Join Amanda and Sangeetha for a practical, supportive workshop exploring the art of back bending. Together, we'll share simple, effective approaches that we ourselves have used to develop physical fluency on the mat.

About Your Teachers

Amanda Ferris brings 25 years of dedicated practice and is a Level 2 Authorised Ashtanga yoga teacher. Deeply rooted in the traditional teacher-student relationship at  the heart of Ashtanga yoga, Amanda's strengths lie in maintaining steady practice containers, and nurturing authentic growth in her students through compassion, consistent presence, and guidance.

Sangeetha Nagaratnam has been Amanda's student for several years and is now an apprentice teacher at Mysore Melbourne, where our community has witnessed her blossom into one of its most physically advanced practitioners. As Sangeetha reflects: “What began as a physical practice has evolved into something so much more. With her gentle yet powerful presence, Amanda has guided me through the intermediate series with patience, strength and steadiness. The deep trust in our teacher-student relationship gives me confidence to go beyond what I think is possible." While Sangeetha's practice flourishes within this traditional mentorship, her success in asana is also fueled by her technical mind and movement explorations beyond her Ashtanga yoga practice.

Our Approach

We value and protect the meditative, listening space our Ashtanga yoga practice provides us. You can trust that our guidance in this workshop is intended to support your exploration and physical fluency, not to interrupt the focus and flow of your daily practice. We're excited to share practical techniques and insights that have supported our own exploration and growth. You can expect body-aware, thoughtful suggestions. 

Whether you are newer to backbending or a more seasoned backbender, we'll meet you where you are and support your ongoing journey with patience, skill, and genuine care.