Cassandra brings 20 years experience as an instructor and facilitator to the mat. After receiving a Bachelors Degree in Creative Industries and multiple formal dance instructors qualifications, Cas taught dance in Australia, America and the UK. During this chapter she also worked as a Nanny, and for Charities supporting Children through movement. Her passion was fuelled through seeing art as a tool for connecting, play and learning, valuing the neurological importance of bringing safety, autonomy and joy into children's lives.

Following this chapter, Cassandra opened her own dance school in Australia. It was during this time  her love of yoga and holding space for all ages was truely born. Cassandra fostered a beautiful community environment for families, and shared creativity, body empowerment, and joy of movement with all.

Cassandra had her own family around covid era, and happily sold her blossoming school to a staff member and friend who still runs it to this day.

She became deeply passionate about the mind body connection during the early years of motherhood. As life changed, Cassandra was able to become involved in charity and activism once more, and witnessed the devastating effects of trauma in humans, and indeed human bodies. With her prior knowledge,  she was able to use her skills and grow them into something new.

Now with two certifications in Yoga as Lifestyle Medicine, Yoga therapist and ongoing study into the science of psychology, Cassandra adores supporting others on the journey to awareness and liberation. Her most recent studies and qualifications include; bottom up therapy, gut brain health, nutritional psychiatry, EFT, womens cyclical yoga, music yoga therapy, Kundalini, Ayurveda and Psychosomatic, breath work, and somatic therapy. Cassandra continues further study with Biyome as an ongoing passion, attends weekly Sangha with her loved long term teacher, and trains in inversions, aerials and silks with her sons. She is also currently completing Art Therapy, Movement Therapy and Naturopathy training. What a joy to always be learning. In the role of a teacher Cassandra deeply values and respects the practice of continual growth as a part of what a teacher can endlessly share with students.

As a mother to two young boys Cas is invigorated by this journey too, keeping her life busy and heart very full.

With such joy in connecting with others, Cassandra hopes to ignite an individuals own self empowerment and enthusiasm through yoga and movement, and one that radiates into all parts of life.

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Gumdale Yoga overlooks bushland in an abundance of natural light and airflow. Cup of herbal tea and essential oils is waiting for you when you arrive. Classes are intentionally small, connecting with you in support of your journey. Movement is rejuvenating, liberating, flowing with warmth and gratitude. Somatic Therapy supports stress relief and nervous system support and homeostasis. Inversions classes utilise specialty props to assist the body safely. Silks and Acro classes are offered as a one on one or in small groups.​

 

Combo class - Zumba, Pilates, & Yoga . Divided equally, 20 minutes of each.
Three parts for wholistic, happy health. Shake things up with Zumba; the most fun cardio around. Followed with invigorating, challenging pilates. Lastly, ease entirely into yoga and meditation. Our Nundah class is held in an air-conditioned disco, making this class feel like a fun night out with friends. 

 

Somatics After experiencing and witnessing how liberating yoga, and yoga therapy, is for all bodies holding accumulative stress, Cassandra became passionate about how essential and transformative this experience can be for someone who has experienced catastrophic trauma. This is true too for all of us, simply from the typical accumulations of day to day life. Breath after stress - a deep, clear, long breath - is powerful and reachable. Somatic classes, and Somatic Therapy, in small groups, or one on one is available throughout the week. We also frequently interweave Somatic with Charity. Our most regular charity of choice is A21. You can read more about A21 and what they are doing here --

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Charity classes at the Nurso. Coffee on us!
Once you have finished your yoga class, the Nurso is a fabulous place to stay and play, spanning 4 hectares! Perhaps time to  wonder around the farm, enjoy the cafe, discover lots of art and plants, and of course messy play for the kids. It's a wonderful community space. 

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Monthly full moon evenings under the stars are particularly lovely classes, as are our Monthly sunny picnics following the last classes of the week. Enquire for the next dates.

Silks and Inversion Chairs are special yoga props used in selected Yang classes, or you can book one on one or small group classes. 

Acroyoga workshops for beginners and Family yoga sessions are sprinkled throughout the year. Let us know if you would like to be notified of dates.