Fiona: Kundalini, Hatha, Flow and Yin!

Birthplace?

Australia

What’s your signature dish?

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie!)

Tea or Coffee?

Tea all the way

Favourite café?

Ruby Lane Manly

Cat or Dog?

Both

Star Sign?

Taurus

What quote do you live by? 

“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.”
― Yogi Bhajan

What Yoga style do you practice?

Kundalini, Hatha, Flow and Yin!

How did you start yoga?

I started after a Yoga retreat in Bali in my 20’s and haven’t stopped practicing since.

Can you sum up what Yoga gives to you in a few words?

Yoga gives me connection to my true essence

When and where did you do your first Teacher Training?

Jakarta, Indonesia in 2012!

Favourite pose?

Head stand

Least favourite pose?

Handstand!

If you could study with any teacher, who would it be and why?
Guru Jagart if she was still alive, she embodies kundalini teachings, soul and head

Best in-class blooper? 

Fainting!

Lululemon or Dharmabums?

Lululemon

Where would be your ultimate Yoga retreat destination?

Greece

What do you love most about your job?

The connection with community

What have you given up to teach yoga?

Corporate world

What have you gained by teaching yoga? 
A connection to self and community and the opportunity to spread the light and love of my
passion

If you could talk to your pre-yoga self, what would you tell her?

Being around the resonance of others is so important!

Breathe girl! Connect with your inner light, be in flow, be in your body more, chant, om, find
your voice and just roll out your mat!

What hobbies/activities do you have outside yoga?

Hiking, swimming, and cooking healthy food!

How long have you taught at Qi?

4 months and loving the community and connection at both Manly and Freshie!

 

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