Organisational Structure
Yoga Australia is governed by the Corporations Act 2001 and overseen by a Board of Directors who are tasked with ensuring financial compliance and risk management for the organisation.
The Staff of Yoga Australia are managed by the President/CEO, who consults with and reports to the Board (monthly) and reports to the Audit & Risk Committee (quarterly).


Josh Pryor
President/CEO
Josh is a Mysore Style Yoga practitioner, author, studio-owner, and life-long student.

Merridy Woodroffe
Vice President
Merridy is a certified Yoga Therapist, Level 2 Yoga Teacher, and Lawyer with a passion for wellbeing.

Dee Garcha
Treasurer
Dee is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years’ experience in private sector organisations in Australia and United Kingdom.

Rebel Tucker
Ordinary Board Member
Rebel is a qualified naturopath of over 25 years and a yoga teacher of 7 years. She has been practicing yoga for over 35 years, since her mum introduced her at the age of 12.

Danielle Gordon
Ordinary Board Member
Danielle brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. As well as a passion for yoga, Danielle has a background in law and governance.
For Danielle, this appointment presents an opportunity to give back to a yoga community that has guided and supported her on her path. Her goal is to support the Yoga Australia board to serve members, grow the yoga community and promote the practice of yoga with integrity.

Shahzma Patel
Ordinary Board Member
Shahzma teaches yoga and meditation to both children and adults. She has been practising meditation most of her life and starting teaching yoga formally in 2020.

Estefi Maiztegui
Ordinary Board Member
Estefi is a lighthearted and passionate educator who loves bringing the most traditional concepts of yoga practice to life, in an engaging and educational way.

Anita Lucas
Company Secretary
Anita has 15 years previous work experience in Company Secretariat roles. She currently works in the Philanthropic sector as a Partnerships Specialist.

Gabrielle Boswell

Erin Tucci

Wendy Lim

Samantha Hewinson
Teacher Training Committee
Josh Pryor
Leigh Wood
Gabrielle Boswell
Estefi Maiztegui
Yoga Therapy Committee
Liz Bennet (Chair)
Rebel Tucker
Kendra Boone
Natja Wunsch
Grievance Committee
Danielle Gordon (Chair)
Gabrielle Boswell
Josh Pryor
The Yoga Australia Council of Advisors (YACA) is an honorary group of respected leaders in the field of Yoga and related professions. We are grateful for our Advisors’ independent, authoritative opinions on critical matters related to the operations of our Association and the teaching of Yoga in Australia. Appointment to the Council of Advisors is regarded by the association as an expression of honour and respect.
Di Lucas
Julianne Wantrup
Suzanne Fletcher
Paul Ellison
Janet Lowndes
Jean Byrne
Deb Roberts
Merryn Lee Perez
Leanne Davis
Robyn Lewis
Shyamala Benakovic
Australian Capital Territory
Vacant
New South Wales
Merryn Lee Perez (Wollongong)
Flo Fenton (Byron Bay)
Northern Territory
Vacant
Queensland
Camille Jeboult
Agnieszka Maminska – Gray
Guy Hancock
South Australia
Vani Shukla
Tasmania
Sophie Keegan
Victoria
Julie Marshall
Kirsteen Warrington
Western Australia
Valerie Faneco

Benefits to you
Sense of purpose
Become part of something bigger than yourself where you can share your knowledge or provide support. Contribute to the industry as a whole by helping other yoga teachers on their journey.
Personal development
An opportunity to focus on some new skills such as verbal or written communication, public speaking, event planning, teamwork, rapport building or critical thinking skills.
Sense of community
There’s no better way to achieve a sense of community than to immerse yourself within it! Get to know local teachers, trainers and studio owners, as well as the other volunteers that you will be working with.
Free attendance
Gain free admission to In-Person events around the nation that are hosted by Yoga Australia.