Manager, yogini, coach, Reiki Master and actor working in and behind the scenes to support the Shala and to help create a nurturing, inspiring, safe sanctuary of learning and growing for its community.

Long-time yogini and co-director of the Shala, Ella is the creative force behind the centre and the person who generally makes things happen behind the scenes.

Our serene Administrator Kirsty advices students, answers your emails and does a myriad of other things at the Shala – all with infinite patience, diplomacy and limitless good humour. And when she’s not at the Shala, she’s busy with her career as a dancer.