Teachers

Each of our teachers has over 20 years involvement in yoga.

Iain Clark

Iain Clark is one of only 5 people in Australia to have been personally Certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (ashtanga yoga's master teacher) to teach and represent ashtanga yoga. Iain's original interest in yoga was sparked during his school years. This later led to studies in massage therapies and university studies in western psychology, languages and comparative eastern religions. Ongoing studies have also led to qualifications as an ayurvedic lifestyle consultant.

Richard Clark

Richard Clark completed a 3 year teacher training at Ashtanga Yoga Shala. He has a Bachelor Degree in Traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture), qualifications in herbal medicine and massage therapy. He is a practioner of Ayurvedic medicine and is a past president of the Australasian Ayurvedic Practioners Association. His interest and practise of yoga cover a period of over 20 years.

Maxine Conroy

Maxine Conroy has been practising Ashtanga Yoga since 1992 and has completed a 3 year teacher training at Ashtanga Yoga Shala. She is a secondary school visual art teacher. Maxine continues a family involvement in yoga, her mother having been one Australia's early IYTA yoga teachers. Maxine has additionally travelled to and studied in Mysore India.