New Dawn Pilates & Yoga @ Cleveland

 I have been dancing since I was 5. I was born in Victoria and did Calisthenics for 4 years. We then moved to Qld where I found a club and continued on until I was about 14. I then joined a performing arts school on the weekends where I did Dancing, Acting and Singing – although the only singing I do these days is in the shower for the sake of those around me! I was a Zumba participant for about 8-9 years before I became an instructor about 2 years ago. I love seeing people smile and having fun while dancing and the joy just the music can bring to people. I love the amazing community that Zumba brings with it!

My love for yoga began 17 years ago. At the time I was really into Bikram Yoga, and did yoga purely
as a form of exercise. Over the years I have realised that yoga has so much more to offer than just
the physical support. For me it has increased my awareness of my body, it helps me maintain a sense
of calm and balance in the midst of chaos, it supports me to operate from a more mindful place, and
keeps my back and neck issues at bay.
I’ve been teaching yoga for over 5 years now and my classes offer students the space to connect to a
deeper place within through re-connecting to their breath more fully. This helps to quieten their
mind, calm their nervous system and support their practise to be a more mindful one, which creates
a deeper stretch and release.