Private yoga and functional movement lessons - online or in-person

Based on your needs and motivation, I will teach you a personalized yoga, breathing, and/or mindfulness meditation sequence. It's up to you if you want to be guided through an entire yoga practice, or focus on specific poses or practices of interest.

If you're completely new to yoga we can focus on the fundamentals of yoga and help you feel confident to practice at home or in a group class. While if you have already been practicing for some time we can focus on learning a yoga sequence or your technique in specific groups of yoga postures. Personal yoga classes are also a great way to learn how to practice yoga with an injury.

​

You might also have an interest to become more flexible, stronger, or improve your balance. Or maybe you would like to have a yoga practice designed for you that supports other activities you do—like working behind a desk, running, cycling, or lifting weights.

​

I will then design a yoga practice for you to help achieve your interest in learning more about a specific style of yoga, work towards strength and flexibility goals, or support other aspects of your life like managing stress and anxiety. 

​

You can choose if you prefer to have a one off class or a series of weekly lessons.

Miriam also offer group private classes if you're looking to connect and have fun with a group of friends, family, or colleagues perhaps celebrating events like birthdays or bachelorettes, sports teams, and team bonding activities for colleagues.

Corporate yoga classes are an important part of a modern company's corporate wellness program. Yoga at work provides a positive return on investment because it keeps your staff both physically and mentally fit.

​

Miriam offers all private sessions in the Yoga Studio or via Zoom.

Private sessions are great to:

• work on a specific yoga pose, postural alignment for overall health awareness or stress relief.
• deepen your understanding of yoga asana and alignment.
• become acquainted with the practice of meditation and breathwork.
• restarting your practice after injury, surgery, or time away.
• practice tailored to meet your specific needs.

How this works

First, we will have a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss why you are looking to start private yoga lessons, any aches or pains you may be experiencing, and what you hope to get out of our time together. I want to make sure that we are a good match for one another.

Next, we will have your 1-hour session in your home/office, Miriam's home studio or online via Zoom. During our first lesson, we will move through simple and safe postures to assess where you are at and discuss any ailments or discomforts you are experiencing. This will be our focus in the coming weeks.

After the session, we will develop a plan to work together with private yoga sessions that are suited specifically to your body and your schedule.

• Sessions are 60 minutes.
• One session $120, valid one month.
• Five sessions $550, valid 3 months.
• Ten sessions $1000, valid 6 months.

Cancellation Policy

If you are not able to attend the session you can cancel it free of charge via your account/email/text up to 48 hours before the start time. Cancellation within this 48 hour window will result in a 50% charge and you will be refunded $60 instead of the full $120.

Yang to Yin is a yoga class catered to gentle movement and calming the mind and body. We begin with Hatha Yoga to awaken and gently energize the body. As the class progresses, we transition into the still world of Yin, think Deep Stretch, where the body, already warmed up, can delve into stretches more profoundly and safely. Enjoy a smooth, mellower flow that builds warmth and energy, before releasing into Yin-based postures that cultivate rejuvenation.

Designed to enhance strength and mobility in muscles, joints and deeper connective tissues (fascia), while offering time for you to turn inward. A practice to help release tension, improve circulation, and enliven overall wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.

Perfect for All Levels.

All Miriam's classes are held in school terms, you can purchase a 10-class pack ($175) or attend more casually with a 5-class pass ($95). New students $10 for a trial class. Payment can also be made in cash or direct debit: Miriam Van Doorn BSB: 084 391, account # 920 254 599

Did you know? Miriam has an on-demand yoga video library with more than 110 videos. You can watch any style of yoga anytime you want! More information HERE

Hatha Yoga is the foundation of the physical practices of yoga including Vinyasa/or Flow Yoga. It involves a sequence of asanas (postures) with emphasis on the breath and the mind-body connection. It is practiced more slowly and with more static posture holds than found in styles such as Vinyasa. In this class, we move in + out of poses (asanas) mindfully, with detailed focus on safe alignment + breath (pranayama) while honoring your own individual needs, level of experience and personal limitations. Hatha yoga will allow you to develop ease, comfort, strength, mindfulness + flexibility over time in both mind + body. This is a beautiful class for those who enjoy a slow, and mindful pace.

“Ha” represents sun and “tha” represents moon. This alludes to the opposites in our lives, such as yin and yang, light and darkness, hard and soft, vigorous and gentle. Hatha yoga is about finding balance. Through working with the physical body, releasing tension and trauma stored in the body, you create space in yourself and, through that space and balance, the opportunity for spiritual growth. 

Perfect for All Levels.

All Miriam's classes are held in school terms, you can purchase a 10-class pack ($175) or attend more casually with a 5-class pass ($95). New students $10 for a trial class. Payment can also be made in cash or direct debit: Miriam Van Doorn BSB: 084 391, account # 920 254 599

Did you know? Miriam has an on-demand yoga video library with more than 110 videos. You can watch any style of yoga anytime you want! More information HERE

Today is the Autumn Equinox, the season is changing, some leaves are falling, there is a crispness in the air as we transition into a quieter, more reflective time. As summer tails into autumn we see the days becoming shorter and the weather cooler.

This time of year is associated with the element of metal – responsible for moving inwards, setting boundaries, developing structure and integrity.

To facilitate reflecting, we will make our own Mala Bead Necklace and use this for our Mantra Meditation practice. Yours to keep and take home!

By incorporating a yin practice in our routine, we can welcome this energetic shift from external to internal focus, embracing more solitude and quiet time. We can also, with the right postures, encourage the free-flowing and harmonious movement of qi though our lung and large intestine meridians.

The lungs and large intestine are responsible for immunity (defending against pathogens) as well as taking in and conserving what we need, while letting go of anything that’s no longer serving us. This energy is all about receiving what we need and letting go of what we don’t (think of trees dropping their leaves). This includes emotional baggage as well as physical matter such as metabolic by-products.

🌟 🌟 Highlights 🌟 🌟

• Welcome Circle & Oracle Card pull for guidance

• Gentle yoga flow to connect to our breath, and our body

• Gentle breath work to calm the nervous system and slow down brain waves

• Make your own Mala Bead Necklace to take home

• Mantra meditation for tranquility and calm

• Yin Yoga to balance Metal Element

• Yoga Nidra + Restorative Yoga for deep rest and healing with Crystal Sound Bath

• Vegetarian lunch, and homemade snack for afternoon tea

Cost: $175

If you prefer to do direct debit, email Miriam [email protected]

T's & C's: No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur so please plan accordingly and keep in mind our cancellation policy below.

Please note that this retreat has limited numbers so it allows for a more personable, intimate experience including preplanning, organisation and prepaid catering. If you cancel within 3 days before the retreat day our non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for all. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/ illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds for arriving late or leaving early is available. Any inquires about our policy can be directed to [email protected]

Yin Yoga, think Deep Stretch - targets your deep connective tissue (fascia), your muscles, ligaments, and joints. It is slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inwards and tune into both your mind and physical sensations of your body. This class consists of longer-held, passive floor poses, gentle breathwork and mindfulness. Long term benefits include improved range of motion, increased bone density, improvement to concentration and attention span and ease of joint function!

Perfect for All Levels.

All Miriam's classes are held in school terms, you can purchase a 10-class pack ($175) or attend more casually with a 5-class pass ($95). New students $10 for a trial class. Payment can also be made in cash or direct debit: Miriam Van Doorn BSB: 084 391, account # 920 254 599

Did you know? Miriam has an on-demand yoga video library with more than 110 videos. You can watch any style of yoga anytime you want! More information HERE

Chakra Align - One Day Yoga Retreat

Are you feeling out of balance in life and needing to refocus and re-align yourself? Would you like more inner peace, joy, balance, better health and harmony in your life?

Join Miriam for a nourishing day of  yoga, meditation, energy work and mindful movement for the sole purpose to align with your inner energy system - the 7 chakras. Experience the awareness,  support & intelligence of your own energy within. Learn to align, access and activate  this energetic internal source of power. 

Chakras are energy centers that affect your physical emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. When you start working with your chakras your energy will start to flow again. By reactivating and balancing the chakras through special techniques, mantras, meditation and gemstones, your energy can move in the right direction again, bringing you peace, clarity, balance and energy.

🌟 🌟 Highlights 🌟 🌟

• Sage cleansing

• Opening Meditation Circle

• Chakra Workshop with take home booklet, journaling prompts and more

• Crystal Pendulum Energy Work

• Gentle Yoga, Breathwork, Hand gestures (mudras) to realign the chakras

• Vegetarian Lunch

• Chakra Yin Yoga + Chakra Yoga Nidra

• Restorative Yoga for Deep Rest and Healing

• Sharing Circle for Support and Connection

• Tea + homemade snack and chats to nourish and connect

Cost: $175 If you prefer to pay via direct debit, email Miriam [email protected]

Time: 10am - 4pm

Refund & Cancellation Policy It is your responsibility to read and understand this policy. By coming on this one day retreat you are confirming that you are free from COVID-19 symptoms, assuming any travel risks and are releasing Miriam Van Doorn from any liability that might arise from your negligence, carelessness or from your general participation in this one day retreat. No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur so please plan accordingly.

Please note that this retreat has limited numbers so it allows for a more personable, intimate experience. If you cancel 7 days before the retreat day you will be refunded 70%, if you cancel 3 days before the retreat you will be refunded 50%, any cancellation thereafter; our non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for all. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/ illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds for arriving late or leaving early is available. Any inquires about our policy can be directed to [email protected]

Yoga Basics is the perfect class for new yogis who want to learn the fundamental poses in yoga, senior students, and/or seasoned yogis who are craving a gentle practice or recovering from an injury. This class will incorporate gentle seated, kneeling, reclining, and standing Asanas (poses) that will nourish your body, slow your breath, and calm your mind while giving you a lovely full-body stretch. This is a beautiful class for those who enjoy a slow, mindful pace. It will build your strength and stamina, improve flexibility in a nurturing and supportive environment allowing space to explore and relax.

All Miriam's classes are held in school terms, you can purchase a 10-class pack ($175) or attend more casually with a 5-class pass ($95). New students $10 for a trial class. Payment can also be made in cash or direct debit: Miriam Van Doorn BSB: 084 391, account # 920 254 599

Did you know? Miriam has an on-demand yoga video library with more than 110 videos. You can watch any style of yoga anytime you want! More information HERE

Yoga Sculpt

As we grow older, our bodies undergo a natural decrease in muscle mass, loss of bone density and our balance gets challenged! Incorporating weights into your yoga class can manage and even reverse age-related changes. Honouring our Slow Flow Yoga Class, combining the benefits of yoga with the benefits of strength and resistance training will elevate your practice and your mood! Light weights and resistance bands are used in this class, which you will need to bring yourself to this on-line yoga class. Start with light weights.

The Benefits of Yoga with Weights (especially for Menopause)

• Stronger Bones – Weight-bearing exercises encourage bone growth and help prevent fractures, which is crucial as bone density naturally declines.
• Increased Muscle Tone – Lifting even light weights can help maintain and build muscle, giving your body the strength and support it needs.
• Boosted Metabolism – Muscle burns more calories at rest, which means incorporating strength training into your routine can help with weight management.
• Hormonal Balance – Movement, especially mindful movement like yoga, helps regulate cortisol levels, reducing stress and improving mood.
• Enhanced Joint Health – The combination of strength and flexibility work supports joint stability and reduces stiffness.
• Better Posture & Balance – As we age, maintaining good posture becomes more important than ever to prevent injuries and improve confidence.
• Mood & Energy Boost – Strength training releases endorphins, which help combat fatigue, anxiety, and depression.

Weights & Resistance Bands

For beginners, I recommend starting with three and five-pound hand weights and two to three-pound ankle weights. Resistance bands come in various colors and tensions; I'd suggest beginning with a medium tension strap. (K-mart has cheap options to get you started)

Your very first class

You are most welcome to join even if you haven't purchased your dumbbells yet. This will give you a taste of the class and lets face it, some days we need to take a step back and leave the weights behind and just enjoy the yoga poses! The resistance bands work a treat, though again, you can give them a miss, however you will soon realise how amazing they are!

All levels are welcome, modifications are offered.

Can't attend live?

Don't worry, you will receive a link to the recording of the class which you can have access to for 10 days!

Did you know? Miriam has an on-demand yoga video library with more than 110 videos. You can watch any style of yoga anytime you want! More information HERE

Step away from the noise and into The Pause — a one-day immersion designed to bring you back to centre. Relax in my home studio surrounded by nature’s stillness, this intimate experience invites you to unwind, reconnect, and remember what spaciousness feels like.

Each of the year’s seasons is associated with a dominant dosha in Ayurveda; a characterisation which outlines the key qualities which must be balanced in order to maintain good health and steady energy. Summer is dominated by the Pitta dosha.

Throughout the day, you’ll move gently through a curated flow of connection, breath, movement, and elemental restoration. Think slow cooling morning rituals, grounding yoga, and moments of quiet reflection.

Savour a nourishing vegetarian lunch, herbal teas, and afternoon tea to restore your vitality from the inside out. Every detail has been created to soothe the senses, give you tools to self nourish and support deep renewal.

The Pause is not an escape from your life, it’s a return to it. We can forget to make time for ourselves. This day is all about filling your own cup. Take this opportunity to pause, breathe, and reset. This is your chance to exhale, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner stillness before stepping back into the world clear, calm, and energised.

🌟 🌟 Highlights 🌟 🌟

• Gentle ayurvedic themed flow to connect to our breath, and our body

• Gentle breath work to calm the nervous system and slow down brain waves

• Guided meditation to connect with our intentions and initiate the manifestation process

• Oracle card pull for guidance

• Journaling and new year intention setting prompts

• Ayurvedic wisdom for summer alignment

• Make your own pitta balancing Ayurvedic body oil to take home

• Yoga Nidra + Restorative Yoga for deep rest and healing with Crystal Sound Bath

• Sharing circle for support and connection

• Ayurvedic influenced vegetarian lunch, and homemade snack for afternoon tea

Recharge, and deeply relax. Nourish your body, mind, and spirit in a supportive community setting. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed and inspired.

Cost: $175

If you prefer to do direct debit, email Miriam [email protected]

T's & C's: No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur so please plan accordingly and keep in mind our cancellation policy below.

Please note that this retreat has limited numbers so it allows for a more personable, intimate experience including preplanning, organisation and prepaid catering. If you cancel within 3 days before the retreat day our non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for all. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/ illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds for arriving late or leaving early is available. Any inquires about our policy can be directed to [email protected]