Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Premier Yoga Studio in Townsville
Founded in 2010, Live and Breathe Yoga has become a cornerstone of the Townsville community, offering a welcoming space for individuals to explore yoga's transformative benefits. Our studio, led by founder Allison Dearling, combines the traditional Ashtanga yoga practice with modern accessibility, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all skill levels. With over 25 years of dedicated practice and teaching experience, Allison has cultivated a team of passionate instructors who prioritize personalized guidance and community connection.Our programs, inspired by the natural elements, provide structured yet adaptable pathways for physical, mental, and spiritual growth. We emphasize authenticity over trends, focusing on sustainable progress rather than superficial aesthetics. Through regular classes, retreats, and teacher training programs, we empower students to integrate yoga's holistic principles into daily life. Our commitment to inclusivity and expert instruction has earned us recognition as a trusted leader in Queensland's yoga community.
Services
Yoga Classes
Private Therapy
Yoga Retreats
Teacher Training
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of dedicated Ashtanga yoga expertise with personalized instruction
- Our inclusive community fosters support without competition or pretense
- Programs adapt to individual needs, including injury rehabilitation and mobility support
- Unique element-based curriculum ensures structured, progressive learning
- Award-winning teacher training programs with international recognition
What people say
Awesome classes
Supportive teachers
Life-changing experience
Welcoming community
Expert guidance
Services
Yoga Classes
Structured yoga classes catering to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Our sessions combine traditional Ashtanga sequences with modern adaptations to improve flexibility, strength, and mental focus. Each class emphasizes proper alignment and breathwork, with instructors providing personalized adjustments to ensure safe progression.
Private Yoga Therapy
Tailored private sessions addressing individual needs, including injury rehabilitation and chronic pain management. These personalized sessions adapt yoga practices to specific physical limitations, offering targeted therapeutic benefits while building confidence in personal practice through expert guidance.
Yoga Retreats
Transformative retreat experiences combining intensive yoga practice with holistic wellness activities. Held in scenic locations, these programs offer deep immersion in yoga philosophy, meditation, and lifestyle practices while fostering community connections through shared experiences in natural settings.
Teacher Training
Comprehensive yoga teacher training programs developing skilled instructors in traditional Ashtanga methodology. The curriculum covers anatomy, teaching techniques, and yoga philosophy, preparing graduates to confidently lead classes while maintaining authentic practice standards through ongoing mentorship opportunities.
Workshops
Focused workshops exploring specific aspects of yoga practice and philosophy. These intensive sessions provide in-depth learning about particular techniques, therapeutic applications, or yogic principles, delivered by experienced instructors including international guest teachers for specialized knowledge exchange.
People
Allison Dearling
Founder & Principal Teacher
Allison has practiced Ashtanga yoga for 23 years, studying in India and Scotland. After recovering from a serious car accident through yoga, she established Live and Breathe Yoga in 2010 to help others transform their lives through authentic practice while maintaining approachability and warmth.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We primarily teach Ashtanga yoga while offering complementary styles including restorative yoga, meditation, and pranayama breathwork to create balanced practice experiences.
What should I bring to my first class?
Bring a small towel, water bottle, and open mind. We provide all necessary yoga equipment including mats and props for your convenience.
Are classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! We recommend starting with Mobility Foundations or Ashtanga Level 1 classes designed specifically for newcomers to build confidence and proper technique.
Do you have any studio policies?
We maintain a respectful environment through simple etiquette guidelines focusing on kindness, punctuality, and consideration for others' practice space.
Can yoga help with injuries or physical limitations?
Our instructors specialize in adapting practices for various physical needs, offering safe modifications to support rehabilitation and improved mobility under expert guidance.
How does the 28-Day Reset program work?
This structured program includes unlimited classes, foundation sessions, and home practice resources to establish consistent yoga habits with personalized support from our teaching team.
Reviews (6)
Jo Stacey
Jan 27, 2022
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I always ♥ the serenity I feel and focus maintained when I attend the self guided class with Allison at Live and Breathe. Choose your pace, Allison's personal guidance extends me physically and mentally. My regular yoga sessions have me relaxed and poised for my daily activity's.
Mari Carmen Pineda
Nov 28, 2021
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I love Live and Breath Yoga! It's been my 'home' for yoga, peace, restoration, well-being and so much needed physical and mental balance since I moved to Townsville in 2013! And now it's even better with the option of virtual classes for those days when it's tricky to make it to the studio. Allison has been a great help and support through my two pregnancies and post-natal healing, and her team is amazing. I can't recommend it enough!
Lauren Shepherd
Nov 21, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
My favourite studio and the best teachers. This is my 8th year practicing at Live & Breathe Yoga and the experience is second to none. I've tried many studios and this is the one for me. The teachers are exceptional, caring and funny. Everyone is welcoming. It's a wonderful community and very supportive.
My favourite studio and the best teachers. This is my 8th year practicing at Live & Breathe Yoga and the experience is second to none. I've tried many studios and this is the one for me. The teachers are exceptional, caring and funny. Everyone is welcoming. It's a wonderful community and very supportive.
Jodie Henningsen
Nov 21, 2021
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I find it quite amazing how Allison and the other teachers at Live and Breathe Yoga know each and every student so well. Somehow each class feels like it is individually tailored to my needs, no matter what they are. My only regret of my travelling life is missing Live and Breathe Yoga. That's know been solved with an incredible online presence that feels as personal as the beautiful studio. Every class ALWAYS makes me feel so much better! I highly recommend this studio that has a class for everyone!! I am extremely grateful that it is again a regular part of my life. My absolute COVID silver lining
Cameron Smith
Nov 04, 2021
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If you want to do yoga. This is the best place in Townsville to do it. Just walking in is calming, after the session you will be even more relaxed! Cannot recommend it highly enough. I would also encourage blokes to give it a go, it will change your life!
Megan Colwell
Sep 08, 2021
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Amazing studio! Professional and next level when it comes to understanding clients and how to get the most out of your body.