Tracey is the principal teacher at Absolute Yoga, and her approach to yoga is one honed from a personal practice spanning over fifteen years. Prior to opening the studio in 2009 Tracey was able to travel and practice in Melbourne, London, Thailand and Indonesia and was exposed to a wide variety of styles and senior teachers. She has completed numerous specialized trainings in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, Meditation, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy & Physiology. Tracey’s highest priority when teaching is injury prevention and creating a safe, non-competitive environment in which students can practice.

Candace has enjoyed the benefits of practicing both yoga and meditation for over 11 years, having resonated deeply with Zen philosophies. Professionally Candace comes from a background in nursing and has a Masters Degree in Art-Therapy. Candace started practicing at Absolute Yoga in 2009 and enjoyed the joyful, fun way of teaching there. She deepened her commitment to daily practice before completing Yoga Teacher Training with John Ogilvie of the Byron Yoga Centre in 2012. Candace has been teaching at Absolute Yoga since then, and is passionate about sharing her love of yoga and yogic philosophy with others.

Marian has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1997, beginning with The Art of Living Foundation, and the Brahma Kumaris. Marian has since explored various other styles of yoga, including Iyengar, Kundalini and Ashtanga. In 2005, she travelled to India and studied Reiki with Aruna Babu (Bangalore). Marian moved to Ballarat in 2010 and began practicing at Absolute Yoga, which quickly became a second home. She completed her first Teacher Training course through the Byron Yoga Centre in 2011and has since completed specialized Prenatal and Kid’s Yoga trainings. Marian is currently undertaking studies in anatomy and physiology with Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss (Yoga Synergy, Sydney), and she finds immense joy in sharing yoga with others.