Maryke Loren - Founder / Manager & Principal Teacher
Maryke began Meditation at the age 17 in a search to alleviate physical and emotional pain, resulting from a Motor vehicle accident whilst riding a bicycle in her early teens. In 1977 she began attending Raja Yoga Classes at the Sivananda Ashram W.A. with Swami Lakshmi, which was one of the catalyst for commencing her now long yoga journey. Meditation helped her on so many different levels so her passion grew to learn all aspects of yoga, incorperating physical, mental and spiritual healing.
Maryke feels deeply grateful and humbled to over the years have had the rare opportunity to be able to attend face to face studies/workshops under some world renowned Masters of Yoga, and likes to draw from these ancient teachings from India .
She is totally dedicated to teaching yoga in its Holistic Form, so likes to encourage understanding of self with acceptance on all levels by realizing the Spirit or Guru within.
Maryke endeavors wherever possible to adjust the practice to suit the individual needs of the participant and has a natural easy going manner.
Over the years, Maryke has had a keen interest in using yoga as a therapy and also spent several years as one of the support teachers on the FINY Yoga Teacher Training Program In Western Australia. She moved to the gold coast to be closer to family, but also loves sharing her wisdom and support to her current teachers and participants with their ongoing yoga journey and has the deepest respect for this ancient practice.
Having overcome several physcial challenges in her own life, her passion is to help facilitate others on what ever level is required and is available for private consultations on request. Namaste
Qualifications:
Level 3, Senior Yoga Teacher / Yoga Australia
Yin Yoga /Yoga as a Therapy
Meditation Facilitator
Fitness Leaders Diploma, U.W.A
Massage & Reflexology Therapist
Reiki Master & Kinergetics Practitioner
Maryke began Meditation at the age 17 in a search to alleviate physical and emotional pain, resulting from a Motor vehicle accident whilst riding a bicycle in her early teens. In 1977 she began attending Raja Yoga Classes at the Sivananda Ashram W.A. with Swami Lakshmi, which was one of the catalyst for commencing her now long yoga journey. Meditation helped her on so many different levels so her passion grew to learn all aspects of yoga, incorperating physical, mental and spiritual healing.
Maryke feels deeply grateful and humbled to over the years have had the rare opportunity to be able to attend face to face studies/workshops under some world renowned Masters of Yoga, and likes to draw from these ancient teachings from India .
She is totally dedicated to teaching yoga in its Holistic Form, so likes to encourage understanding of self with acceptance on all levels by realizing the Spirit or Guru within.
Maryke endeavors wherever possible to adjust the practice to suit the individual needs of the participant and has a natural easy going manner.
Over the years, Maryke has had a keen interest in using yoga as a therapy and also spent several years as one of the support teachers on the FINY Yoga Teacher Training Program In Western Australia. She moved to the gold coast to be closer to family, but also loves sharing her wisdom and support to her current teachers and participants with their ongoing yoga journey and has the deepest respect for this ancient practice.
Having overcome several physcial challenges in her own life, her passion is to help facilitate others on what ever level is required and is available for private consultations on request. Namaste
Qualifications:
Level 3, Senior Yoga Teacher / Yoga Australia
Yin Yoga /Yoga as a Therapy
Meditation Facilitator
Fitness Leaders Diploma, U.W.A
Massage & Reflexology Therapist
Reiki Master & Kinergetics Practitioner
Lisa Bruce
My personal spiritual journey began in my 20s through meditation and Tai Chi, which became important practices in helping me navigate through periods of depression, and help me reconnect with myself.
In 2010, when my 2 beautiful children were in primary, I discovered Raja Yoga and began practicing with Yoga with Heart, where I remained a dedicated student for many years. One day, Maryke gently suggested that I would make a wonderful yoga teacher, and she also felt it could assist me on many different levels. At the time, I was still learning to manage my own challenges with depression, so began a two-year cadet-ship with Yoga with Heart. This went on to became one of the most positive and meaningful decisions of my life.
In 2021, during my cadet-ship with YWH, I completed a 350-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, and more recently have added additional qualifications in Yin Yoga (50hr) and Chair Yoga (50hr).
What I love most is real-life community yoga — familiar faces, shared smiles, heartfelt conversations and genuine connection. Creating a welcoming and supportive space where people feel comfortable, being seen and connected is the most rewarding part for me.
Outside of yoga, I enjoy still enjoy meditation, dancing, and spending time in the garden connecting with nature. Namaste
My personal spiritual journey began in my 20s through meditation and Tai Chi, which became important practices in helping me navigate through periods of depression, and help me reconnect with myself.
In 2010, when my 2 beautiful children were in primary, I discovered Raja Yoga and began practicing with Yoga with Heart, where I remained a dedicated student for many years. One day, Maryke gently suggested that I would make a wonderful yoga teacher, and she also felt it could assist me on many different levels. At the time, I was still learning to manage my own challenges with depression, so began a two-year cadet-ship with Yoga with Heart. This went on to became one of the most positive and meaningful decisions of my life.
In 2021, during my cadet-ship with YWH, I completed a 350-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, and more recently have added additional qualifications in Yin Yoga (50hr) and Chair Yoga (50hr).
What I love most is real-life community yoga — familiar faces, shared smiles, heartfelt conversations and genuine connection. Creating a welcoming and supportive space where people feel comfortable, being seen and connected is the most rewarding part for me.
Outside of yoga, I enjoy still enjoy meditation, dancing, and spending time in the garden connecting with nature. Namaste
Sandra Oliviera
Sandra’s yoga journey began over 25 years ago when life’s many demands and a busy work schedule led her to seek space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. What began as a simple yoga class became a deeply personal transformation, offering grounding and support through times of stress, change, loss, pregnancy, and motherhood.
She is passionate about teaching students of all abilities, and creates classes that are welcoming, inclusive, adaptive, and holistic, blending Hatha and Flow with a gentle meditative feel. Her intention is to offer a space where students can move, breathe, reset, and simply be.
Sandra completed her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in London, and has since continued her studies in Pre and Post-Natal Yoga, Yoga for Trauma, Mental Health and Body Image, and Chair Yoga training in Sydney.
Now proudly calling the Gold Coast home, Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, being in nature, walking, and the beach. We are truly delighted to welcome her to the Yoga with Heart team and know our community will embrace the warmth, compassion, and experience she brings to her teaching.
Sandra’s yoga journey began over 25 years ago when life’s many demands and a busy work schedule led her to seek space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. What began as a simple yoga class became a deeply personal transformation, offering grounding and support through times of stress, change, loss, pregnancy, and motherhood.
She is passionate about teaching students of all abilities, and creates classes that are welcoming, inclusive, adaptive, and holistic, blending Hatha and Flow with a gentle meditative feel. Her intention is to offer a space where students can move, breathe, reset, and simply be.
Sandra completed her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in London, and has since continued her studies in Pre and Post-Natal Yoga, Yoga for Trauma, Mental Health and Body Image, and Chair Yoga training in Sydney.
Now proudly calling the Gold Coast home, Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, being in nature, walking, and the beach. We are truly delighted to welcome her to the Yoga with Heart team and know our community will embrace the warmth, compassion, and experience she brings to her teaching.
Lottie Rose Ponder
Lottie was first drawn to yoga due to the mindfulness practice and sense of connection it brought into her life. After practicing for several years she completed a yoga teacher training program with the House of Om, qualifying in both Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Yoga has now become a deeply meaningful part of her life, and she is genuinely passionate about sharing the practice in a way that feels welcoming, supportive, and accessible to everyone — especially those who may be new to yoga.
She brings a bright and positive energy to her classes, along with a calm and grounded nature that helps create a friendly and comfortable space for people from all walks of life. Lottie believes yoga should be an inclusive experience where students feel encouraged, supported, and able to move at their own pace.
As she begins this exciting new chapter as a yoga teacher, Lottie is looking forward to continuing to grow, gain experience, and further develop her teachings.
Her long-term dream is to one day create a retreat space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and truly nurture their well-being. She sees her current journey as a yoga teacher as a beautiful and important step toward that dream.
We welcome Lottie to the Yoga with Heart Team and know she will bring warmth, kindness, and afresh bright energy to all that she does.
Lottie was first drawn to yoga due to the mindfulness practice and sense of connection it brought into her life. After practicing for several years she completed a yoga teacher training program with the House of Om, qualifying in both Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Yoga has now become a deeply meaningful part of her life, and she is genuinely passionate about sharing the practice in a way that feels welcoming, supportive, and accessible to everyone — especially those who may be new to yoga.
She brings a bright and positive energy to her classes, along with a calm and grounded nature that helps create a friendly and comfortable space for people from all walks of life. Lottie believes yoga should be an inclusive experience where students feel encouraged, supported, and able to move at their own pace.
As she begins this exciting new chapter as a yoga teacher, Lottie is looking forward to continuing to grow, gain experience, and further develop her teachings.
Her long-term dream is to one day create a retreat space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and truly nurture their well-being. She sees her current journey as a yoga teacher as a beautiful and important step toward that dream.
We welcome Lottie to the Yoga with Heart Team and know she will bring warmth, kindness, and afresh bright energy to all that she does.
Janette Sheenan
Hi my name is Janette. After experiencing my first yoga
class in my late teens, I knew yoga was for me. Yoga centred and calmed my thoughts, released tension in my physical body and cleared held-in emotions which left me feeling refreshed and whole at the end of the class.
I continued attending yoga classes over many years which led me to a desire to pursue teaching some 19 years ago. My teacher training was with Swami Sarasvati Yoga Society and I like to continue learning by participating in yoga workshops and retreats. Since completing my Teacher Trainning I have taught private classes, at government educational institutions, Fernwood gym, healing and wellness centre, as well as facilitating some day workshops.
I am a registered level 2 yoga instructor with Yoga Australia. I also instruct Qi Gong and have been initiated as a Reiki Master. It is a great pleasure to be part of the back up team at "Yoga with Heart" of sincere, compassionate yoga instructors. Om Shanti,
Hi my name is Janette. After experiencing my first yoga
class in my late teens, I knew yoga was for me. Yoga centred and calmed my thoughts, released tension in my physical body and cleared held-in emotions which left me feeling refreshed and whole at the end of the class.
I continued attending yoga classes over many years which led me to a desire to pursue teaching some 19 years ago. My teacher training was with Swami Sarasvati Yoga Society and I like to continue learning by participating in yoga workshops and retreats. Since completing my Teacher Trainning I have taught private classes, at government educational institutions, Fernwood gym, healing and wellness centre, as well as facilitating some day workshops.
I am a registered level 2 yoga instructor with Yoga Australia. I also instruct Qi Gong and have been initiated as a Reiki Master. It is a great pleasure to be part of the back up team at "Yoga with Heart" of sincere, compassionate yoga instructors. Om Shanti,
Meredith Gardiner
I was first introduced to yoga as a teenager – a rite of passage growing up in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Yoga has always been there to “meet me wherever I was at”. So yoga has helped me to understand who I am, and who I am not.
Over the years, I have practiced several different types of yoga including Hatha, Restorative, Iyengar and aerial yoga but I wanted to develop a deeper understanding of this vast and ancient science.
I completed a 350 hours teacher training course with the Biomedical Institute of Yoga & Meditation in 2023. This training showed me the scientific evidence behind yoga practices but I also began to understand a little about the wisdom which lies beyond this. During 2023 , I also did some training at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, and have come to realize that yoga is a life long journey.
I am passionate about sharing the gifts of yoga with others and strive to promote accessibility. Moving our body in different and novel ways helps to deepen our connection to the more subtle qualities of the self. I also enjoy the Yoga philosophy which guides me to understand the mind which can help navigate the difficulties of life.
I have been an occupational therapist for many years now, and live with my partner and stumpy tail cattle dog. In my spare time I love pottering around in my native garden. Look forward to meeting you on the mat.
Namaste,
I was first introduced to yoga as a teenager – a rite of passage growing up in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Yoga has always been there to “meet me wherever I was at”. So yoga has helped me to understand who I am, and who I am not.
Over the years, I have practiced several different types of yoga including Hatha, Restorative, Iyengar and aerial yoga but I wanted to develop a deeper understanding of this vast and ancient science.
I completed a 350 hours teacher training course with the Biomedical Institute of Yoga & Meditation in 2023. This training showed me the scientific evidence behind yoga practices but I also began to understand a little about the wisdom which lies beyond this. During 2023 , I also did some training at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, and have come to realize that yoga is a life long journey.
I am passionate about sharing the gifts of yoga with others and strive to promote accessibility. Moving our body in different and novel ways helps to deepen our connection to the more subtle qualities of the self. I also enjoy the Yoga philosophy which guides me to understand the mind which can help navigate the difficulties of life.
I have been an occupational therapist for many years now, and live with my partner and stumpy tail cattle dog. In my spare time I love pottering around in my native garden. Look forward to meeting you on the mat.
Namaste,
