“I have been devoted to teaching for more than 20 years and I continue to be excited for students. People who practice yoga literally feel more alive. They build physical energy and become more creative and happier. Yoga sparks something inside of people. It wakes them up and shows them a deeper and more exciting part of themselves.” Polly has over 30 years of personal practice experience and first qualified with the International Yoga teachers Association in 2001. She later focused her training in the Iyengar method of practice and holds a senior level 3 teaching certificate with Iyengar Yoga Australia.

Polly worked as a Social Worker for 20 years in sectors including disability advocacy, community health, mental health promotion and prevention and also worked in Social work education within the Northern Territory University.

Polly teaches classes in a 5 week term block on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Polly can be contacted via the website:  Hervey Bay School of Yoga 

Vera is a certified teacher with Iyengar Yoga Australia. She began Iyengar Yoga in 2002 and has practiced extensively under Alan Goode, one of Australia’s most senior Iyengar teachers. Vera attends the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune India for ongoing study with the Iyengar family and also attends ongoing professional development with senior Iyengar teachers in Australia.

Vera van de Velde holds a diploma of Yoga Teaching with the International Yoga Teachers Association and has completed both the foundation and advanced "Children and teenagers" yoga teacher training conducted through Zenergy Yoga 4 Kids.  

Vera is a registered nurse and midwife and holds a Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care. Vera has 30 years experience in Primary Health Care working both as a clinician and service manager.

Vera teaches a class in a 5 week term block on Tuesday mornings. Vera can be contacted via the website:  Hervey Bay School of Yoga