Team
Teachers & Practitioners
 | Christine HomerA long time ago, "by chance" I was introduced to one of Shanti Gowans' yoga classes through a friend. I realised this was what I'd been looking for. I trained with Shanti and am still a student of Shanti's, forever grateful for the teachings, and the wisdom and love I have received from her. For me Yoga is the path towards a deep inner peace, with all its wisdom and healing, the path home to ourselves and in my classes I aim to create a peaceful space that students can come to and find that connection with themselves. I have been running the Southern Yoga and Health Centre for 29 years now, and before that I travelled extensively overseas, studying Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, natural health and diet, all of which expanded my understanding of myself and life. I met some beautiful teachers who were all wonderful examples of how I wanted to live my life. Other things I love are animals, hiking, nature and I'm addicted to chai. |
 | Suzy GossSuzy has been practicing yoga since 1998 and Buddhism since 2000. She qualified as a hatha yoga teacher in 2010 with Rachel Hull (Shakti Spirit) in Bali and has taught in Florence, Italy and Auckland before Melbourne. Suzy is committed to continually deepening her understanding of yoga practice and philosophy with eminent teachers, including her heart teacher, who is one of the few direct students of Italian yoga maestra Vanda Scaravelli. Suzy has specialised qualifications in restorative yoga and yoga for menopause, and her classes are inclusive for all bodies and abilities. Each class includes easeful movement, strengthening and stretching, meditation, pranayama and nourishing self care.
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 | Jacqui Bohuslav-AndrewsJacqui first studied Hatha yoga with Gita International Yoga School. She has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 25 years, including for many years, at her own studio in Castlemaine. She enjoys deepening her exploration of yogic practices. Jacqui's classes reflect her formal education, her life experience, her love of yoga and the self-discovery and transformation that emerges with this practice. Her classes are accessible to anyone interested, regardless of age or flexibility. She has completed post-graduate qualifications in Mindfulness Based Stillness Meditation, traditional Yogic Meditation, Progressive Yoga Relaxation, Pranayama and Esoteric Philosophy. |
 | Makayla HeardMakayla is a registered Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. She started her career in youth services and has extensive experience assessing and treating adolescents and their families in a local government setting. Makayla also works with adults, parenting and family issues, alcohol and drug issues, depression and anxiety. Makayla believes it is important to address the underlying origins and emotional motivators of client’s behaviour, improve a client’s insight and to explore and process emotions in order for client’s to develop better control over their current choices. She has a warm and engaging manner, clients can easily feel comfortable with her. For appointments call Makayla direct on 0411 167 432. |
 | Philip WalkerPhilip is a Psychologist, experienced in working with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, ages and walks of life, working with both couples and individuals. He assists clients in identifying sources of distress and then works collaboratively with them to develop tools and strategies that are individually tailored and that facilitate growth and well being. His areas of interest include anxiety and depression, grief and loss, distress associated with infertility and chronic pain. He is able to work with a wide variety of mental health challenges, and is sensitive to subtle patterns and dynamics that may be impacting on his clients. He draws from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and Interpersonal Therapy. Please call 0466 365 990 for an appointment. |
 | Melissa ThompsonMelissa is a clinically trained psychotherapist and former Emmy award-winning news presenter who specializes in performance psychology. She's the owner of Prime2Perform Talent and Media Coaching which provides training for performers, public speakers, on-camera talent, competitors, or anyone who wants to improve their presentation, confidence and mental focus skills. Melissa is experienced in working with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, bereavement, substance abuse and general mental health conditions. You can contact Melissa on 0448 109 338 or mthompson@prime2perform.com. |
 | Caroline Connor Caroline Connor is a therapeutic life coach with a specialty in childhood abuse and trauma. Her own very personal experience with trauma and the lack of professional understanding around its lifelong effects on people and the focus on 'management' rather than resolution was the catalyst for Caroline turning her own healing into a profession. With a decade of clinical experience behind her working with everything from bullying (school and workplace) eating disorders, grief, depression, anxiety, anger and all the way to incest, there is nothing taboo and nothing that can't be healed with the right techniques and guidance. You can read many testimonials, explore the main techniques Caroline uses, what to expect in a session and many other things on Caroline's website https://carolineconnor.com.au/ |
 | Ruth FrommerRuth is an Occupational Therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner and Aikido Instructor. For over 30 years Ruth has been combining her skills to work with people who want to move better, feel better. She assists people to be more aware of their embodied habits and how these may be causing them discomfort and limiting their abilities. Through Feldenkrais, individual sessions and classes, people discover how to bypass their difficulties. They learn to move with greater ease and agility, allowing them to expand their movement repertoire and daily activities. Ruth conducts individual sessions and workshops at the centre. Give her a call on 0449 767 057 to make and appointment and find out more how she assist you. . You can also visit her website https://www.feldenkraisdirections.com/ or email her at feldenkraisdirections@gmail.com |