He has trained in teaching hatha and kundalini yoga, and in meditation teaching. He maintains an active and consistent practice himself and an ongoing relationship with his primary teacher, Yogrishi Vishvekatu of Rishikesh, India.

Michael’s teaching is grounded in the classical forms and traditions of yoga and embraces asana, pranayama, mantra, visualisation and meditation. As a yoga teacher his mission is to help every student to establish a relationship with their own inner teacher. His teaching is focused at maintaining and enhancing the connection between mind, body and spirit through a slow and deep engagement with these inner worlds; and bringing this to fruition through action in the outer world.

Michael is also a Clinical Psychologist and somatic psychotherapist and offers these services at The Open Space.

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It was there that Karen had a vision of creating a space for people to gather, reflect, practice, learn, sing and dance together. This inspiration came from years of personal development and seeking in the 70’s and 80’s via travel and participation in many types of spiritual practice. Abandoning her more conservative upbringing, she embarked on a path of deep self discovery and a commitment to the practice of Yoga began. This became a practice not only of movement, but also devotion, learning and Self knowledge. Karen finds great rewards from her regular Kirtan practice and is dedicated to bringing this to The Open Space.

“I’m not the most experienced asana teacher so my intention is to grow with my participants but I do know what it means to be true to self, to live life a life where service is key and to be grateful for that.” Karen strives to bring to her teaching a deep sense of what it means to be you, and what it feels like to be in your body. Her classes are a mix of Hatha yoga, chanting and a reflective space to help you emerge just that little bit different!

Karen will run several workshops and groups.

“I feel blessed to be able to wear so many musical hats. However, my greatest passion is working as a Sound Therapist. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping those in need. Listening, offering to counsel, and performing guided meditations with Tibetan Singing bowls is what really makes my heart sing!”

Twenty years of applied practice has led Karla to see yoga as a way to maintain a healthy life emotionally, physically and spiritually. Her classes offer a meditative experience journeying through the breath, body and felt experience. Committed to ongoing professional development and with over 650 hours of completed teacher training in Hatha and Yin her classes are suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

Health Science, Remedial Therapy (2004) from the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine.

Emily brings her training in body work therapies and her passion for yoga together to create classes suitable for all generations, genders and flexibility levels. She will guide each person to their individual capacity through her gentle touch.

In her classes you will be invited to bring your mind's awareness into the present moment, into your feeling body and out of the thinking mind. You will be focusing on your physical, mental and emotional health with these classes through movement, breathwork and meditation. You will feel grounded and refreshed.

Emily also offers Remedial Massage Therapy at The Open Space.

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Stephanie teaches a vinyasa style yoga that focuses on foundational yoga practice suitable for all levels. Being an early riser, Stephanie runs our early morning class which are a perfect start to the day.

Through dedicated practice and study Sally developed an embodied and intelligent grasp of the principles and practices of yoga, somatics and spirituality, which bring a depth to her classes.

Sally is passionate about sharing ancient philosophy alongside fluid flows, breathwork and meditation practices that encourage whole body presence and a deep sense of connection to yourself and the world around you.

"Yoga for me is a philosophy and way of life.

Practicing with many great teachers around the world I have developed my own self practice that has supported me throughout life.

In 2009 I received my teacher training accreditation at the Australia Yoga Academy in Melbourne (accredited by International Registry of Yoga Professionals) and have been teaching traditional Yoga in the Ashtanga spirit since then

I invite you to join me for a flowing practice synchronizing breath and movement to create strength in the body and peace in the mind.

I am looking forward to sharing the gifts of Yoga with you."

It was not until I stumbled upon an Akhanda yoga class that I finally found my deepest connection to yoga. Essentially Akhanda means whole and complete. It is yoga from the foothills of the Himalayas passed from guru to disciple in the Vedic, Nath tradition.

Pranayama, Asana, Mantra, Yogic philosophy, and Meditation are the key tenets.

I have also studied under my root guru Geshe Doga at Tara institute in Mahayana Buddhism; both philosophy and meditation practices.

As a teacher, I believe that no matter where we are on our path, beginner, intermediate or advanced, we all learn. I am a lifetime student of yoga and my classes aim to take us from the outer grosser levels of awareness through to subtler levels of attention to mind body and breath.

Yoga to me is experiential and transformative, a practice that leads us to know who we are and why we are here, through a continuous process of increasing self-awareness & expansion of consciousness that leads to a way of Being and relating in the world.

This is my philosophy which is deeply rooted in the supreme knowledge of the Veda’s and codified in Yoga Sutras of Pathanjali’s 8-limbs of Yoga.

I trained as a Hatha Yoga teacher. My own practice led me to explore the meditative practices and I became a teacher of Vedic Mantra Meditation. I have trained in Himalayan Kundalini Kriya Yoga & as Mental Health Aware Yoga teacher.

I am also a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist and Nutritionist.

I love how I can weave all of these and my life experiences together to enhance my teachings. In my classes & workshops, I integrate all of the elements of yoga; movement, breath, kriya, mantra, meditation, knowledge & philosophy, in order to create a safe & transformative experience for you.