Showing an authentic and heartfelt passion for teaching others the practice of yoga, Jenna has a calming presence and simple approach to this ancient practice. Teaching Vinyasa and Yin yoga, she helps people make an internal connection, linking movement with breath to find a union between body and mind that allows space and clarity.

“The beauty of the practice is really stripping it back and finding the simplicity and going more within, because the real yoga is what you can’t see. It’s a journey to evolve.”
Jenna Brown

Seriya is a Byron Bay Yogini whose exposure to her mother’s Yoga and Healing life has left strong and lasting impressions on her very being. Her personal journey has guided Seriya to practicing and studying Meditation & Healing throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Central and North America.

“I’m looking forward to sharing the restorative powers of sound healing and helping people tap into divine energy that leads to mind clarity and a heightened self-awareness.”
Seriya Cutbush

Born and raised in Byron, Parveen has always been immersed in the health and fitness centered culture of the coastal town. While she uses Pilates to calm and focus the mind, she loves to make her classes fun, with different options to increase or decrease the intensity, depending on how your body is feeling.

“Our energy field is in our spine, so with a strong core your energy can flow. By being able to control your mind during Pilates, you can engage your movements and focus. What your mind thinks your body follows.”
Parveen Singh

Alex is a personal trainer with a background in dance and fitness. Her main intention during every class is to encourage clients to release control and simply have fun, as helping others find joy in movement is what drives her.

“What I love most is seeing my clients walk away from classes with a big smile on their faces! I feel like I get just as much energy training them as they do from training.”
Alexandra Bartlett

Shannon is the director and founder of Nourish Hub.
She is a proud custodian for Ceremonial Grade Cacao, a Menstrual Cycle Mentor and an experienced Energy Healer.

Alongside her proudest creation, her fair trade, 100% waste-free Ceremonial Grade Cacao, Shannon guides people to connect to their intuition and come to know their true selves. This is facilitated through menstrual cycle mentoring, seasonal retreats & ceremonies and energy medicine healings.

With a background in psychology, nutrition, mental and sexual health, as well as qualifications in Pilates and personal training, Laura couldn’t be better equipped to help those around her define and attain their health and wellbeing goals. Having used Pilates to address imbalances in her body and recover from emotional and physical trauma, it’s the journey of growth and self-discovery that drives her passion and desire to help others.

“Pilates increases strength and flexibility of the body, mind and spirit. It is that incremental building of wellbeing of the whole person that I really enjoy.”
Laura Bennetto

Toby Mills has studied, practiced, and taught Zi Ran Qigong alongside is profession of Osteopathy, which allows him to bring a diversity of knowledge and experience to the science of movement. He investigates the bridge between eastern and western medical paradigms, aligning metaphor with structure to shed light on the cause and effects of the practices of Qi-Gong.

New Zealand born Ngati Kahugnunu woman, Whaia is a Sonic Weaver who uses Traditional First Nations instruments and her vocals to create healing phonics. Blending melodies of the natural world with crystalline frequencies, Whaia celebrates her culture and connection to source as she creates the sonic bridge between worlds.

Liane Shields has worked in the health and wellness industry for 30 years. She has an Applied Science degree in Health Education, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

She is a mother of three children with a background in holistic health and is now the owner of endota spa in Bowral. As a counsellor, she has worked in private practice and in community counselling roles and created the Better Wellbeing journal to meet the needs of her clients in private practice. The Better Wellbeing journal has informed and shaped a lot of the content you’ll find on Retreat, especially that in supporting people on their personal journeys to better wellbeing. Liane says that her greatest desire is that this content "will speak to those who need it and provide an opportunity to inspire wellness into their every day."

Carmen has written and recorded guided meditations for almost 40 years, touching the hearts and lives of thousands of meditators around the world. Published author and meditation teacher, Carmen shares her passion through music and words, guiding people inwards and steering them towards their intuition.

“Coming home to yourself is so important. As your mind calms down and becomes quieter, your heart can be heard. Unconditional love rises to the surface. Love is the answer. It’s all about love.”
Carmen Warrington

Phoebe Dubar is a qualified sound healer based in Melbourne who uses a combination of ancient and modern instruments to help participants reach a deep state of relaxation using crystals, chimes and Tibetan singing bowls. Her sound palette has been described as lying at “the delicate intersection of the natural world in fissure with atmospheric electronics and instruments.”

Based in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Uma Spender has made a career out of hosting yoga immersion, trainings, and retreats around the world by helping people unlock the power of their breath.

“[Explore] embodiment and empowerment in a rapidly changing world”
Uma Spender