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Flying Yogis
Yoga & Acrobatics for Kids
Amanda Fuzes- Flying Yogis & Jiva Yoga Director.
Hatha Yoga 300 Hr- Sivananda Ashram- 11/1997
Dharma Yoga NYC 500 Hr YTT- 2014.
Teaching yoga since 1997, Amanda is a devoted mother and electronic music enthusiast who infuses playfulness and joy into her decades of practice and teaching experience.
In 2004, Amanda founded the beloved Prana Space studio in Rose Bay, where she built a loyal community through her signature dynamic teaching style. When her adult students began asking if she’d teach their children, Amanda discovered something magical: “kids like me more than adults do.”
This spark ignited her passion for developing innovative programs that would captivate young minds and invite them into yoga’s transformative world. She created Flying Yogis—a revolutionary concept that meets children where they are, using handstands, cartwheels, and backbends as gateways to deeper practice. From this foundation, her unique programming has evolved into something truly special.
Today, Amanda continues teaching both adults and children with equal enthusiasm. As she enters her fifth decade, she’s passionate about sharing how improved movement and agility can defy the limitations often associated with aging, helping students of all ages discover their potential for growth and joy.
Lisa Hohenacker
Yoga Teacher and Therapist• Reiki Practitioner
Lisa is a passionate yoga teacher and therapist with a deep love for creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. Her journey began with traditional yoga training, and over time I’ve added layers of yoga therapy, mindfulness, and energetic healing to what she offers.
In her classes at Jiva Yoga, you’ll find a mix of grounded guidance, intuitive movement, and gentle encouragement. She loves helping others to connect to their bodies and release tension.
Outside the studio, you’ll probably find her dancing to bachata, organising community events, or soaking up nature with a cup of coffee in hand. She believes yoga is more than just poses – it’s a pathway to feeling more alive, aligned, and at peace.
Lisa can’t wait to move, breathe, and relax with you on the mat.
Lilian Holanda
Qualified Gymnastics Coach. Flying Yogis Bondi Junction Studio Manager
Our calm, collected “Yes- Cop”. With Lilian around, everything runs like clockwork and is going too be OK!!
Lilian is our dynamic Studio Manager and Head Acrobatics Coach, bringing over 16 years of expertise as a dedicated Physical Education teacher since 2008. With extensive gymnastics coaching experience across both Brazil and Australia, she’s perfectly positioned to lead our Flying Yogis acrobatics programs in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
As our head gymnastics instructor, Lilian specializes in teaching safe, progressive acrobatic skills to children of all levels – from our youngest Family Yogis (2-3.5 years) through to our advanced Pure Acro invitation-only classes. Her expertise in gymnastics coaching, combined with her Flying Yogis teaching style, creates the perfect blend of technical precision and creative fun.
With a rich background in dance and capoeira, Lilian brings incredible energy, creativity, and body awareness to every class. Her diverse movement background enhances her ability to teach complex acrobatic skills, aerial techniques, and flexibility training while keeping kids engaged and motivated.
Whether she’s managing our Bondi Junction studio operations, coaching advanced gymnastics skills, or leading our school holiday camps, Lilian’s passion for movement and child development shines through. Her international coaching experience ensures our students receive world-class gymnastics instruction right here in Sydney.
When she’s not inspiring the next generation of young gymnasts and acrobats, you’ll find Lilian at the beach, traveling, or enjoying quality time with her beloved dog.
Specialties: Gymnastics coaching, acrobatics instruction, Pure Acro classes, kids fitness, studio management, Flying Yogis methodology, school holiday programs.
Hiral Pandya
Our “Real Deal” Yogi. Rigorously trained in Pune India. Handstand Teacher Extraordinaire.
If you want to experience authentic yoga taught without fancy gimmicks, branding, or fleeting trends, Hiral’s classes are where tradition meets expertise. She masterfully teaches all levels – from our youngest Flying Yogis students to beginners and advanced adult hatha yoga practitioners at Jiva Yoga.
With deep roots in yoga philosophy and years of teaching experience, Hiral brings profound knowledge to every aspect of yoga practice, movement, and the eight limbs of yoga. Her classes blend traditional hatha yoga techniques with mindful movement, creating transformative experiences for students of all ages.
As a proud mother of a champion gymnast, Hiral brings unique insight to our Flying Yogis kids’ programs. She excels at making yoga engaging and accessible for children while safely spotting complex acrobatic moves, aerial skills, and advanced poses. Her expertise spans our entire age range – from Family Yogis (2-3.5 years) through to our Teen classes (12-18 years).
One of Hiral’s superpowers? Getting even our most energetic Pure Acro students to genuinely enjoy and appreciate proper stretching and flexibility training – a skill that sets her apart in both yoga instruction and acrobatics coaching.
Whether you’re seeking traditional yoga wisdom, family-friendly classes, or expert acrobatics instruction in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Hiral’s classes offer the perfect blend of authenticity, safety, and fun.
Matilda Zenere
Dancer; Acrobat; Party & Holiday Camp Manager.
Matilda Zenere is a Passionate and energetic team member at Flying Yogis, where she runs birthday parties, leads acro dance classes, and assists in gymnastics. With over four years at Flying Yogis and a lifetime of dance and gymnastics experience, Matilda loves helping kids build confidence through movement and play. She completed a full-time dance course at 100% Dance in 2024, with a strong focus on teaching. Outside of work, Matilda enjoys dancing and DJing, always bringing energy and creativity to everything she does.
Paola Sanchez
Rocket/ Power Vinyasa Teacher. Handstand Specialist.
Certified in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Progressive Ashtanga (Rocket Yoga). With a background in gymnastics and dance, she discovered yoga as more than just movement, it became a path of presence and spiritual connection.
She has studied in Mexico, Indonesia and Australia and is currently training in Holistic Yoga to deepen her practice and teaching.
Her classes are strong and fluid. Expect dynamic flows, playful challenges and a grounded space to reconnect with your breath and your body.
