Our Teachers

A little introduction to the teachers at MYC , a few a missing we will endeavour to refresh the page in the coming weeks, we have a number of other teachers who teach classes for our online school MYC Iyengar Yoga Online as well check our the website.

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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; Hasu teaches 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.