About

Studio Breathe is located in a converted milking shed in Kangaroo Ground. Our small group yoga, pilates and meditation studio is a peaceful, dedicated space, providing a unique experience that is relaxing and surrounded by nature. The wifi is weak and bird song is lively. We have resident kangaroos, wedgetail eagles and in the springtime, double rainbows are a common occurrence. Kangaroo Ground has been home to our family since 2000.

CHERIE FLYNN

In 1987, Cherie completed a BA in Photography & Film before leaving Australia to backpack in Europe and Africa. She was first introduced to Hatha yoga in 1988, and then attended an overseas intensive with Shandor Remete (Natanaga Zhander, Shadow Yoga). In the years following, she attended casual classes in both Hatha and Iyengar yoga. In 1996 she home birthed a daughter and in 1998 home birthed a son.

In 2008, Cherie began practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Melbourne, attending regular yoga workshops and continuing casual attendance in Iyengar classes.

Cherie obtained a Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies from the Australian Shiatsu College, Brunswick East in 2013.

Cherie has attended in person classes/trainings/intensives with Australian and International teachers including, but not limited to Gregor Maehle and Monica Gauci, Dena Kingsberg, Nicky Knoff, John Scott, David Swenson, Peter Sanson, Tomas Zorzo, Nancy Gilgoff, Frank Alberti and Hugh Lee.

Other interests include photography, travelling, veggie gardening, writing and reading. 

We offer space and support for people to develop a yoga and meditation practice that is accessible and sustainable for their current life phase.

Offering: Yoga Therapy | Hatha | Ashtanga inspired | Yin yoga | Chair yoga | Pre & Post Natal yoga | Meditation | Shiatsu | Reiki

Cherie is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance and has a 690hr Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy.

RUBY MARQUES

Ruby attended her first dance class at the age of four, continuing classes and competitions until the end of secondary school. Her love of dance and movement inspired her to complete a two year full time dance program with Patricks Studios Australia. During the full time program Ruby was introduced to clinical pilates. It became part of her daily routine for strengthening and conditioning. On completion of the full time dance program, Ruby began to teach dance at different Melbourne studios while studying Certificate III and IV in Fitness.

In 2019, Ruby completed a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training and began working within the pilates industry. Continuing her pilates training to update knowledge, she attends regular professional development trainings with senior pilates instructors.

She is currently studying Physiotherapy with aspirations to continue studying upon completion.

Ruby’s classes focus on technique and functional movement, working to empower and support clients in achieving their personal goals. Outside of the studio, Ruby is a passionate foodie, loves spending time in nature and exploring new countries.

Ruby is a registered Level 2 Instructor with Pilates Association Australia, currently studying Physiotherapy & 200hr Certified Ayurvedic Health Advisor