international book awards. 2023 Nautilus Book Awards Gold medal winner (Body, Mind, Spirit) 2022 Living Now Book Awards Silver medal winner (Fitness, Exercise, Yoga). Paul is an accredited Yoga Alliance further education provider, and his courses are Yoga Alliance approved.
Avril
Teacher
Avril is a fun loving, inspiringly creative and energetic teacher, well-versed in multiple yogic styles and techniques. Internationally trained with a funky east meets west fusion and unique approach. Avril has been practising for 25 years so brings plenty of personal experience and dedicated self- practice. As a biomedical science graduate with 19 years’ experience in healthcare she adapts and personalises her teaching with a caring and supportive approach. Tailoring to suit individual needs and abilities so that everyone can feel the beautiful experience yoga brings.
Mike
Teacher
Mike has trained with many Australian and International teachers such as Matthew Sweeney, Gregor Maehle, Monica Gauci, and Maty Ezraty. His other passion is in music. As a guitarist, writer and performer, he has a particular interest in improvisation. Mike’s classes have an emphasis on the connection of breath in flow, to create stillness in mind, and awareness in movement.
Bear
Teacher
Bear Crawford is a 500hrs registered yoga teacher specialising in Ashtanga, Rocket, Yin and Vinyasa Yoga. Bear most recently working as a lead instructor for a retreat centre in Koh Tao, Thailand. Bear is passionate about sharing yoga as a practice in line with its spiritual and meditative foundations: teaching asana with a focus on trishthana methodology and detailed proprioceptive cueing to create a space in which asana is defined by sensation and focus over visual ‘perfection’.
Viv
Teacher
Vivian is a vinyasa flow teacher focussed on strength, safe alignment, consciousness of breath, and a sprinkle of yogic philosophy. In her classes you can expect to take pause for self-enquiry whilst building internal heat, all with the intention to help you have better body awareness, and a calmer mind.
Vivian completed her 200 hour vinyasa yoga teacher training with Adam Husler, Michael James Wong & Mia Togo in London.
Hamford
Teacher
Venturing into yoga as a recreational athlete in 2004, my journey deepened, leading to 200-hour teacher training at the Joschi Institute in New York in 2010. After relocating to Australia in 2011, I’ve taught at various Melbourne studios. With over 1,000 hours of training in Jivamukti, mat Pilates, Yin Yoga, and Barre Attack, my Ashtanga-based classes focus on breath-guided movement, dynamic sequencing, and alignment. I aim to enhance whole-body functionality and awareness, empowering students to unlock their full potential in practice.
Nicole
Teacher
Nicole has always loved deepening her understanding of mind body connection. She started practising yoga during her adolescent years and very quickly fell in love with the sense of support, liberation and joy she experienced every time she stepped on her mat. Nicole completed her 500 hour vinyasa teacher training in 2019 followed by a yogic philosophy course in India. She has since completed multiple yin yoga trainings, along with an enriching year long course in embodied Ayurveda and tantra. Nicole has a background in psychology and is passionate about helping others use their breath, body, and intention to support emotional integration, release, healing and energetic renewal.
Mili
Teacher
Mili discovered yoga in 2002, keeping a regular practice to maintain a balanced lifestyle. She has studied in Los Angeles, New York and has also completed her Yin teacher training in Sydney. Mili teaches a variety of yoga styles, bringing an element of fun to every class. “Use your smile to change the world – But don’t let the world change your smile.”
