Welcome to Aloha Active!

Yoga, dance and meditation was always part of Carolina’s childhood. Her passion for movement led her to study Sports science at university, and her love for her fellow men resulted in a Bachelor Degree in Social Service. During these university studies the importance of a regular yoga practice became essential in order to keep a balanced life.

Her first Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher training was in India, followed by Yin Yoga teacher training in Sweden. Since moving to Australia she has studied Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga with Power Living in Sydney, Kids yoga with “Inspired Kids Yoga” here on the Sunshine Coast, Prana Vinyasa with Delamay Devi in Byron Bay and Noosa, Inferno Hot Pilates teacher training in Sydney and Melbourne and SUP yoga teacher training in Bali.

Carolina offers strong, energizing and grounded classes, where students can challenge themselves in a safe way.

Born and bred in Canada and then after completing my dance degree, I moved to Australia and created my family here which I now call home! I don’t quite remember my first yoga class – it was often integrated into my dance classes, but then after teaching dance for many years yoga appeared again and it felt so good! A Power Yoga practice for me brought freedom in my body and mind! I teach Power Yoga, Yin, Hot Pilates, and Barre classes.

21 years ago I qualified to teach Yoga – back then Yoga was not as popular or as accepted as it is now – so I was considered somewhat “unusual”.

Daily exercise has been part of my life for as long as I can remember – My Father was seriously into his own fitness and into the training of others – so as soon as I could keep up I joined in – and the rest as they say is History.

I can still remember teaching my first ever Yoga class – It was at Redcliffe – I was so nervous that I had to ask the class to close their eyes whilst I took some deep breaths and got my s**t together – eventually courage prevailed! – Thankfully I have mastered and overcome this to enjoy every aspect and privilege that teaching offers.

For the last 10 years I have been living on Stradbroke Island where I had a little yoga studio
(What a privilege and a joy it was to teach those classes…)

Fast-forward to now – I discovered HIIT at Aloha Active and off I went to do my INFERNO HOT PILATES training.

Qualities I’ve personally experienced on my journey are

• Humility
• Self-Awareness
• Courage
• Strength
• Presence
• Surrender
• Break-throughs and Break-downs

  Honestly the benefits aren’t limited to these; you’ll feel fantastic, look great and shine brighter than ever before…
  Power for your Body, Energy for your Soul and Wisdom for your Mind.

  I have done numerous teacher training courses, retreats, master-classes, workshops etc, here in Australia and Overseas. Always happy to share – just ask …

“ My yoga practice inspires me to live a purposeful, mindful life. It creates a joy in my heart which i hope emanates through my classes.”

Joti completed her 200hour Vinyasa training in 2015 in Bali with international teacher, trainer and mentor Jolie Manza. In 2016 She then went on to complete an Advanced Vinyasa training through Power Living Australia with Duncan Peak and Cassie Lee. Each of these trainings had a strong foundation in anatomy, alignment and safety beautifully complemented with yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation and connection with the subtle energy body.

Joti’s classes are dynamic with a strong focus on alignment and breath. With a background in dance her sequences are creative and engaging, helping students to find connection to mind, body and breath through intelligent, intuitive movement.

“Integrating asana and yogic principles into my life has helped me to become a strong, flexible, creative, compassionate guide in the art of transformation.”

Joti is a dedicated student of yoga and a passionate teacher. She has a cheeky vibrant sense of humour and employs it to find connection with her students.

Joti teaches ‘Power’ and ‘Yin’ yoga as well as our signature ‘Fusion’ class.

“With about twenty years of experience in yoga and meditation, Michelle Freeman specializes in meeting each student exactly where they are. Her classes blend careful attention to detail with the marrying of breath and movement into guided flows that elevate the spirit and condition the body to move in a natural and fluid way. Her classes will challenge your body as they speak to your heart and remind you to slow down, listen and feel. “

“My yoga journey began almost 20 years ago, when I practiced my first yoga class at the local gym. I continued to practice here and there and felt fabulous! I had found the “yoga high!”

“In 2015 I completed my Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand, and recently have also completed my training in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. I enjoy the physical demands of Bikram Yoga, but also value the more relaxing meditative experience of Yin and Restorative Yoga.

“With a regular practice, yoga is my anchor and rock in this crazy world. For me yoga is not exercise, but a way of life.”

Tania began to develop her personal yoga practice in her 20’s as a balance to more ‘yang’ forms of exercise. She studied many different styles over the years including Bikram, Iyengar and yin which eventually led her to complete her 200HR Hatha/Vinyasa Teacher Training.

Tania is passionate about sharing the ancient teachings of yoga with others as she truly believes the physical, mental and emotional benefits can greatly enhance our lives.
Her classes are dynamic, creative and playful with an emphasis on the breath – they are accessible to all.

Find Tania at Aloha Active teaching Power, Fusion and Yin.

Tessa has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2011 and very quickly feel in love with this style of yoga and it’s benefits. Tessa is a certified hot yoga instructor trained in many hot styles but her passion is for the 26 + 2 which she teaches with passion and a particular focus on technique, alignment and benefits. Tessa has Post Graduate qualifications in Psychology as well as trainings in various energy healing modalities, including kinesiology and reiki. She combines these to bring a deep knowledge of health and healing to her classes, delivered with a therapeutic and compassionate teaching style. Tessa loves teaching yoga and sharing health and wellness with people of all ages and abilities. She believes that a regular hot yoga practice is the key to good physical and mental health and living a vibrant, happy life.