Nathalie Tonga

Hi, I’m Nathalie. I’m a Norwegian yoga and meditation teacher and Reiki practitioner, and I have called Australia home for the past nine years.

My practice has always been about coming back to myself and is rooted in the belief that we don’t always need to do more. We have plenty of places in life where we are encouraged to move, achieve and keep going, but far fewer opportunities to simply slow down and be still. Sometimes, all we need is a little space to breathe and listening to what is happening within.

My classes are soft, gentle and grounding, weaving together movement, Pranayama and meditation to create a space where you can pause, breathe and reconnect with yourself. Rather than pushing for bigger, stronger or more challenging, I invite students to explore, soften and simply be where they are.

I believe that when we give ourselves space to slow down and turn inward, we have more capacity to meet the world around us with presence.

I’m also currently exploring my love of Bhakti Yoga, devotional singing and the harmonium. There is something very special to me about using sound and mantra as another way of turning inward, connecting with the heart and experiencing a different dimension of the practice. But don’t worry — I promise I won’t force you to sing along with me!

I’m really looking forward to practicing with you.