Registered Senior Teacher
It was the stretching and strengthening component of a dynamic yoga practice that initially drew me to yoga in 2003, but I soon realised that the benefits were far reaching, spreading into every aspect of my life.
Inspired by the more dynamic tradition of Astanga vinyasa yoga, my teaching style is also influenced by my studies with Simon Borg-Olivier of Yoga Synergy, Kate Pell, Gwyn Williams (Zenthai Shiatsu) and Master Zhen Hua Yang (Calligraphy Health).
I teach a variety of styles. My vinyasa classes are dynamic and enthusiastic, flowing with a slow, steady breath and balanced with patience and a sense of humour that are essential to a yoga practice. I always encourage my students to practise with ahimsa (non-violence and non-harming), listening to their bodies, and gently challenging themselves to enrich their experience.
My Calligraphy Yoga classes are more therapeutic; a moving meditation. Continuous flowing movements allow you to melt tension as you connect with your calming breath, mobilise the spine and nourish your body from within.
I teach group classes at Geebung and Nundah and early mornings in Kalinga Park (Nundah/Clayfield). Corporate yoga, private yoga, yoga therapy and zenthai shiatsu sessions are also available upon request. I also teach high school students yoga as part of the school based HPE program.
My yoga therapy training and zenthai shiatsu therapist training has also enabled me to work with private clients to help them with a variety of health conditions including muscular-skeletal injuries, asthma, cancer, MS, anxiety and depression. Yoga truly is for everyone!
Byron Yoga Centre Teacher Training Level 1 and 2 (500hrs)
Svastha Yoga Therapy (300hrs)
Calligraphy Yoga Level 1 (200hrs)
Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga Therapy (Yoga Synergy) - 36 hrs
Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga (Yoga Synergy) - 36 hrs
""A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.""
Lao Tzu
Elaine Harding
There are lots of things to like about Tracy Gray Yoga. For me its Tracy's obvious physicality and commitment to yoga, her humour and inquisitive nature, and her ability to teach you how to get the most out of your own yoga practice without losing sight of yoga philosophy. Tracy is a great teacher: she can explain not only how to attempt a new asana, but also why engaging particular muscles will limit the possibility of injury. I like that, and have found in her classes that I am more prepared to attempt what I once thought would have been an impossible posture because I trust her instructions and feel confident to give it a go. For a beginner or a more advanced student, Tracy helps you make the most of your abilities while practising ahimsa and being true to your self.
Merryn Grythuysen
I stumbled into one of Tracy's yoga classes at the gym one day and have since then become hooked. Week by week I have seen and felt differences not only in my body in terms of flexibility and strength but also in my mind - the internal chatter has slowly started to become more quiet. Tracy has a gentle and generous approach to yoga and is an inspirational and motivational instructor. I leave each class looking forward to my next yoga experience!