Meet the Teachers
Get to know the yoga & pilates teachers at Botannix.
Studio Owner
Danielle Belleli
Danielle thrives off crafting creative classes and establishing meaningful connections with clients. Her goal is to inspire individuals to attain what they seek from each session, whether it’s emotional, physical, or mental well-being.
Senior Yoga Teacher
Sandeep Virdi
Sandeep fundamentally believes the practice of yoga asana is the unique platform for individual growth. It brings clarity to the individual to explore their true essence and brings people together from all walks of life with a shared interest.​
Yoga Teacher
Jo Day
Jo teaches from the heart, and is so excited to share the gift of yoga with others on and off the mat.
Yoga Teacher
Amy Sadgrove
A dedicated yoga student who loves to share the gifts of yoga with others. I love weaving yogic philosophy and esoteric teachings into a creative flowing class. There are so many doorways into this divine practice.
Yoga Teacher
Sally Foley
Sally is a lover of yoga’s ability to bring joy and steadiness on the mat and, with practice, off the mat too. A believer that vinyasa is meditation through movement.
Yoga Teacher
Brooke Lucas
Brooke’s classes are holistic and nourishing. She draws on the philosophy of yoga to enhance your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Her classes are centred around Ahimsa (kindness and compassion) and connecting to the unconditional friendliness and joy of the true Self.
Yoga Teacher
Leisa Trestour
Leisa's classes are inclusive and open to all levels, offering a variety of entry points in the practice for beginners or those more experienced. Blending breathing, meditation (guided being a favourite) as well as intentional movements to provide a safe space where you can move and rest.
Yoga Teacher
Rachel Reynolds
Rachel holds deep gratitude for the strength and sense of calm that the practice of yoga has brought to her life and is honoured to be able to guide others through their own practice. With a strong conviction that yoga is for everyone Rachel’s classes are welcoming, fun and inclusive. They are suitable for everyone from beginners to those further along their yoga journey.
Yoga Teacher
Emma McNiff
What to expect in your class with Emma:
Offerings for physical touch.
Invitations to move slower.
Moments to pause and feel.
Space to notice what has become alive.
Encouragement to close down your eyes.
Permission to explore beyond the posture.
To touch intensity with softness.
Love, excitement & enthusiasm.
Pre-Natal Yoga Teacher
Maria Alexandratos
Maria is a South Sydney local, lifelong yogi, birth + postpartum doula and mum of 3. Maria's holistic approach ensures women cultivate a strong mind-body-soul-baby connection preparing for birth and motherhood. Her classes are warm and nurturing, perfect for beginners and include sprinkles of education in the mix too!
Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher
Madina Tanekeyeva
Born in Kazakhstan, matured in The Netherlands, Madina is a mum & wife, a yoga teacher & mentor and a creator of Emotional Release Yoga. Her practice is rooted in Ashtanga yoga and Tibetan Buddhism, which allows her to address physical, energetic and mental health both for herself and others. Empathy, community and connection are the core values of her teaching.
Yoga Teacher
Alisa Pensola
Alisa strives to create a supportive, inclusive environment for all students to deepen their practice and find balance plus have a little fun while doing it!
Yoga Teacher
Caity Duffus
Caity teaches Vinyasa and loves to weave Pranayama and Kriya into her class experiences. You can expect a practice that is both challenging and soothing, designed to support you in processing and breathing more deeply. Caity sees Yoga as a practice of connection - with self, others, and the world. By practising Yoga, we can become more of who we truly are - unfolding, one layer at a time.
Yoga Teacher
Micha Walter
Micha is a free-spirited, artistic soul who embarked on a unique journey, fueled by a passion for music. He embraced the transformative power of yoga after becoming a parent and chose the path of a yoga teacher to cultivate life balance and embody the philosophy of oneness.