About our teachers | zenly st peters yoga pilates

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Sarah Frank (aka Frankie, she/her)

Founder, owner, operator

Trained in: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Pilates, Meditation, Breathwork

Years teaching: 12, undertook first training in 2013

First yoga class: 2011 at age 22

Specialises in:

Teen & Preteen wellbeing

Teaching at Zenly:

I designed the Zenly Slow Flow to manage my own mental health. Intense sweaty sessions bring me right into my body -they make me feel alive. I am so thankful to have been able to create an environment that supports this practice.

The Teen group is another great joy of mine. Spending consistent time with the kids allows us to make deep connections with the practices, and with each other.

Suhaniya Chelliah (she/her)

Admin assistant & teacher

Trained in: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Gentle, Restorative, Pranayama, Meditation, and Sound Healing.

Years teaching: 5.5 first teacher training in 2019 in Rishikesh, India

First yoga class: Age 6 from my dad using the book 'Light on Yoga'

Specialises in:

Yoga History & Philosophy and Modifications

Teaching at Zenly:

My consistent yoga practice began at a hot yoga studio with a set sequence, which has given me a special connection to the rhythm of the flow classes at Zenly. The profound impact of Yoga on my own mental health, pulling me out of very low periods in life, led me to teaching. I advocate passionately for the integration of yoga as a tool for managing mental well-being, & the importance of a consistent practice.

Artemis (she/her)

Junior Studio Hand

First yoga class: At Zenly in 2023 (I was 11)

Being a part of Zenly:

I'm in charge of studio maintenance -it's my first job ever and I love it. Being at Zenly is lovely. I walk in and take a deep breath. It reminds me that not everything sucks and there's actually good parts to life.

Teachers

Brooke (she/her)

Trained in: Vinyasa

Years teaching: New girlie

First yoga class:

Age 14 with my mom who is a yoga teacher.

Specialises in:

Breath to movement body awareness.

Teaching at Zenly:

Zenly was the first place in Sydney that I wanted to settle into, the first place that felt like home to me. My Las Vegas lizard-like tendencies also draw me into a heated practice. For me, yoga is the thing that makes everything else in life easier. And this is what I hope to share with you all here at Zenly.

Carina Burke (she/her)

Trained in: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation

Years teaching: 2, but completed training 2014

First yoga class:

16 years old, my dad took me to my first yoga class. Now he comes to my Zenly classes!

Specialises in:

Technique, body awareness, nervous system regulation and mental health, ADHD Management.

Teaching at Zenly:

My personal yoga practice has been such an important tool in managing my mental health that I didn't even realise until my 30's that I have ADHD and PTSD. A consistent yoga practice not only helps me manage a long term back injury, it also nourishes my creativity, focus and wellbeing.

No matter who you are, I truly believe that everyone can benefit from taking the time to nourish your nervous system with movement and connection.

Gabriella Moran (she/her)

Trained in: Restorative, Yin, Meditation, Pranayama, Hatha, Vinyasa
Years teaching: 4, undertook first training in 2021
First yoga class: 2008, at 14 y/o.
Specialises in:

Fatigue, chronic illnesses, nervous system dysregulation, injuries, and stress/anxiety
Teaching at Zenly:

Creating a safe space for those with fatigue, chronic illnesses, nervous system dysregulation, injuries, and stress/anxiety is a particular aim of mine. I know from experience that attending a yoga class with any of these conditions can be anxiety-provoking. I enjoy curating a relaxing playlist & soaking up the beautiful Zenly aesthetics.

May Chang (she/her)

Trained in: Hatha, Vinyasa, Mat Pilates, Pranayama, Meditation

Years teaching: 3, undertook first training in 2018 and have taught on and off since then

First yoga class:

2013 while working in Austin, Texas..

Specialises in:

Mind-body connection, presence, strength, and technique

Teaching at Zenly:

Yoga & Pilates have been transformative practices in my own life, offering space to reconnect with my body and rediscover the beauty, strength, and joy that come with movement and being alive. As a teacher, my intention is to create a safe, welcoming space for students to tune into their physical & spiritual bodies to move in ways that feel intuitive, joyful & free.