All of our teachers are dedicated practitioners of yoga and bring to the school their own unique approach.

Rebecca Richards
Rebecca has been teaching extensively in Adelaide for 12 years and is the director of the Yoga Spirt Studios which she opened in 2002.

Her teaching style has evolved out of her 16 year journey through different approaches and styles of yoga including certification in the Iyengar method, extensive study with Shandor Remetes Shadow Style Yoga and has completed advanced yogic studies with Donna Farhi. More recently Rebecca has gained valuable insights into understanding the human condition and the many paths toward liberation through her involvement in dance and her studies of the human psyche with the Enneagram Institute of the U.S.

Rebecca teaches from a depth of knowledge, love and integrity that reflects her own committed search to feel at peace in her heart and mind.

She is passionate about teaching yoga authentically - as a pathway home to the essence of who we really are. 

Rebecca co ordinates and teaches in the 15 month Yoga Teacher Training Course she runs at the studio and regularly leads workshops and residential retreat programs in South Australia.

Rebecca holds membership with the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia ,the South Australian Yoga Teachers Institute and The Australian Natural Therapists Association

 

Sandra Bryant
Sandra has been practicing yoga for over 8 years and teaches a number of beginners courses, ongoing beginners classes and organic flow classes at the studio. Sandra has done formal certificate studies with the I.Y.A.A and did apprentiship training at the Yoga Spirt Studios under the guidance of principal teacher Rebecca Richards. She has studied advanced teacher training with international presenter Donna Farhi and is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of S.A. Sandra has a kind and gentle nature and a particular interest in making yoga accessible to a broad range of people's needs. Her classes are diligently planned and delivered with love and care. Sandra specializes in creative relaxations which for many of her students are the favorite part of class.

 

Bronwyn Coles:
Bronwyn has been teaching yoga and working in the healing therapies for a number of years. She has a particular interest in the special needs of women particular in the child rearing years. This has risen out of her own immediate experience with the joys and periles of birthing and bringing up three children of her own.Bronwyn teaches the prenatal classes at the studio and special interest courses for women. Her classes are healing, empowering and intuitive.

 

Sallie Richards
Sallie teaches beginners courses, ongoing beginners classes and organic flow classes at the studio. She has done formal Hatha Yoga Teacher Training certificate studies at the Yoga Spirt Studios and also has extensive experience in the fitness industry including the area of personal training. She is a member of the AYTA. Sallies fresh, youthful and professional approach to teaching yoga is complemented by her knowledge and experience of working in the fitness industry. Her classes are desgined to give a balanced and natural workout of the body and mind and are accessible to a wide range of students.

 

Cherise Vallet
Cherise originally came to Australia for a '2 year work/travel visit' from Canada in 1989. Advenutures unfolded, and in the process, Australia has become her home. One of Cherise's greatest adventures has been the discovery of yoga, which she first began to explore on her own. She then enrolled in an introductory course at Yoga Spirit Studios (then Yoga Spirt Studios) and became completely hooked by the experience. This led her to complete her Certificate of Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at YogaSpirit Studios in 2004. Since graduating with her teaching certificate Cherise has been a regular teacher at this studio. Cherise is inspired by the subtle yet profound sense of well being that has come through a regular practice of yoga, and seeks to pass this experience on to her students.

 

Elena Fogliano - Worley

Elena has been practicing yoga for 15 years and completed her  yoga teaching studies at Yoga Spirit Studios in 2004. Elena has a busy life that she shares with her large family and yoga has remained a thread of support through her life journey.The joy and delight Elena feels at being able to share the wonderful gifts of yoga with others is palpable to those who take her classes.

 

Karen Forrest
Karen has been practicing yoga for over 8 years and completed her Certificate of Hatha Yoga Teaching Training at Yoga Spirit Studios. During her teacher training she found herself in the midst of menopause and can relate to the negative physical and emotional effects that menopause may bring. Now happily post menopausal and having found that her yoga practice supported her through this stage of life, she enjoys sharing her experience and love of yoga with others and helping them to discover the joy of yoga. Karen is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia.