Our Teachers
Our teachers are experienced, dedicated professionals in the Yogic traditions. Each teacher brings their own nuance and style to class, affording a choice of styles in a safe, supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Our teachers are guides to inspire you to develop yourself through yoga, creating strength, flexibility, balance, focus and calm self awareness.
Debra Herman
Teacher – Studio Owner – Yoga Australia Member, Board Member Yoga Research Society, Founding Member QiGong Research Society
Debra has been practicing yoga for nearly as long as she can remember. A life-long love of Asana and Yogic Philosophy began in childhood for her, alongside her mother. She started learning Classical Hatha Yoga and went on to explore many more styles and teachers along the way. Debra hopes to bring focus to self awareness in her gentle classes, along with building strength and providing respite from daily stress. Strong foundations in posture are important to her, but a lighthearted, inquisitive approach is key.
Debra also trained extensively in QiGong, and brings her experience of prana/qi flow to her classes.
Cass O’Mara
Teacher – Yoga Australia Member
Cass teaches all around Ballarat, which is testament to her popularity and knowledge. Expect to move and feel like a million bucks! Cass started practicing yoga to compliment her martial arts (kendo) and gym training. While practicing she found herself enjoying the mindfulness aspect of yoga and finding more balance in life. You can expect a class with Cass to serve up connection of breath and movement with a sprinkling of philosophy on the side.
Che Vincent
Teacher – Yoga Alliance Member – Gentle Flow – Yin
Che’s passion for yoga began during pregnancy. Yoga aided her recovery and eased anxiety after suffering post natal depression. She has now been practicing yoga for over 25 years. Having experienced the healing benefits
of yoga practices in her own personal journey, she began to research yoga teaching to deepen her practice. She has trained in various styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga and Mindfulness meditation. Her teaching focuses on healing practices to ground and soothe the nervous system including Pranayama, Restorative Yoga, Yin and Mindfulness
Che works as an art therapist specialising in mental health and wellbeing. She conducts art and wellness workshops combining yoga and art practices to promote the value of stillness and slowing down to support healing.
Carly Murdoch
Teacher – Yoga Australia Member
Carly’s yoga practice and teachings honour the tenets of curiosity, self-empowerment, growth and connection. In addition to being a Certified Yoga Instructor Carly is also a Vedic Meditation Teacher, facilitator of Himalayan Breathwork & Kriya and a lover of mantra, so you can expect an integration of practices to nurture your body, enliven your energy and return to your innate stillness.
Prem Adi
Teacher – Yoga Australia Member – Hatha Yoga
Prem Adi (Erin) has been practising yoga for over 20 years and still remembers the instant connection she felt. She was initially drawn to the physical benefits of yoga, but soon discovered its profound impact on her whole wellbeing which inspired a deep desire to explore yoga in all its forms.
Since completing her Yoga certification in 2017, she has extensively expanded her knowledge through training in Yin Yoga, Hot Yoga, Pre- and Postnatal Yoga, Kids and Teens Yoga, Meditation, Kundalini Yoga, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra, and Gong and Sound Healing.
Prem’s classes emphasise conscious, intentional breathing as a powerful tool for cultivating balance, resilience, and optimal mind–body wellbeing. She offers a supportive and inclusive space where students are encouraged to move, breathe, and reconnect at their own pace.
Nic Deturt
Teacher of Yoga and Pilates
Nic’s love of yoga started here in the Jaya space about 10 years ago. First sought out for its physical benefits to compliment her running and weight training, Nic quickly realised the mental benefits of Yoga. Nic completed her 200 hour certificate in mid 2024 and has also been instructing pilates since 2021. Nic’s aim is to make yoga accessible for all with a focus on finding shapes and movement that suit your body. Her classes are slow and mindful with focus on finding a connection to your breath while you strengthen your body and your mind.
