Our Teachers
Nicole Woodward – YogalatesTM Trainer, General, Prenatal & Over 50’s Classes, Private Sessions, Mind-Body-Spirit Retreats
Nicole is the founder of Body Awakenings. After graduating in 2004 as a Solomon YogalatesTM Trainer, with the Yoga Pilates Training Academy Australia in Byron Bay, she has since been teaching a variety of classes in the Sutherland Shire.
Appreciating a yogic lifestyle with over 15 years of various practices and studies, she believes when yoga and meditation are regular practice a healthier & more peaceful life is inevitable. Ultimately discovering her life purpose is to inspire others in their spiritual awareness and wellbeing. Nicole's special affinity with Prenatal care, blessed to have assisted in several birthing experiences, has provided her with useful tools and insights to share with her students. Nicole shares her experience with others by providing students with a peaceful environment and new awareness of their own body and breath, assisting individuals discover their inner strength - and inner peace.
Her classes offer a safe combination of mat work Pilates exercises and Hatha yoga (Iyengar & Vinyasa style) – with a strong emphasis on breathwork combined with core focus, alignment and Yogic philosophy to help develop a strong & open body and mind, with a sense of calmness within.
For more information on the Yogalates technique & Teacher training visit www.yogalates.com.au
Nicole is the founder of Body Awakenings. After graduating in 2004 as a Solomon YogalatesTM Trainer, with the Yoga Pilates Training Academy Australia in Byron Bay, she has since been teaching a variety of classes in the Sutherland Shire.
Appreciating a yogic lifestyle with over 15 years of various practices and studies, she believes when yoga and meditation are regular practice a healthier & more peaceful life is inevitable. Ultimately discovering her life purpose is to inspire others in their spiritual awareness and wellbeing. Nicole's special affinity with Prenatal care, blessed to have assisted in several birthing experiences, has provided her with useful tools and insights to share with her students. Nicole shares her experience with others by providing students with a peaceful environment and new awareness of their own body and breath, assisting individuals discover their inner strength - and inner peace.
Her classes offer a safe combination of mat work Pilates exercises and Hatha yoga (Iyengar & Vinyasa style) – with a strong emphasis on breathwork combined with core focus, alignment and Yogic philosophy to help develop a strong & open body and mind, with a sense of calmness within.
For more information on the Yogalates technique & Teacher training visit www.yogalates.com.au
Lauren Deacon - YogalatesTM Teacher, General, Sunrise, Mums'n bubs & Restorative classes
Lauren has an Adv Dip in Nutritional Medicine and is a qualified Yogalates instructor. Lauren is passionate about her understanding of the body and the importance of encompassing Body, Mind and Spirit to create balance inside and out. Her practice has a poetic combination of Stira (strength & stability) with Sukha (softness & sweetness), making her classes suitable for each and every individual.
Lauren has an Adv Dip in Nutritional Medicine and is a qualified Yogalates instructor. Lauren is passionate about her understanding of the body and the importance of encompassing Body, Mind and Spirit to create balance inside and out. Her practice has a poetic combination of Stira (strength & stability) with Sukha (softness & sweetness), making her classes suitable for each and every individual.
Sofija Vracar – Yoga Teacher, General & Over 50’s classes
Sofija has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1994, and teaching for 10 years. On completion of an Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching at Nature Care College, she has also qualified as a Master Rehabilitation Trainer, Master Personal Trainer and International Fitness Instructor and is a Heart Foundation certified HeartMoves Instructor. Sofija recently completed The ChiBall Method Practical Intensive Teacher Training. Her classes are fun and educational, with emphasis on core stability as well as foundation and alignment of yoga to stretch and strengthen the body whilst improving flexibility, tone and posture. Sofija's classes focus on functional exercise that supports students in their day to day movement to minimise pain and prevent injury as well as breathing techniques to induce relaxation and further deepen the connection between their physical body, thoughts and breathing patterns.
Sofija has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1994, and teaching for 10 years. On completion of an Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching at Nature Care College, she has also qualified as a Master Rehabilitation Trainer, Master Personal Trainer and International Fitness Instructor and is a Heart Foundation certified HeartMoves Instructor. Sofija recently completed The ChiBall Method Practical Intensive Teacher Training. Her classes are fun and educational, with emphasis on core stability as well as foundation and alignment of yoga to stretch and strengthen the body whilst improving flexibility, tone and posture. Sofija's classes focus on functional exercise that supports students in their day to day movement to minimise pain and prevent injury as well as breathing techniques to induce relaxation and further deepen the connection between their physical body, thoughts and breathing patterns.
Emma Pilcher – Pilates Instructor, General & Mums’n bubs classes
Emma holds a Bachelor of Physical Education, and has been working as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor for more than 15 years. Her classes are suitable for all age and fitness levels, and focus on developing inner abdominal strength which will in turn provide improved posture and strength. Pilates is recommended for improving core strength and reducing lower back pain.
Emma holds a Bachelor of Physical Education, and has been working as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor for more than 15 years. Her classes are suitable for all age and fitness levels, and focus on developing inner abdominal strength which will in turn provide improved posture and strength. Pilates is recommended for improving core strength and reducing lower back pain.
Peter Cullen – Meditation Facilitator, Guided Meditation classes & Soul Development Workshops
Peter has over 30 years experience in the field of Soul Development. He has learnt from, practiced and taught with some of the most highly regarded people in this field. His empathetic and caring manner turns the most complex matters into easy to understand and practical activities that nurture the soul to full self expression.
Peter has over 30 years experience in the field of Soul Development. He has learnt from, practiced and taught with some of the most highly regarded people in this field. His empathetic and caring manner turns the most complex matters into easy to understand and practical activities that nurture the soul to full self expression.
Daniel Coates - Polarity Therapist, Breathworker, Sound Healer, Spiritual Coach
Registered Polarity Practitioner (RPP - Aus, UK), Dip. RB (USA), Cert. Sound Healing (UK)
Dan specialises in practicing Moving Life Energy which was born out of a decade of travelling and studying healing from 2000-2010. He visited places including Mexico and Brazil studying with some of the most effective healers in the world. His experience encompassed healing people with conditions including Cancer and AIDS using natural methods. The philosophy of Moving Life Energy is that we are all naturally healthy, happy and abundant. It is simply blocked energy and negative emotional patterns that keeps us away from that state. Dan uses Breathwork, Energy based Bodywork, Sound Healing, Spirtual Coaching and more to remove energy blocks and assist people to return to their natural state of well-being and bliss. In his Sound Healing workshops he uses the power of voice and musical instruments to take you on a meditative sound journey - a transformational experience.
Registered Polarity Practitioner (RPP - Aus, UK), Dip. RB (USA), Cert. Sound Healing (UK)
Dan specialises in practicing Moving Life Energy which was born out of a decade of travelling and studying healing from 2000-2010. He visited places including Mexico and Brazil studying with some of the most effective healers in the world. His experience encompassed healing people with conditions including Cancer and AIDS using natural methods. The philosophy of Moving Life Energy is that we are all naturally healthy, happy and abundant. It is simply blocked energy and negative emotional patterns that keeps us away from that state. Dan uses Breathwork, Energy based Bodywork, Sound Healing, Spirtual Coaching and more to remove energy blocks and assist people to return to their natural state of well-being and bliss. In his Sound Healing workshops he uses the power of voice and musical instruments to take you on a meditative sound journey - a transformational experience.
Tiffany Macdonald - Meditation Facilitator, Yoga in Meditation classes
Tiffany has been enjoying and sharing the benefits of Yoga ever since she first rolled out a mat in the mid 1990's. Feeling a connection with the tradition of Krishnamacharya, Tiffany gained her formal teaching qualifications from The Yoga Institute, and was awarded the YA and KHYF accredited Certificate of Yoga Teaching. The 'style' of this tradition is popularly refered to as 'Viniyoga' - which bases it's approach on tailoring practices and techniques to suit the needs of the individual or group. Tiffany's passion lies in de-mystyfing the ancient traditions of Yoga in order to meet the individual goals of students.
Tiffany takes a personal interest in Ayurveda and the parallels between eastern and western approaches to physical and mental health. Tiffany also specialises in presenting a range of focused workshops and courses which unearth and delve a little deeper into the ancient teachings , making them accessible for the modern student and allowing them to transform their practice both on and off the mat. For more information on Tiffany, courses and workshops, please visit www.pranarepublic.com.au
Tiffany has been enjoying and sharing the benefits of Yoga ever since she first rolled out a mat in the mid 1990's. Feeling a connection with the tradition of Krishnamacharya, Tiffany gained her formal teaching qualifications from The Yoga Institute, and was awarded the YA and KHYF accredited Certificate of Yoga Teaching. The 'style' of this tradition is popularly refered to as 'Viniyoga' - which bases it's approach on tailoring practices and techniques to suit the needs of the individual or group. Tiffany's passion lies in de-mystyfing the ancient traditions of Yoga in order to meet the individual goals of students.
Tiffany takes a personal interest in Ayurveda and the parallels between eastern and western approaches to physical and mental health. Tiffany also specialises in presenting a range of focused workshops and courses which unearth and delve a little deeper into the ancient teachings , making them accessible for the modern student and allowing them to transform their practice both on and off the mat. For more information on Tiffany, courses and workshops, please visit www.pranarepublic.com.au
