About Us
About Our Yoga Classes & Slow Strength
Feeling anxious about starting? We get it. If you’re confused about all the different styles of yoga, we’re not surprised! It can be stressful trying to work it all out (oh, the irony!). We are here to help.
With classes in Applecross, Bateman, Hilton & Online. Two unique yet complementary class focuses, yoga & slow strength. All built for not-so-new bodies. Everyone who does yoga should strength train, and everyone who strength trains should do yoga!
Scheduled for efficiency, attend slow strength, make a cuppa in between and stay for yoga or attend separately. Mix & match to suit your schedule!
Yoga
Gentle therapeutic yoga, mindfulness & relaxing meditation. Self-paced with an emphasis on breathing and awareness. You don’t need to be able to touch your toes. We promise that you won’t feel silly.
A well-rounded practice that ticks all the boxes, your nervous system will thank you later!
Slow Strength
Slow, mindful strength class with resistance bands to complement your yoga practice.
If you hate the gym or lifting weights, you’ll love these classes built by yogis for yogis. Fully adaptable for restricted movement; soft-handle bands are available.
How Do I Join?
You can join our yoga classes anytime! Everything is open level so you can join any class on the timetable and know there will be options to suit you in every class. We limit the amount of beginners so we can still keep a special eye on you. Attendance is flexible between classes once you are joined.
About Our Team
Charley Hickey C-IAYT
Owner, Yoga Therapist & Meditation Facilitator
With over two decades of teaching experience and more than 30 years of practice, you really are in the safest of hands. Charley is dedicated to making the practice of yoga safe, inclusive and most of all, enjoyable. She has a wealth of knowledge to share, particularly for those that have persistent pain, old injuries or chronic illness.
Jarrod Hickey
Co-owner & Personal Trainer
Jarrod is the co-director & co-owner of Charleyoga as well as being a qualified personal trainer and career firefighter of 30+ years (is there anything this guy can’t do?!). A yoga enthusiast who rarely skips a day of stretching that gives him the competitive edge in his weight-lifting & Hyrox competition training.
Janine Banks
Yoga Teacher
My first experience of yoga was during my early years of raising a family. Life was a bit blurry with chronic tiredness when I noticed a sign outside the local recreation centre advertising a yoga class. I went along, curious and hoping for a good stretch and some quiet relaxation. The once a week class quickly became the one weekly appointment I worked life around so I would be there.
Liz Pippet
Yoga Teacher & Occupational Therapist
I started yoga at age 15 and it is now an integral part of my life. It has been invaluable to me on so many different levels; during my pregnancies, in times of crisis, times of change, and times of fortune. I always leave a Yoga class feeling uplifted and ready for whatever comes my way.
Heather Robbins C-IAYT
Yoga Therapist & Teacher
I’ve been practising yoga for almost 25 years and love how accessible it is—you can practise anywhere, anytime. At the heart of my practice and teaching is the breath. The ability to slow down, connect inward and calm the mind within just a few minutes is something I deeply value and enjoy sharing with my students.
Donna Kirkland
Yoga Teacher
Donna has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and practicing for 35 years. One of the many benefits of yoga is we never stop learning! About our bodies abilities and limitations, our minds distractions, but the resounding core are the benefits of yoga …. much more than a physical practice. May we share together the practice of yoga.
Joanna Hames C-IAYT
Yoga Therapist & Teacher
Joanna has been practising yoga since the 1980s, bringing decades of lived experience to her teaching. With over 20 years of teaching experience and more recent training as a yoga therapist, her approach is both deeply informed and wonderfully accessible.
Her classes are calm, steady, and supportive, a place where you can slow down, reconnect, and move in a way that feels right for your body. Joanna has a natural ability to meet people where they are, helping them build confidence, strength, and ease over time.
A long-time meditator and lover of baking, Joanna brings a gentle, nurturing presence to everything she does, both on and off the mat.
Vanessa Smith
Strength Trainer & Yoga Teacher
Hi everyone, my name is Vanessa. I’ve been working in the fitness industry for over 10 years, teaching Yoga, Pilates and Personal Training. I’m passionate about helping people feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to themselves. What I value most is the relationships I build with my clients and supporting them over time. When you train with me, you can expect a supportive, down-to-earth approach focused on your individual needs and helping you move well, feel good, and enjoy the process. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Margaret Anderson
Strength Trainer & Yoga Teacher
Marg brings over 40 years of experience in the fitness industry, with a background in Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates and group fitness. She has worked across a range of roles including lecturer, workshop presenter and fitness coordinator, and is known for her depth of knowledge and supportive teaching style. Marg’s classes blend strength, mobility and mindfulness, creating a holistic approach that helps you move well and feel your best. She welcomes all levels and is passionate about helping people build confidence in their bodies. Her contribution to the industry has been recognised with multiple awards, including WA Fitness Instructor of the Year, Australian Fitness Professional of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lesley O’Hara
Strength Trainer & Yoga Teacher
I first came to yoga to help manage lower back pain and sciatic issues—and after just a year of regular practice, those problems had largely disappeared. That experience inspired me to train as a teacher, so I could continue supporting my own health while helping others experience the same benefits. One of the biggest gifts of yoga for me has been learning to slow down. In a busy world, having space to breathe, relax and switch off is so valuable—and something I love sharing with my students each class. Over the past 10 years, my teaching has evolved to include a range of movements that support strength, flexibility, balance and overall wellbeing.
Benji Titford
Strength Trainer & Yoga Teacher
A family man with a deep passion for improving the fitness and wellbeing of all in his community, Benji has built a life devoted to health and sustainable exercise. In an evermore busy world, he recognizes how our bodies often get neglected until an issue arises. By taking simple, practical steps to maintain health and physical wellness, Benji has seen countless clients and students find an extremely enjoyable, rewarding sense of pride and connection with their bodies. Balancing his devotion to holistic fitness is an adoration for music and nature, with forest bathing and concerts being his preferred mode of reconnection and entertainment.