Our yoga teachers

Yoga4Life - owner and teacher Annie Burgess

Annie

Studio Owner & Yoga Teacher

My yoga journey commenced in my early 20’s when I was working as a Community Correctional Officer. My role entailed supervision and counselling of clients who had committed offences. Working in a challenging and emotionally draining job, I was immediately drawn to the benefits a yoga practice provided.

As I journeyed into motherhood, I continued to appreciate the time to nourish and give back to myself through my yoga practice. As a mother of three, yoga has continued to help me to ground myself and connect back to my body, mind and breath.

Through my practice I have learnt to find that balance between effort and ease (Sthira and Sukkha), not only in my yoga but in my personal life – to balance strength and effort with joy and relaxation.

I have been teaching adult’s and children’s yoga for 10 years. I value the benefits of an authentic yoga practice. I am passionate about bringing yoga to kids and teens so that they may adopt a regular practice to assist them on their journey through life.

As a teacher, my focus is not on achieving the perfect pose but on what you can achieve for your health and wellbeing. Yoga is not about being flexible. It is about improving your range of movement and strengthening your body.

My focus throughout practices is on the breath and how we can use the breath to maximise the benefits of our asana practice – to move energy and shift imbalances within the body. I use a blend of flowing Vinyasa and Hatha yoga postures with breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation.

Practices are modified to suit where you are at in your journey.

  • Registered Level 1 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia (Foundations course with Pine Rivers Yoga)
  • Level 2 (200hrs) Advanced Teacher Training with Flo Fenton (Intouch Yoga)
  • Zenergy Kid’s Teacher Training Foundation Course, Advanced course, Yoga Therapy for Kids and Master Course with Loraine Rushton (Zenergy Yoga)
  • Bachelor of Arts majoring in Justice
Pamela Walker - yoga teacher

Pamela Walker

Yoga Teacher

I have been practicing yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2005. I felt so passionate about how yoga had helped me physically and mentally that I was inspired to teach. Over the years, my additional training has included pre & post natal yoga as well as Thai Yoga Massage. My classes are a slower paced class with focus on stretching, some strength work and relaxation. I also teach monthly restorative yoga sessions at Yoga4Life.

Steve Williams - yoga teacher

Steve Williams

Yoga Teacher

I’ve been practicing yoga for many years – my dad trained as a teacher in the Satyananda tradition and first introduced me to yoga in 1992. My classes at Yoga 4 Life are focused on slow movements and connecting to the breath. I teach simple yoga movements, breathwork, and meditation suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. I am fully insured and first-aid trained and have been teaching yoga in the local area since 2018.
Heidi, Soul Trader - yoga teacher

Heidi

Yoga Teacher

I have been a dedicated student of yoga for over 20 years, originally drawn to the practice as a form of alternative wellness and healing. Over time, yoga has become a constant source of guidance, peace, comfort, and mindfulness—bringing balance to my work life and overall wellbeing.

At Yoga 4 Life, I teach Hatha Yoga classes that are accessible for beginners and adaptable for those seeking a multi-level experience. My classes aim to create a supportive environment where students can connect with their bodies, calm their minds, and find moments of stillness.

Since commencing formal yoga studies in 2018, I have completed:

  • Level 1 and 2 Yoga Teacher Training (500 hours) with Ruth Campbell at Pine Rivers Yoga
  • Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (50 hours) with Marian Cavanagh
  • Meditation Teacher Training (110 hours), including a minor in Yoga Nidra, through BIYOME
  • Yoga Therapy Teacher Training (745 hours) with the Yoga Therapy Institute

I am a registered Level 2 Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist with Yoga Australia. My areas of interest include yoga psychology, and yoga for stress, anxiety, and fatigue, complimenting my work as a counsellor and yoga therapist.

I have a strong passion for how yoga supports mental wellbeing and continue to pursue learning in the integration of yoga and brain health. I teach with awareness, kindness, and non-judgment, with a focus on nurturing harmony between mind and body.

Our pilates teachers

Clare - pilates instructor

Clare

Pilates Teacher & Movement Advocate

Clare grew up on a property in Central Queensland where running and horse-riding fuelled her love of movement.  She moved to Brisbane in 2000 and discovered Pilates as a 17-year-old university student. Drawn to its control, flow and mind-body connection, she maintained her Pilates practice alongside a 12-year teaching career in secondary education. 

Her own experience – staying strong through three pregnancies, rehabilitating a back injury, and guiding her 82-year-old father-in-law’s double knee reconstruction recovery – showed her firsthand how Pilates builds lasting strength, stability, and resilience. 

Clare views Pilates as a lifelong practice that empowers every body to move with greater strength, confidence and ease, both on the mat and in daily life.  

With 20 years of teaching experience and a passion for movement, Clare delivers personalised, supportive classes that leave you feeling proud of your body’s capabilities. 

Special interests:

  • Active ageing – guiding older adults towards strength, recovery and vitality 
  • Athletes – supporting runners to build endurance, power, and injury resistance