Castlemaine Yoga Teachers
Awakening Yoga’s teachers are independent practitioners with a range of experience and interests.
Select the style that you know and love or try something new that grabs your interest.
Some have a booking system, others prefer a text or email to book in. All of us welcome you.
Wendy Hansford
I was in my 50s in a corporate job, going through the motions as was expected. Then, a travel experience shook my foundations. It woke me, showed me that life needed changing.
My regular yoga practice helped me to focus. On the mat I found peace and a new direction. A friend gave me a nudge; ‘You’d be a good yoga teacher, Wendy.’ The seed was planted.
I closed the door on a 20 year banking career; quit and walked out the door the same day. Off to Edinburgh for Yoga Teacher Training with Dhughal Meacham Yoga. Not a single regret.
Castlemaine has been home for decades. And now I guide local people to find peace and purpose on their own mat.
HATHA + YIN YOGA | 0457 163 693
Instagram: @wendy_hansford_yoga
Amy McDonald
Amy started her yoga journey as a kid and has been teaching since 2009. She’s studied with some of the world’s best teachers. These days she offers retreats and Hatha classes with an emphasis on alignment and anatomy, plus mythology and Yogic philosophy.
Yoga for Men in Castlemaine is a strong, practical class for blokes who want to work hard, have fun and make time for rest. No fancy gear, no woo-woo, just great yoga.
From time to time you can join Amy at a pop-up Masterclass to deepen your own yoga practice.
MEN’S YOGA + HATHA | 0411 777 328
Instagram: @amyyogabizcoach
Johannah Ashley
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese moving meditation practice, developed over 5000 years ago. During the practice we clear stress, stagnation and tension from the body, regulate our nervous systems and fill up with peace and vitality.
Hi, my name is Johannah and I have been practicing acupuncture for 22 years and 2 years ago became a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher. I have been learning Qi Gong from Lee Holden for 7 years and recently decided to undertake Teacher Training to deepen my own practice. Along the way I discovered the joy it is to share and practice qi gong with others.
Johannah’s contact detail are
0431 064 064 Ring to book a class.
Awakening Yoga and Wellness Studio
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Contact Wendy
STUDIO BOOKINGS | 0457 163 693
to book studio, cost and any other questions.
Nat Dowling
Nat is a trained sound healing practitioner offering individual sound healing sessions and group sound bath meditations.
Sound and vibration are at the core of the yogic and other ancient traditions. Modern science is starting to articulate how singing bowls, drums and gongs work to nourish and regulate our nervous systems.
Sound meditation, including mantra, is a relaxing antidote to stress. It can improve mental health, relieve tension and clear out old patterns.
YOGA OF SOUND | 0400 096 313
Instagram: @wanderintowildness
Renée Willner
Renée’s long interest in how the mind, body and spirit interact, found its perfect expression in yoga, which she has practised for over 20 years.
Her classes are safe, supportive, fun and wholistic with lots of options for every body including beginners and pregnancy.
Incorporating slow flow sequences, gently held postures and breathing practices.
Training background: 500 hrs Purna at Byron Yoga Centre. Scaravelli, Feldenkrais, Donna Farhi, Yoga as Therapy-Doug Keller, Yoga at Birth-Amhara Giri and Rainbow Kids Yoga.
Renée Willner
Hatha Flow | 0412 265 580
