Our Team
Eva Büman
Founder / Principle Teacher / Yoga Teacher Trainer / Yoga Therapist
Spinal Energetics / Reiki Practitioner / Sound Therapist / Tibetan Energy Healer
Naturopath / Intuitive Coach / Tarot
ERYT500+ with Yoga Alliance International - Level 3 with Yoga Australia
Eva Büman started practicing yoga in 2003 whilst studying a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Naturopathy) in Melbourne. During the years of practice, yogic philosophy became Eva's lifestyle.
Whilst living in the Netherlands for 5 years, driven by a passion for health & wellbeing, Eva had her finger in many different pies professionally, including high pressure international management roles. Yoga has been what helped her stay focused & driven throughout.
Over 20+ years, she practiced & studied yoga all over the globe including France, California, New York, Amsterdam, India where she completed her first YTT. A 200 hr Hatha, Meditation & physiology teacher training with Swami Yogananda Maharaji (107yrs of age).
Upon returning to Melbourne, Eva received the highest level of internationally recognised Yoga Teacher qualifications. She has also undergone extensive training & initiations in the ancient art of Tradition Tibetan Energy Healing & Medicine Bowls (Sound Healing) with Tibetan Monk: The Venerable Lobsang Lama Tendar who has mentored Eva since 2012. She has completed all official certified training with Lama Tendar. Eva is also initiated in Reiki Healing Level 1 & 2 with renowned Reiki Master Annie Slaughter.
Eva has worked & trained with International psychologists & major mental health groups across Australia assisting in the integration of Yoga/mindfulness as a clinical tool for psychologists. She has taken part in conferences for ACT, speaking about the effects of yoga practice for people suffering PTSD & other mental disturbances such as anxiety & depression. She currently works in conjunction with many psychologists to optimise patients wellbeing, in particular, in the rewiring of neurology.
Coming from a strong fitness background in state & national level competitive sports, Eva delivers a fun & dynamic practice. She backs up her moves with steady scientifically researched benefits to your body & mind (of which she considers to be intimately connected). She balances the seriousness and the fun of yogasana & has a well rounded ability to provide a broad spectrum of options available to EVERYONE!
Eva is also the founder, principle teacher & co-ordiator of the renowned 550 hr YTT pathway which is run by The Australian Institute of Yoga & Yoga Therapies. An organisation founded by Eva who passionately works alongside numerous specialists, doctors & some of the worlds most renowned & inspiring teachers (such as Simon Borg-Olivier). She is heavily determined to bring yoga back to its medicinal & therapeutic roots in a time when modern science is helping us understand the specific mechanisms of this profound system.
Eva’s clients include Military groups & Veterans, Mackillop Family Services, Head Space (Orygen), Mindd Australia, Tennis Australia (Australian Open Coaches Conference), VicRoads, various CEO's, Corporate Coaches, The Centre for Sexual Violence & Victims of Sexual Assault and many more.
Certificates, Teachers & Training:
Simon Borg-Olivier(Yoga/Pranayama), Meghan Currie, Swami Yoganandya Maharaji (200hr Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation-India), Dominique Salerno (350hr Advanced Diploma Of Yoga Teaching) Sophie Le Fevre (Mentoring) Duncan Peak, Yogi Dinesh (india:Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Physiology) Geoff Brookes (Ananta Yoga, Byron Bay) , Venerable Lobsang Lama Tendar (Tibetan Medicine Bowl Healing workshop & full healers Certificate Course & initiation), Annie Slaughter (Reiki Master), David Young (Meditation/Mindfulness Australia), Robyn D Walser PHD (ACT Mindfulness/ trauma therapy).
Isabella Serafica
Yoga Instructor | Reiki Practitioner | Tarot | Sound Therapist
Compassionate and intuitive, Isabella encourages students to approach and practice Yoga with curiosity and kindness. She believes that the presence we cultivate on the mat can also be carried into our day once we step off the mat. To her, Yoga is not just an activity; it is a way of life.
Her main goal is to help people feel freer, stronger, and more spacious in their body, mind, and spirit. Coming from a law background with a strong passion for social justice, Isabella has always been motivated to help people in the community.
Isabella started practicing Yoga in 2018 while working in the law. She found peace and presence in her Yoga practice, and it soon became an anchor for her during times of stress. These classes, along with her Yoga teachers, helped her cultivate the tools necessary for more effective emotional regulation. Further, they inspired her to learn more about Yoga philosophy.
She has completed her 200-hour Hatha Yoga training, 50-hour Yin Yoga training and is currently undertaking a 300-hour Yoga teacher training certification. She is also a Reiki Master Practitioner, having been initiated in Usui Reiki Healing Levels 1, 2 and 3a.
Her classes are inspired by nature, with a focus on linking breath with movement. Weaving Yogic philosophy and anecdotes in a way that is relatable, Isabella's classes leave students feeling wholesome and revitalised.
Collin Poole
Yoga Instructor
Collin began practicing yoga in 2002 in NYC while pursuing a career in theatre. She fell in love with the practice and decided to delve deeper getting her certification in 2005. She began teaching for several different studios in Southern California, including Triad Yoga, Yoga Room, and Equinox Fitness, eventually making her way to Yogaworks. At Yogaworks, she did trainings and workshops with some of yoga’s most sought after teachers, Sean Corne, Baron Baptiste, Pattabhi Jois, and Shiva Rea. She teaches a dynamic class that is playfully designed to create strength, stamina and flexibility.
Kylie Hammond
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
With a background in dance and over 20 years in yoga Kylie has a love for movement and physicality, and her classes are intuitively curated to encourage body exploration, expression and joy.
Fluid sequences filled with grace, strength and her unique style will have you moving with curiosity and new found love for your body.
The study of Trauma Therapy, Intuitive Embodied Motion and Energetic Alignment has become a vital element of her classes.
A childlike awe and cheekiness for life filters into her teaching (with lots of giggles & a some deep pearls of wisdom), her pleasure is to guide you through a journey on your mat ensuring you find the connection back to your body through heart, mind and breath all to music that makes you feel.
A balanced approach to life (a love of margaritas and tacos) and the person who says hello to dogs before the humans
Nickie Hanley
Yoga Instructor
Nickie’s yoga journey began in 2005 at her first yoga retreat in Bali. It was life changing for her as she let go of old stories and stepped in to the life of a yogi and never looked back.
Nickie Hanley completed her Teacher Training in 2010 with the Australia Yoga Academy (AYA) and has since completed multiple trainings with Power Living and Laughing Lotus in the United States (to name but a few!). In 2013, Nickie created Discoyoga; a fusion of powerful and soulful Vinyasa flow with a Live DJ. This incorporated Nickie’s previous life as a dancer with her love of yoga and music as a way for her students to connect more deeply to their own joy. A joy that they can take off their yoga mat in to their daily lives.
Training began with Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching, 500h level training, Australian Yoga Academy, Melbourne Certificate in Vinyasa Teaching, Alignment & Adjustment, Australian Yoga Academy, Melbourne Foundation Course in Raja Yoga Meditation, Brahma Kumaris, Melbourne, Advanced assisting teacher training Power living in Sydney, teacher training retreat with Tiffany Cruikshank and Duncan Peak in Byron Bay 2013 (part of Power living 200hrs teacher training). In 2014 trained at Laughing lotus with Dana Flynn completing the 50hr sequencing module and 50 hr Fly training.
Nickie has lead several yoga retreats in places like Bali and Peru over the past several years. She has also completed ACT for beginners through Psychwire in 2021 and completed online design and sequencing training with laughing lotus LA 2022. In 2023 attended the advanced meditation retreat with Dr Joe Dispensa in London and has now completed her Barre Training at My mama said in Seddon.
Are you a Teacher?
We’re always looking for wonderful, vibrant, experienced, certified teachers. Contact us today via email with your resume and experience. We’d love to meet you!
Jori Sandler
Yoga Teacher
Jori is a seasoned yogi who brings her 25 years of practice experience to her teaching. Her creative, strong vinyasa flow classes offer a challenging experience with plenty of options for modification with an emphasis on fun.
Passionate about yoga, Jori incorporates breath, spiritual connection, and physical aspects of asana into all of her classes. While the studio is her second home, Jori believes the beach is the ultimate yoga haven! From slow flow to power flow, yin, and meditation, Jori's diverse classes cater to all levels.
Thana Buathong
Yoga Instructor
Thana's yoga journey began in 2013. When he stepped out of that first class he knew straight away that what he wants to do for the rest of his life. He also discovered Vipassana Meditation which had a big impact and completely transformed him to a better version of himself.
Thana merges an asana practice with philosophical elements sharing the physical and mental transformations a yoga practice can bring to students in an inspiring and passionate way.
Thana’s classes are mindful, creative and lighthearted. He loves creating playlists to go with each sequence to weave the rhythms of breath and music together.
With 800+ hours of teacher training, he has been fortunate to learn from beloved teachers such as Maty Ezraty, Shiva Rea , Noelle Connelly, Simon Park, Kat Clayton , Ari Hunter, Dice Yoga , Joanne Gates and Jo Phee Yinspiration. He is experienced in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Myo-yin & Meditation, his classes are rhythmic and flowing with a slow and strong pace that challenges the body and integrates the mind.
Dean Beattie
Yoga Instructor | Personal Trainer
Dean has been involved in yoga teaching since 2015. Experienced in teaching in studios, NDIS clients, corporate and hospital settings. Deans classes have a strong hatha focus on alignment , strength and stability. Bathed in his facsination in human psychology and recent studies in positive psychology and mens health. Having been involved in the fitness industry for close to 20 years
Dean brings a strong focus on alignment and form. More importantly the discovery that the practice offers so much more than the physical allows his classes to be an excursion “out of the mind into the body”.
Connection is on the focus , between breath and body and eventually a more complete union. Having completed his 200 hours Power living certification and 50 yrs YIN continuing education, Deans classes will leave you feeling connected to your body and to the practice.
Tim Pollock
Spinal Energetics
As a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, Tim is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards optimal health and vitality. With a foundation built upon the principles of Exercise Science (B ExSc, ACU Melbourne),
Tim brings a blend of academic knowledge and intuitive healing to his practice. Tim’s understanding of human anatomy and physiology paired with spiritual awareness serves as the cornerstone of his approach to holistic health, allowing him to seamlessly integrate scientific principles with the ancient wisdom of energetic healing.
Inspired by the transformative potential of Spinal Energetics Tim has embarked on a mission to empower individuals to unlock their body's innate healing capabilities. Drawing upon the wisdom of this innovative modality, Tim works with clients to harmonise their energetic imbalances, alleviate physical discomfort, and cultivate a profound sense of wellbeing. With a compassionate heart and a keen intuition, Tim creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to embark on their healing journey.
Whether addressing chronic pain, easing the effects of trauma and anxiety, enhancing athletic performance, or simply seeking to reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms, Tim offers personalised guidance and support every step of the way.
Jamie Patara
Sound Therapist | Breathwork Facilitator | Shamanic Healer
JAMIE PATARA from Energy Alchemy is all about connection to higher self and remembering who and what we truly are and what we are all here in this timeline to do.
Sound exploration is an amazing tool in which to activate ourselves in this remembering and guide us on the path back home to ourselves through connection to higher self.
Through an array or tools and instruments Jamie loops and creates sounds to replicate environmental elemental sounds to ground us back deeper into who we truly are where many of the answers we seek can be found.
Are you a Practitioner?
We’re always looking for wonderful, experienced, certified practitioners of various modalities that help support peoples physical, mental, emitional and spiritual wellbeing.
Contact us today via email if you are interested in joining our team of practitioners for workshops, events and private 1:1 sessions in one of our 2 practitioner rooms