Why Kinetica – Castle Hill

Rosalind set foot in her first yoga class in 1999 and first studio pilates class in 2000 to order to calm her mind and heal a labral hip tear.
Since then Rosalind’s yoga journey has evolved and progressed through various different yoga lineages as well as using yoga and pilates as a tool to manage and over come a chronic hip injury.

A trained classical ballet/contemporary dancer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in dance from Queensland University of Technology.

Ex professional dancer, including dancer with The Wiggles and Rosalind has been teaching since 2003. Over the years Rosalind has worked closely with a number of professional sports teams and athlete development squads (NSW Womens Artistic Gymnastics, Junior swimming and baseball) as their yoga/mind/mobility and movement coach. She is currently the yoga and meditation facilitator for professional football teams – NRL NSW State of Origin Blues team, Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Swans.

Movement and yoga has always presented a sense of joy and fulfilment for Rosalind, however when she transitioned from professional dancer to a corporate career in media advertising that the calming and grounding effects of yoga really hit home. Yoga was now not only a tool to move the body, but release stress, aid digestion problems, calm an over active mind and gain perspective on life. Realising that life behind a computer screen wasn’t for her, Rosalind left the corporate world and returned to teaching full-time, immersing herself and further exploring of the body, mind and breath.

Rosalind has completed over 900 hrs of yoga teacher training with international master teachers Annie Carpenter, Octavio Salvadore at the Practice – Bali, Power Livings Duncan Peak and world renown Rod Styker. Further to this Rosalind has continued to learn and be inspired by international teachers Tara Judelle, Elena Brower and Ana Forrest. Rosalind has training in both Classical and contemporary pilates with Polestar Australia, Ulysses Pilates method and Studio Pilates.

Rosalind loves to share her passion and dedication for yoga and pilates with her students and takes joy in guiding each individual through this transformational process. Rosalind’s classes are alignment focused, dynamic and strong, with a deep connection to the breath and mind.

Anneriek is a Sr Yoga Teacher with 18 years of experience in many yoga disciplines. She has an unique ability to teach challenging practices in a light hearted and joyful way. Her vinyasa flow classes are inspired by Shiva Rea’s Prana Flow, creating powerful flows with movement to stay connected to the softness this practice can offer you. In her own practice she has a great love for arm balancing practices for the strength and self-trust these poses require.

Anneriek has completed a three year apprenticeship in Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga, 100 hr Yin TT, 300 hr TT with Mark Stephens (Author of Teaching Yoga and Yoga Sequencing) and completed 200 hr TT in Prana Vinyasa Flow with the internationally renowned yogini Shiva Rea. Anneriek had taught over 10,000 classes.

Anneriek is very passionate about yoga and loves to share her knowledge to help create healthy bodies, peaceful minds and an awareness in living.

Christina’s first introduction to yoga came in 2011 when she was playing competitive water polo. Part of her training involved heavy weight lifting and she found herself suffering crippling back and neck pain.

After working through her injuries with regular and dedicated practice, Christina’s attention was quickly drawn from the physical side of yoga to the spiritual and she developed a deep love and respect for the boundless gifts it offers those who are willing to explore it with an open heart.

Living in London for 5 years, Christina was fortunate to be a karma yogi at TriYoga – one of the largest studios in the world.
Here, she was able to immerse herself in a variety of different styles and to learn under the care and guidance of incredible teachers in both traditional class environments and in workshops.

Returning briefly to Sydney to complete her 200HR YTT, Christina then set off for Los Angeles where she took yoga classes at every studio she came by and attended workshops on crystal vibrational meditation, Kirtan and Tantra.

From LA she travelled to the source, India to complete her 500HR YTT in Vinyasa flow.

Christina’s classes are a mix of Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and guided meditation. She likes to weave some of the spiritual, subtle and philosophical elements of yoga into her classes and music is an integral part.

Simple, intelligent sequencing make Christina’s classes available to all levels.

Mel discovered Yoga in 2012 after she suffered a hip fracture, which required surgery and long rehabilitation program. Realising she needed to move away from high energy, high impact exercise as a way to manage her osteoporosis, Mel found her way into a Yoga studio. Since then, Mel has not looked back!

Mel completed her 200 Hour Yoga training with Power Living in 2015. She has gone on to complete 500 Hour pathway training with Power Living in Advanced Vinyasa and Being of Purpose philosophy. This year Mel will complete Yin Yoga training.

In addition to her Yoga qualifications, Mel has completed Certificate III Group Exercise and Certificate IV Personal Training. She will also complete Pilates Matwork in 2018.

Mel offers a strong yoga practice which challenges students to maintain good alignment and calm breath, as the gateway to tapping into the higher purpose of the asana practice.

When she is not on her Yoga mat, you will find Mel walking her beloved beagles, cooking up a new healthy recipe or spending time with her family and friends.

Will first came to yoga after his chiropractor suggested he gave to a try to help his injured back. Initially Will wasn’t too sure, as he thought is was something only women did. But after his first class, Will was hooked and his passion for yoga continues to grow daily.
Will has gone onto completed numerous trainings, including – 200hrs YTT with Inyoga and a further 150hrs with Body Mind Life including international teachers Maty Ezraty and Noelle Connolly, whom Will continues to be inspired by and trains with weekly.

Will classes are slow and strong, with a firm emphasis on the breath and alignment.

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In 2011 she completed her teacher training and has taught continually since then.

Her classes cater to the beginner as well as the more advanced yogi.

Maria believes yoga is excellent for building muscle strength and flexibility but unique in its ability to provide mental clarity. On top of all that, it is completely accessible to everyone, young and old… she believes there are no limitations to anyone starting a regular yoga practice.

Now in her mid 50’s, Maria has a deep respect for the practice and knows that yoga will continue to play an important role in her life. She hopes to share this enthusiasm with all her students.

Her motto is to focus on what you can do in class and to enjoy the process so that you will keep coming back.

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Her classes are challenging and fun with a strong focus on alignment and connecting movement to breath.

Lana completed her Teacher Training through BodyMindLife.

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It was a love of running and a desire to improve her form which led Eileen to Pilates and eventually a decision to undertake teacher training. After many years of working in a corporate environment and two children later…..it was time to mix things up!

Upon completion of the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Pilates ITC (with training in Matwork, the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair), Eileen decided to focus just on sharing her new found love of the Reformer.

Eileen hope’s to inspire and share her passion and knowledge of Pilates, encourage a confidence to explore movement and (of course) have a few giggles along the way.

She has found a new respect for each person’s physical intelligence, and that science can help people move better. The joy on a client’s face, when achieving something they thought was not possible, makes teaching Pilates so worthwhile for her.

Lindy started her Pilates journey a few years ago after having children and wanting to strengthen her core. Her movement practise covers Matwork (Contrology) and Reformer. Most days Lindy likes to go the gym, walk the dogs or ride her bike. Lindy functions at her best when she has had her morning coffee!

Lindy’s favourite moto is: The body achieves what the mind believes (Napoleon Hill)

Lindy has Certificate IV in Matwork and Reformer as well as a Diploma in Clinical Pilates with Breathe Education.