Instructors

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Hanorah has always been fascinated by the art of dance and the innate connection between movement, mind, and body. Having a background in various dance forms, she has a deep understanding of how movement can be used to improve both physical and mental well-being. Hanorah holds a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction (PITC) and is a certified Xtend Barre Instructor.

Hanorah understands the importance of balance and self-care, empowering individuals to foster positive lifestyles through movement. Her commitment to her practice is evident in the way she works with clients to develop their skills, improve their posture, and gain flexibility and strength.

Hanorah first came to an Xtend Barre class in 2017 and soon after made Barre a regular part of her week.  The studio is home to such a lovely community of members, being a part of it is an absolute joy!

 Sophie has been teaching Pilates for 17 years & Xtend for 13 years!
After retiring from Professional dance in 2005, she completed her training with Nicole Vass and Jan Smith in 2007 and began teaching.
In 2010 went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Pilates instruction through Polestar Pilates, and later became a mentor to student studying through Polestar pilates.
In 2010 travelled to London, New York and Vancouver to learn from leading international practitioners. Returned back to Brisbane and set up her own studio in 2011 which she ran for 6 years, teaching Mat & Studio Pilates classes as well as Xtend Barre classes.
Sophie has completed a range of courses including: “Pink Ribbon Program” a pilates based recovery program for breast cancer survivors to help regain mobility and improve quality of life (2010)
“Buff Bones” a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health (2016).  Over the years Sophie has enjoyed teaching Pilates to a broad spectrum of the community.
Sophie loves teaching a flowing class focusing on form to help you gain awareness of posture for daily life 

 Louise is a Diploma level qualified Pilates instructor through PITC who is passionate about teaching functional movement which helps clients in their day to day life In her classes she aims to create a fun and supportive environment. She has over 1000 hours of teaching experience across group (mat, reformer, barre) and studio (Cadilliac, Wunda Chair, barrels) classes. She enjoys teaching a wide variety of people and helping them move with their various body specifications. She has recently completed additional Wunda Chair training with Blossom Leilani Crawford.

She is experienced teaching clients with spinal fusions, recovering disc pathologies, pre & postnatal, osteoporosis, scoliosis, post acute injury and surgery. She was a dance teacher for many years specialising in ballet in younger age groups and has completed her RAD Ballet Vocational syllabus (Primary – Advanced 1). 

Dance, pilates and the noble art of teaching. Put these three things together and you have the essence of what Meka Ingram brings to form&flow St Lucia.

A graduate of QUT’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance degree, Meka also completed her Graduate Diploma in Education. Meka’s teaching career now finds her as a Primary School Dance Teacher.

Meka became a Polestar Pilates Mat instructor in 2014. This allows her to combine her twin passions for teaching and movement. In 2023, she furthered her Pilates knowledge by completing her Polestar Studio course, deepening her awareness of movement by utilising an array of Pilates equipment.

She loves to see the transformative effect that prolonged exposure to Pilates can have on clients who come to her class.

Niamh has been part of our studio community since 2016.  If you have been to her classes, you’ll know she loves adding in a good super long Chair Plie.  She is currently working full time as a Physiotherapist and loving it, and still returns to teach Xtend Barre classes when she can. 

Born and raised in Brisbane, Niamh studied Classical Ballet at Premier Dance Academy from 3 to 17. 

“form&flow was part of my extended family as my mum and I often did classes together, in fact she dragged me to my first one and she is my biggest fan (or critic)”. 

 Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Andrea enjoyed a 14-year career as a ballet dancer with the Australia Ballet Company, Dresden Semperoper Ballet and The West Australian Ballet. Since stepping offstage, Andrea has established a local early childhood education and care service and is currently studying her Bachelor of Psychological Science. Andrea has been an instructor at our studio since 2016 and loves the fun, challenge and community she finds at form&flow.  

 “Hooked” after her very first class at Fusion Hot Yoga in 2012, Emma has practised yoga regularly since then,
predominantly at Fusion Hot Yoga, Kangaroo Point. A volunteer trip to India in 2013 cemented her love for the
beautiful ancient practice of yoga and here Emma realised her desire to study and become a qualified yoga
teacher.
In February 2015, Emma completed her Level One yoga teacher training (300 hours) under the guidance of
Carrie-Anne Fields, owner My Health Yoga, Brisbane. Emma has since completed her Level Two yoga teacher
training, Yin Yoga training and over 100 hours of Meditation and Mindfulness training. In November 2022, Emma
embarked on her Comprehensive Pilates teacher training with Carla Mullins, owner of Body Organics, Brisbane.

A current corporate executive and former elite rower, Emma understands the need to and is committed to
nurturing one’s body, mind and spirit through the regular practice of yoga and Pilates, advocating the numerous
benefits both on and off the mat. Emma loves teaching numerous styles of yoga, Pilates mat and Pilates
reformer and believes we are always the student.
Namaste 

 Anna first fell in love with yoga as a teenager and continued to practise on and off as she moved onto university. After completing her Bachelor of Business and Arts at QUT, Anna worked for several years in tertiary education. After becoming a parent, Anna became more dedicated in her yoga practice, and it was after the birth of her second child she decided to follow her passion for yoga. She spent several years studying and practising yoga and qualified as a Yoga Teacher in 2016. Anna has been a proud member of the form&flow community since 2016 and loves the way barre and pilates compliment yoga. Her approach to yoga is a balanced one – her classes are programmed to facilitate relaxation, but also build strength and flexibility.  

 Nicole is a Vinyasa yoga teacher and is also certified in the Roll Model ® Method, an approach promoting evidence-based self-myofascial release (self- massage). Nicole enjoys creating a space where individuals can feel empowered throughout their practice by connecting breath, movement, and mindset to feel strong, grounded, and move well - both on and off the mat. Nicole has a background in music and postgraduate qualifications in Social Work. As someone with an interest in the human condition, she is passionate about living well and helping others to achieve optimal states of wellbeing.