Helen Macnair‘s yoga journey began in 1990, during her early 20s. She began teaching in London in 1997 and is now a registered senior teacher with Yoga Australia. Helen founded Umina Beach Yoga in 2011.  In 2024, she decided it was time to pass the studio on to Pip, infusing fresh energy into the business. Helen continues to teach her weekly classes at the studio and conducts regular yoga retreats both in Australia and internationally.

Helen’s practice and yoga training encompass a variety of styles, inspired by her rich life experiences. Now in her 50s, she still cherishes the vitality of a strong asana practice while deeply appreciating the transformative and healing powers of pranayama and meditation. Her classes are known for their playfulness, fun, and adventurous spirit, making yoga accessible to everyone.

During her first pregnancy, Helen embarked on a journey into yoga for pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. In 2005, she trained as a Doula with renowned French obstetrician Michel Odent and completed her Birthlight pregnancy and postnatal yoga diploma with the social anthropologist Dr. Francoise Freedman. Helen is passionate about empowering women through this magical, yet often challenging time.

“Living here on the beautiful Central Coast since 2007, I feel I have come home and found my paradise. I am blessed and privileged to be able to continue learning and sharing my yoga experience by the ocean. Yoga has been a cornerstone of my life for many years, guiding me through life’s challenges and connecting me with so many amazing and inspiring souls. I can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead… just follow your heart!”