John Norris
(Certified JI I Iyengar yoga teacher, Certified Massage Therapist)
John was the Founder of Simply Yoga and my personal mentor.
Over 35 years of practice and nearly 23 years of teaching, John has attended the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India and advanced classes with Pixie Lillas with whom he trained. Assisting Pixie in her Remedial classes, John began to develop a unique and empathetic approach to his teaching, especially toward the stressed and inflexible.
Although mostly retired, John occasionally offers workshops and intensives for the students of Simply Yoga when he is in Sydney.
Lee-Anne Nel
Director (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher)
Lee-Anne brings over 20 years of practice and experience to her teaching at Simply Yoga. Teaching Yoga is both her livelihood and her passion!
Beginning her yoga journey in 1999 in South Africa, Lee-Anne firmly believes that the purpose of yoga practice is to discipline the body, steady the mind, and open the heart. Through constant effort to bring body, mind, and breath into balance, we might begin to live in, and interact with, the world from a place of greater wholeness and consciousness.
With a background in education, Lee-Anne loves teaching Beginners “I derive deep satisfaction from introducing complete novices of any age to the practice of yoga and guiding them on a journey of self-discovery through working with the body, breath, and mind.” Her 10-week Foundations Course for adults forms the backbone of the school.
Also being a certified naturopath, Lee-Anne values a holistic approach to health and well-being and has a special interest in incorporating yoga as a health intervention to improve immunity, sleep, mental focus, energy levels, and mood. She is currently applying her own research and personal experience in supporting women’s health during various life stages, including midlife and menopause.
A devoted follower of the Iyengar Yoga School, Lee-Anne is committed to continued teacher training, study, personal development, self-reflection, and practice. While bringing her own personal flair to her approach, she strictly adheres to the Iyengar Method in her teaching.