For the last 23 years Shawn has been a dedicated student of Yoga. After a career in snowboarding as a competitor and a coach, Yoga swiftly moved from a way to heal old injuries to a place of powerful self-reflection and personal transformation. His love for the practice naturally led him to work as an educator and teacher trainer for some of the largest Yoga communities in the United States and Australia.
One of our own home grown YOGALAB teachers, Kirsty’s vibe and energy is what all of her students come for. Not only does she teach an amazing class that will get you working and moving but as a singer she offers frequent vocal sound baths in savasana. Her passion for life is pretty obvious the moment she greets you at the front desk, Kirsty makes everyone feel right at home and will leave you feeling energized and blissed out of your mind!
What was it about the practice that inspired you to teach?I love the practice! – It literally makes you use everything… I’m still discovering new sensations in muscles I never even knew I had. Also I used to get RSI quite frequently playing the drums and it has literally vanished… and never returned. I know I’m going to be fit and capable into old age because of my yoga practice.I like the thought of being involved in a process that helps people. It helps their bodies grow and become strong and durable.. and it helps people mentally too. It’s such a thorough therapy for the body
Donna was introduced to Yoga more than 20 years ago. Upon meeting Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Rebecca Gilby in 2004, Donna’s practice deepened and for the next 3 years she studied under her tutelage. In 2007, Donna then began studying with Moksha at Yoga Om, eventually doing her yoga Teacher Training in 2010 with his school and then co founded The Yoga Vine studio in the Perth CBD.
Donnas class is dynamic, flowing, nurturing, challenging and will leave you feeling just plain awesome. We are so stoked to have her on our team as she brings not only decades of experience but she also brings the vibes and love into her teaching. Do yourself a favor and get into her class!!!
I have been Practicing yoga since 2000 and decided I only wanted to do yoga so I left london for South Africa where I completed my first teacher training in 2009. Since then I have co-created and co-led both 200 hour and 300 hour advanced teacher trainings in South Africa and Germany. I moved back to Perth in 2017.
How did you end yup on a yoga mat?
I loved having something to study and learn about that was benefitting my life so much. I pulled on the thread of yoga philosophy and the subtle body and haven’t stopped sharing.
What was it about the practice that inspired you to teach?
I did my teaching training when I was 19, and honestly didn’t think I had it in me to teach! I did my teacher training to deepen my practice, but throughout it I felt draw to consider this whole teaching thing a little more. I love the connection I feel from a yoga class. It’s not just a workout, it a space to check back in with yourself, and share that energy with the people
practicing around you. The place I’m able to drop into during class is what inspired me to teach, as I want to create that for other people.
How did you end up on a yoga mat?
When I was 19, I suddenly lost half of my hearing and began suffering from tinnitus, which caused a constant ringing in my ear. I needed to adjust to a world that sounded completely different than what I was used to. Yoga helped me find that place of peace within my mind. It helped me find my center, taught me acceptance, and lead me to growth within myself. I was able to make peace with my situation and explore new opportunities to connect my mind with my body. This journey is where my real love and devotion to yoga began to blossom.
How long have you been practicing Yoga?
I was first introduced to yoga in 2010 when I dabbled in hot yoga classes, but it wasn’t until I took a beginner’s course in Ashtanga yoga later the same year that a whole new world opened up for me. I found these sweet moments of stillness
through the union of breath and movement. Since then, I’ve played with different styles of yoga, eventually becoming drawn to the more creative vinyasa style.
How did you end up on a yoga mat?
My sister convinced me to go to a Bikram class with her in 2015 whilst I was staying with her for two months in New York City. I did the intro offer, fell in love with it, and ended up practicing nearly every day I was abroad. From then on, I always came back to the mat through various studios, teachers on Youtube, virtually in any way that I could make the practice accessible for myself.
