**Maree Taylor Director/ Owner/Teacher**
Maree is a Level II yoga teacher with Yoga Australia, a level II iRest Yoga Nidra teacher, and is accredited with the Meditation Association of Australia. She is a RGN, has a BHSc and MHSc (Hons) and is a rural and remote Nurse Educator. She founded Yoga Tree Stanthorpe with Majella Stevens in 2014.
Maree currently teaches Sun Up Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, Renew you yoga, Chair yoga and the iRest Yoga Nidra program. Her interest lies in providing opportunities for people to reconnect with their *essential* selves, and lead lives that are aligned with their heart’s path.
Maree has spent over 30 years pursuing her passion for yoga and wellbeing and continues her professional and personal development with leading international yoga and meditation teachers. She facilitates regular Australian and International yoga retreats, and wellbeing programs for health care professionals.

**Kathy Ellem Yoga Teacher**
Kathy found yoga in her early twenties when she was teaching ballet. Her first yoga class blew her mind, but it was only after children and a few career changes, she finally fully embraced her love of the practice in earnest. Her practice led her to Shri Yoga where she completed her 200hr teacher training in 2017 with Julie Smerdon, learning the principles and philosophy of Anusara yoga. Kathy and her partner moved to Dalveen in December 2020 as part of a tree change. She is enjoying her animals on the farm and the sense of community her new life offers, including how welcoming and friendly everyone is at Yoga Tree Stanthorpe.

**Kelly Jurd Yoga Teacher**
I went to my first yoga class at age 16 and there I found my love of Yoga, inspired by the profound sense of calm that it gave me.
I have continued to practice Yoga throughout my life from then on, and it is now an integral part of my life. My particular interest lies in Yin Yoga, meditation and Yoga Nidra. I completed my RYT-200 hr teaching through Santosha Yoga Institute in 2022, where I learnt Hatha and Vinyasa style yoga and the principles and philosophies drawn from the Sri T Krishnamacharya lineage. Here I also completed my 50hr Yin Yoga training. I completed a 50 hour Kids and Family yoga training through Rainbow Kids Yoga.

**Stacy Faux - Yoga Teacher**
Stacy is an eternal student of Yoga and has studied under many international teachers. Stacy is a trained Acupuncturist and has spent time in both China and Taiwan studying Eastern Medicine. In 2014, Stacy undertook a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Brisbane with Keren Cooklsey and Jacqui Sellers. In 2016, Stacy furthered her studies with Noah Maze completing a level 2 teacher training. Stacy has studied extensively with Jasmine Tarkeshi and continues to reconnect with her yearly completing advanced teacher trainings. In recent years, Stacy’s three young children have been her greatest teachers and inspired her to complete Pre and Post Natal Yoga training and Kids Yoga teacher training. Alongside motherhood, Stacy has been tailoring Yoga retreats and private Yoga to suit Individuals and their needs. Stacy is known for her ability to make the philosophy of Yoga relatable to modern day life and enjoys teaching intelligent and creative alignment based Vinyasa classes. Of the Yoga mat, Stacy enjoys spending time with her family in nature and pottering around in her garden.
Stacy teaches a flowing, creative and invigorating practice that synchronises movement with the breath, body and mind.

**Claire Bailey - Matwork Pilates Instructor**
I discovered Pilates 20 years ago and watched in amazement how the practice improved athletic performance. Determined to share this with the athletic world, I trained in a Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and went on to start a Pilates Studio on the Sunshine Coast. During this time I was blessed to work with aged clients and found my true love of Pilates, helping everyday people to manage their pain and improve their quality of life.
My class is an integrated Pilates mat class for all levels of fitness and experience. Walk out feeling longer and stronger with a smile on your face.

**Cass Lancuba**
I found my love for yoga after joining my first class at the age of 17 and since that day it has turned into a deep, transformative journey.
My journey towards becoming a yoga teacher began with a simple desire to deepen my practice. I embarked on this journey at the start of 2024 and completed my level 1 yoga teacher training at Santosha Yoga institute Byron Bay in November of 2024. I have a deep passion for community and healing and aim to do further study. I am currently completing a 50hr course in meditation and have enrolled for to do a course n Breathwork to complete in March 2025.

**Bronwyn Armstrong - Restorative Yoga Teacher**
Bronwyn is a compassionate restorative yoga teacher with a deep background in spiritual teachings. With years of study in holistic wellness, Bronwyn integrates both physical alignment and inner peace into every session. Specializing in gentle, restorative practices ,Bronwyn guides students to release tension, enhance relaxation, and cultivate mindfulness. Bronwyn brings a heart-centred, intuitive presence to each class, guiding students toward a harmonious balance of body and mind. Whether you are seeking relief from stress or a deeper connection to your inner self, Bronwyn’s teachings support the journey of self-healing and inner transformation. With a belief that yoga is not just about the poses but about returning to the truth of who we are Bronwyn empowers students to connect to their authentic selves and experience profound peace.

Luci Hollingsworth - Guest Yoga Teacher

I was introduced to Yoga by my mum as a little tike. Over the years it has bloomed into an essential part of my daily life to manage stress and chronic illness/pain and became something I could share with friends and communities around the world. After working as a teacher in Refugee Camps in Greece and Remote Indigenous communities, I am particularly interested in the incredible health benefits Yoga can play in processing trauma and healing/managing chronic pain.

I finally completed my 200 hour YTT with Santosha Yoga Institute in Bali in 2023 and have studied Pre/Post Natal Yoga through Santosha. On top of Yoga, I love pottering around the garden, cooking up feasts for friends and family and heading out

**Helen Ferrier Mallow Wellbeing Guest Teacher**
Helen supports our community through her Mindfulness based stress reduction 8 week courses. Helen has applied her discernment and considered discipline to understanding the heart of that which allows people to thrive - living in presence with curiosity, acceptance and gratitude. Her program is currently supported by the PHN which provides accessibility to these evidence-based practices to the Granite Belt community.

Linda Rage - Guest Teacher

Linda is a Yoga teacher in the Oki Do tradition, shiatsu practitioner, breath work specialist, who facilitates classes that support healing, relaxation, recovery from illness, repair from injury, breathing issues and lymphatic drainage. If you want to change your health status - begin here.