Our Instructors
Nikki
Meet our Zen Den manager and lead teacher Nikki.
A deeply passionate Yoga teacher, Artist, Holistic Integrative Art Therapist, Support worker and intuitive Reiki Master.
I am passionate about moving the body and the benefits of mindful movement on the mind. I believe strongly wellness is not complete if you don't care for wholeness, mind body and spirit.
Qualified in well over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training in Level 1 and Level 2 Post Graduate YTT as well as Yin, Restorative, Advanced Vinyasa and Yoga Nidra.
My class style is always a balance of movement, mindfulness, breath, hands on Reiki adjustments, meditation and sound .
When I am not at the studio you will find me spending quality time with my family. Creating Art or designing retreats and workshops.
My vision and aim for The Zen Den is to create a safe place for community to find calm, peace and Zen in amongst the chaos.
You will find Nikki here :
Yin Yoga with Nikki - Mondays 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Flow 2 Slow with Nikki - Tuesdays 6:00am - 7:00am
Restorative Yoga with Nikki Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:45pm
Flow 2 Slow with Nikki Thursdays 6:00am - 7:00am
Release 2 Rest Yoga with Nikki - Fridays 9:30am - 10:45am
Breathe and Be with Nikki - Sundays once a month 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agi
Hello my name is Agi. Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to transformative practices of mindful movement, meditation and Yoga therapy. I have studied Vinyasa Yoga, advanced Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, kids Yoga and Yoga therapy. All deepening my expertise in practice that nurture and balance wellbeing.
With over 3000 hours of specialized training, I’ve had the honour of guiding countless individuals - both adults and young people - through their wellness journeys. Since 2018 I’ve led hundreds of classes designed to empower, heal and inspire.
When I’m not teaching, I cherish time spent with family and friends, exploring new destinations abroad , or relaxing by the beach. At home I enjoy the calming presence of my cat and the uplifting practice of chanting, which connects me to a deeper sense of peace and joy.
You will find Agi here :
Council funded $4 Yoga classes begins January 29th
Slow Hatha with Agi - Mondays 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Yin Yoga & Nidra with Agi - Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yang Yoga - Saturdays 7:00am - 8:00am ( Rotating Teachers )
Yin Yoga - Saturdays 8:15am - 9:15am (Rotating Teachers )
Amanda
Hi there! My name is Amanda, and I am a yoga teacher, mat Pilates instructor, and life enthusiast with over a decade of experience. My classes are infused with a playful, supportive energy, rooted in the belief that yoga is for everyone.
Yoga transformed my life, providing me with the tools to prioritize my well-being and navigate life with greater ease and health. My mission is to share these tools in a way that aligns with the demands of modern living, making yoga accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for all.
I view Pilates as much more than a fitness endeavor—it's a lifestyle choice. Pilates is a mind-body practice that promotes focus, precision, and a deep connection to movement. My teaching style emphasizes these elements, helping students cultivate strength, alignment, and mindfulness both on and off the mat.
Outside the studio, my passions include family, hiking, staying strong, and swimming. These joys fuel my commitment to living vibrantly and inspire my teaching.
Join me on the mat, and let's explore the transformative power of yoga and Pilates together. Namaste.
You will find Amanda here :
Mat Pilates with Amanda - Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Jamie
Jamie was introduced to a Hatha Yoga class over 20 years ago by his girlfriend at the time, who is now his wife and the love of his life. Since then he has practiced Yoga on and off over the years, gaining a deep appreciation for its physical, mental and emotional benefits.
From a young age Jamie has been involved in martial arts, which eventually led him to discover Kung Fu in his late teens. The journey through martial arts brought him to Qigong and Neigong, forming the foundation for the majority of his Kung Fu training. He has devoted many years to the teaching of martial arts and Qigong until the accumulation of injuries caught up with him.
Seeking a way to heal and rejuvenate, Jamie returned to Yoga, embracing its benefits once again. This renewed passion led him to take the plunge in 2024 and undertake Hatha/Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher training, marking a significant milestone in his journey.
Jamie has a profound interest in meditation, pranayama and the power of breath and movement. He enjoys incorporating these elements into his classes, helping students cultivate inner awareness and release stress and tension throughout the body.
When not practicing Yoga, Qigong or martial arts, Jamie cherishes time spent with his wife and 4 boys. His dedication to his family and his practice exemplifies his holistic approach to life, wellness and teaching.
You will find Jamie here :
DaoYin Yoga - A Blend of Qigong & Yin Yoga - with Jamie Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Raylene
Yoga has always been on my “radar”. I clearly remember my first class and the teacher gently stroking my arm when everyone was leaving, to wake me up from savasana !
I’ve attended Yoga retreats in Bali and progressed to being part of the presentation team. I finally cemented my practice in 2019 by becoming a Yoga teacher.
I have 3 children, 2 grandchildren and a crazy border collie !
You will find Raylene here :
Restorative Yoga Extended with Raylene- Sundays once a month 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tyniel
Tyniel loves to weave movement, breath, sound and stillness together to take you on a deep internal journey. She teaches Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative always with the element of breath, sound and stillness with the intention of sensing the deep unmovable peace within that is our core. A cancer sun and moon means she will hold the most nurturing and cosy of spaces, offering reiki infused hands on assist and expansive guided internal exploration. She is also passionate about cyclical living for women and educating others on this great wisdom! Tyniel also offers Reiki and teaches reformer Pilates. When she’s not doing those things you will find her in her own yoga and meditation practice, lazing soaking up the sun, drawing, journaling, dancing, singing!
You will find Tyniel here :
Jamie
Jamie is your quintessential go-getter and high achiever, with her Singaporean Chinese heritage to thank for her fierce tenacity. Previously an Environmental Scientist, Jamie found yoga at the gym 16 years ago, practised in a less than mindful way with thumping techno reverberating through the floors, with hard-core cardio workout and poses in mind to achieve. It wasn’t until life threw Jamie some unexpected curve balls that Jamie found herself back at the feet of yoga, searching for a sense of quietude and clarity within that the practice brought. Since then, Jamie has continued to deepen her self-exploration through yoga study, emotional release bodywork, psychosomatic therapy, yoga therapy, meditation, reiki and more. Yoga for Jamie became so much more than a workout only on the mat; it became the empowering practice of continually learning to honour, listen and communicate effectively with one’s body, mind, spirit and soul. Jamie is now a mind-body practitioner passionate and deeply dedicated to supporting transformational change through self awareness using a holistic, integrative and nurturing approach. 2024 marks her 8th year of teaching. In her classes and 1:1 sessions, with lightness and brightness, Jamie guides in a way that bridges ancient wisdom and modern science, encouraging and inviting authentic, empowered, self-aware practice. Jamie draws from the science of neuroplasticity, chakras, emotional anatomy, ayurveda, astrology, the Akashic Records, multiple yogic lineages and elemental wisdom. It is Jamie’s intention, through body movement and awareness, to share tools to help others rediscover and reconnect with their inner leading person, to be wholly who they are, creating a spacious, sustainable, healthy and nourishing life.
You will find Jamie here :
Samantha
Samantha is a passionate yoga teacher, Naturopath & Reiki master with over 20 years experience. “ yoga saved my life, I absolutely love what yoga has to offer for the mind & body. I guide my students & help them discover what yoga can do for them on & off the mat. Yoga is about feeling good, and deepening our relationship with ourselves”
Samantha has done yoga training in India, Bali, Adelaide & Byron bay. -Qualified in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin & Gravity yoga
- favourite pose “all of them I’m a yoga pig”
- favourite style- depends on the day, each time I get on the mat I discover what I need for myself, I may do a vinyasa style finishing with some yin poses.
- fun fact, learning to surf at 46!
You will find Samantha here :
Yoga Teacher Training
Lisa
Lisa has been sharing Yoga both in Australia and Internationally for 18 years, leading Yoga Retreats around the globe & facilitating Yoga Wellness Seminars within the Health & Community Care sector. Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge encompassing the various styles of Classical Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Meditation Mudra, Mantra, Restorative Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, Matured aged & Chair Yoga & the sister science of yoga, Ayurveda. Trained both in Australia and India Lisa was given her spiritual name Lalita by her teachers in the Saraswati linage. A Senior Registered teacher with Yoga Australia, a Bowen Therapist and Reiki Master Lisa is passionate about the healing arts drawing on ancient yogic wisdom and adapting it to the needs of modern living she offers a complete and wholistic experience.
You will find Lisa here :
Yoga Teacher Training