InYoga Teachers

Rod Galbraith is co-founder of InYoga, created to provide premium yoga education, dedicated to translating the wisdom of yoga and meditation in an accessible format for modern people.

As a yoga meditation teacher and educator, Rod has developed a holistic process for guiding instinctive meditation that acknowledges the interrelated nature of wellbeing and wisdom of the body/mind, by honouring the coherence of the physical body, nervous system, thoughts, emotions and sense of self.

Rod has devoted himself to studying the subtle arts of yoga, and sharing this empowering knowledge with others. Rod is an authorised teacher with global innovators in meditation Lorin Roche PhD and Camille Maurine, and dedicated student of global movement alchemist and yogini Shiva Rea. Rod weaves knowledge of the science of yoga with experience from his own dedicated personal practice, artfully sharing this knowledge through classes, workshops, yoga teacher trainings and as a contributing writer to Yoga Journal Australia.

Nicole Walsh has been a driving force in the Sydney yoga community since she opened the doors of her first yoga studio in 2002. Over her 20 year teaching career, she has become one of Sydney’s most respected teachers.

Passionate about sharing the teaching journey with others, Nicole has been training and mentoring yoga teachers since 2006, instilling a heart-centered approach to teaching in all her trainees.  Nicole guides her students via an embodied experience of yoga and meditation, translating yogic wisdom into practical skills for living, so that they may thrive in modern life.  She is eternally grateful to her teachers Shiva Rea, Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine for their ongoing wisdom and support.

Nicole’s weekly classes offer an uplifting and progressive approach to Vinyasa Flow Yoga, infusing a dynamic combination of breath-inspired movement and creative, yet balanced and intelligent sequencing, with real-life down-to-earth wisdom.   Nicole is a regular contributor to Australian Yoga Journal magazine, and her writing has also been featured in Wellbeing, UltraFit and Women’s Health Magazines. Nicole has taught at yoga events such as Wanderlust, Ignite Yoga Summit, Byron Spirit Festival, Sydney Spirit Retreat, Sydney Yoga Conference and Sydney Festival. She leads workshops, retreats and teacher trainings in Australia and overseas.

A passionate teacher of meditation, Rod Galbraith’s greatest love lies in sharing the wonder and delight of the subtle practices of yoga.

Liza has come from the competitive world of dance, and discovered that the benefits of yoga extended far beyond the her expectations of what she might physically experience on the yoga mat, helping her to heal mental and physical blockages in her life.

“Through yoga asana practice, I love to explore rhythmic and intentional movement to cultivate self-love and connection. Staying true to the practice, I’m always aiming for presence rather than perfection.” 

Maria found yoga six years ago in her search for inner peace, purpose and something deeper. She became a Yoga Teacher in India and completed further studies with Nicole Walsh, Rod Galbraith, Mark Breadner and Shiva Rea.

Maria’s intention as a teacher is to share the power of the practice and to create space for people to discover the joy that resides in each of us. Maria ‘s classes are fluid – a connection between breath and movement; and energising – a combination of strength and balance. She seeks to incorporate the balance between traditional and modern yoga – you can expect pranayama and meditation in her classes.

Her teaching embodies her love for spirituality and movement, inviting everyone to clear their body and mind of static energy and experience the healing power of the practice.

Nina fell in love with yoga in her early 20’s. It started as a physical practice that felt more nourishing and indulgent in comparison to her cardio and strength workouts, and she quickly realised that the benefits of yoga extended far beyond her physical body. 

Coming from a corporate background in strategy and marketing, and having had both mental and physical health challenges, yoga has been instrumental in reawakening Nina’s connection to her own body and mind, and restoring balance in her every day life.

“I find my connection continues to strengthen every time I practice. And the stronger it gets, the more my days seem to expand into spaces that are richer, more vibrant, creative and authentic to me, rather than spaces I’d forced it to go to in the past, which was usually rooted in something external. I decided to complete my teacher training to help me learn more and deepen my own practice initially – but once I’d started, I was so inspired to share yoga with as many people as I could, and be part of their journey towards a more connected and well being that I knew teaching yoga had to be part of what I did from then on.”

Nina’s classes focus on alignment and creatively explore intuitive and mindful movement in an energetic, dynamic flow.  She teaches from her heart with warm energy, offering space for her students to reconnect to themselves, and be challenged in a playful, compassionate way.

Melanie first discovered the healing powers of yoga in 2012 while living in Jakarta, Indonesia. Trying to find an escape from the chaos of a big city, she stumbled across her first yoga class in the tranquil home of her first yoga teacher, Dini Maharani. Melanie discovered a positive way to move her body and calm her mind. From then on she was hooked, and she brought her yoga practice back home to Sydney.

In 2018 Melanie completed her 200hr Teacher Training with Nicole Walsh and Rod Galbraith. She then continued her studies and went on to complete her 350hr training and yin training. 

Melanie loves the multi-dimensional aspects of yoga and the way it can heal, restore and re-energise - both mentally and physically. Her classes focus on alignment and the deep connection to breath and she is excited to share her love and passion for yoga with others.

Incorporating mudra, mantra, and sacred chants, Sarah’s deep respect for the yogic traditions is delivered with balanced sequencing and a light hearted approach.

Sarah’s first introduction to yoga was through teachings of Yogi Bhajan’s powerful Kundalini Kriya and breathwork to combat grief and anxiety. Feeling unstable before that point, the transformation she felt through her practice sparked a deep inner journey, which she believes is the true essence of yoga.

After 7 years of yoga practice and 15 years of classical and contemporary dance, Sarah dove into teacher training with Nicole and Rod at InYoga in 2016 to discover how to share the healing that she explored through her own personal experiences.

Her foundational knowledge was developed by a lengthy period in India studying Hatha yoga, Tantra, Contact Dance and authentic movement practices. Adding further depth with Mel McLaughlin’s Yin training in 2017, and exploring her vocal range with Carmella Baynie, Sarah has completed over 500 hours of immersive teacher training. 

With an embodied and intuitive teaching style, Sarah motivates her students to move fluidly, and breathe slowly, to laugh when they can, and to pay attention to the subtle shift in energies. Sarah believes that every movement you make can be a spiritual practice. 

Her favourite Asana? Savasana! Allow yourself to let go of deep seated tension, rest in stillness, and explore your true self. 

Sol comes from a background as a professional dancer and choreographer featuring engagements with Australian Dance Theatre and Ricochet Dance Productions (UK).

A Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 Certified teacher trainer, Sol’s 20 year teaching and mentoring experience includes being a Master Facilitator and Training & Development Manager for Power Living Australia Yoga from 2011-2020.

Qualified in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Children’s and Chair yoga, Sol has trained with many leading Yoga teachers including David and Simi Roche, Gary Cook, Baron Baptiste, Duncan Peak, Jasmine Tarkeshi and Sarah Owen.

Sol creates a joyful and invigorating class experience. Happiness for all is his goal.

Steph Lewis has a strong focus on mindful and joyful movement in her vinyasa flow and yin classes. She began practicing yoga as a stressed-out student, and fell in love with the space yoga created in her mind.