Why Yoga?

Of the many fitness systems popular today, Yoga is by far the oldest, yet the multiplicity of classes and courses available all over the world testify to the relevance of this ancient art in the 21st century.

Its roots are buried more than 4,000 years deep in the soil of southern Asia. As it has grown, the great tree of Yoga has developed many branches.

Yoga offers a way of restoring inner peace and mental and physical harmony. It teaches how to unite body and mind, mind and spirit. It brings physical fitness and increased energy with a feeling of well being.

The path of Yoga is a personal search for deeper self-knowledge through the Asanas or Yoga postures and through breathing, relaxation and learning to quieten and focus the mind.

Our studio teaches the Iyengar Method of yoga.

A Little About Us

Yoga West has been operating now in Perth for over 30 years. Initially from Sydney, John Leebold, Kale Leaf and Ashlea Wilken moved to WA in 1985 and opened the Action School of Yoga at 10 Queen Street, Perth.

In 1991 John and Ashlea also opened a studio in High Street Fremantle changing the name to W.A. School of Yoga. In 2000 Ashlea became the sole trader of the Queen Street studio and in 2003, when the Raine Square development began, relocated to Shenton Park. In 2009 our name changed once more to Yoga West.

“I stopped yoga due to travel and life getting in the way – about 15 years ago – and a few months ago made the push to pick it up again. I have dabbled at a few other schools over the years, and a few other styles of yoga = but nothing was quite like my Iyengar experience. 

I made the decision to try Yoga West, and enrolled in a Beginner’s Course. Although not a ‘Beginner’, I wanted to approach my new journey and this new chapter with a humble heart. I was also quite nervous about what my (much older) body could still do/not do. 

 I wanted to thank the incredible instructors and the School itself for such an outstanding level of teaching, facilities and care.

The care, consideration, thought and awareness that has been extended to me in the few lessons I have attended has been simply incredible. I wanted to let all involved know that you have an incredible school there and that the energy, love and careful but (beautifully) challenging teaching is a credit to you all. 

Thank you so much.” Carolyn

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