our team
Our teachers are all dedicated, down to earth and warmly welcoming.
We all have our own personalities and approaches but you’ll feel welcome in every one of our yoga and Pilates classes.
We all have our own set of quirks and personalities so find out more about our team members below. We look forward to seeing you on the mat or reformers.
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Kate Cashman
Owner
A business owner, consultant and coach, you will find Kate brings her love of people and purpose driven leadership to Udara. Kate is passionate about Udara as a community partner in Hobart, and that the studio provides space for people to move in ways that they love.
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Lydia Richards
Community & Events Lead and yoga teacher
Lydia is a true believer in the clarity and wisdom yoga can bring to your life. She holds an inclusive and intentional space for practitioners, and shares a soulful, embodied heart-led practice steeped in the Bhakti Yoga tradition. Lydia relates to and shares yoga as more of a practice of Divine remembering of your true essential nature. Love.
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Sandy King
yoga teacher
Renowned Jivamukti teacher and teacher trainer, Sandy’s practice is integrated beyond āsana) and through an inclusive lens. Themed around yoga philosophy, Sandy’s classes always have an eclectic playlist, a fun and challenging sequence; supportive hands-on-assists and mantra chanting.
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Claire Blackwood
yoga teacher
Claire lives and breathes yoga! Focused on alignment, infused with yogic philosophy, and intelligently sequenced, Claire’s classes challenge both body and mind. Expect dynamic asana at a balanced pace, leaving you feeling strong & empowered.
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Sarah Stacey
yoga teacher
Sarah is a devoted teacher & student of yoga who delivers a balanced and progressive flow, focussed on alignment, breath and awareness. Sarah holds space to create a sense of calm and connection, with a strong yet unhurried pace of practice.
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Meghan Powell
yoga teacher
Meghan brings a classical Ashtanga yoga background to contemporary Ashtanga Vinyasa classes that harmonise breath with movement through sequential postures from the first and second series of Ashtanga. Classes are steady and strong and suitable for all students.
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Hannah Marmion
yoga teacher
A lifelong experience with movement as a dancer led Hannah to become a qualified Yoga and Barre instructor. Her classes combine her knowledge of movement with creativity and encouragement.
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Andrea Vaca
yoga teacher
Andrea’s classes are soulful and grounding, strong but simple and blending her expertise as a yoga teacher and holistic therapist. They combine fluidity and stillness, movement, silence, and spirituality all with a beautiful Ecuadorian accent.
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Miranda Tanner
Yoga teacher
Miranda's classes are inclusive, supportive and bring an element of playfulness and approachability. She has been teaching for over 8 years, has extra training in Yin, children's and perinatal yoga, and myofacial release and her classes are grounded, welcoming and like coming home.
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David McGeown
Pilates teacher
David's Pilates focuses on building core strength and increasing flexibility, while improving your balance and stability. David's classes are moderately paced, with his personalised approach to each individuals needs.
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Amanda Rakkausonni
Pilates teacher
Amanda’s Pilates empowers people to feel confident in their own bodies. Her classes are moderately paced to boost body strength, length and balance, and build the mind/body connection.
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Jenna Lovell
Pilates teacher
Jenna loves Pilates for its power to support healthy & functional everyday movement - especially for those those with injuries & chronic illnesses, just like her. Jenna's classes focus on alignment & functionality, moving with precision and mindful movement.
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Josie Young
Pilates teacher
Josie Young believes movement should be taken regularly, not seriously. Her playful, inclusive Pilates classes focus on feeling good rather than being perfect, while her ‘Pilates for Palestine / community fundraiser’ sessions reflect her commitment to social justice and community care.
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Nicole Belfer
Pilates teacher
Nicole is a Canadian trained reformer and mat Pilates teacher with over 15 years in the movement industry. Her love of movement and Pilates guides the classes and makes sure her clients feel cared for, including pre and post natal clients, along with clients working with injuries. You’ll leave feeling lengthened and strengthened no matter where in your Pilates journey you are.