Yoga Teachers
Gary John
Gary discovered yoga in 1998 through his meditation teacher who recommended some classes at the WA School of Yoga (now Yoga West) to improve his meditation practice. Gary’s curiosity in yoga began to grow as he discovered its many physical and psychological benefits. Gary has been teaching since 2012 and is certified as a Level…
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Daniel first became aware of yoga as a child, copying mom on the lounge room floor. He became interested in yoga in his early 20’s, when physical exercise, discipline and athletics was particularly demanding – working from a book before and after regular strenuous sessions. Subsequently, practicing more formally at the Sivananda Ashram, he found…
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Ross was first introduced to Yoga in 1994 in New Zealand, and soon developd a deep love and respect for the subject. Living in the midwest of W.A he persevered alone with a mat and manual until finding an Iyengar teacher in Bernadette Mitsuda in Geraldton. She encouraged him to take the FINY Teachers Training…
Read MoreCarolyn Oldham
Carolyn began practicing yoga when pregnant with her first son in 1994, and in 2000 started learning Iyengar Yoga at the WA School of Yoga. She trained under John Leebold to become a certified Iyengar teacher in 2013, and upgraded to Junior Intermediate level in 2017. Over the years, she has been taught and influenced…
Read MoreKathy Elwell
Kathy began yoga in 1984 completing a teacher training course at Sydney Yoga Centre Surry Hills in 1999. In 2000 she started on the Iyengar path with Pixie Lilas at the Balmain Yoga Studio and Caroline Coggins at Kings Cross Yoga Centre. 2002 Kathy began a teacher training course with Pixie receiving her Level l…
Read MoreKathy Rice
Kathy is a dedicated student and teacher of Iyengar tradition. She has been teaching since 2000, gaining certification in the Iyengar Method in 2003, under John Leebold. When in Perth along with teaching Yoga she works as a Massage Therapist and as a Social Trainer, working with people with disabilities. Kathy has been studying and…
Read MoreAshlea Wilken
Coming to yoga over 40 years ago, Ashlea helped found the WA School of Yoga with Senior Iyengar teacher John Leebold. From 2000-2023 she owned and taught at Yoga West. In 1995 Ashlea returned to study with the Iyengar family in Pune on a regular basis as well as the Australian Yoga Convention in 2009…
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