About our Yoga Teachers

Monica is the owner and founder of Cultivate Calm Yoga. While she doesn't teach many public classes anymore, she is the creator and facilitator of transformational courses including: The Art of Relaxation The Meditation Habit [...]

Favourite pose Resting squat (malasana)- great for the hips, low back, ankles and digestive system and can be done anywhere. Why did you start doing yoga? I started doing yoga for stress relief and to [...]

Favourite pose At the moment, legs up the wall is my go-to pose to release tension in my legs and lower back after a long day. It helps me to unwind and is gentle on [...]

Favourite pose? Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun).  Just three rounds is enough to make your day brighter! Why did you start doing yoga? To make new friends!  I had just moved to Samoa in [...]

Favourite pose? At the moment it is Ardha Chandrasana (Half moon pose). It has taken me a while to achieve some balance poses, and this one has taught me how to go slower, focus and [...]

Favourite Pose? Triangle pose – trikonasana. It's an incredible release in the chest, upper back and shoulders.  And an awesome stretch for the thighs and hips. I especially love the feeling of opening up my [...]

Favourite pose? I don’t have a favourite pose because I am “equanimous” ha ha ….ok….Downward Dog Why did you start doing yoga? To get relief from my physical discomfort. Why did you become a teacher? [...]

Favourite pose Butterfly pose.  I particularly love the yin version of this pose for my hips and spine. Why did you start doing yoga? I started yoga so I could stretch my tight muscles from [...]

Favourite pose Sukhasana (easy pose) for meditation 🙂 Why did you start doing yoga? My mother began her yoga journey when she was pregnant with me in the 1980s (we often chat about who wanted [...]

  Favourite pose? At the moment my go-to poses are Downward Dog and Constructive Rest. At least one Down Dog a day keeps everything feeling great and Constructive rest is easeful and relaxing. Why did [...]

Favourite pose? For Pilates "Rolling like a ball". A movement that always puts a smile on my face and have a laugh with. For Yoga, Warrior ll, there is a lot going on and finding [...]

  Favourite pose? A supported bridge (bridge with a block under the hips). Such a juicy and restorative release for the front of the hips and lower back, and it’s great for everyone, those who [...]

Meet our new Studio Manager, Sam Why did you start yoga? To help counteract the damage I was doing with long days sitting at a desk for my job, plus I was in a job [...]