YOGA MITRA
Yoga Mitra was started in 2015 by friends who trained and continue to study together at one of Melbourne's longest-standing yoga schools, Agama Yoga Centre in Middle Park. Agama's Director, and Ro and Fiona's teacher, Barbara Brian, was a student of TKV Desikachar (son and student of Krishnamacharya), and so the teachings of Krishnamacharya are being passed on very directly to students at Yoga Mitra. It is quite rare in Australia to have such a direct link to the lineage.
About Ro
I started my yoga journey as a student. With a background in nursing I had a desire to assist people in a holistic manner and decided to study with a particular focus on yoga in therapy and yoga applied more specifically to women's health issues. This has included time studying at the Krisnamacharaya Yoga Mandarim (KYM ) in Chennai. I enjoy teaching classes that take a gentle approach towards promoting strength and flexibility of the body using the breath through movement.
About Fiona
I have been practising yoga for years, and can't imagine life without it. I am an energetic person and yoga has helped me to focus that energy (not in the mind!). I like sharing what I've learnt with others. I plan each class individually: they're designed to lead you somewhere. I love chanting and am currently undertaking a 2-year chanting course, spending 4 weeks a year in Chennai. While you're in savasana (relaxing) I like to find a special chant to link with the intention of the class.