MYC Teachers
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Caitlin O’Leary
Caitlin is a long term student of MYC. She is currently undertaking the teacher training program with Simon. Caitlin teaches a Beginners and the Sunday morning general class, as well as managing 2 gorgeous little girls!
Consistent, steady and a very welcoming teacher.
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Dannie Andrews
Dannie is a certified Iyengar teacher and currently undertaking the teacher mentoring program with Simon.
A very popular teacher, Dannie teaches the busy Seniors class on Tuesdays and couple of General classes, she also assists in the Therapy classes at MYC on Fridays. Dannie attends classes at the centre and you may find yourself pulling up your mat next to her!
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Hasu Opa-Clark
Hasu brings a broad experience of teaching from children, beginners, experienced students and her ongoing work and passion for yoga therapy. Hasu has regularly studied with the Iyengar family in Pune, India.
Hasu is a certified Iyengar Teacher she teaches a number of online classes from her home on Gadigal Land in Sydney, Australia.
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Jesse Chick
Jesse is currently undertaking the teacher training program with Simon. Jesse teaches a dynamic early morning Thursday class that will undoubtedly grow in 2026 as more students find out about this class.
Jesse regularly covers classes at the centre and is a shining light.
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Madison Chippendale
Madison is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher. She teaches a General Class on Monday nights, when she is not off being a fabulous actor and director. A warm popular teacher that has a regular following.
Madison is a fun kind teacher with an infectious laugh, we love her!
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Meg Cooke
Meg’s classes are dynamic, engaging & fun. She is currently undertaking the teacher training program with Simon. She teaches the Beginners class on Sundays at 4pm. A beautiful young person that we have had the privilege at the centre to watch develop through her practice and teaching. Meg also leads the MYC book club!
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Robyn Lowe
Robyn is a dedicated, steady and long term practitioner and student of the Centre. Robyn assists Simon in the teacher training program and provides support and mentoring to many, a much loved teacher.
Robyn is a certified Iyengar teacher and also studies with the Iyengar family in Pune, India when she can.
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Simon Joannou
Simon is a strong dynamic teacher. Simon has studied at RIYMI in Pune, India with the Iyengar family on a regular basis over many years. Simon is a Certified Iyengar Teacher, he runs a number of training programs, teacher training, mentoring and our new 2026 yoga therapy program. Simon mentors generously teachers, trainees and students helping, supporting and guiding them on the path of yoga.
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Veronica Rillo
Veronica is currently undertaking the teacher training program with Simon. She teaches a Beginners class, assists in the yoga therapy class on Fridays and also regularly covers classes at the Centre. Veronica has progressd through the centre starting in our beginners classes many years ago. A valuable and sincere practitioner of MYC, students enjoy her compassionate manner of her classes.
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Marko Mykyta
Marko is an approachable and sincere long term practitioner and student of the Centre. Keen to share what he has learnt and how the path of yoga has helped him, he has completed teacher training with Simon and attended the Iyengar yoga national convention in 2025.
Marko teaches the Thursday night beginners class. -
Andrew Lim
Andrew's engagement with Iyengar Yoga began in 2011 at Central Yoga School, he is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, we are lucky to have him fill in regularly for teachers at the centre.
Andrew is very interested in what Iyengar Yoga can offer a new generation of practitioners. A gorgeous person to have around the centre.
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Arabella Lee
Arabella is a much loved teacher that is currently taking a break from teaching but you will see her practicing around the centre and in class- especially at the monthly emotional stability class! A favourite practice amongst many of our teachers and students alike- if you are a regular student consider joining.