Meet our team

While our teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and lineages they all share the core beliefs that yoga is so much more than fitness and that community is everything.

Em Cruickshank Our Yoga Space
  • Em is a teachers teacher, running the Yin Teacher Training Program here at Our Yoga Space. With over a decade of teaching yoga and over two decades in the study of Inner Methods and Buddhism, Em’s teaching journey has been rich and led by her curiosity.

    Em qualified to teach through the Byron Yoga School, and then went on to study under Sarah Powers, Paul Griley, Bernie Clark, Grand Master Mantak Chai, Lama Tendar, Robert Peng and Jo Phee in the specialisation of yin, meditation and energy . Em specialises in teaching Yin, Qi Gong and Meditation.

    When you come to Em's class you can expect to feel grounded, supported and nurtured. She creates a safe space for healing and authenticity to emerge. Em is a true guide and mentor on the spiritual journey.

Our Yoga Space Mosman Lyndsey Benn
  • Lyndsey is a teacher's teacher and has been practicing and studying yoga for nearly two decades. Her teaching journey began in Japan and then deepened through spending a number of years in and out of India.

    During that time she completed an in-house Diploma of Applied Science and Yoga at Bihar Yoga Bharati, a still active ashram yoga university.

    In 2002 Lyndsey drew from her sports associated background to deliver yoga programmes for NZ All Blacks, Super Rugby & The Black Caps. Since 2008 Lyndsey has been an active and respected member of the Sydney Yoga Community. Most recently Lyndsey has been a vital component of the national yoga training for Fitness First.

  • A mantra lover and story teller, Aimee’s greatest joy is to draw from the myths and magic of ancient traditions and bring them to life in herself and others. Lover of Goddess and her wild and potent ways, Aimee feels ever guided by her Shakti, ushering her to her purpose and passion; to grow from the bedrock of her own experience and weave wisdom learned, and power embodied, into the sacred work of holding space for others. Aimee’s life path has lead her here… to be a seeker of truth, and a maker of change.

  • Pippa is an 1,000hr Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, a mum to a vibrant 3 year old and welcoming soul! Pippa’s main desire is to guide others along the path of self-discovery and healing that yoga can provide.

    Ultimately leading to emotional freedom and life transformations!

    She offers, adult and children Yoga Therapy for Mental Health Support, Corporate Yoga. Kids Yoga and Private Yoga.

    Based in Sydney, Australia with additional training in First Aid for Mental Health, Pippa is an 1,000hr Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher.

    Also, Mumma to an extremely independent 3 year old!

    So whether you want to move or rest your body, develop spiritual growth, or heal from a long-term affliction: the deep work you do with Pippa is certain to be of benefit.

Our Yoga Space Mosman Kobie Tesoriero
  • Kobie is a 500Hr, Yoga Alliance certified teacher. She continues to be a student, having only scratched the surface of the teachings that originated more than 5000 years ago.

    Kobie enjoys creating strong, wholistic hatha and flow practices. She likes to be creative and design practices around a theme with the intention of facilitating presence of body, breath and mind. So that when svasana ends there is a snippet of that revitalised presence and energy that is taken with you off the mat.

    Kobie has practised yoga for over 25 years. Her love of movement began at the age of 6 and she danced 6 days a week throughout her school years. Now older and trying to be somewhat wiser, she has been fortunate to find teachers who guided a yoga practise beyond the physical movement, introducing other aspects; the philosophy, Ayurveda, using yoga as a connection that could provide a glimpse of clarity of mind, a connection to something greater, a connection to your true self. And most importantly, creating a healthy body and space to build a healthy mind.

    Kobie has found yoga to have helped immensely in both her role as a wife and Mum of 2 boys and working full time in the corporate world of finance.

  • With over 25 years of experience, Kaye Oakley has cultivated a profound expertise in yoga, meditation, and holistic healing. Her journey began seeking relief for a back injury and evolved into a deep exploration of self-inquiry, personal growth, and energy healing. Kaye’s yoga practice, including over 10 years of teaching, is rooted in Yin Yoga, mindfulness, and a strong foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has studied with renowned teachers such as Sarah Powers, Mysan Sidbo, and Mark Breadner, and is passionate about combining physical practice with spiritual and emotional healing.

    Kaye also brings her knowledge of crystal healing, Reiki, and wellness coaching to her work, offering a holistic approach to well-being. With a background in counselling, positive psychology, and wellness coaching, Kaye emphasizes empowering individuals to find their own path to healing, supporting their body, mind, and spirit through both yoga and personal growth practices.

    Her teaching style is gentle and intuitive, offering students a nurturing space to deepen their connection to themselves. Kaye is committed to helping others live in alignment with their true selves, using the ancient practices of yoga and meditation as transformative tools for well-being.

    Qualifications:

    • 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YogaCoach), Yin Yoga (Sarah Powers & Mysan Sidbo)

    • Pilates Matwork Certification, Pre/Post-natal Pilates

    • Meditation Facilitation, Advanced Mindfulness Study

    • Certified Wellness Coach and Counsellor

    • Reiki Master, Crystal Healing Diploma

    • Women's Circles Facilitation Certificate

    Kaye’s eclectic expertise and compassionate approach provide a unique space for growth, healing, and transformation.

Our Yoga Space Mosman Joseph Rundle
  • Growing up in Japan, Joseph was inspired by the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Far East. As a young teen he practised meditation at the Eiheiji Temple, the first Zen Buddhist monastery in Japan. An Indian guru traveling to America introduced and inspired Joseph’s

    practice of Hatha yoga. Meditation and yoga became two integral parts of his lifelong spiritual path. After a corporate career, Joseph obtained his Vinyasa yoga and Yin yoga teaching certificates. Joseph’s teaching emphasises mindful presence and connecting to one’s centre through movement, stillness, and breath. Joseph has 435 Hrs of yoga training and is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance as ERYT-350. Joseph actively teaches

    vinyasa, hatha, yin yoga, and leads a meditation course called the Hush Hour at Our Yoga Space in Mosman. Joseph’s meditation course draws upon the wisdom traditions of Zen, Dzogchen, Advaita Vedanta, Taoism, and Sufism.

Our Yoga Space Mosman Kelsey Hendrickson
  • I'm Kelsey Hendrickson, psychotherapist / counsellor and yoga therapist. It wasn't always this way. I am a recovering stress head and former corporate marketing professional who wandered into my first yoga class in 2006 desperate to learn how to relax.

    After embracing my own practice, I started teaching yoga in 2012, delighted to share the amazing practices I had come to love so dearly. Since then, I trained as a yoga therapist and expanded upon my Bachelor (with hons.) in Psychology by getting my Masters degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy and an Advanced Clinical Training in Gestalt Therapy. Now I practice as both a yoga teacher and a psychotherapist / counsellor. I integrate embodiment (awareness of your body) practices and mindfulness into my therapy sessions and psychology into my yoga classes.

    My passion is guiding you on your own journey towards a deeper awareness, appreciation and understanding of yourself. My classes include a lot of variations and options along with invitations to notice your breathing, the sensations in your body and how you're showing up on the mat. I encourage people who come to my class to listen to their inner wisdom as well all hold space together and for each other. I look forward to meeting you!

  • Jo’s classes are legendary- with multiple decades of Yoga under her belt Jo offers creative and well executed sequences of hatha yoga in her morning classes. Deeply rooted in the Iyengar method Jo also borrows from other traditions to bring a yoga practice that is challenging, always safe, with a clear pathway to improving your asana practice & general relationship to your body & nervous system. Jo will teach you about specific actions in the body & poses that will enliven your understanding of yoga poses & how they can land in your body to provide energy & stability. Jo teaches exclusively in the early morning classes with a once-a-month friday morning class tailored towards a slightly longer practice- giving time to explore some more complex poses & practices. While Jo’s full time work is in the corporate world Jo believes it’s a privilege to teach Yoga & regards it as an act of service & giving back. Jo is a senior teacher at Our Yoga Space & we are honoured to have her offerings on our timetable. Reward yourself for getting up early with one of Jo’s fantastic classes!

  • Emma’s health journey began in her early 20s after struggling with gut health, chronic fatigue, and sleep issues. Small changes inspired by nutrition talks at yoga retreats led to drastic improvements, sparking her passion for nutrition. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Medicine and Dietetics at Endeavour College, earning multiple academic achievement awards.

    Emma also holds a 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Body Mind Life and a 50-hour Yin Yoga certification from Our Yoga Space. Currently completing her 500-hour yoga teacher training with Power Living, she is trained in Vinyasa, Power, Yin Yoga, and meditation. Additionally, Emma is certified in mat Pilates through Barre Body.

    With a focus on functional nutrition and exercise, Emma takes a holistic approach to health, addressing the body, mind, and environmental factors that impact wellbeing.

  • Samantha is a Reiki Master, Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork teacher from the Bahamas, with a rich background in linguistics from her time in Paris. She offers a holistic approach to healing through yoga, meditation, and Reiki, helping clients in Sydney and worldwide find balance, clarity, and relaxation.

    Samantha's yoga sessions focus on accessibility, particularly for disadvantaged groups. She works with people in the aged care sector and those with disabilities, offering yoga and breathwork practices that reduce stress and improve coping strategies. Her approach emphasizes the importance of collective healing and community connection.

    With a passion for using yoga as a tool for physical and emotional wellbeing, Samantha also leads workshops combining yoga and Reiki to promote relaxation, energy flow, and a greater sense of peace.