Teachers
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Karl
Head Teacher & Director of One Big Heart
Snr Level 2 Teacher (Yoga Australia)
ERYT 500 Teacher (International Yoga Alliance)
Growing up in greater western Sydney and leaving school early to pursue a very successful career in IT, Karl was a Microsoft certified system engineer, Citrix administrator and an ITIL v3 project manager in private enterprise and for NSW government. All whilst competing on an amateur level in power lifting, obstacle course racing, long distance running and cycling. Finally in his 30’s depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems had caught up with him. Along came yoga in 2012 and with notable reduction of depression and anxiety Karl pursued the path and became certified in 2015.
Some 10 years later Karl holds 750 hours certification and over 10,000 teaching hours.
ALANA
Yoga Teacher
200HR YTT – The Joy of Yoga
300HR Forrest Yoga Teacher
72HR Forrest Yoga Advanced Teacher Training
Growing up in South West Sydney, Alana struggled to find her place within the structure of traditional schooling. Her creative spirit found release through dance, piano, and drawing — early signs of her need to express and connect beyond words.
At 16, she experienced the devastating loss of both her best friend and her father, a turning point that led to years of destructive patterns and emotional struggle. Yet through movement and art, she began to rebuild. Dance became both an outlet and a profession, but despite external success, a sense of emptiness remained.
Searching for a deeper sense of peace, Alana turned to yoga. What began as a tool to manage stress soon became the foundation for transformation. During her teacher training in Ubud, she immersed herself in yoga philosophy, bodywork, anatomy, meridian theory, meditation, and energy practices including Reiki and Tarot.
Through yoga, she discovered something she had never known before — the ability to be held, to heal, and to reconnect with herself.
Today, Alana is a respected teacher known for her warmth, intuition, and depth of understanding. Her classes weave physical practice with mindful awareness, inviting students to explore both strength and softness — to reconnect with their body, their breath, and their truth.
BEN
Yoga Teacher
Certified Yoga Teacher (Power Living)
Ben discovered yoga while recovering from injury — finding the calm, strength, and clarity that would ultimately reshape his life. As one of One Big Heart’s original students, he has been part of the community since the studio first opened, growing from student to teacher within the same walls that supported his own transformation.
After completing his Teacher Training with Power Living, Ben joined the OBH teaching team, where he leads the Friday evening classes and continues to deepen his study and practice.
Grounded, steady, and approachable, Ben brings a leadership background and a strong interest in anatomy to his teaching. His classes are practical and focused, helping students feel capable, centred, and truly at home in their bodies.
BRITTaNY
Yoga Teacher
200HR Certified Yoga Teacher | Yin & Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy, in progress)
Brittany has always been naturally drawn to yoga, finding herself returning to the practice no matter what other sports or activities she explored. For her, yoga offers a unique balance — both physically and spiritually — that no other discipline provides. It has been a transformative tool in managing anxiety, building confidence, and learning to trust the flow of life.
Now a certified yoga teacher and Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner, Brittany teaches from a place of lived experience and compassion. Her classes blend somatic movement, mindfulness, and yoga philosophy to create space where strength meets softness.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy, Brittany integrates her understanding of holistic health into her teaching. She is passionate about guiding students toward nervous system balance, self-inquiry, and inner peace — both on and off the mat.
DANICA
Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher (Level 2, 400+ Hours)
Y12SR (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leader)
Personal Trainer (Cert III & IV in Fitness)
B. Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science)
Danica found yoga in 2014 during a long battle with mental health. What began as a search for relief soon became a path to strength, stability, and self-awareness. Through regular practice, she rebuilt both body and mind — cultivating resilience, clarity, and connection. By 2016, she was teaching with the same passion that yoga had ignited in her.
With a background in Sport and Exercise Science, Danica brings an evidence-based approach to her classes. Her teaching is informed by years of experience in injury rehabilitation and functional movement, shaped by her own journey through scoliosis, chronic pain, and martial arts training.
Danica’s classes emphasise safe, strong, and sustainable movement. She weaves together anatomy, mindfulness, and personal insight to help students build capability from the inside out. Off the mat, she continues to inspire through her creative pursuits as a visual artist, podcaster, tarot reader, and jewellery maker.
HAYLEY
Yoga Teacher
200HR Yoga Teacher Training – One Big Heart
After a 15-year career in advertising, Hayley was introduced to yoga through a chance invite to One Big Heart. What began as a class quickly became a daily practice — and a turning point. On the mat, she found something missing for years: stillness, clarity, and connection. As her practice deepened, she noticed the real transformation was happening off the mat — more grounding, more grace, and a greater sense of ease in life.
Within a year, Hayley completed One Big Heart’s 200HR Yoga Teacher Training and began teaching the practice that helped her come home to herself.
Her teaching is practical, mindful, and deeply human. She brings yoga into workplaces and women’s support spaces, bridging modern life with ancient wisdom. In every class, Hayley creates a space that’s welcoming and real — a place to move, breathe, and reconnect.
Michael
Yoga Teacher
Bachelor of Applied Science (University of Sydney)
200 hr YTT (PowerLiving)
50 hr Advanced Vinyasa (PowerLiving)
Michael comes to yoga with a lifelong dedication to understanding the body and human potential. With a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, his foundation in musculoskeletal biomechanics and anatomy has supported countless people in recovering from injury and optimising movement for performance and wellbeing.
After years of searching for meaning beyond physical mastery, yoga became the tool that helped him strip back the layers and reconnect with purpose. Through the study of ancient teachings, Michael discovered that movement, stillness, and self-inquiry are pathways to living with depth, connection, and authenticity.
Outside the studio, his life is guided by the same principles — expressed through surfing, martial arts, and shamanic practice. He weaves these disciplines into a modern understanding of spirituality and the human experience. Michael’s classes reflect this balance: strong yet grounded, practical yet profound. His intention is simple — to help others reconnect with the beauty and intelligence of being human.
Obi
Yoga Teacher
RYT 300 Vinyasa | 100HR Yin
Obi’s journey into yoga began after years of chasing fulfilment through study, career, and self-improvement, yet never feeling truly at peace. Constantly striving but rarely still, yoga offered something different — a moment to pause, breathe, and turn inward. Over time, the practice became a way to reconnect with presence, awareness, and joy.
With over 400 hours of training across Vinyasa and Yin, Obi brings a balanced approach to both movement and mindfulness. His classes focus on alignment, safety, and curiosity — creating an environment where students can explore freely, listen deeply, and find comfort in imperfection.
For Obi, yoga isn’t about performing the perfect pose; it’s about coming home to yourself, one breath at a time. His teaching blends structure with play, encouraging students to move with awareness, compassion, and a sense of light-hearted discovery.
Raewyn
Yoga Teacher
RCYT | E-RYT 500 | YACEP
Yoga Alliance Certified | Ayurvedic Wellness Coach
Raewyn was introduced to yoga and holistic health early in life, her passion for these practices deepened after becoming a mother. Yoga played a crucial role in her recovery from postnatal depression, inspiring her to study Ayurveda and hormonal health to share these transformative practices with her community.
With over 1,000 hours of formal yoga teacher training, Raewyn has learned from internationally renowned teachers, including Jasmine Tarkeshi, Mark Breadner, and Katie Silcox, as well as esteemed Australian educators like Idit Hefer, Katie Rose, Mel McLaughlin, Jeff Miller, and Lorraine Rushton. She has also trained in Ayurveda under the distinguished Raju family Ayurvedic Physicians of India and with practitioners at Vital Veda, specialising in both Ayurveda and Abhyanga.
With a decade of teaching experience, Raewyn is dedicated to guiding others on their journey to self-discovery and well-being. She has taught in various locations, including Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Byron Bay, Bali, and South Africa, and she runs retreats and workshops that bring these ancient practices to life.
RHONDA
Yoga Teacher
Rhonda is a compassionate and multifaceted woman, space holder, facilitator and ceremonialist of life specializing in Hatha Vinyasa Krama Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Mindfulness with accreditations in Kids and Family Yoga. Rhonda is a Level 1 Zenthai Bodywork and Reiki facilitator, and participates in ongoing studies of Aerial Yoga.
Her passions are women's empowerment and post traumatic growth. Rhonda is a mental health and social justice advocate.
Drawing from her personal experiences, wisdom, and diverse cultural backgrounds, she integrates traditional practices with her own unique approach. Guided by her core values of compassion, exploration, integrity, authenticity, and play, Rhonda invites individuals to be curious and connect with their true selves. Her capacity with holding space is authentic, powerful, intuitive and deeply rooted by her way of life and inner knowing.
SERENA
Yoga Teacher
Serena has been practicing yoga for several years, finding inspiration in its therapeutic benefits as a student naturopath. Her journey of integrating yoga into her life has been truly transformative, and she is excited to share this experience with everyone on the mat. Serena looks forward to our practice together!
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