My Yoga Story

Hello! I'm Monique.

I first started my yoga journey in 2014 when I began practicing at home by watching YouTube videos. I originally started yoga to build strength and flexibility however, after beginning my journey I discovered it had more than physical benefits.

Yoga helped me to calm down in stressful situations (studying at university) and allowed my mind to become less crowded with negative thoughts. After continuing my yoga journey through regular home practice I decided to go on a 'Yoga Retreat' to Bali with my best friend in April 2016! This was an amazing experience and left us both feeling refreshed and also confirmed my thoughts about becoming a Yoga Teacher which had been at the back of my mind for a year or so.

In November 2017 I finally got the courage to begin my study to become a yoga teacher. I wanted to share my passion and encourage people in their own yoga journey to receive its positive benefits. I began studying my 350 hour yoga teacher training online through My Health Yoga. I began to teach free classes in my parents backyard in December to my friends to help gain experience and increase my confidence! In January 2018 I created my yoga business 'Flow Flourish Yoga' and relocated to a local park teaching sunset yoga and charging a small fee. In April I completed my yoga teacher study and was officially qualified! As the weather cooled down we relocated again to a local hall 'Chisholm Community Hall' where I hold classes on Mondays at 6:30-7:30 pm.

As I reflect back where my yoga journey began I am so thankful for how far I have come! I have seen my body, mind and spirit flourish and my passion is to share this so other people may experience the beautiful benefits of yoga!

xo Monique