Rebecca and Shivani first crossed paths travelling in India and then again while residing and teaching Yoga in Tokyo, Japan, nearly two decades ago. Since then, they have collaborated in leading various workshops in both Japan and Bali. Shivani affectionately refers to Rebecca as her wise Chakra mama, while Rebecca fondly labels Shivani as her wild daughter. Their enduring sisterhood and mother-daughter-like connection have added a delightful and enriching dimension to their lives and the lives of their students.

Rebecca

Rebecca currently lives in Bali and teaches at the world famous Yoga Barn but she has been living, breathing and teaching the joy of movement, dance and yoga for over 30 years, travelling extensively internationally to share her life, experiences, wisdom, and truths. Her journey with Yoga began in 1994 after the birth of her 4th son. She found herself in crippling physical pain throughout her back, hips and neck. Kundalini Yoga was the most transformational and sacred gift she received to recover and reclaim her body, mind and spirit. In turn, she responded to the calling to share this powerful technology with others and has since led many retreats and workshops around the world, including 13 years at the Bali Spirit Festival, Milan Yoga Festival, Evolution Asia Yoga Conference and Namaste Festival. For 6 years Rebecca owned and shared her beautiful retreat centre in Ubud Bali where she hosted teachers and students from every corner of our planet.  She is also a grateful Mama of four sons, and grandmother to 3 grandchildren.

Shivani

Shivani is a Tantrika, massage therapist, Lomi KaHuna bodyworker, counsellor, Yoga trainer and co-founder of the Sunrise Yoga and Meditation Academy (SYAMA) in Australia. Having trained in Japan, China, India, and Bali, Shivani has over 25 years of teaching experience, with expertise in pain therapy, reproductive health, and embodied meditation. Shivani has overcome a variety of health issues and trauma, and gone through two divorces to get to her rewarding and passion filled life as a woman, mother and lover. Yoga and Meditation have been her most effective medicine and she is passionate about creating healing spaces for all to explore, transform, and celebrate the bliss of being alive. Shivani's unique offering is called Venus Yoga and is for women seeking to cultivate their  sensual, emotional, mental and energetic health . It's a blend of Tantra, Kundalini, Qigong, Yin Yoga, Mindfulness, Dance and Hatha Yoga. Shivani is a mother to a tween boy and currently lives in Sydney, Australia.