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Gina is a SmartFLOW yoga teacher and Teacher Trainer, having undertaken rigorous, long-term study and mentorship with Annie Carpenter in SmartFLOW Yoga. She is honoured to bring SmartFLOW classes and trainings to Sydney, Australia, with immense gratitude to her teacher Annie Carpenter for sharing this transformative practice. Gina is thrilled to lead SmartFLOW 200-hour Teacher Training and 300-hour modules at SARANA, where she joyfully facilitates this exclusive offering.
Before transitioning to yoga teaching, Gina spent a decade as a soloist with The Australian Ballet, performing across Australia and the world in both traditional and contemporary ballets. Her yoga journey began in 2001, when she started practising Kundalini yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, to support her demanding ballet career. This initial practice sparked a deep and lasting connection to yoga that continues to inspire her teaching.
Gina has served as the Head of Yoga at Power Living, dedicating 14 years to the organisation. During this time, she was mentored by Duncan Peak and deepened her expertise through study with renowned teachers such as Maty Ezraty, Simon Park, and Sarah Powers. In addition to her yoga credentials, Gina is a Classical Ballet Teacher and Pilates mat teacher, seamlessly integrating her extensive movement background into her teaching approach.
With over 14 years of experience mentoring thousands of yoga teachers, Gina’s teaching is rooted in dedication, joy, and passion, alongside an unwavering commitment to helping others thrive as practitioners and teachers. As a yoga coach, she is deeply invested in the growth and development of teacher trainees and certified yoga teachers. Gina believes in fostering excellence and personal growth while nurturing each teacher’s unique talents, empowering them to reach their full potential as both practitioners and educators.
Gina’s mission is to inspire and elevate the next generation of yoga teachers, and she is deeply honoured to share her expertise, passion, and love for yoga with the SARANA community.
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Originally from Munich, Germany, Bettina is a passionate and certified Yoga and Reformer Pilates instructor who has been teaching since 2018. With over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training, Bettina has studied under renowned programs, including Power Living, Patrick Beach, and most recently, SmartFLOW® with Annie Carpenter. Her dedication to her growth and development as a teacher shines through in every class she leads.
Bettina firmly believes in the transformative power of movement, encouraging people to move their bodies in ways that feel good and accessible to everyone. Her approach to teaching Yoga and Pilates reflects her philosophy that these practices are for every body, regardless of experience or ability. Her goal is to help students find the perfect balance between enjoying a challenge and, most importantly, having fun while breaking a sweat on the mat.
Bettina is also SARANA’s resident sound practitioner, sharing her gift of sound healing with our community. She uses a variety of crystal bowls and other instruments to create deeply relaxing and restorative experiences. Her favourite class to share is Yin: Restorative and Nidra, combining gentle movement, deep relaxation, and the soothing sounds of her crystal bowls to leave students feeling balanced, nurtured, and renewed.
One of Bettina’s greatest joys as a teacher is sharing yogic philosophy in a way that is accessible and relevant to everyday life. Her aim is to create a safe and supportive space where students can transition from their busy minds into their hearts, reconnect with their bodies, and discover more about themselves along the way.
Whether you’re looking for a physical challenge, a moment of mindfulness, or a journey into sound healing, Bettina’s classes offer something truly special. Join her on the mat and experience her passion for yoga, sound, and holistic well-being.
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Meet Niamh, a passionate and inspiring yoga teacher who brings over a decade of personal practice and a lifelong love of movement to her classes. Beginning her teaching journey in 2023, Niamh draws from her background as a competitive gymnast to create a unique blend of strength, mindfulness, and flow in every session.
Her classes are thoughtfully crafted to ignite your inner fire, combining intentional sequences, dynamic movements, and deeply satisfying holds. Each practice builds strength, flexibility, and focus, taking you on a transformative journey that ends in a blissful savasana. Beyond the physical, Niamh’s teaching is a holistic experience designed to cultivate mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Niamh is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive space where you can nurture your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with your inner self. Her classes are an opportunity to discover your potential and leave feeling empowered, centred, and inspired.
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@iam.tiisha
Latisha is a certified Pilates instructor with over six years of experience, trained in both mat and reformer Pilates. Originally from Perth, her journey with movement began through dance, which she practiced throughout her childhood and teen years. After finishing her time as a dancer at 18, she found Pilates — a practice that offered both strength and a sense of calm connection to the body.Now based in Sydney, Latisha is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can move mindfully, build strength at their own pace, and develop a deeper awareness of their bodies. Her teaching style focuses on thoughtful, balanced movement designed to nourish both body and mind.
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@francescaflowsyoga
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@jess_bishop
Jess's journey into Pilates started as a personal fascination that grew into a purpose-driven career with an unwavering commitment to the practice. As a qualified Reformer and Mat instructor, she crafts creative and dynamic flows that demand your full attention. Her classes are definitely challenging but thoughtful progressions make every exercise accessible. She brings unstoppable energy and genuine personality to every session. Expect high vibes, a great burn and a really good time.
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Victoria is a highly accomplished Pilates educator, movement specialist and former professional ballerina, with a deep understanding of intelligent sequencing, cueing and class design. Her Pilates journey began at the age of 13 and she holds her Diploma in Pilates, Masters Certification with The Pilates Centre, Boulder CO, along with certifications in LaGree, TRX Foundations, Fascia in Motion and Neuroanatomy. With a background in both classical and contemporary Pilates, Victoria integrates principles from anatomy, fascia and neuroanatomy to create impactful movement experiences. She has trained with industry leaders, was a Senior Educator for Pilates ITC, and has presented workshops and masterclasses globally; mentoring some of the industry’s most respected Pilates professionals. Victoria has just returned from working in Dubai for the past 3 years, where she honed her ability to deliver exceptional client experiences for a diverse range of people from beginners to highly experienced practitioners, as well as continuing to mentor the next generation of Pilates professionals.
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Meet Brianna, reformer pilates instructor and registered nurse. Who is passionate about all elements of health and wanted to better the lives of others in a way that helps them in their everyday life. She combines her knowledge and passion for health to assist clients to thrive from the inside out.
Participating in multiple sports throughout her years such as playing for Australia in volleyball, she always found herself craving the feeling and connection to self that pilates brings.
With a passion for the immersion into flow state, Brianna combines senses such as scent, sound and movement to achieve your flow state and your highest potential. Her priority is not only to help you gain strength and resilience through pilates but to connect you to your body, mind and soul in each session - with a little spice
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Emily completed her first yoga teacher training in 2014 and has been a dedicated teacher and practitioner ever since sharing the joy and healing of yoga with others.
Em believes that yoga is not only about the shapes we make on the mat, the yoga happens when we invite it into our lives and commit to living by its values and lessons. The teachings of the practice have helped Emily to live a life free of pressures and expectations she used to carry and live a kinder and more compassionate existence, while the physical practice has helped support her through pregnancies and post partum and maintain physical mobility and strength to support her many other physical endeavours and goals.
Emily wholeheartedly believes in the transformational power of yoga and brings that passion and energy into each class.
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Simon Ngo is a leader in fitness and wellness with extensive industry experience in yoga, Pilates, and fitness. Awarded as Yoga Professional of the Year 2024 by the national board AUSActive, Simon’s passion for excellence in delivering fitness and wellness programs has also earned him national international award nominations. Simon's mentorship extends to aspiring professionals, fostering growth and innovation in the industry. Today, Simon continues to steer the conversations of movement and fitness as preventative health and using his platform to champion mental health as a Community Ambassador for R U OK? and advocate social awareness for the LGBTiQ+ community.
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With over 15 years’ experience teaching yoga as well as extensive sports coaching experience, Marty brings a wide range of knowledge and wisdom to D-F. Marty started his yoga journey to help rehabilitate a sports injury, and the rest is history! His passion for yoga is well-known in the Bondi community.
Marty is passionate about how yoga can benefit our lives both physically and spiritually. You can expect a challenge in his vinyasa classes, but always with a playful edge! He is enthusiastic about the benefits of a strong practice and his classes give students the opportunity to try out adventurous yoga poses under expert guidance, ensuring you have the space to explore safely.He is passionate about the spiritual benefits of yoga and how our practice can build connection between the body and the mind. He endeavours to motivate his students to develop their yoga practice so that they can integrate the benefits into their lives.
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Sol creates a lighthearted and accessible yoga experience, combining practical physical practice with profound self-awareness to cultivate well-being and refinement in motion.
With over 20 years of teaching and mentoring experience, Sol’s journey is deeply rooted in movement and creativity. A former professional dancer and choreographer, Sol has performed with prestigious companies such as Australian Dance Theatre and Ricochet Dance Productions (UK). Sol is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Certified teacher trainer, blending a rich tapestry of styles and methodologies, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Shadow, Vinyasa, Yin, Children's, and Chair Yoga.
As Master Facilitator and Training & Development Manager for Power Living Australia from 2011 to 2020, Sol played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of yoga teachers. This expertise is complemented by work as a Lecturer in Movement for The Circus Space in London, Associate Director at QL2 Centre for Youth Dance in Canberra, Dance & Performance Event Coordinator for Southbank Centre in London, and Head of Wellness and Master Yoga Trainer for One Playground.
In addition to yoga, Sol is a certified Barre instructor and has trained with luminaries such as David and Simi Roche, Gary Cook, Baron Baptiste, Duncan Peak, Jasmine Tarkeshi, and Sarah Owen. Sol’s teaching integrates a wealth of experience across multiple disciplines, offering students a unique, empowering journey of growth, mindfulness, and movement mastery.
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@georgiaansell_
After growing up dancing movement has always been a big part of my life, not only for the positive effects it has on my body but also my mind. When I discovered pilates it quickly became my favourite form of exercise and inspired me to start teaching Mat and Reformer pilates so I could help others feel stronger in more ways than one.
I love a slow full body burn with dynamic layers that challenge stability, control, and strength.
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@gianna93
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@hayleyljames
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Since completing her 200-hour Teacher Training in 2017, Peta has been dedicated to teaching yoga and has deeply invested in her growth and learning through additional training with Power Living and Annie Carpenter's SmartFLOW Yoga. Over the past eight years, Peta has also assisted Gina Brescianini, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to the community and her personal development as a teacher devoted to excellence.
Peta’s teaching style is a slow and strong flow, with a focus on alignment and mindful movement. Her deep passion for yoga shines through in every class, as she aims to create a welcoming space where students can breathe, be present, and leave feeling more expansive, joyful, and connected to themselves.
A full nature enthusiast, Peta is committed to caring for the planet and fostering a connection to nature. Her deep knowledge of animals and the natural world informs her lifestyle and inspires those around her. She brings her passion and enthusiasm for yoga, life, our planet, and nature into everything she does, encouraging students to cultivate awareness and connection both on and off the mat.
Yoga plays a profound role in Peta’s personal life, guiding her toward self-discovery and a harmonious connection between her physical and spiritual self. She is deeply grateful for the practice, which has illuminated her path to living her best life.
Peta invites you to join her on the mat to share in her love for yoga, nature, and life itself.
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@lagreewithsophie
Intention led, strength-based, and unapologetically challenging. My classes are designed to push you, build real strength, and keep you present from start to finish. I’ve been teaching full-time for over two years and am trained in Pilates, Barre, Lagree, and Yoga. London-born, I aim to bring focus, fire, and personality to every class.
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@lkm__pilates
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@abbymarks