Business Details
23 Years
experience
Welcome to Yoga Balance - Relax, Recharge, Rebalance
Founded in 2003, Yoga Balance was created to provide a welcoming space where individuals of all experience levels can explore yoga in a relaxed, non-intimidating environment. Our mission remains unchanged since inception: to demystify yoga and integrate its benefits into modern lifestyles. With over two decades of teaching experience, our founder Mandy Marshall transitioned from secondary education to specialize in functional anatomy-based yoga, supported by a team of qualified instructors. Each teacher brings unique expertise in areas like prenatal yoga, yoga therapy, and seasonal practice adaptations. We prioritize personalized attention with a maximum of 12 students per class, offering 90-minute, 60-minute, and 45-minute sessions tailored to different needs.Our studio provides all necessary equipment while encouraging personal comfort choices. The teaching philosophy emphasizes body awareness, stress relief, and balancing contemporary life demands through accessible yoga practices. Regular class offerings include Functional Movement, Mild Flow, Restorative, General Hatha, and Core & Stability sessions. Student numbers have grown from 6 to 130 weekly participants while maintaining our core values of inclusivity and practicality. We focus on creating tangible improvements in physical and mental wellbeing through consistent, approachable instruction.
Services
Functional Movement
Mild Flow
Restorative Yoga
General Hatha
Core & Stability
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer anatomy-based classes developed by a former educator with 20+ years teaching experience
- Our teachers hold multiple yoga therapy and specialist teaching accreditations
- We maintain small class sizes with maximum 12 participants for personalized attention
- We provide equipment while encouraging personal comfort choices for practice
- We offer flexible booking options with make-up class provisions
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Australia
- Australian Fellowship of Yoga Teachers
Services
Functional Movement 90
These 90-minute classes combine stretching, strengthening, and breathing techniques with biomechanics focus. Ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners, they emphasize movement patterns and tension release. Taught by founder Mandy Marshall with 20+ years teaching expertise.
Mild Flow
90-minute sessions integrating yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. Focuses on balancing meridian lines and regulating chi energy. Taught by Jen Quested, qualified in Sivananda Yoga and Yoga Therapy, with modifications for all skill levels.
Restorative Yoga
60-minute sessions using slow movements and restful poses to relieve stress and restore balance. Includes meditation practice. Led by Laura Schirmer, prenatal yoga specialist, creating a nurturing environment for physical and mental rejuvenation.
General Hatha
90-minute classes blending physical postures, breath work, and meditation with yoga philosophy elements. Taught by Sue Turner with 20 years teaching experience, focusing on mind-body connection through structured, calming sequences.
Core & Stability
45-minute sessions targeting skeletal muscle strengthening and joint stabilization. Combines deep stretches with targeted exercises. Taught by Mandy Marshall as either supplementary training or standalone strength-focused yoga practice.
People
Mandy Marshall
Founder & Principal Teacher
With 20+ years teaching experience, Mandy transitioned from education to yoga after post-natal recovery. Holds Diploma of Yoga Teaching and Certificate of Exercise Therapy. Specializes in functional anatomy-based classes.
Jen Quested
Yoga Therapist
Qualified in Sivananda Yoga and Yoga Therapy with Advanced Diploma and Masters in Yoga. Focuses on seasonal yoga practices and health challenges support through Mild Flow classes.
Laura Schirmer
Restorative Yoga Teacher
Specializes in prenatal/postnatal yoga and meditation. Creates nurturing spaces for holistic wellbeing through Restorative classes combining Yin yoga principles and intuitive movement practices.
Sue Turner
Hatha Yoga Teacher
20-year teaching veteran with qualifications in Core Yoga and Pre-natal Yoga. Focuses on traditional Hatha practices integrating mind-body connection through structured, calming sequences.
Questions
Do I need to book before attending classes?
Yes, bookings are required for all classes. Term payments guarantee weekly spots while casual attendance requires advance booking.
What should I bring to classes?
Wear comfortable clothing. We provide mats and props, though personal equipment is welcome in our Covid-aware environment.
How many classes does term fee include?
Term fees ($136–$144) grant one weekly class at a specific time for 8 weeks with make-up class provisions.
Can I attend multiple classes weekly?
Yes, discounts apply for multiple weekly classes. We recommend starting with one class before increasing frequency.
What happens if I miss classes?
Make-up classes can be used anytime while maintaining term payments, but cannot be carried over to subsequent terms.
Can I pay casual rates during absences?
Term payments secure your spot. Casual rates are cheaper for missing more than two classes but don't guarantee availability.
