Our Team
Sonia Brown-Diaz
Founder and Director of Yoga
0432 510 106
Admin@yogaontheinside.com.au
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I'm Sonia Bown-Diaz, a yoga practitioner since 2005. I'm the Founder and Director of Yoga on the Inside (founded in mid 2018) and the humble Australian Ambassador of Prison Yoga Project. Since starting this work of 'service' I've been pleasantly surprised and inspired by those who come to practice each week, regardless of whether they are in incarcerated settings or part of a program offered by support organisations that assist people impacted by trauma, addiction and / or mental health concerns. This work is empowering for those who participate and their feedback on a continual basis is what fuels my passion to bring this service to those who are in the most need.
Kaleb Thom
Kaleb commenced at Yoga on the Inside as a Volunteer in December 2024. In late January 2025, Kaleb joined the team in a part-time capacity as the Administration & Marketing Assistant; bringing with him a broad range of skills, including digital marketing and general admin which he looks forwarding to developing further.
Kaleb has been working as a digital marketer since November 2022 and has a background working with various organisations, including other Social Enterprises such as yourtown. His goal is to continue to grow his career in Digital Marketing.
In Kaleb's Spare time he loves to go for walks, go to the gym, attend yoga classes at his gym, read books and spend time with his family & friends.
Sahar Najafikhah
Process Improvement Analyst
Sahar brings experience as a Business Analyst together with her role as a tutor at Queensland University of Technology to her work at YOTI. With expertise in process mapping, automation, digital transformation, and data analysis, she is passionate about creating efficient and people-focused systems. At YOTI, Sahar is responsible for streamlining operational procedures and workflows by introducing clear processes and automated solutions that save time and reduce manual effort. Her teaching background enables her to communicate complex ideas simply and foster collaboration, while her focus on continuous improvement ensures YOTI can direct more energy toward delivering meaningful yoga experiences to the community.
30+ Around AustraliaOur Facilitators
Catherine Clancy
Corrie Skuse
Ana Viglione
Bianca Wooldridge
Jasmine Pummer
Denise Watson
Jess Hardley
Jill Ayres
Hayley Rowley
Julie
Gayle Newbolt
Elise Douglas
Sandy King
Cecile Galiazzo
Amy Hill
Sophie Hayat
Tina Summers
Helen Kwiecien
Annette Gill
Nicole Donovan
Renée Robson
Mel Blair
Kura Wi-Kaitaia
Suzanne Ellis
Maree Goulden
Villia Greenslade
Stanja Buvac
Juanita D’Aguiar
Facilitator Expertise
The facilitators at Yoga on the Inside have undertaken specialised ‘trauma informed’ training to enable them to incorporate the skills and strategies required to guide ALL clients (whether or not they suffer from trauma related symptoms or issues). The classes provided by Yoga on the Inside instructors cater to all students from beginners to advanced students.
The yoga instruction provided by Yoga on the Inside is a ‘trauma informed’ style and approach to teaching which considers that the participants in our presence are highly likely to have experienced some form of trauma in their lives and hence this approach to teaching is one which has their physical, emotional and psychological state in mind at all times.
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We’re always on the look out for professional, qualified, and dedicated trauma-informed yoga teachers who are ready to serve the community.
TestimonialsHand-Written Messages
We receive heartfelt handwritten messages from participants, including those in correctional centres, sharing how yoga has brought healing and strength into their lives - read their stories.
