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James Sierra (Principal Teacher and co-owner) |
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Michele Sierra (Principal Teacher and co-owner) |
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| James Sierra teaches a unique, dynamic interpretation of yoga asana whist drawing upon the age-old Hatha Yoga tradition. His style is dynamic, encouraging and infused with humour! James has been practising and teaching yoga for over 28 years, including ongoing studies internationally. He is also a qualified Homoeopath/Naturopath and registered nurse. James's teaching is continually fuelled by his in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and natural health. He offers consultations and health seminars at his practice in Bella Vista. James and Michele are co-founders of the Baulkham Hills Yoga Studio and Health Centre. Together, they run an informed and integrated 12 month yoga teacher training program. James teaches general level yoga classes and the Intermediate Vinyasa class on Friday evening. | Michele Sierra brings over 20 years of experience as a student and teacher of yoga to Baulkham Hills Yoga Studio. Her initial studies were undertaken in India and USA over several years and included Meditation, Eastern Philosophy and Hatha Yoga. Michele’s foundational teachers consisted of classical Indian yogi’s and Iyengar yoga, Feldenkrais and Alexander technique instructors. This eclectic group fostered a keen interest in the benefit of proper physical alignment and the life-affirming practices of breath work and meditation. Michele’s classes offer a well rounded practice that blends traditional poses seamlessly with dynamic vinyasa flow to inspire vibrancy in the body and clarity of mind. Michele holds an M.A. in Cultural Psychology and offers psychological counselling and personalised yoga/meditation programs upon request. Visit her website: www.intoperspective.com.au | ||||
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Alyssa Benjamin |  |
Ben Weir | ||
| Alyssa has been practising yoga for nearly 20 years. “It has been my sanity”, says Alyssa. In that time she has attended classes in a variety of styles. However her primary influence has been Iyengar. This is reflected in the attention to alignment, strength and breath in her teaching. More recently she has incorporated Vinyasa flow sequences into her classes. Alyssa is a graduate of Baulkham Hills Teacher Training and tries to reflect the holistic approach that forms the foundation of James and Michele’s philosophy. Alyssa is a senior teacher at the Cherrybrook and Baulkham Hills Yoga Studios. | Ben Weir loves yoga practice and its potential to transform the way we relate to ourselves, our bodies and our minds. Ben is a graduate of the BHYS teacher training program, and continues his education by attending workshops with teachers such as Shiva Rea, Donna Farhi, David Life, Sharon Gannon and Desiree Rumbaugh. A curious, playful person by nature, Ben's classes aim to engage your sense of wonder to explore your body and breath - whether in stillness, fluid movements or upside-down! | ||||
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Serena Sharan |  |
Kathy Hansen | ||
| Serena has been practising yoga since 2002, as a student of Baulkham Hills Yoga. Passionate about yoga and meditation and inspired by her travels to India, she has witnessed the amazing life changing benefits these practices can bring to the chaos of daily life. Serena believes yoga can enrich anyone’s life, regardless of age, ability or experience. Her classes encompass the foundational components of asana and a creative approach to flow yoga. Serena completed her yoga teacher training at Baulkham Hill Yoga and continues her education as a natural part of her life. | Kathy discovered her passion for yoga 14 years ago and completed her Hatha Yoga teacher training in 2001 with IYTA. Her classes have a dedicated following due to her nurturing style and the individual encouragement she offers her students. In her classes Kathy teaches restorative and foundational yoga poses suitable for students new to yoga. She has a special interest in teaching prenatal yoga informed by her expertise as a Sonographer, specializing in women’s health, working at the SAN Hospital in Wahroonga. Kathy is a senior teacher at Baulkham Hills Yoga Studio. | ||||
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