Kathy Grace
In 1992 Kathy was introduced to yoga while studying to be a Naturopath by her flat mate
and immediately loved it. Having a background in dance it struck a cord deep within. During this first class Kathy had the thought that she will be teaching yoga one day. Many years later this goal was achieved.
During the years of personal practice Kathy tried many different styles of yoga including Iyengar and Ashtanga. Mardi Bell from Yoga Ways in Terrigal was a major inspiration and influence and her teaching style still inspires Kathy’s classes.
In 2003 Kathy completed her training with the IYTA and begun teaching, currently a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. Since this time Kathy has continued her studies with many different teacher trainings, with a major focus on Prenatal Yoga and is also completing studies as a Doula (Birth Support Person).
Kathy is the owner of Conception Health and her desire when creating this centre was to offer many different types of classes for many different people. This is why the timetable is varied and will continue to grow.
Rachael Rogan
Rachael was drawn to Yoga at the early age of 11 and practiced for some years which lead to teaching in 2007.
A qualified teacher having gained certification from Qi yoga in Manly, and is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. Rachael also holds a Certificate 111 in Fitness.
Her earlier career in the corporate sector as a web consultant gave her insight into the pressures and challenges that most are faced with on a day to day level and how practicing yoga is self sustaining.
For general, senior and prenatal classes Rachael shares a dynamic & nurturing Yoga class combining flowing yoga sequences.
The focus of each class is to inspire and guide her students with enthusiasm & a strong desire to see her students transform on all levels, mental harmony, physically increasing strength, coordination and balance, emotionally & spiritually with deep relaxation and breath work.
Rachaels simple, friendly and warm instructions and demonstrations in her childrens classes make it easy for children to learn simple movements, and to feel good about themselves as they become calmer and more energised. Rachael believes in letting the children guide the yoga class, collaboratively and learning together. “We’re not doing the teaching – we’re there learning alongside them.”
Rachael enjoys sharing her understanding of yoga with others, and looks forward to learning from all her students.
Krystle Alves is a Samadhi certified teacher. As a qualified naturopath Krystle began exploring yoga as a healing modality. Through her own practice it became obvious to her that establishing a regular yoga practice not only built strength and openness in the body but also established a sense of calm and clarity of the mind, ultimately bringing about a greater sense of wellbeing. Her classes are a free flowing hatha vinyasa style incorporating breath, meditation, and postures. She continues to evolve her own practice and teaching by attending workshops and intensives
Guru Devi Kaur/Masako
Guru Devi was born in Tokyo, Japan. Guru Devi has been enjoying Hatha Yoga since her early 20’s but it was only her hobby until she discovered Kundalini Yoga in 2003 when she attended RCYP(Radiant Child Yoga Program) teacher training with Shakta Kaur
Khalsa(Virginia) in Sydney.
Her main career is working with children for last 20 years. She worked at Rudolf Steiner School, Aftercare schools, Holiday Vacation Care and Child Care as well as teaching her native language in many different community schools. Her passion towards children growing still continues particularly she is interested to help children’s spiritual development. She attended RCYP teacher training course because of the reason. Now she wants help people (not just children) to live happy, healthy and holy lives.
Guru Devi trained her Level 1 qualification under Gurujivan Kaur who is head Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer in Australia & New Zealand then Level 2 with Sunder Singh Khalsa(Head KY trainer of Asia & Oceania ), Gurucharan Singh Khalsa (Director of Training for the Kundalini Research Institute)and Gurujivan and she still continues her learning process and she knows this will not end.