Essence of Yoga Studio South

Our Style of yoga Essence of Yoga’s classes held at the Breathing Space offer students a safe and supportive environment. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, level and listen to their bodies intuitive knowing uniting the mind and body to honor the practice of non-harming (Ahimsa). Although yoga is often thought of as a means of becoming more flexible it also induces body strength, stamina as well as body awareness and mindfulness. Life style stressors contribute to the stress so many of us experience in our daily lives resulting in mental, physical and muscular tension and yoga is the perfect antidote to bring balance and a sense of wellbeing. We invite you to explore the class styles we offer and our team of teachers to find the right class for you. A description of our class styles can be found under the ‘Our Classes’ tab. Sandra is the Director of Essence of Yoga having commenced an informal apprenticeship with Rebecca Richards, former director of Yoga Spirit Studios in 2003; she completed formal studies with the Integral Yoga Academy of Australasia in 2004. In 2006, Sandra completed an Advanced Teacher Training Course with International presenter Donna Farhi, author of Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit and the Breathing Book and has continued to study regularly with Donna Farhi. In 2008 she was selected to assist Donna Farhi and Marcia Monroe during the 21 day Advanced Teacher Training Course and continues to assist Donna during Workshop Intensives within Australia when ever possible. Sandra has also completed Level 1 Somatic Exercise Coach training with Martha Peterson, director of Essential Somatics. In 2012, the Director of Yoga Spirit Studios, Tina Shettigara, appointed Sandra as the principle teacher for the Teacher Training Program run from Yoga Spirit Studios.