our Teachers

Studio Director Cathrina (Cat) has been a student at the studio since July 1999 and a teacher since 2019, after completing her training at the studio. Now the owner as of 2024, she brings new energy and a fresh perspective. As both owner and teacher, Cat loves teaching and welcomes new students to experience her classes. In her Hatha Yoga sessions, you can expect variety—each class is unique, influenced by the energy of the room, the season, and other factors. Cat enjoys the creative aspects of sequencing and creating movement; however, her greatest interest is in meditation. She often wishes to keep her students sitting in silence for the entire class! Under her new management, Cat enjoys meeting students, making everyone feel happy, and creating a welcoming space for all to explore yoga.

Jane’s yoga journey began as a child with a Rajneesh demonstration and took a deeper turn in 2002 with Edda Pinelli at FYC. Under Kale Leaf, she completed her 350-hour training and spent a decade assisting in therapy classes with Kale Leaf and James McIntyre, elevating her to a senior teacher. Teaching since 2006, Jane has shared her expertise at FYC, Yogahub, Yogaveda, and Namami Yoga, focusing on Hatha Yoga. Her classes are known for their rigorous approach, incorporating meditation, a full range of asanas, and pranayama, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience. Beyond the mat, Jane’s creative spirit shines through in her passion for sewing, crocheting, and fermenting. Yoga, she believes, is both her greatest gift and her life’s work.

As one of our senior teachers, Steph brings wisdom and compassion to her practice. Her yoga journey began unexpectedly, but quickly became a transformative part of her life. She began by embracing the Iyengar and Așțaņga methodologies, which shaped her teaching style. Steph then completed her YTT with Kale Leaf Leaf at our studio, where she developed an interest in Yoga Therapy. Her dedication to continuous learning led her to study Sanskrit, Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra-s, and Vedic Chanting. In her classes, Steph focuses on classical yogāsana, emphasising in alignment and therapeutic practices. She skilfully breaks down asanas, addressing modern lifestyle issues like prolonged sitting and its effects on the body. Her slower-paced, deeply engaging classes encourage students to develop self-understanding and resilience. Outside the studio, Steph enjoys nature, crime TV series, and quality time with her family.

A dedicated and genuine yogi, Pete has been enriching lives through yoga since 2020. With extensive training, including 100 hours in Yogas for Embodiment and an (on-going) 650-hour Yoga Therapy course, Pete’s expertise shines in his therapeutic and Hatha Yoga classes. He skilfully balances mobility, movement, and strengthening postures, offering options to suit every student’s practice level. Pete’s teaching is shaped by his training at Fremantle Yoga under the guidance of esteemed teachers including Kale, James, Jane, Kate, and Steph. Beyond yoga, Pete enjoys immersing himself in music, surfing, and nurturing his garden. He also balances a career in local government, finding harmony between his professional life and his yoga practice.

Laura K discovered yoga in 2003 at Home of Yoga, drawn by the profound sense of connection and energy she felt. She completed her 200-hour Purna Yoga training at Byron Yoga Centre in 2016 and has further certifications in Safe Sequencing, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Roll & Release, and Yoga to Support Women through Menopause. Teaching since 2017, Laura offers Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative yoga, emphasising an embodied approach and intelligent sequencing. Her classes aim to empower students, leaving them aligned and refreshed. Outside yoga, Laura enjoys traveling, nature, enriching company, and chocolate. She also works as a Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, and bookkeeper. Join Laura for a nurturing yoga experience.

Senior teacher James is a seasoned instructor with a profound depth of experience and a genuine passion for the practice. Starting his journey in 1983, James completed his initial teacher training with Kale Leaf at Fremantle Yoga Centre in 1993 and continued assisting until 2001. His extensive training includes five 100-hour courses with renowned teachers Paul Dallaghan and Shree O.P. Tiwari, focusing on Pranayama. His classes are known for their thoughtful balance of movement, deep breaths, and stillness, fostering a deeper connection between body and mind. Outside the studio, James enjoys playing music, gardening, and studying various health approaches, integrating his insights as a consulting Homoeopath into his holistic approach to yoga.

Ritz brings a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to her yoga classes. Having started her yoga journey as a pre-schooler, Ritz completed her 350-hour YTT in October 2022 at our studio, and is currently training in Level 1 Iyengar YTT. Her teaching journey began soon after receiving her teaching certificate, progressing to Seniors Yoga teacher in June 2024. Ritz’s classes focus on precise alignment and mindful awareness, promoting inner growth and subtle body changes. Students leave feeling relaxed, with improved movement and strength. Outside yoga, Ritz enjoys performing arts and has dedicated 12 years to remedial massage therapy and reflexology. Her holistic approach to health embodies her commitment to enhancing well-being.

Mahina teaches Yin and Restorative Yoga with a nurturing presence that invites stillness, deep rest, and inner connection. A graduate of Fremantle Yoga Centre, she brings over 20 years of yoga experience and has completed further Yin training with Jo Phee. Her classes often include sound, weaving in instruments and song to create a calming, meditative space. Mahina’s teaching is spacious and inclusive, offering students of all levels a chance to slow down and tune in. Off the mat, she is also a remedial massage therapist and teacher of Mau Rākau, a traditional Māori martial art—sharing both her skills and cultural heritage with warmth and integrity.

Chloe’s classes are a gentle return to yourself. Informed by her own journey healing chronic pain, her teaching honours the power of listening deeply. Drawing on the principles of Ayurveda and the wisdom of nature’s rhythms, Chloe weaves breath, movement, stillness and mantra to support students in reconnecting with their own inner steadiness. Her sequences are thoughtful, spacious and infused with quiet encouragement and yogic philosophy. With warmth and care, Chloe offers a space to soften inward, while also growing through challenge—inviting students to explore with curiosity and return to the ease that lives within.

Dawn’s yoga journey began in the early 1970s, inspired by watching Swami Sarasvati on TV with her mother. Her passion grew, leading her to Iyengar Yoga in the 1990s at Queen Street Yoga and the Transformational Yoga Institute. Dawn completed her first official training from 2000-2003 and has since integrated yoga into her life as a dancer and film maker; currently teaching students at WAAPA (WA Academy of Performing Arts). Dawn joined Fremantle Yoga Centre in 2017 and has been teaching since 2019. Specialising in Restorative and Vinyasa styles, Dawn’s classes promote deep relaxation and well-being. Outside yoga, she enjoys travel, creative projects, and is currently producing her first feature documentary. Join Dawn to experience her unique blend of yoga and creative expression.

Grainne first discovered yoga in 2018 after it was suggested as a way to manage recurring neck and shoulder pain from desk-based work. What began as a search for physical relief quickly became a deeply rewarding practice, both physically and mentally. After years as a dedicated student at Fremantle Yoga Centre, she completed her Yoga Teacher Training in 2024, initially as a way to deepen her personal practice during a significant period of change in her life. Through assisting Therapy classes during the training, Grainne developed a love of gentle, supportive teaching and hands-on adjustments. Her classes focus on slower practices that encourage students to soften, breathe and feel grounded in their bodies. She enjoys creating a calm and welcoming environment where students feel supported with props, options and space to move in a way that suits them. Outside of yoga, Grainne works in HR and enjoys strong coffee, reading, tennis, and long walks along the river.

Annefloor’s yoga journey began in 2013 during a transformative time in her life, when a meditation practice led her to discover yoga at the Sivananda Ashram in India. After several years of self-practice, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Point in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in 2016. She has been teaching since 2017, sharing Hatha and Restorative Yoga with a focus on conscious movement, meditation, breath, and cultivating a deeper connection with the body. Her classes invite students to slow down, turn inward, and leave feeling calm, connected, and renewed. Outside yoga, Annefloor enjoys family life, cooking, baking, and dancing.