Brisbane's Best Yoga and Aerial Yoga Teachers

Rachael Gibson has been teaching for more than 15 years and has 700+ hours of training in mat and aerial yoga. Rachael has been practising Yoga and Meditation for more than 15 years, and has been performing and teaching Circus Aerials since 2002. With aerial yoga being a perfect combination of so many of her interests, Rachael loves sharing the freedom and flow of yoga and AntiGravity Aerial Yoga. Book a 1ON1 Session with Rachael

Sarisa has been moving since she was born. She started her movement journey with dance when she was just 3yro and has continued dancing in many styles and many creative ways. This has developed a deep body awareness that helps her give specific direction to her students and give individualised guidance to students. When Sarisa started Aerial Yoga, she instantly fell in love with flying! She combined her love for being in the air with her compassion to help others through teaching. She loves sharing her passion with others and giving them the opportunity to embark on their own aerial movement journey.

Amanda’s passion lies in creative and intelligent sequencing, aiming to deliver of a strong yet well balanced practice. Her students are encouraged to honour their present state on the mat, with modifications offered - and space to advance, play and explore. Her classes have a consistent focus on alignment and technique, with hope to educate students in nurturing a safe and sustainable practice while having fun and enjoying the journey. In Amanda’s own words, “My aim is to offer students a path towards carving out the best version of themselves, class by class, breath by breath.” Today, Amanda’s Vinyasa practice is complimented with Yin and restorative classes, strength and conditioning training, meditation, and daily walks with her beloved fur baby.

Ed discovered yoga and aerial around the same time, just after turning 30. Years of weightlifting, skateboarding, and working in hospitality had left him with chronic pain—and he was ready for change. With the push of the mat and the pull of the silks, things began to shift. The relief was real. He dove deeper, eventually enrolling in a yoga teacher training to share the practice that helped him move, feel, and live better. For Ed, strength starts with mindset—a willingness to show up. “The reward is the pursuit,” he says. From there: breath, and then action. A musician as well, Ed layers thoughtful, moody soundscapes into his classes to complement the energy of the room. His sequences are crafted to challenge both body and brain, building awareness through movement that’s both grounded and creative.

Rachel brings genuine passion and curiosity to her aerial yoga practice. As both an instructor and lifelong student, she’s committed to exploring what’s possible in the air—and helping others do the same. Her classes blend strength, flexibility, and balance with a sense of play and creativity. Rachel’s approach nurtures confidence, encourages exploration, and celebrates movement in all its forms. Drawing from both yoga and Pilates, her sequences offer a mix of grace, control, and clarity—ideal for anyone seeking to feel strong, focused, and fully present.

Yuko is a seasoned yoga and Pilates instructor with a deep passion for mindful movement. She holds an E-RYT 500, YACEP, Yoga Certificate IV, and certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, SUP Yoga, and advanced mat Pilates. Originally from Japan, Yuko began practicing yoga at 17 and has been teaching since 2014. She spent over four years as an instructor and studio manager at Japan’s largest hot yoga company before expanding her reach internationally. Since 2018, she’s brought her dynamic, empowering classes to students across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Yuko’s teaching blends strength, flow, and alignment to create practices that are both grounding and energizing. Through in-person and online trainings, she continues to mentor yoga and Pilates teachers around the world—from Hawaii to Bali, Japan, and more. Expect a class that challenges your body, focuses your breath, and leaves you feeling strong, steady, and refreshed.

Iris fell in love with yoga six years ago, but it was aerial that truly stole her heart. What started as a fun hobby quickly turned into something more meaningful—a calling to teach and share that joy with others. Her classes are light, flowy, and full of feel-good movement. There’s always room for fun, freedom, and a little play. For Iris, being in the hammock isn’t just about exercise. It’s a way to reconnect with your body and walk out feeling a little brighter than when you came in.

Zephyr started her aerial journey right here at Bend and Fly in early 2021—and she’s been hooked ever since. What began as an outlet during a tough time quickly became her sanctuary, offering both physical challenge and emotional release. Driven by that passion, she went on to complete certifications as an Advanced Aerial Instructor, Aerial Yoga Therapeutics Facilitator, and Dance Hammock teacher. Her curiosity also led her to explore other apparatuses like Aerial Lyra and Dance Trapeze. Now teaching at the studio where it all began, Zephyr’s mission is simple: to create a welcoming space where students feel safe to move, play, and reconnect with their bodies in new and empowering ways.

Abigail brings a lifelong love of movement into every class. With a background in gymnastics, dance, martial arts, and more, she enjoys mixing structure with creativity—and strength with a sense of play. Her aerial classes are open to all levels and focus on exploration, self-expression, and feeling good in your body, no matter where you’re starting from. Outside the studio, Abigail is studying Paramedicine and is passionate about music, movement, and creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves.