Teachers
Roxy
Roxy started teaching Yoga in 2019, and completed her training with Ihana Yoga. Since then Roxy has added Pilates to her to her tool belt in both Mat & Reformer in 2024.
For Roxy, yoga started out as a perk of her corporate job, and quickly became a central part of her week to combat and balance other aspects of her life. Roxy started teaching Yoga at Ardor in 2020 and is now the proud owner taking the over reigns from the Founders in 2025.
Roxy's classes are built around mobility, strength and balance, focusing on nurturing and building on these key elements for the body to perform everyday tasks at its optimum level. Her classes are easy going and she encourages her students to have a laugh and find joy in their practice.
Roxy's favorite part of teaching is seeing the shared passion and connection for yoga and movement ignite in others. Taking time out for themselves and seeing how they grow on the mat, both in confidence and strength.
Steph
Steph has been teaching yoga for the last 3 years.
She completed her training with Being Yoga, and values an approach to her practice that is sustainable and long term. All of Steph's classes begin with a moment to pause and be present, followed by intentionally chosen movements and words to beautifully enhance your practice, both physically and mentally.
Steph's favourite part of teaching is watching the pieces of the yoga puzzle come together for students, in recognising the importance of balancing the mind and the body, and the gift that can be for someone.
Valentina
Valentina has been teaching yoga for 6 years, and you will find her guiding you through our Restorative and Pranayama offerings. Valentina has completed multiple trainings through the Health Institute Australia and Yoga Synergy in Hatha Yoga and Yoga for Kids.
Valentina's classes encourage her students to find unity with the body, mind and spirit, to discover sustainable transformation through self-knowledge. Her classes will leave you feeling safe, challenged and relaxed all at once.
Valentina's favourite part of teaching is what she receives in turn - practising presence and experiencing all that yoga has to offer in the process.
Jessica
The lovely Jess begun her teaching journey at the beginning of 2024, completing her Yoga teacher training in 2023. Jess completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Ardor with our very own Leanne and Pete from Soma Chi, however has been practising for over a decade.
Jess also works as a Myotherapist, and is passionate about all aspects of health, incorporating muscle mechanics and injury prevention into her classes. Jess’ classes are dynamic, an energising flow that always begins with breath work to calm the mind and increase energy.
Jess’ favourite part about teaching is when the community - when your class has a laugh, and seeing your students enjoy themselves.
You can find Jess on the mat at Ardor:
Wednesday’s 6am Flow
Ally
Ally has been teaching yoga for the last 4 years, and you will find her guiding you through our flow and mediation offerings. Ally completed her training in Dharamsala, India, focusing on hatha based styles and mediation.
Ally's beautiful classes all begin with mobility and engagement, and build up to a creative flow that is fun and playful, to encourage her students to move outside of their comfort zone and find their edges.
Ally's favorite part of teaching is gaining new perspectives, and allowing her students to become intune with their body and breath, and making space for them to fully switch off.
Mel
Our beautiful Mel started teaching Yoga in 2014, and you will find her guiding you through our Gentle Flow, Flow, Meditation and Fusion offerings. Mel completed her Advanced Diploma in Yoga Teaching through the CAE in Melbourne, where she delivered 1040 hours of training. Mel has also recently completed her Reformer Pilates training.
Mels classes are a safe & welcoming environment, allowing her students to relax immediately. She encourages her students to connect to their breath first, then allow the movement to follow. She focuses on building strength from the ground up, focusing on supportive alignment and awareness around whatever is happening within their body that day. She focuses on Sthira and Sukha: Steadiness and Ease.
Mel’s favourite thing about teaching is watching the transformation that occurs from when the students first enter the space to when they are awakening from Savasana. She loves feeling the shift in energy to a more Sattvic state, meaning students leave class feeling balanced, joyful and in a state of harmony.
You can find Mel at Ardor on:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Jac
The lovely Jacquie has been teaching pilates for the last 6 years, and you will find her guiding you through our Reformer Pilates offerings. Jacquie completed her training through Breath Education, after noticing the positive impacts in a shift towards mindful Pilates and Yoga had on her own body and mind.
Jacquie’s classes are dynamic in style, incorporating strong movements and some cardio, always with a lighthearted energy. Jacquie loves to see what shapes the body can make, and how people feel after their classes. Her favourite thing about teaching is interacting with the community, sharing stories and being a part of their personal growth. She believes that seeing someone move and achieve something they never once thought possible is one of the greatest gifts.
You’ll find Jacquie at Ardor on:
Tuesdays , Wednesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays
Loni
Loni started teaching Reformer Pilates in 2022, having studied through Breathe Education. You’ll find her guiding you through our Reformer class offerings.
Loni began her yoga practice as a teenager, and then ventured out to try Pilates as well. She loved the strength and the stillness that both modalities offered her body and her mind.
Loni’s classes are flowy and calm, yet she offers a strong element throughout. Her favourite part of teaching is sequencing classes and practising them with her students.
You can find Loni on the mat at Ardor:
Mondays, Tuesdays and some Saturdays