Our Team
Meet our friendly, skilled and passionate team.
Meet our friendly, skilled and passionate team.
She/Her
Studio Co-Owner and Teacher
Mel first discovered yoga in 2013. At 25, she had finally discovered a way to move her body that she actually enjoyed!
She soon realised the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of this ancient practice. It is her absolute pleasure and joy to now share these benefits with others.
She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Stefan Camilleri Yoga in 2018. Further trainings include Chair Yoga, anatomy and physiology, yogic philosophy, chanting and meditation. She is a Yoga Detour-Informed Teacher, and a certified FRC™ Mobility Specialist.
Mel creates an atmosphere of curiosity in her classes with play, exploration and joy. She wants every person to discover that they have the capacity to be strong and resilient in both body and mind. When attending her classes, you’ll always feel comfortable to move in ways that best serve you.
He/Him
Studio Co-Owner and Teacher
When Mel first asked JB to come along to a yoga class, he baulked. He worried he was too tall, too inflexible, too awkward, and people would laugh if he couldn’t do some of the poses. He soon realised that yoga is a practice, not a performance – no one is watching or judging!
Yoga had such a profoundly positive impact on his mind and body. He soon knew he wanted to become a teacher and share this knowledge and practice with others.
JB has a strong focus on challenging yet accessible classes. He particularly loves supporting beginners to feel comfortable and confident in their practice. His unexpected quips will get you giggling, while his dulcet tones will lull you into total relaxation.
JB completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training with Stefan Camilleri Yoga in 2019. He has since taken further trainings in Yin Yoga, Yogic philosophy, and anatomy. He is a Yoga Detour-Informed Teacher and a certified FRC™ Mobility Specialist.
She/Her
Studio Manager and Teacher
Kat first discovered yoga at her local gym in 2008. It was a few more years before she stumbled across a Bikram Yoga class in 2010 and found yoga to be her passion.
Since graduating from Bikram’s College of India, LA in 2011, Kat has taught in studios all around Australia and the UK. She has now expanded her teaching styles to Yin and Vinyasa and completed many trainings to support her craft.
Kat combines functional anatomy and movement science with her passions for energy healing. She now runs a 50-Hour Yin Teacher Training each year, sharing her extensive knowledge with other teachers.
She loves to weave her knowledge as a Reiki Master and intuitive healer into the realms of yoga. You’ll often find her speaking about energy, Chakras, meridians and more in a down to earth, accessible way.
Kat has been teaching classes for Stone’s Throw Yoga since we opened in 2020. In 2022 we were delighted to offer her the role of Studio Manager. She now responds to enquiries, creates our fantastic graphics, and keeps the studio running smoothly.
She/Her
Teacher
Claire grew up in the Perth Hills, and loves to share her passion for movement with her local community. With a background in dance and sports science, she found yoga to be a ‘no-brainer’ when it comes to movement that is good for the mind, body and soul.
Claire completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Stefan Camilleri Yoga. She has since completed (and facilitated!) Kids Yoga Training, as well as trainings in meditation and Yin Yoga.
She loves introducing people to the benefits of yoga with interesting, feel-good classes. She also teaches accessible Chair Yoga classes for those in our community who need a little extra support.
She/Her
Teacher
After challenging health circumstances, Lauren longed to feel more empowered in her body. She was deeply moved by yoga and its ability to cultivate presence and compassion, regardless of how she arrived on her mat.
She has qualifications in Alignment Based Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal and Postnatal yoga. She’s also taken Advanced Yoga Training in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Body Image.
Her classes are a container of safety for you to explore whatever you need. They’re heart-centred, playful, creative, and music driven; while also being functional, and informative. She doesn’t take herself too seriously, and loves to laugh!
She admits it’s a dream come true to build genuine connections with communities. Her mission is to provide you many tools to soften your journey.
She/Her
Teacher
Beth-Marie has been practicing yoga since the late 90s. She still hears her first teacher’s voice whenever she practices today.
Over the decades she has worked on embodying the yogic principles she’s been exposed to. Finding inner peace and presence, experiencing life fully, embracing impermanence, and conscious breath.
Beth-Marie realised that her personal practice has given her knowledge that she could share with others, and she decided to complete a 350 hour yoga teacher training. Teaching yoga has been beautiful, challenging and exactly what she needed in life.
During her classes, she loves to share whatever deep and existential musings she’s been pondering. It’s hard being human, and she hopes that her classes can help to soften each students’ journey.
When she isn’t teaching, you can catch her meditating in nature, swimming in the healing ocean (even in winter!) and walking amongst the trees.
She/Her
Teacher
Ashleigh has been teaching yoga since 2011, and is hugely experienced – certified to teach Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Pre & Post Natal yoga and Stott Pilates.
She’s taught at many studios across Canada, and now having returned to Australia and settled in the Hills, she’s excited to share her knowledge with her local community.
Growing up as a ballet dancer, she was introduced to yoga as a way to increase flexibility and strength and quickly fell in love with the ancient practice. Now, as a mum of three young children, her love of yoga has only grown. Her practice has become a true sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of mum life – a place to reconnect with herself.
She aims to bring a sense of fun and creativity to her classes, while giving her students the opportunity to rest, recenter and create a deeper awareness of Self.
She/Her
Teacher
Lakita is a passionate movement teacher who initially spent many years teaching and performing as a Bellydancer. She has since added her yoga teacher certification and loves exploring ways to weave the slinky and fluid qualities of both these practices together.
Lakita’s classes are lush and dance-like, with supportive music that leaves you feeling relaxed and empowered in your body and soul.
When practicing with Lakita, you can look forward to a celebration of all the senses and a safe space for all bodies.
She/Her
Teacher
Chloe’s classes are a gentle invitation to come home to yourself. Rooted in her own journey of healing from chronic pain, her teaching honours the wisdom of slowing down and listening deeply to the body.
Influenced by the principles of Ayurveda and the wisdom of the elements within and without, Chloe weaves breath, movement, stillness and often mantra to help students reconnect with their own inner steadiness.
You’ll find thoughtful sequences, droplets of yogic philosophy and space to explore presence within yourself – all offered with warmth, care, and quiet encouragement.
Chloe’s classes are a space to soften inward and also to grow, where students are encouraged to explore with curiosity and to reconnect with the part of themselves that is always easeful, even through challenge.
She/Her
Studio Helper
Em joined the Stone’s Throw Yoga community in 2021. She was accepted into our scholarship program after major spinal surgery, and found the practice to be integral to her recovery.
Mel and JB formed a bond with Em in no time, and have (unofficially) adopted her, considering her to be part of the family ❤️
Em helps with all sorts of tasks around the studio, including washing our fabric studio props regularly. You’ll also spend time with her on some local retreats as she provides invaluable support to keep them running smoothly.
When she isn’t at the studio, she’s creating beautiful, inspired textile art and hanging out with her adorable dog, Freckles.
Guests must comply with the venue guidelines. Any damage to venue property or belongings is the responsibility of the guest.
Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend the retreat. Guests under 18 who regularly attend classes at Stone’s Throw Yoga may be allowed to attend, provided they are accompanied by a guardian 18+ years old and are approved by Stone’s Throw Yoga prior to booking.
Attendance at the retreat is by approval only and Stone’s Throw Yoga reserves the right to refuse booking to any person for any reason.
We do not offer any refund or credit for arriving late or departing early, missing activities for any reason (including illness), not utilising airport transfers or any part of the scheduled program.
Guests are required to agree to the retreat terms and conditions and retreat waiver on booking.
The schedule of payments for the retreat are as follows. All payments are non-refundable in the case of cancellations.
Failure to make any of the above payments by the due dates may result in forfeiture of your place and payments made.
Payments by credit card incur a 1.70% + A$0.30 service fee. Direct deposit is available at no cost.
Early bird pricing is available until 31st January 2026. Your deposit must be paid prior to this date to claim the early bird pricing.
Due to our commitment to the accommodation and workshop providers, we cannot make any exceptions to our cancellation fees. We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance at the time of booking to cover you in case you need to cancel or miss part of the retreat for any reason, including Covid-19.
Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Your cancellation will take effect as of the day you provide this written notification. All payments made prior to cancellation are non-refundable, however you will not be held liable for any upcoming payments still scheduled.
Alternatively, you may transfer your place and payments to another person (subject to approval by Stone’s Throw Yoga). If you have not paid for the retreat in full at the time of transfer, any outstanding payments owed must be paid by the transferee.
Transfer requests must be made in writing, and are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat should there be extenuating circumstances beyond our control, including if our minimum number of attendees have not been met.
If the retreat is rescheduled or cancelled for any reason, you will have three options available to you:
Note that we can refund fees paid for our retreat services only. We are not responsible for any cancellation fees to airlines or any other agreements made by guests with outside operators.
We strongly recommend arranging travel insurance that covers medical bills incurred while overseas, and cancellation of your booking by you for any reason.
For twin-share bookings, if one attendee cancels, we reserve the right to place another individual, who you may not know, in their place. Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade to a private room at your own cost.
By booking the retreat, you understand that there are large amounts of free time scheduled, which is rest and recharge time for you and also the retreat organisers. It is up to you to decide how to manage this time for yourself or with the help of the venue’s team.
If you experience any symptoms that may be indicative of COVID-19 or similar, we may require you to complete RAT or PCR testing. If you test positive, we will ask you to isolate and not take part in any indoor group activities (practices, meals, outings etc) until you test negative or symptoms subside.
Your retreat cost has the following inclusions:
If you have any concerns during your retreat, please let us know immediately. Your happiness and comfort are important to us. Retreats are held in international locations where infrastructure, health services, safety standards, and cultural expectations may differ from those typically expected in Australia. We’ll do our absolute best to resolve any reasonable issues for you, however we cannot be held responsible for complaints arising from circumstances that are outside our control or that reflect the local standards and conditions of the host country.
Guests who are deemed to be acting in a way that is inappropriate to the local environment, our team, the on-site staff or other guests will be requested to stop. If the inappropriate conduct continues, we may prevent the guest from participating in the retreat activities, and no refund or credit will be provided.
Inappropriate conduct includes but is not limited to verbal abuse, aggressive behaviour and violence, repeatedly disruptive behaviour, consuming excessive alcohol or drugs, sexual harassment or other behaviour deemed inappropriate by our team. It also includes unwelcome behaviour that intimidates, offends or humiliates a person because of a particular personal characteristic such as age, race, gender, disability, religion or sexuality. No refund will be given in this circumstance.
In booking, the guest agrees that photographs and video will be taken during the retreat, which will be used by Stone’s Throw Yoga for promotional and marketing purposes.
Guests must comply with the venue guidelines. Any damage to venue property or belongings is the responsibility of the guest.
Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend the retreat. Guests under 18 who regularly attend classes at Stone’s Throw Yoga may be allowed to attend, provided they are accompanied by a guardian 18+ years old and are approved by Stone’s Throw Yoga prior to booking.
Attendance at the retreat is by approval only and Stone’s Throw Yoga reserves the right to refuse booking to any person for any reason.
We do not offer any refund or credit for arriving late or departing early, missing activities for any reason (including illness), not utilising airport transfers or any part of the scheduled program.
Guests are required to agree to the retreat terms and conditions and retreat waiver on booking.
The schedule of payments for the retreat are as follows. All payments are non-refundable in the case of cancellations.
Failure to make any of the above payments by the due dates may result in forfeiture of your place and payments made.
Payments by credit card incur a 1.70% + A$0.30 service fee. Direct deposit is available at no cost.
Early bird pricing is available until 31st January 2026. Your deposit must be paid prior to this date to claim the early bird pricing.
Due to our commitment to the accommodation and workshop providers, we cannot make any exceptions to our cancellation fees. We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance at the time of booking to cover you in case you need to cancel or miss part of the retreat for any reason, including COVID-19.
Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Your cancellation will take effect as of the day you provide this written notification. All payments made prior to cancellation are non-refundable, however you will not be held liable for any upcoming payments still scheduled.
Alternatively, you may transfer your place and payments to another person. If you have not paid for the retreat in full at the time of transfer, any outstanding payments owed must be paid by the transferee.
Transfer requests must be made in writing, and are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat should there be extenuating circumstances beyond our control, including if our minimum number of attendees have not been met.
If the retreat is rescheduled or cancelled for any reason, you will have three options available to you:
Note that we can refund fees paid for our retreat services only. We are not responsible for any cancellation fees to airlines or any other agreements made by guests with outside operators.
We strongly recommend arranging travel insurance that covers medical bills incurred while overseas, and cancellation of your booking by you for any reason.
For twin-share bookings, if one attendee cancels, we reserve the right to place another individual, who you may not know, in their place. Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade to a private room at your own cost.
By booking the retreat, you understand that there are large amounts of free time scheduled, which is rest and recharge time for you and also the retreat organisers. It is up to you to decide how to manage this time for yourself or with the help of the venue’s team.
If you experience any symptoms that may be indicative of COVID-19 or similar, we may require you to complete RAT or PCR testing. If you test positive, we will ask you to isolate and not take part in any indoor group activities (practices, meals, outings etc) until you test negative or symptoms subside.
Your retreat cost has the following inclusions:
Note that some of our activities are weather-dependent. If we are unable to engage in any of the above activities, another will be substituted.
If you have any concerns during your retreat, please let us know immediately. Your happiness and comfort is important to us and we’ll do our absolute best to resolve any reasonable issues for you.
Guests who are deemed to be acting in a way that is inappropriate to the local environment, our team, the on-site staff or other guests will be requested to stop. If the inappropriate conduct continues, we may prevent the guest from participating in the retreat activities, and no refund or credit will be provided.
Inappropriate conduct includes but is not limited to verbal abuse, aggressive behaviour and violence, repeatedly disruptive behaviour, consuming excessive alcohol or drugs, sexual harassment or other behaviour deemed inappropriate by our team. It also includes unwelcome behaviour that intimidates, offends or humiliates a person because of a particular personal characteristic such as age, race, gender, disability, religion or sexuality. No refund will be given in this circumstance.
In booking, the guest agrees that photographs and video will be taken during the retreat, which will be used by Stone’s Throw Yoga for promotional and marketing purposes.