13/01/2026
Some big (and sad) news to share with our Newcastle Yoga family.
Amanda - the heart behind Newcastle Yoga, is heading back to Melbourne to be closer to family. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly grateful for everything she has brought to this space and to all of us here.
Amanda founded Newcastle Yoga in 2023, but her teaching journey spans nearly 25 years! As a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, teacher trainer and assessor, her depth of knowledge, commitment to the Iyengar lineage and genuine care for students has shaped this studio in profound ways. Amanda has a rare gift for helping people find their path in yoga, no matter their age, body, health or experience, and for taking the practice well beyond the physical, into something deeply empowering and life-changing.
Many of us have felt that firsthand.
As we farewell Amanda, we’re also excited to share that Jessie will be stepping into the role of owner at Newcastle Yoga. Jessie discovered Iyengar yoga in 2019 and was drawn to its discipline, intelligence and adaptability, especially through pregnancy and postnatal life. Jessie has a deep respect for the existing Iyengar community here and is committed to caring for what’s already been built, while gently supporting the studio into its next phase.
Thank you, Amanda, for your generosity, your steadiness and your wisdom 🤍
And welcome, Jessie! we’re really glad you’re here and can’t wait for this new chapter of Newcastle Yoga 🙏
