About our classes

Yoga and climbing are my Yin and Yang - two inseparable parts interwoven to make the whole. As Yin is complete with a dot of Yang, my yoga practice found its strength thanks to climbing. And as Yang is complete with a dot of Yin, my climbing is flexible and flows because of yoga. In my classes you can expect to work into the hips, explore twists, balance, strength through stability and find synchronicity between breath and movement. I love to teach slow steady flows inwhich we build our body awareness and have fun!

Liam otherwise known as Lilo or simply Li teaches a hybrid style of hatha yoga which is influenced by his background and practice of capoeira, breaksthetics, Tai Chi and cllimbing. His classes bring about a great mind body connection whilst developing strength, mobility and focus. "Each one teach one. Teaching yoga at Bloc11 has opened my eyes to a range of unique and proficient movers. Each person brings with them a perspective and way of being that offers value and insight into the complexity of being a human. I've discovered that Yoga is a moment beyond the mat, beyond the asana, and beyond the yogi. Our environment shapes us and in turn we begin to shape our environments. Yoga is the glue that keeps it all together."

I have a deep love and intrigue with the human condition - body, mind, soul, and heart space. As someone who has lived with some chronic health conditions, Yoga has always been my glue and through deep meditation I have found inner healing. Being a yoga teacher allows me to guide fellow yogis to a place where they are connected to their breath and the subtle energies of their bodies, a place where they are able to explore what their physical bodies are capable of. In class we focus on breathe control, deeper rounded core, mobility and strength, grounding our feet and moving through balance and extending power through finger/hand, arm and shoulder solidity. I am an eternal student. I live by restorative body awareness, self healing, meditation and interdisciplinary body movement, as well as with individual sports conditioning, maintenance and enhancement.

Since a young age I've been actively engaged in the world of movement. Entering the world of physical expression through the world of dance and drama and evolving into both a pilates and yoga teacher in my young adult life while delving deeper into my spiritual self through the exploration of nature and adventure. I currently find a blend of the scientific and intuitive realms through individual remedial training and breathwork, focussing on individual needs and the exchange of knowledge. My aim is to impart lessons that grow wisdom and understanding in the body that can be applied in class, as well as daily life, so we can live fuller and more freely!

I am a qualified physiotherapist, and as an avid rock climber, I have a special interest in treating and preventing climbing injuries. I will be giving injury prevention and conditioning classes that will give you the strength and technique to keep you safe and niggle-free! From proper warm up routines and stretching exercises, to targeted strength training, we will cover all aspects of injury prevention specific to the demands of rock climbing. Whether you’re conquering boulders in Rocklands, scaling cliffs, or just want to get into shape, my classes will empower you to reach new heights and achieve your climbing goals while staying injury free.

I would like to share my personal experience of yoga as an effective feedback tool during injury rehabilitation; but more importantly an essential co-practice for climbers wanting to prevent injury and/or improve their physical skill set on the wall. At the very least, my classes should be a necessary yet rejuvenating release for dedicated climbers at Bloc11. I provide detailed instructions, modifications (options) and assistance via personal props (belts, blocks and cushions) as well as opted-for, hands-on assistance. Moderate strength training and active stretching are the two key components of my yoga conditioning session, with climbing and the awareness of breath at the heart of the practice. I prefer an open communication style, addressing personal needs and ensuring that the space remains friendly, transformative and enjoyable.