Bernie Petersen

BERNIE PETERSON has been teaching yoga and yoga therapy for 37 years. He is the creator of Yoga Boot camp to the Max.
Over the years he has taught people of all ages, experience and ability. He had the pleasure of having a season with Sydney FC soccer team. He has run courses for Australian woman water polo and basketball players. He has had numerous encounters with various sporting clubs, such as Australian tri-athletes, high level swimming clubs and Ian Thorp, also high elite tennis players. And because of his martial arts background (black belt in Taekwondo and karate), he has taught many martial artists from white belt to high ranking black belt. Bernie has had time with being involved with high intensity kickboxing clubs.

Apart from that, Bernie is the director of Macquarie Yoga Centre. And runs beginners courses for Community Colleges and specializes in teaching children in their own school environments for sports and P.E., such as Trinity Grammar, Waitara Public School, Pennant Hills High School, Macquarie University Sporting Association (MAQA) for athletes' and rugby players. He also runs relaxation courses for years 11– 12 and University students associated to their exams periods. Therefore, he has developed an extensive understanding of the human body and mind.

His passion for yoga and unique style of teaching inspires his students to challenge the potential of their bodies and minds in a safe, fun environment. Bernie is also an accredited sports trainer and massage therapist. All classes are designed to allow you to explore the practice of yoga at your own pace.

What is Yoga?
Yoga is a scientific fitness system that uses gentle yet dynamic postures (Asanas) and various breathing and relaxation techniques to achieve balance in the body. It is probably the most widely recognised Hatha yoga technique in the world. BKS Iyengar is responsible for much of the modern understanding of Hatha yoga as well as the development and use of yoga props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks as an aid and support for students. This method of teaching pays particularly close attention to placement and alignment of the body and the props can assist precision and extension in the postures.