Meet the Bonfire Team

Emily has been practicing Yoga since 2004 and teaching since 2014 in Central Queensland. In looking back, yoga and the connection found Emily, rather than the other way around, when she was moving around with her work as a health professional in the mining industry. A deep desire to increase this connection with herself and others as well as her knowledge and own practice, she commenced her teacher training, with little intention to teach. However, with the personal inspiration and energy she found through the practice of yoga, the desire to share and empower other people became strong.

I started practising in 2012, I was hooked after my very first class. Unfortunately, two weeks after my first class I had a motorbike accident and ended up with my left hand and arm in plaster for six weeks. The day after my cast was removed I was back in the room practising. At the time I was working as a prison officer and found my practice to be extremely beneficial for my mental health as well as my physical health. In 2015 after 10 years as an officer, I was ready for a change so when the opportunity arouse for me to train with Bonfire to become a teacher I knew it was meant to be. I resigned from work and dedicated myself to my study. I graduated as a Bonfire teacher in July 2015, shortly after I...

Yvette Hall first started practicing yoga 10 years ago. Prior to deciding she wanted to make a career of yoga, Yvette was a TV and digital producer for Channel 9, Channel 10 and ninemsn. Whilst she now lives in Brisbane with her husband Conrad and 3-year-old mini-me, Nash, Yvette still calls the Gold Coast home, and did the first 200TT there back in 2010. In 2012, Yvette went a little too hard in standing bow and tore her miniscus, but she bounced and continued to develop her love of yoga. Recently Yvette started working with teenage girls who are in residential care, with the goal of introducing them to yoga and meditation. Yvette is trained to teach meditation, 26&2, and Vinyasa.

Tanya Königsberger a happy healthy yogini living life to the full. Tanya is at her best when she is leading a yoga class or toning bodies in Pilates, and teachers a variety of disciplines and principles. Her favourite class to teach is yin yoga as it takes her students on a journey. Tanya’s passion lies with helping woman live vibrant lives full of fun, love and movement. She shares her love of moving the body with her 2 sporty boys and enjoys watching her kids playing rugby.

Emily teaches the Bonfire series, but loves practicing all types of yoga. She’s been teaching for three years now and practicing for around six. What Emily loves about teaching yoga is seeing people make progress in their practice, or fall in love with yoga for the first time. Emily strives to strike a balance between teaching a strong class and encouraging people to find some softness in their bodies and stay connected to their breath. Away from the studio, Emily is a full-time student and will soon be a qualified dietitian.

Five years ago, one of Hannah’s colleague gave her a coupon to try a free hot yoga class at Bonfire Jindalee. She went and did her first yoga class for 90 minutes. It was the longest 90 minutes of her life but when she walked out of that hot room, she felt like a totally new person. Hannah felt energised, happier, and lighter in her body and in her heart. It was a profound experience. Since then Hannah has practiced and did the teacher training in different areas such as Vinyasa, Yin and Inferno Hot Pilates. She fell in love with them all. Seeing such positive changes that yoga made to her own life, Hannah has a passion to share her knowledge and skills with others and help them to...

After joining the Bonfire Team in 2012 and enjoying the many benefits of a regular practice, Sharon wanted to help everyone feel the amazing benefits that she experienced. With great teachers to guide her, she undertook teacher training for both our hot class and Vinyasa classes. Continuing this training process with many teachers, both local and interstate, Sharon’s practice and passion continues to evolve. We never really stop learning, do we? In her Vinyasa class, expect to be nurtured while still working hard without realizing. Sharon has had yogis leave the room saying, “How did you do that? I feel so relaxed right now, but I know I worked hard. Thank you!” Another passion Sharon has is for creating and sharing healthy treats, with random samples of a few favourites...

Megan has been practicing yoga for most of her adult life and has been teaching at Bonfire since 2014. She teaches our beloved Bonfire hot yoga series, Vinyasa, and our peaceful Yin classes. Megan also teaches fun-packed family and kids’ yoga at festivals.   Megan loves sharing the wonders of yoga with our students and has been told her positivity is infectious and encouraging.   Megan always looks forward to connecting with Bonfire’s amazing yoga community, whether she is guiding you through your practice or sweating it out alongside you in the hot room.

Caroline came into contact with yoga more than a decade ago when she was practicing martial arts. The gym she attended had incorporated yoga as a stretching and relaxing exercise after their martial arts routine, and she found herself hooked. Caroline continued to venture into many different styles of yoga practice as she felt each style had nurtured her in a different way. Her inspiration for her practice is her children, as she wants to be a role model to them and show them how everyone can live more mindfully and with purpose. Outside the yoga mat, you can find Caroline in the kitchen trying new recipes or having a cuppa, or both.