Where Practice Feels Like Home.
Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates is more than a studio—it’s a movement sanctuary, a healing space, and a vibrant community. Nestled in the heart of Balmain, our studio is a place where people come to reconnect with themselves, challenge their bodies, and nourish their souls. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening your practice, Soul Agenda welcomes you with open arms.
At Soul Agenda, we believe wellbeing is about connection.
Connection to the body.
Connection to the breath.
Connection to community.
Connection to purpose.
Connection to self.
We believe there is no single path to wellbeing. Every person arrives with their own story, experiences, strengths, challenges and aspirations. That’s why we celebrate diversity—not only in people, but in practice.
Some people find connection through yoga. Others through Pilates, Qigong, meditation, sound healing, dance, breathwork, retreats, workshops, teacher trainings or meaningful conversation.
Because Soul Agenda is not defined by a single modality. It is defined by a shared intention: To support people in living with greater awareness, connection and authenticity.
We often ask: What is on your soul’s agenda? The answer is different for everyone. Sometimes we arrive seeking movement and discover stillness. Sometimes we arrive seeking strength and discover softness. Sometimes we arrive seeking community and discover ourselves.
Our teachers reflect this philosophy. We are proud to bring together teachers from diverse backgrounds, cultures, disciplines and life experiences. Each teacher offers their own unique perspective, wisdom and style. Rather than creating uniformity, we celebrate individuality. No two teachers are the same. No two students are the same. And no two classes are the same. This diversity allows each student to explore practices that resonate with them and support their own journey.
Beyond weekly classes, we create opportunities for deeper exploration through workshops, retreats, special events and teacher trainings. We are committed to making these experiences as accessible as possible while maintaining the quality, care and sustainability that allow our community to thrive.
Over the past six years, Soul Agenda has continued to evolve. We listen carefully to our community, welcome feedback, and remain open to growth. At the same time, we honour the wellbeing of everyone who contributes to the space—students, teachers, facilitators, volunteers and staff.
We believe that when people feel supported, they are better able to support others. Above all, we believe in creating a space that feels welcoming, inclusive and genuine.
A space where people can move.
A space where people can rest.
A space where people can learn.
A space where people can connect.
A space where people can come home to themselves.
A place where practice feels like home.
This is Soul Agenda.
We are a teacher-owned studio. We redefine movement and well-being by integrating ancient wisdom with modern science, creating a unique and transformative experience.
Qigong on the rooftop—breathe with the sunrise, move with the elements, and experience stillness under the open sky.
Ice & Sound Baths—a deep dive into the power of contrast therapy, combining ice immersion with sound healing for ultimate rejuvenation.
Animal Flow & Expressive Dance—fluid, primal movement practices that unlock creativity, strength, and freedom.
Yin & Pin (Yin Yoga + Acupuncture)—merging deep restorative yoga with the ancient art of acupuncture for profound relaxation.
Soul Agenda is not just a place to practice; it’s a space to connect, share, and grow together.
We host a free open event every month, inviting both our members and the wider community to experience different forms of movement and mindfulness. Whether it’s a breathwork circle, a guided meditation, or a dance jam, these gatherings bring people together in a warm, inclusive environment.
Our Karma Yogi program provides opportunities for those who want to be involved in the studio in exchange for practice.
We support charity initiatives and mental health awareness, including donation-based classes and special Movember sessions.
A Holistic Experience—our approach combines movement, breath, and stillness, designed to elevate body, mind, and spirit.
A Deeply Rooted Philosophy—our teachings are grounded in yogic wisdom, modern science, and somatic healing, ensuring every session is meaningful.
At Soul Agenda, we believe in moving with purpose, breathing with awareness, and living with intention. Our doors are open to everyone—whether you’re seeking strength, healing, connection, or simply a place to belong.
This is more than a studio. This is your Soul Agenda.
Studio Owner & Permanent Teacher
Meet Nell – The Heart & Soul Behind Our Studio
Nell is a dedicated practitioner and instructor with over a decade of experience in yoga, meditation, qigong, Pilates, and more. Her journey into yoga began with a serendipitous encounter—an article in a magazine touting the benefits of yoga caught her eye during a period of overwhelm while working as an international engineer in Europe. Inspired by the words of an unnamed woman in the article, she embarked on her own yoga journey at a studio near her apartment in Stuttgart. What started as a quest for balance soon evolved into a profound exploration of mindfulness and self-discovery.
A Lifelong Connection to Mindfulness Nell’s introduction to mindfulness and holistic living began long before she stepped onto a yoga mat. Unknowingly, her first teachers were her parents:
✨ Her father instilled the importance of breathwork each morning.
✨ Her mother imparted spiritual wisdom and the practice of gratitude.
✨ A close family friend, a Reiki healer, introduced her to energetic healing.
Growing up surrounded by these practices, her journey into yoga and mindfulness felt like a natural extension of her upbringing.
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Yoga became a central part of Courtney’s life through the profound sense of connection, presence and resilience it cultivated within her. What began through movement grew into a deeper curiosity about meditation, yogic philosophy, spirituality and the many ways the practice can support us both on and off the mat. As a dedicated yoga teacher, Courtney is passionate about helping students move, connect with their breath and become more aware of their bodies. Her teaching explores the relationship between breath, movement and presence, encouraging students to move intuitively and cultivate a deeper sensitivity to themselves and the world around them. Through yoga, Courtney hopes to create space for students to experience a great sense of presence, connection and stillness, inviting them to not only practise the physical postures, but to truly feel and experience the practice from within.
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Bianca’s fluid style of teaching is strong yet paced with an emphasis on cueing alignment and energetics. Each practice with B is an invitation for students to tune back inward, sensing the body s intuitive calls with every breath and movement. She guides students to explore the practice as a means for self inquiry, understanding and healing. *I developed a dedicated yoga practice in pursuit of regaining health after an autoimmune attack, losing my kidney function. It didn’t take much time to realise what a powerful addition yoga is alongside modern medicine, in regarding and maintaining physical mental and emotional wellbeing. I credit my masterful teachers for the depth of knowledge and wisdom they’ve shared. With great reverence, it’s an honour to share the practise through my lens.’
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Medicine through movement. That is the philosophy that I stand by when it comes to wellness. Movements in the form of strength to keep our body protected, able and durable, movements in the form of flexibility to keep our body fluid when it needs to be, and movements in the form of mobility to keep us as functional as possible. As a Yoga teacher, a Reformer pilates instructor, and an everyday athlete at the gym, my goal is to teach you in the safest ways possible by utilizing movement patterns that involve strength, flexibility, and mobility gains in my practice.
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Carol is a Yoga and Qigong Teacher, and an Energy Healer. With over a decade of experience in the healing modalities of Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda and Myofascial Release. As well as in recent years, where she dived into the world of energy healing of Qigong and Medical Intuition. Her passion is to help people align their energy with nature’s energy through intuitively guiding and empowering each individual to connect with their body’s deeper messages and its innate wisdom to self-heal and return to wholeness.
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Movement has always been Elaina’s grounding force – a way to reconnect, reset, and build strength from the inside out. With over 6 years of experience as a fitness instructor, her classes focus on intentional movement that helps students feel strong, centred, and confident in their bodies. Currently studying dietetics, Elaina truly believes that health begins within – by nourishing the body , supporting the mind, and honouring rest as much as movement. Her passion lies in helping others create balance from the inside out, building sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing.
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Sarah Wenz has been practicing yoga and meditation since her early twenties and teaching various styles for the past eight years. Her deep curiosity about Eastern mysticism sparked a journey that took her across several Far East Asian countries. She lived in Japan, holds a bachelor’s degree in Buddhist Studies from the University of Amsterdam, and studied yoga in India, Japan and Australia. In 2021, Sarah discovered Japanese Yoga—a practice that instantly resonated with her and soon became her true passion. By 2023, she had completed her second yoga teacher training in Japanese Meridian Yoga, which has since become her go-to personal practice and teaching modality. Sarah finds great purpose and joy in weaving together the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, mindfulness, and yoga into a holistic and accessible experience. Sharing this integrated approach is at the heart of her teaching.
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Hey I’m Dan but everyone calls me DanZai – I teach a lot of Qi Gong and Yoga and over the years have combined them with my skills as a PT and Remedial Masseur. I can read the body like a map and want everyone to learn this skill, speaking the language of the body and understanding its sensation and feeling can save you injuries and keep you energised. As a result of all this one of my favourite quotes is “Listen to your body”
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Always a student of Yoga first, I constantly get excited by rediscovering poses from teachers and students collectively. A simple tweak that results in a new experience of the pose is a never ending joy for me. At the moment, arm balances and inversions hold a special place in my practice, as do fried chicken and desserts! I do enjoy a sense of lightness and humour in classes, and aim to allow students to feel like they got a lot done, without doing a lot.
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Kim’s Yoga classes are creative and fluid, with a deep focus on breath, body and mind connection and an invitation to intelligently and intuitively tune into the way the full body is feeling. She teaches across Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing. Kim is also a Mat Pilates instructor, deciding to go on the Pilates Instructing Journey after experience first–hand the practice’s empowering space in injury management and rehabilitation; its mobility, centering and strengthening offerings; as well as it’s ability to support her Yoga practice and vice versa. Her Mat Pilates classes are slow and controlled. The mind-body space has and continues to transform her life – she hopes to share that with others.
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I started practicing yoga as a child in Scotland with my Dad who was an avid Hatha yogi. I returned to my practice over 15 years ago in Melbourne as an antidote to my stressful career and I very quickly fell in love with the practice, it felt like I was coming home, becoming comfortable in my own skin, building strength and softness at the same time. My love of yoga continues to grow as I continue to learn, I teach yoga to share my love of the practice, the transformation which occurs not just within the body, but within the mind and your very being – true medicine for the body and the soul.
My aim is for my classes to be welcoming to all, moving with curiosity, moving mindfully with the breath, building strength and flexibility whilst finding your inner calm.
“The body benefits from movement, the mind benefits from stillness” -Sakyong Mipham
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Alice Callaghan is a dedicated yoga teacher with over seven years of experience, guiding students through slow flow, vinyasa, and foundational practices. Her teaching is adaptive, inclusive, and grounded in a deep commitment to holistic well-being. As a certified birth and postpartum doula, Alice is especially passionate about supporting pre and postnatal students through nurturing and empowering yoga. She brings warmth, presence, and a strong sense of community to every class she leads.
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Marnie was a professional contemporary dancer for over 17 years. Yoga has been her medicine, helping her maintain a healthy lifestyle and sustain a long career. She believes yoga is similar to dance in its syncing of breath, movement and creative flow. Marnie teaches and practices a slow dynamic flow. With a strong focus on alignment and mindful transitions, she shares pathways and movements inspired by her dance training. Marnie is passionate about the powerful benefits of yin yoga and teaches with a gentle approach and very considered sequencing. What Marnie loves about yoga is how your experience is different everyday, yet the benefits are consistent in its grounding and centring qualities. She loves the ongoing discovery and connection to your ever-changing body. She enjoys shaping the practice in a way that your body/mind needs in that particular moment. Marnie enjoys teaching because she is inspired by an individual’s journey and progression in their practice, and its potential to influence their life off the mat. She enjoys a space that brings people together to share breath, movement and positivity.
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Natalie started her yoga journey in 2013. She fell in love with the confidence, grounding and connection that yoga gave her. She recently completed her yoga teacher training so that she could share her love of yoga with others and is passionate about helping others to feel confident, connected and become their best selves through yoga.
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Norma is a passionate and experienced yoga teacher and movement coach. After completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2016 under Noelle Connolly and Kat Clayton, she has gone on to add advanced modules in the art of alignment, sequencing, and the relationship between science, music and yoga. Norma’s love for handstands, inversions and arm balances led her to train with renowned instructors like Yuval Ayalon and Miguel Santana. To add to her movement repertoire, she became a certified Level 1 Animal Flow Instructor in 2019 and regularly runs Handstand and Animal Flow masterclasses and workshops. Norma’s classes are playful, strong, creative and intelligently sequenced. Norma is also a certified ‘Rocket Vinyasa’ Yoga Teacher, so expect lots of Handstands, inversions & arm balances when practicing with her! She has a technical and methodical teaching style, empowering students to build strength and confidence in their practice. Norma inspires her students with her diverse array of movement practices and is extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge.
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Negin Shaygan is a holistic coach and expressive art therapist who blends psychology, coaching, and art to foster personal growth and well-being. With a compassionate and insightful approach, she empowers her students to unlock creativity and find balance. Negin creates a nurturing environment where individuals can explore their inner world through expressive art and mindfulness.
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Tida is a seasoned yoga teacher, intuitive sound healer, and skilled bodyworker with over a decade of experience and more than 2,000 teaching hours. She brings a nurturing presence, grounded wisdom, and heartfelt intention to every class she guides.
Her signature Tida Happy Yogi Style blends the dynamic flow of Vinyasa, the strength and depth of Forrest Yoga, and the meditative stillness of Yin. Each class is carefully crafted to support students in reconnecting with their bodies and cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness and healing.
Rather than offering choreographed routines, Tida designs sequences that meet students where they are; physically, emotionally, and energetically. Her teaching honors each individual’s unique journey, encouraging mindful movement and self-compassion.
Known for her deeply healing, hands-on adjustments, Tida’s presence in class is both supportive and transformative. She offers options for both mat and chair yoga, making her classes accessible to every body and level of experience.
Tida’s philosophy is rooted in acceptance and joy: “Yoga is not about self-improvement. You are already perfect as you are. The practice is here to help you remember that. Happiness is not a goal of life — it is the way to live life.”
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Mel brings over 16 years of experience teaching yoga, fitness, and dance, driven by a passion for movement’s holistic benefits. Starting with ballet, she danced professionally for 15 years and later returned to teaching after a corporate career spanning two decades. Mel completed the 200hr yoga teacher training with Power Living in 2014 and has since completed several Power Living 500hr teaching courses, including The Art of Assisting, advanced vinyasa sequencing, being of purpose, yin level 1 foundations and yin 50-hour. Beyond Yoga, Mel has also completed certificate IV Fitness (personal training) and is instructor qualified in pilates matwork and reformer, animal flow, and several finess programs. She is in her final year of a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and sports nutrition certification. Yoga became a healing force for Mel after personal challenges, which inspires her powerful, alignment-focused classes with philosophy and a lighthearted touch, encouraging students to realise their potential. Her classes will encourage you to believe you are capable of more than you think, both on and off the mat.
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Based in Sydney, Australia, Vi Lam is a Pilates instructor, movement educator, and choreographer with over 12 years of experience in dance and fitness. With certifications in Pilates, Yoga, and a Cert IV in Fitness, Vi brings a deep understanding of body mechanics, strength, and functional movement to every class. His background in dynamic, expressive movement informs a Pilates teaching style that is both athletic and mindful. Vi is passionate about helping students build body awareness, resilience, and confidence through hard work, curiosity, and a sense of play.
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Lucinda is a former stressed out engineer Who found her way back to herself through yoga, pilates, and sound – naturally healing her anxiety along the way. What began as personal healing now shapes the way she teaches, with a strong focus on calming the nervous system while building strength in body and mind. Her classes at Soul Agenda have one simple goal: to help students leave feeling lighter than when they walked in.
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Sarah is a senior yoga teacher with over 650 hours of training and a background in classical and contemporary dance. Her teaching weaves together fluid movement, breathwork, mantra and yogic tradition, with influences from Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Tantra. Having studied in India and with leading Australian teachers, Sarah brings a warm, intuitive and accessible approach to her classes, inviting students to connect more deeply with their body, breath and inner awareness.
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Jo first found her way onto the yoga mat after spending much of her life dancing professionally. While dance taught her discipline, strength and connection through movement, yoga offered something different – a space to slow down, breathe, and connect more deeply with herself. Jo was also part of the Soul Agenda community in the early days of the studio, teaching here when Soul Agenda first began. So some of you may remember her from those years – and we’re so happy to welcome her back. Through her own practice, Jo discovered the power of creating space both within the body and the mind, and the strength that can come from moving with intention and awareness. Alongside teaching yoga and pilates, Jo is a qualified Naturopath and is currently studying Chinese Medicine. She has a deep curiosity and love for holistic healing and believes that movement, breath, and connection can be powerful tools in supporting overall wellbeing. Jo’s classes are welcoming and designed to encourage you to connect with your body, find strength and flexibility, and leave you feeling a little more balanced than when you arrived. She is excited to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new students, and share the practices that have supported her own journey.
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Adam Wiltshire is an experienced Qigong instructor with over 10 years’ experience. He has trained with masters from around the world in both ancient Daoist Qigong and Modern Medical Qigong forms. He offers classes in a range of styles varying from gentle and meditative forms to more dynamic and stretchy forms, both of which engage the whole body. Alongside Qigong, Adam is a practising counsellor and psychotherapist, and this knowledge ensures his teaching style is trauma-informed and client-centred. Adam has taught Qigong in a variety of contexts, from corporate environments to festivals, tailoring his classes for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
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Callum brings over five years of yoga teaching and 15 years of dance experience to his classes. teaching across Australia, Asia and Europe, he offers Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin, combining dynamic movement, mobility and mindful exploration with a grounded, inclusive approach. His teaching is influenced by his background in dance and his movement practice, move with flow, which blends mobility, floorwork, creativity, breath and embodied movement. Callum’s classes encourage students to build strength, awareness and confidence while staying connected to their bodies and breath.
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Jay Jay Rauwenhoff – Brazilian Circuit Training / Matt Pilates Coach Certified BCT coach + online teacher trainer since 2024. Lifelong mover with hundreds of Bikram, Iyengar, Ashtanga & Hatha yoga sessions, plus marathon, surf & running club experience. BCT blends yoga, Pilates, bodyweight & light weights on the mat to music. No jumping, joint-friendly, core strength focus for all ages. First Aid, CPR & WHS certified. AUSactive member. to safe, rhythmic, effective training for Soul Agenda Balmain clients.
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With over 25 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer and performing arts teacher, Rowena brings a deep love of movement into her Pilates teaching. With 8 years of experience teaching various forms of Pilates, her classes combine energy, strength and connection. Rowena loves encouraging members to challenge themselves, enjoy moving their bodies and leave feeling strong, energised and good within themselves.
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I was fortunate enough to be introduced to yoga by my mother when I was a child. It came and went in and out of my life, until I was in my 20’s and discovered the power of Ashtanga yoga, and the magic of a daily dedicated practice. I love the depth and wealth of knowledge that this ancient tradition holds and have been lucky enough to study with many great teachers across various traditions, over the past 20 years. in 2023, I was authorised to teach Ashtanga yoga by Sharath Jois in Mysore. My teaching focuses on a balance between the external and internal work required to make this more than just a physical practice.
At Soul Agenda, we believe in moving with purpose, breathing with awareness, and living with intention. Our doors are open to everyone—whether you’re seeking strength, healing, connection, or simply a place to belong.
This is more than a studio. This is your Soul Agenda.
Nell and Vinny
Nell is a dedicated practitioner and instructor with over a decade of experience in yoga, meditation, qigong, Pilates, and more.
Her journey into yoga began with a serendipitous encounter—an article in a magazine touting the benefits of yoga caught her eye during a period of overwhelm while working as an international engineer in Europe. Inspired by the words of an unnamed woman in the article, she embarked on her own yoga journey at a studio near her apartment in Stuttgart. What started as a quest for balance soon evolved into a profound exploration of mindfulness and self-discovery.
Nell’s introduction to mindfulness and holistic living began long before she stepped onto a yoga mat. Unknowingly, her first teachers were her parents:
✨ Her father instilled the importance of breathwork each morning.
✨ Her mother imparted spiritual wisdom and the practice of gratitude.
✨ A close family friend, a Reiki healer, introduced her to energetic healing.
Growing up surrounded by these practices, her journey into yoga and mindfulness felt like a natural extension of her upbringing.
Seeking deeper meaning and personal transformation, Nell embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage stretching across Spain that has been walked for centuries as a journey of spiritual renewal.
The weeks of walking—step by step through breathtaking landscapes and ancient paths—became a moving meditation, reinforcing the power of presence, resilience, and surrender. Through the rhythm of her footsteps, she discovered a profound sense of inner stillness, confirming her belief in the interconnection of movement, breath, and awareness.
This journey deepened her philosophy on mindful movement, reinforcing that yoga is more than just a practice—it is a way of walking through life with intention, patience, and trust.
After years of dedicated practice, Nell felt an undeniable pull toward teaching. She studied under esteemed mentors, including:
✅ Zefea Samson & Mark Drost (Germany) – Initial yoga training
✅ Caroline Bagga (Mother Nurture Yoga) – Prenatal & postnatal yoga
✅ Vanessa N. Rodriguez (Yoga Therapy Education) – Yoga therapy
✅ Mark Breadner – Breathwork
✅ Gabriel Morales – Bodywork
✅ Amanda Fuzes – Kids yoga
✅ Noelle Connolly – Super sequencing
✅ Tim (Source 88) – Sound healing
✅ Joan Miller – Reiki teacher, guiding Nell in the practice of energetic healing and Reiki
✅ Gee Tual – Animal Flow
During one of her earliest savasanas, Nell received a clear and undeniable message:
💡 She was meant to be a yoga teacher.
This revelation became her guiding light, propelling her forward on a journey of self-discovery and service.
At Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates, Nell’s vision has blossomed into a thriving community hub—a sanctuary where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities come together to nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits. Rooted in Balmain’s rich cultural heritage, the studio offers a welcoming space to explore 13+ class styles, including yoga, Pilates, qigong, sound healing, and breathwork.
Beyond the physical practice, Soul Agenda is a space of connection and growth—where each breath is an invitation to delve deeper into your true self.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the first time, we invite you to join us on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.
🌿 Come, breathe, and discover the power of your soul’s agenda at Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates.
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