Teachers

In this busy world, Sue aims to bring calmness in body and mind through yoga practice. Sue teaches hatha yoga and all her classes include yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation. The practice will make your body stronger and more flexible, your mind calmer and your heart more open.

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Sue is a dedicated yoga practitioner and a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Australia. She has a PhD in psychology and has a gentle and compassionate approach to yoga teaching. Sue completed her foundational yoga teacher training with Kate Pell and has since completed advanced teacher training courses in the more subtle practices of yoga, learning pranayama and meditation techniques, as well as flexibility coaching, restorative yoga, and injury management. Sue has travelled to India and Nepal to learn at yoga's origins. “When there is harmony between the mind and the heart, backed by a strong resolution, nothing is impossible.” Rig Veda

Julie Collins

Julie has lived and worked in Armidale for more than 30 years, has practiced yoga and worked in the fitness industry for 25 years, and has been teaching yoga since 2012. Julie has trained as a level 2 yoga teacher with John Ogilvie and the amazing team of teachers at the Byron Yoga Centre, including the late Maria Kirsten and Bec Isaacs. In recent years, Julie has engaged in specialised training in trauma informed yoga teaching and remedial yoga. Julie is committed to a yoga practice that promotes, physical and mental health and wellbeing, healthy aging and one that promotes positive and inclusive community participation. 

Julie is an academic at the University of New England, working in the schools of Humanities and Education, and with the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, often with First Nations and refugee students. Julie is also a dedicated member of the Armidale Theatre community.