Mindful Movement classes to build strong bodies and calm minds.
HOW IT STARTED
Growing up on the Gold Coast, I developed a deep love for movement, sport and teaching. That passion led me into a career in Health, Physical Education and Science, where I’ve spent over a decade helping young people build confidence in their bodies.
While I’ve loved teaching, there was always a quiet pull toward something more aligned with my values — movement that supports not just performance, but wellbeing. Movement that helps us feel strong, steady and connected in real life.
Yoga had been part of my world since my teenage years. At first, it was the physical challenge that drew me in. Over time, it became so much more. I fell in love with the way breath, awareness and philosophy can shift how we move through both our bodies and our lives.
I completed my yoga teacher training in Rockhampton, travelling monthly over 18 months to learn from generous teachers and mentors who deeply shaped my approach. From them, I carry a strong commitment to inclusion, thoughtful sequencing and weaving philosophy into accessible, modern practice.
Becoming a mother to two children has further refined my values. It has shown me that movement doesn’t need to be extreme to be powerful. It needs to be sustainable. Supportive. Realistic.
Through Yoga and Pilates, my intention is simple; to help you move again — whether you’re returning after injury, motherhood, burnout, or simply time away.
To build strength from the inside out.
To reconnect to your breath.
To feel part of a community.
At Maitri Yoga Collective, we move, breathe and connect — without pressure, comparison or expectation. Just steady, intentional progress that supports your life beyond the mat.
I feel incredibly grateful to share this work with our community and I can’t wait to welcome you into the space.
See you on the mat.
Lauren xo
Join me at the studio for live classes. Meet like-minded people, while enjoying mindful exercise and developing skills that can be applied off the mat.
You can’t make it to the studio for a session? No worries. Classes will be recorded and placed here for you to access from anywhere.
Would you like some more one on one attention to support specific areas such as back pain, mindfulness, balance, etc? Book an appointment today to get started.
Testimonials
"“I often have work on my mind. After yoga, I don’t think about work anymore.”"
-Broga
"You were great. I always find your instructions really good, especially for beginners. You don’t over complicate it or make us feel silly for not knowing how to do certain moves."
-Hayley
"Sometimes actually getting to a session is hard with family and work commitments, but I never regret it once I’m there. The stretching and relaxing always help me recharge."
-Clint
"I really enjoyed your technique and how we could do everything in our own time and there was no pressure. I have found in yoga before that I try to keep up with everyone else and don’t relax enough but I definitely just went at my own pace today. "
-Emma
"“The overall calmness at the end of the session is hard to describe, but so lovely.”"
-From a group chat after class
"“When I have intruding thoughts, I use the breath work you recommend and I don’t have as many of them.”"
-Regular Yogi
"“I noticed my body doing things I didn’t know it could do!”"
-Fiona
"“I often have work on my mind. After yoga, I don’t think about work anymore.”"
-Broga
"You were great. I always find your instructions really good, especially for beginners. You don’t over complicate it or make us feel silly for not knowing how to do certain moves."
-Hayley
"Sometimes actually getting to a session is hard with family and work commitments, but I never regret it once I’m there. The stretching and relaxing always help me recharge."
-Clint
"I really enjoyed your technique and how we could do everything in our own time and there was no pressure. I have found in yoga before that I try to keep up with everyone else and don’t relax enough but I definitely just went at my own pace today. "
-Emma
"“The overall calmness at the end of the session is hard to describe, but so lovely.”"
-From a group chat after class
"“When I have intruding thoughts, I use the breath work you recommend and I don’t have as many of them.”"
-Regular Yogi
"“I noticed my body doing things I didn’t know it could do!”"
-Fiona
"“I often have work on my mind. After yoga, I don’t think about work anymore.”"
-Broga
"You were great. I always find your instructions really good, especially for beginners. You don’t over complicate it or make us feel silly for not knowing how to do certain moves."
-Hayley
"Sometimes actually getting to a session is hard with family and work commitments, but I never regret it once I’m there. The stretching and relaxing always help me recharge."
-Clint
"I really enjoyed your technique and how we could do everything in our own time and there was no pressure. I have found in yoga before that I try to keep up with everyone else and don’t relax enough but I definitely just went at my own pace today. "
-Emma
Why Practice Yoga?
Yoga can be simply described as a type of moving meditation. Therefore, you’re not only improving your physical fitness, but supporting your mind, enhancing your focus and regulating your emotions to name a few.
In an era where being busy is considered the norm, and additional pressured are placed on us through social media and comparisons, yoga classes can be a well-needed reprieve from these external influences. It allows us the space to be in the moment and encourages us to become the experts of our own bodies and minds to support our personal development.
Additionally, you can build loving kindness (Maitri) for yourself and others in a safe space that also encourages a sense of community and shared wellness.
So many great reasons to jump aboard the yoga bandwagon.
