Claudine Lafond

Claudine believes that anything is possible. Her personal mission in life is to live a life of purpose, fuelled by love, truth and courage. She has been drawn to movement and self expression for as long as she can remember. Claudine embodies compassion, warmth and kindness in all that she does. She celebrates in the unique light and beauty within everyone’s being. Her essential nature reflects lightness infused with depth and honesty. Her intention is to create an inclusive environment where students can move freely, feel good, have fun and experience the infinitude of possibilities within themselves. As she likes to say, "in every breath, there is opportunity for transformation. Yoga isn’t a practice contained to a mat, nor is it a practice available only to a certain group of people. It is a powerful tool for transformation and healing and should be available to everybody in the world."



Yoga found Claudine at the age of 16 in her hometown of New York City and the practice immediately resonated. Since then, she has sought every opportunity to learn from teachers around the world within various lineages. Her teaching is influenced by Kripalu, Anusara, Iyengar, Forrest, Hatha, Vinyasa and AcroYoga as well as fitness, pilates and holistic health. She believes that above all, humor is an essential ingredient in life and that laughter is the best core exercise there is. Claudine's humble guidance points her students towards the wisdom and strength they already possess. Holding deep gratitude for all of her teachers and students, she humbly acknowledges that we are all lifelong students. Her vibrant approach to life, courageous spirit, and open heart is infectious. As a mother of three daughters, Claudine's desire to guide women and children has led her to study early childhood education and the offering of her private Coaching practice. Claudine contributes regularly to Women's Health magazine as a wellness expert and has been featured in wellness publications around the world.

Claudine can be found at both our Bondi and Surry Hills studios, as well as leading the next generation of teachers on on YTT courses and workshops.