About Our Teachers

Hi There, I’m Michelle

I’m a passionate Yogi and Yoga Teacher offering classes, workshops, private coaching and retreats in Australia and abroad. My mission is to share the ancient teachings of yoga and meditation to help you find more calm in your mind, connection to your heart and ease in your body.

Primarily, I teach Ashtanga Yoga, a powerful practice that that uses breath awareness, intentional gazing points that help to calm the mind, and specific poses that strengthen the body and develop greater flexibility.

No matter where you are starting from, there’s a perfect practice just for you and my work is to help you find that.

Crystal O'Rourke

Crystal is a devoted practitioner & teacher of yoga. She synthesises years of study in classical yoga, somatic practices, anatomy, massage, functional movement & Pilates. Forever grateful to all her mentors.

In 2012 Crystal became fully immersed in what would become her life’s work(s), guiding weekly group classes, private one-on-ones, workshops, events and assisting teacher trainings around Australia. Living in Sri Lanka in 2016, she facilitated Yoga Retreats & Immersions to people of all walks of life. Together with her love of yoga and movement, Crystal studied Osteopathy for two years which also informs her practice & teaching. Her passion lies in her desire to encourage others to gently explore & deepen their practice at their own pace, to inspire overall health and embed calmness into daily life.

“Much of the joy in my life comes from raising my daughter, sharing yoga, dancing, being in the ocean and sharing good food with others. It is also about refining & improving my knowledge through study, practice & the example of others. I love to teach yoga! I love to learn, practice & share the basic instructions & the subtle insights that make the practice of yoga a transformational experience” ~ Crystal O’Rourke

Christine McDaniel

With over a decade of teaching experience, Christine is a dedicated yoga practitioner with an attraction towards Eastern philosophy, Five Element Theory and creative expression through movement. She has found the potency of the yoga practice amongst life’s fluctuations with the ability to steady the mind, reground the body and enliven the heart. She holds certifications in Hatha Yoga, Zenthai Flow with Gwyn Williams, Restorative Yoga, and Yin Yoga with Jo Phee, Joe Barnett and Sarah Powers. She has taught yoga extensively across the United States, Asia and Australia.

Christine’s classes are informative and considered, weaving together aspects of softness and strength. With her sincere and gentle presence, she aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for students to embark on their own journey of inner exploration. She has found much healing through the yoga practice and continues to inspire others to invite self discovery, self acceptance and good health into their lives.”