OUR TEACHERS
Yogarama Founder
Daniella Goldberg PhD
Daniella Goldberg PhD is the founder of Yogarama and has been practising yoga since the of age 5 years and teaching yoga and meditation at Wylie's yoga shala for many years. A shared vision is to build a community of like-minded yoga teachers and students that are inspired by practising yoga and mindful meditation in nature.
Read Daniella's personal story (my dance with yoga).
Daniella trained to be a yoga teacher after a potentially life-threatening illness, mostly caused by too much stress. She nurtured herself back to health, supported by yoga and meditation, and has been on a journey to empower more people to discover yoga and meditation to help reduce stress, bring back balance and health whilst having a bit of fun. Sharing yoga, meditation and the wisdom of this 2000 years old tradition, she hopes to inspire people to live more mindfully in the moment, in tune with the harmony of nature.
The sunrise yoga experience was the first class Daniella taught at Wylie's baths and it is not like any other.
Since then she teaches yoga only at Wylie's yoga shala, as she believes it is the most beautiful place in the world to practice yoga and meditation. Surrounded by the ocean and nestled in the bushy cliffs of Coogee, her philosophy is to practice yoga in tune with the cycles of nature. From summer through to winter, giving gratitude from sunrise to sunset and honouring the moon cycles - from the full to the new moon and again.
Daniella has extensive 500+ hours of yoga teacher training and incorporates a blend of yoga styles in her hatha flow and mindful meditation class. She is a member of the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) and continues to study and love yoga therapy. She is also a qualified medical scientist with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Medicine, working as a healthcare communications specialist.
Yoga is the Journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita
"Thank you Daniella for an amazing yoga experience today!! I love my Yin&Yan experience a perfect balance, today after a hard week I had this slow release of spiritual calmness! So special."
9am Friday Student. Magda.
Daniella Goldberg PhD is the founder of Yogarama and has been practising yoga since the of age 5 years and teaching yoga and meditation at Wylie's yoga shala for many years. A shared vision is to build a community of like-minded yoga teachers and students that are inspired by practising yoga and mindful meditation in nature.
Read Daniella's personal story (my dance with yoga).
Daniella trained to be a yoga teacher after a potentially life-threatening illness, mostly caused by too much stress. She nurtured herself back to health, supported by yoga and meditation, and has been on a journey to empower more people to discover yoga and meditation to help reduce stress, bring back balance and health whilst having a bit of fun. Sharing yoga, meditation and the wisdom of this 2000 years old tradition, she hopes to inspire people to live more mindfully in the moment, in tune with the harmony of nature.
The sunrise yoga experience was the first class Daniella taught at Wylie's baths and it is not like any other.
Since then she teaches yoga only at Wylie's yoga shala, as she believes it is the most beautiful place in the world to practice yoga and meditation. Surrounded by the ocean and nestled in the bushy cliffs of Coogee, her philosophy is to practice yoga in tune with the cycles of nature. From summer through to winter, giving gratitude from sunrise to sunset and honouring the moon cycles - from the full to the new moon and again.
Daniella has extensive 500+ hours of yoga teacher training and incorporates a blend of yoga styles in her hatha flow and mindful meditation class. She is a member of the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) and continues to study and love yoga therapy. She is also a qualified medical scientist with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Medicine, working as a healthcare communications specialist.
Yoga is the Journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita
"Thank you Daniella for an amazing yoga experience today!! I love my Yin&Yan experience a perfect balance, today after a hard week I had this slow release of spiritual calmness! So special."
9am Friday Student. Magda.
Yogarama Teachers
Caroline Bakerman
Caroline's first ever contact with yoga started in 1990 with a breathing exercise during which she nearly fainted. In spite of this rather abrupt beginning, she noticed a never before sense of calm pervading her entire self, a sensation she had never experienced before. Her regular practice started after the birth of her second daughter, and she realised yoga was the glue that kept her together and transformed her into a calmer and more compassionate mom, daughter, spouse, and friend. She then decided it was time to take her practice to the next level.
Caroline studied with Amy Pastore, Idit Hefer Tamir, Donna Farhi, and did her prenatal and post natal course with Katie Manitstas. In 2018 she became a certified Yoga Therapist and is currently working under the mentorship of Sal Flynn, who has more than 30 years of practice and study in the eastern traditions, along with education and internships in Western psychotherapy and Yoga therapies both in Australia and India. Caroline's classes encourage her students to become aware of their thought and movement patterns to initiate transformation of body and mind.
Caroline loves practicing and playing with her younger daughter, and is a firm believer that "we don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing". (George Bernard Shaw)
Caroline's first ever contact with yoga started in 1990 with a breathing exercise during which she nearly fainted. In spite of this rather abrupt beginning, she noticed a never before sense of calm pervading her entire self, a sensation she had never experienced before. Her regular practice started after the birth of her second daughter, and she realised yoga was the glue that kept her together and transformed her into a calmer and more compassionate mom, daughter, spouse, and friend. She then decided it was time to take her practice to the next level.
Caroline studied with Amy Pastore, Idit Hefer Tamir, Donna Farhi, and did her prenatal and post natal course with Katie Manitstas. In 2018 she became a certified Yoga Therapist and is currently working under the mentorship of Sal Flynn, who has more than 30 years of practice and study in the eastern traditions, along with education and internships in Western psychotherapy and Yoga therapies both in Australia and India. Caroline's classes encourage her students to become aware of their thought and movement patterns to initiate transformation of body and mind.
Caroline loves practicing and playing with her younger daughter, and is a firm believer that "we don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing". (George Bernard Shaw)
Megan Hunt
Megan is a lover of nature, yoga and nurturing. The teachings and practice of yoga have brought so much to Megan's life and helped create balance and to foster the connections to nature that she holds so dear.
Megan's classes reflect her gentle nature but aim to deliver a full body and mind practice, working on your core, balance and flexibility for a healthy body and sustainable practice.
Off the mat, Megan works as a nurse and has recently completed her studies to be a doula to help support women in their pregnancy and birth journey. She is passionate about the environment and animals and making sure that both are protected and nurtured.
Megan will be teaching the Wednesday 6:00 am sunrise class and as a substitute teacher so be sure to join her for class and say hello!
Rachel Mason
Rachel came to Australia, travelling in a campervan with her partner in 2014 and working in Sydney. In 2018 she embarked on her Yoga Teacher Training at Sukha Mukha Yoga Studio and Super Sutra Sequencing Advanced Teacher Training, studying primarily Hatha Vinyasa Yoga under the teaching of Idit Hefer-Tamir, Katie Manitsas & Jasmine Tarkeshi. Following this Rachel has completed a Yin Yoga teaching led by Maryanne Edwards and Restorative Yoga training led by Idit Hefer-Tamir. Teaching Rachel feels truly blessed to have the privilege to teach.
Having experienced the many benefits Yoga has to offer, she has an interest in bringing yogic philosophy, mindfulness and gratitude to daily life. By having a regular yoga practice the mind is calmer, connection to all is strengthened and we reside in our own true nature.
Rachel feels truly blessed to have the privilege to teach. Her purpose is to help you feel connected to yourself and universal spirit, build beautiful prana energy and to compassionately offer herself to you in service.
Svenja Dahm
Svenja is a passionate Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Coach.
Her life’s philosophy is centred on the principle of slowing down and finding balance to experience more clarity, calm and connection. With a love for movement and meditation she likes to empower people to take time for themselves and create positive morning routines.
“When we create good habits and begin our days positively, we are a step closer to a balanced being.”
Svenja is trained in Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation and has taught more than 1200 yoga classes over the last 5 years. I am experienced in teaching small and large groups, corporate and private classes as well as kids classes in primary schools all over Sydney.
Combining her love for yoga and nature led her to create Parkyoga in 2016 with the intention to offer yoga classes in many more beautiful locations.
Depending on the students needs, her classes are usually a mixture of yoga, meditation,
mindfulness and relaxation.
Svenja is a passionate Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Coach.
Her life’s philosophy is centred on the principle of slowing down and finding balance to experience more clarity, calm and connection. With a love for movement and meditation she likes to empower people to take time for themselves and create positive morning routines.
“When we create good habits and begin our days positively, we are a step closer to a balanced being.”
Svenja is trained in Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation and has taught more than 1200 yoga classes over the last 5 years. I am experienced in teaching small and large groups, corporate and private classes as well as kids classes in primary schools all over Sydney.
Combining her love for yoga and nature led her to create Parkyoga in 2016 with the intention to offer yoga classes in many more beautiful locations.
Depending on the students needs, her classes are usually a mixture of yoga, meditation,
mindfulness and relaxation.
Ruth Hessey
Ruth has trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Bhakti Yoga and Advanced Teacher Training at Sukha Mukha where she also teaches. A great lover of the ocean who swims a kilometre every day whenever possible, Ruth is delighted to be teaching at Wylie’s for Yogarama - what a spectacular and soothing place to practice with a unique crew of wonderful teachers!
When she is not teaching yoga, Ruth is an award winning documentary filmmaker, broadcaster & Comms, consultant, named as one of Sydney's most influential & inspiring creative people by Fairfax Media.
Grant and I loved the class, thank you. I've introduced Grant to Yoga and he's enjoying both the stretching element to it as well as the meditation/restorative switch off time. "Jenni"
Ruth has trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Bhakti Yoga and Advanced Teacher Training at Sukha Mukha where she also teaches. A great lover of the ocean who swims a kilometre every day whenever possible, Ruth is delighted to be teaching at Wylie’s for Yogarama - what a spectacular and soothing place to practice with a unique crew of wonderful teachers!
When she is not teaching yoga, Ruth is an award winning documentary filmmaker, broadcaster & Comms, consultant, named as one of Sydney's most influential & inspiring creative people by Fairfax Media.
Grant and I loved the class, thank you. I've introduced Grant to Yoga and he's enjoying both the stretching element to it as well as the meditation/restorative switch off time. "Jenni"
Nigel Mitchell
Nigel’s journey in yoga started at the age of 20 when he discovered it’s powerful healing aspects after an accident which left him in a coma, suffering amnesia and mostly immobile for six months. He started yoga practice to strengthen his body and along the way he discovered the power of the breath and the calming of the mind. He has been practicing yoga ever since.
His love of yoga comes out through his teaching style in which he shares his passion for yoga in a down to earth and practical manner with attention to physical alignment and internal awareness.
Nigel teaches local yoga classes at the Bondi Pavilion which incorporate his knowledge of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Martial Arts movement.
He is also Co-founder of United Nations World Yoga Day.
Great class! Nigel gave direction and corrections really clearly and had a good focus on technical steps for even basic poses. A few laughs rounded out the class nicely :) would attend his class again for sure.
5 STAR RATING, 9 am Sunday Class student
Nigel’s journey in yoga started at the age of 20 when he discovered it’s powerful healing aspects after an accident which left him in a coma, suffering amnesia and mostly immobile for six months. He started yoga practice to strengthen his body and along the way he discovered the power of the breath and the calming of the mind. He has been practicing yoga ever since.
His love of yoga comes out through his teaching style in which he shares his passion for yoga in a down to earth and practical manner with attention to physical alignment and internal awareness.
Nigel teaches local yoga classes at the Bondi Pavilion which incorporate his knowledge of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Martial Arts movement.
He is also Co-founder of United Nations World Yoga Day.
Great class! Nigel gave direction and corrections really clearly and had a good focus on technical steps for even basic poses. A few laughs rounded out the class nicely :) would attend his class again for sure.
5 STAR RATING, 9 am Sunday Class student
Sunita & Daniella are co-hosting a special 12 day India yoga & meditation retreat in October 2019.
Sunita Patil
Sunita is a yogi, teacher, writer, artist, and coach. She offers comprehensive yoga teachings and practices so people can realize the wisdom within—bringing true happiness, freedom & fulfilment to their lives.
Sunita has over a 35 years of experience in the personal practice of yoga, and over the past 25 years, she has taught 1,000s of students worldwide (Australia, USA and India). She is renowned for her depth of understanding in the ancient language of yoga, Sanskrit, and has taught Sanskrit to yoga teachers (and teachers in training)—translating the more sophisticated aspects of yoga philosophy that have been displaced in most of the contemporary yoga practices of today. She is passionate about meditation and teaching it to students and yoga teachers around the world.
Sunita has joined with Yogarama to co-host a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat in the hills of India, near the birthplace of yoga in October 2019.
Sunita is a yogi, teacher, writer, artist, and coach. She offers comprehensive yoga teachings and practices so people can realize the wisdom within—bringing true happiness, freedom & fulfilment to their lives.
Sunita has over a 35 years of experience in the personal practice of yoga, and over the past 25 years, she has taught 1,000s of students worldwide (Australia, USA and India). She is renowned for her depth of understanding in the ancient language of yoga, Sanskrit, and has taught Sanskrit to yoga teachers (and teachers in training)—translating the more sophisticated aspects of yoga philosophy that have been displaced in most of the contemporary yoga practices of today. She is passionate about meditation and teaching it to students and yoga teachers around the world.
Sunita has joined with Yogarama to co-host a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat in the hills of India, near the birthplace of yoga in October 2019.