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 mindfulness at Wylie's Baths yoga shala for over 5 years. Her vision is to build a community of like-minded teachers and students that are inspired by practising yoga and mindful meditation in nature.
Daniella trained to be a yoga & mindfulness 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. Through spiritual poetry she hopes to inspire people to live more mindfully.
Daniella teaches yoga only in Wylie's Baths yoga shala, surrounded by the ocean and the greenery. Her philosophy is to practice yoga in tune with nature - connected with the seasons from summer through to winter, giving gratitude from sunrise to sunset and honouring the moon cycles - full to new moon. She is keen to offer yoga and mindful meditation classes, yoga, wellness retreats, workshops and corporate classes, tailored to all levels of yoga.
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). 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
Daniella Goldberg PhD is the founder of Yogarama and has been practising yoga since the of age 5 years and teaching yoga and mindfulness at Wylie's Baths yoga shala for over 5 years. Her vision is to build a community of like-minded teachers and students that are inspired by practising yoga and mindful meditation in nature.
Daniella trained to be a yoga & mindfulness 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. Through spiritual poetry she hopes to inspire people to live more mindfully.
Daniella teaches yoga only in Wylie's Baths yoga shala, surrounded by the ocean and the greenery. Her philosophy is to practice yoga in tune with nature - connected with the seasons from summer through to winter, giving gratitude from sunrise to sunset and honouring the moon cycles - full to new moon. She is keen to offer yoga and mindful meditation classes, yoga, wellness retreats, workshops and corporate classes, tailored to all levels of yoga.
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). 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
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, did her prenatal and post natal course with Katie Manitstas, and is currently undertaking a yoga therapy course. Her 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, did her prenatal and post natal course with Katie Manitstas, and is currently undertaking a yoga therapy course. Her 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)
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.
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.
Aggie Badtke
Aggi was first drawn to yoga in 2012 when she moved countries to Australia. Being very homesick she was seeking emotional and physical relief.
She found yoga classes were helpful however it was only after attending her first silent meditation retreat that she discovered the sensation of deep peace and all-encompassing spaciousness.
Aggi loved how the practice was benefiting her physical and mental wellbeing, so following a deep desire to positively impact others, she completed a yoga teacher training with Nicole Walsh from InYoga. She continued to study with other teachers such as Simon Borg Oliver, Shiva Rea, and is currently a yin and restorative yoga training with Yoga Therapy Education. She has also attended many courses in mindfulness and meditation including courses led Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s.
Aggi's yoga classes combine breath awareness, mindfulness of body sensations and touch of philosophy with energising flow sequences to strengthen the whole body and balance the mind. She encourages students to make their yoga practice a process of self-inquiry and awareness, to hopefully reveal a more accepting and relaxed way of being.
Aggi was first drawn to yoga in 2012 when she moved countries to Australia. Being very homesick she was seeking emotional and physical relief.
She found yoga classes were helpful however it was only after attending her first silent meditation retreat that she discovered the sensation of deep peace and all-encompassing spaciousness.
Aggi loved how the practice was benefiting her physical and mental wellbeing, so following a deep desire to positively impact others, she completed a yoga teacher training with Nicole Walsh from InYoga. She continued to study with other teachers such as Simon Borg Oliver, Shiva Rea, and is currently a yin and restorative yoga training with Yoga Therapy Education. She has also attended many courses in mindfulness and meditation including courses led Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s.
Aggi's yoga classes combine breath awareness, mindfulness of body sensations and touch of philosophy with energising flow sequences to strengthen the whole body and balance the mind. She encourages students to make their yoga practice a process of self-inquiry and awareness, to hopefully reveal a more accepting and relaxed way of being.
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.
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.
Simone Lai
Sim’s first memories of yoga are being “babysat” by swamis at the local Ashram and going to classes her mother taught during school holidays. Over the last 16 years Sim has found Tapas in the form of consistently returning to the matt, her way to find peace, serenity and balance inspired by “Do your practice and all is coming” from Sri†K. Pattabhi†Jois
“Each class and each teacher has brought something that helped me fill my toolbox of skills either physically or spiritually. I believe you learn so much about yourself on the mat that you can take out into the world and that beneath the mind chatter and despite yourself, there is a natural rhythm that connects us to self and community.”
Sim’s teacher training at Sukha Mukha yoga under Idit Tamir and Katie Manitis reaffirmed to her to be committed yet unattached, to have fun in her asana practice, to not sweat the small stuff and to acknowledge the balance of sthira (strength) and sukha (sweetness) always. She has completed study under Donna Farhi and Jasmin Tarkeshe and is currently undertaking her 350 hour training
Sim hopes to help students stock up on their own skills for self realisation through a mindful, lighthearted, alignment focused and sometimes challenging practice drawing from her own experiences and love of yoga in it’s many forms.
Sim’s first memories of yoga are being “babysat” by swamis at the local Ashram and going to classes her mother taught during school holidays. Over the last 16 years Sim has found Tapas in the form of consistently returning to the matt, her way to find peace, serenity and balance inspired by “Do your practice and all is coming” from Sri†K. Pattabhi†Jois
“Each class and each teacher has brought something that helped me fill my toolbox of skills either physically or spiritually. I believe you learn so much about yourself on the mat that you can take out into the world and that beneath the mind chatter and despite yourself, there is a natural rhythm that connects us to self and community.”
Sim’s teacher training at Sukha Mukha yoga under Idit Tamir and Katie Manitis reaffirmed to her to be committed yet unattached, to have fun in her asana practice, to not sweat the small stuff and to acknowledge the balance of sthira (strength) and sukha (sweetness) always. She has completed study under Donna Farhi and Jasmin Tarkeshe and is currently undertaking her 350 hour training
Sim hopes to help students stock up on their own skills for self realisation through a mindful, lighthearted, alignment focused and sometimes challenging practice drawing from her own experiences and love of yoga in it’s many forms.
Felicia Robey
Felicia was first introduced to yoga over 20 years through meditation to help deal with trauma. Like most she took on only the practice of asana – trying different yoga styles including Hatha then Power yoga to fit in with her "over active, fast paced" life. After more than 10 years of pushing herself in the fashion industry without rest or connection she broke down.
Felicia was chronically ill and experienced depression and anxiety. It was meditation and yoga along with studying holistic nutrition that empowered her to heal. Today, healthy and grateful, she is studying natural therapies, Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science) and practices yoga regularly. She has a huge passion to helping others heal and find their own paths.
Felicia has +500hr of Yoga training and has studied with Sukha Mukha, Dharmashala, Jasmine Tarkeshe and Don Peers. She has completed studies in Nutrition, Ayurvedic medicine with Dr Shaun Matthews, Reiki, Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy & Indigenous Medicine & Healing.
Felicia’ s style is deep and flowing, connecting with the seasons, the moons and natural rhythms with the goal to connection and find balance. Her classes have a theme, reading with meditation, Pranayama, a mudra, challenging and fun poses and is restorative with reiki in savsana.
Felicia was first introduced to yoga over 20 years through meditation to help deal with trauma. Like most she took on only the practice of asana – trying different yoga styles including Hatha then Power yoga to fit in with her "over active, fast paced" life. After more than 10 years of pushing herself in the fashion industry without rest or connection she broke down.
Felicia was chronically ill and experienced depression and anxiety. It was meditation and yoga along with studying holistic nutrition that empowered her to heal. Today, healthy and grateful, she is studying natural therapies, Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science) and practices yoga regularly. She has a huge passion to helping others heal and find their own paths.
Felicia has +500hr of Yoga training and has studied with Sukha Mukha, Dharmashala, Jasmine Tarkeshe and Don Peers. She has completed studies in Nutrition, Ayurvedic medicine with Dr Shaun Matthews, Reiki, Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy & Indigenous Medicine & Healing.
Felicia’ s style is deep and flowing, connecting with the seasons, the moons and natural rhythms with the goal to connection and find balance. Her classes have a theme, reading with meditation, Pranayama, a mudra, challenging and fun poses and is restorative with reiki in savsana.
Ange Jessup
From a love of movement, to a curiosity in philosophy, and now to sharing the practice with others as a yoga teacher, Ange's practice has grown and evolved for more than 10 years.
Her yoga practice and philosophy inform her life off the mat just as much as it does on the mat. A self-confessed traditionalist, she is a firm believer in the science and intelligence of the yoga system, holding the practice in the highest regard.
Every class, Ange seeks to pay ultimate respect to the ancient tradition. She believes deeply in the power of a complete practice of asana, pranayama and meditation, using these tools to achieve energetic outcomes physically, mentally and spiritually, and loves sharing the rich and diverse practices of the tradition with her students.
Ange has been guided through her teaching journey by Duncan Peak, Noelle Connolly, Shiva Rea, Sarah Owens. More recently has been strongly influenced by the teachings of Traditional Tantric Hatha and Ayurveda. Her thirst for knowledge and endless curiosity means she will always to be a student to the practice.
From a love of movement, to a curiosity in philosophy, and now to sharing the practice with others as a yoga teacher, Ange's practice has grown and evolved for more than 10 years.
Her yoga practice and philosophy inform her life off the mat just as much as it does on the mat. A self-confessed traditionalist, she is a firm believer in the science and intelligence of the yoga system, holding the practice in the highest regard.
Every class, Ange seeks to pay ultimate respect to the ancient tradition. She believes deeply in the power of a complete practice of asana, pranayama and meditation, using these tools to achieve energetic outcomes physically, mentally and spiritually, and loves sharing the rich and diverse practices of the tradition with her students.
Ange has been guided through her teaching journey by Duncan Peak, Noelle Connolly, Shiva Rea, Sarah Owens. More recently has been strongly influenced by the teachings of Traditional Tantric Hatha and Ayurveda. Her thirst for knowledge and endless curiosity means she will always to be a student to the practice.
Joao Da Costa
Joao’s Yogic journey started in 2008, where he found a new approach to living through his Asana practice and Kirtans. “Yoga came into my life as a way to prepare my body for other activities, from improving my surfing and climbing skills to increasing my flexibility and focus.”
Since then Joao has practiced a range of styles of Yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Iyengar, Yin and others. He studied with renowned Yoga teachers: Duncan Peak - Power Living, Simon Borg Olivier - Synergy Yoga, Michael Laxmivan - Krishna Village, Idit Hefer Tamir & Maryanne Edwards - Sukha Mukha, Simon Park - Liquid Flow. “All my teachers have taught me something special which I now have the honour to pass on to my students one class at a time.”
“I believe the Yogic path lies beyond the Asana practice. Postures are simply a medium to help us in our journey. Yoga starts with our actions and self-discipline, our postures help us calm the mind and prepare our body so we can learn how to breath. Through focusing on our breath we reach a state of withdrawal of our senses, which allows us to develop a new level of concentration and focus. Only then we can sit comfortably and meditate so we can connect, connect with the Divinity which resides within each and every single one of us.”
Joao’s classes are fun, challenging and hands on assisting, helping practitioners with posture alignment and to deepen their practice.
“Yoga is a journey with many paths to tread. One breath at a time.” Read more about Joao here
Joao’s Yogic journey started in 2008, where he found a new approach to living through his Asana practice and Kirtans. “Yoga came into my life as a way to prepare my body for other activities, from improving my surfing and climbing skills to increasing my flexibility and focus.”
Since then Joao has practiced a range of styles of Yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Iyengar, Yin and others. He studied with renowned Yoga teachers: Duncan Peak - Power Living, Simon Borg Olivier - Synergy Yoga, Michael Laxmivan - Krishna Village, Idit Hefer Tamir & Maryanne Edwards - Sukha Mukha, Simon Park - Liquid Flow. “All my teachers have taught me something special which I now have the honour to pass on to my students one class at a time.”
“I believe the Yogic path lies beyond the Asana practice. Postures are simply a medium to help us in our journey. Yoga starts with our actions and self-discipline, our postures help us calm the mind and prepare our body so we can learn how to breath. Through focusing on our breath we reach a state of withdrawal of our senses, which allows us to develop a new level of concentration and focus. Only then we can sit comfortably and meditate so we can connect, connect with the Divinity which resides within each and every single one of us.”
Joao’s classes are fun, challenging and hands on assisting, helping practitioners with posture alignment and to deepen their practice.
“Yoga is a journey with many paths to tread. One breath at a time.” Read more about Joao here