Unwind tight fascia, soothe your nervous system, and reconnect to your breath. Join a gentle Yin sessions in Cairns or online — private lessons, small groups, and workshops tailored to your body and goals.
Yin is the art of stillness. We settle into floor-based shapes for 2–5 minutes, using breath and props to gently stress connective tissue and invite release. Sessions weave mindful attention, spacious pacing, and nervous-system down-regulation so you leave grounded and clear.
Mikyji is one of the leading Yin Yoga teachers in Australia and among the first to incorporate mindful practices for the Australian audience more than two years ago. Currently offering courses and workshops online, Mikyji presents a diverse range of workshops and training courses, including an online 6-week wellness module that can be undertaken without prerequisites.
Training & lineage: Bachelor of Psychological Studies; 200-hour foundational teacher training completed in Goa, India; a 14-day intensive at the Sivananda Ashram; ongoing study integrating self-inquiry, slow mindful movement, embodiment, energetic refinement, and meditation with an emphasis on mindful awareness.
“When we give the body time, it remembers how to unwind. Yin meets you where you are and invites you to befriend your breath.”
Mikyji is a Yoga Alliance International (YA) registered teacher, trained to meet globally recognised standards in yoga education and professional practice. Their training spans techniques, methodology, anatomy, physiology, and yoga humanities, equipping them to guide students through slow, restorative, and holistic practices.
Alongside yoga, Mikyji is a holistic therapist with over three years’ experience supporting people in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, bringing a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to every class.
200-hour registered teacher credential in techniques & practice, methodology, anatomy & physiology, and yoga humanities.
View the certificate for registration details, credential ID, and confirmation of YA standards.
Completed at Victoria University with coursework in developmental psychology, cognition, behaviour, and research methods.
Slow holds support healthy fascia glide, easing stiffness and improving range of motion.
Long exhales, low lights, and stillness cue rest-and-digest for deep relaxation.
Learning to soften around sensation builds patience, presence, and emotional ease.
Choice-rich cues, invitational language, and clear boundaries. Emphasis on interoception, resourcing, and self-pacing. Props and shape options to maintain safety & agency.
Flexible formats for where you are right now. Mats and props available on request.
Tailored 60–75 min sequence. Posture variations and breathwork for your goals.
From $110 AUD
Gather 5 or more friends for a calm shared practice with curated music and ambience.
From $25 AUD / person
Zoom sessions from home with simple props (pillows/blankets/bolster). Practice in comfort.
From $15 AUD / person
Classes held weekly in Cairns (beachside studio) and available online. Check the live timetable below.
Reserve a spot via the booking tool below. If you’re unsure where to start, leave a note and we’ll build a gentle plan together.