Bloom Better Together.

While physical movement helps build strong, confident bodies, true wellbeing grows from caring for the whole self, body, mind, and heart.

Our classes offer a welcome pause from the demands of school, social life, and screens, a quiet space where young minds can slow down and reconnect in a way that feels calm and genuine.

Here, movement is gentle and joyful. Mindfulness is simple and practical. Every practice invites young people to explore who they are, how they feel, and what they need in the moment.

We combine yoga, breath work, meditation, and mindful reflection to create a supportive environment that encourages emotional balance, self-awareness, and inner calm. Our focus isn’t on perfect poses or “fixing” anything, it’s on creating space for young people to grow and bloom from within.

At Studio Bloom, we meet each young person where they are, with kindness, compassion, and tools they can carry with them long after class ends.

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Building Blocks of Practice

Every class is built on a foundation of timeless, connected practices that support young people from the inside out. We call these our Building Blocks of Practice , essential elements of Traditional Hatha Yoga that, when practiced gently and consistently, help teenagers develop balance, confidence, and emotional awareness.

These building blocks include:

  • Physical Postures: Movement that strengthens the body, builds stability, and nurtures self-trust.

  • Breath Techniques: Breath work to calm the nervous system, steady the mind, and improve focus.

  • Meditation + Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices that create space between thoughts and reactions, fostering clarity and calm.

  • Self Reflection: Guided quiet moments to explore feelings and deepen self-understanding.

  • Rest: Intentional rest and relaxation to integrate practice and soothe the nervous system.

  • Sound Healing: Sound healing uses vibrations and tones to promote relaxation and restore balance to the body and mind.

Each element has a purpose, coming together to offer young people a practical toolkit they can carry into everyday life. Whether managing school pressures, friendships, or their own growth, these practices invite teens to connect more deeply with who they are.

This thoughtful, heart-centered approach makes Studio Bloom more than just a class, it’s a place to return to again and again, to grow, to find balance, and to bloom.

  • Yoga for Every Body

    Our yoga practice honours the traditional roots of the discipline, emphasising mindfulness, breath, and purposeful movement.

    We guide teens through foundational postures that cultivate strength, balance, and inner calm. Each session encourages presence and self-awareness, focusing on alignment and the subtle sensations within the body rather than external form.

    Movements are thoughtfully adapted to accommodate individual abilities and energy, fostering a respectful and supportive environment. Themes such as grounding, steadiness, and confidence are woven throughout to deepen the practice.

    Props and modifications are offered to nurture comfort and accessibility. In our space, yoga is a journey inward, inviting each practitioner to show up with intention, embrace their unique rhythm, and cultivate harmony between body and mind.

  • Breath Techniques

    We guide students in foundational pranayama practices rooted in traditional yoga, tailored to be accessible and suitable for all ages.

    These include gentle techniques and simple mindful breathing exercises, presented in engaging and relatable ways.

    Through these practices, students cultivate awareness of the breath’s profound influence on the mind, emotions, and nervous system, fostering balance, clarity, and inner calm.

    We encourage integrating these breath tools in daily life, be it at school, during physical activity, or social interaction, empowering students to harmonise their emotional experience and cultivate equanimity amidst challenges.

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    Meditation

    Guided traditional yoga practices encourage students to cultivate mindfulness by observing their thoughts, emotions, and subtle physical sensations with gentle acceptance.

    Meditations are centred around classical themes such as cultivating tranquility, compassion, or deep bodily awareness, offered in manageable durations that invite ease rather than challenge.

    Through the use of breath awareness, mantra, and reflective pauses, along with contemplative storytelling rooted in yogic philosophy, mindfulness becomes both approachable and enriching. Students are taught to cultivate a measured pause, witnessing their inner experience before responding, fostering equanimity and conscious choice.

    These time-honoured practices nurture emotional balance, concentration, and a compassionate relationship with oneself.

  • Self Reflection

    Self-reflection is a powerful method for personal growth, different from journaling in its focus and intent. Instead of simply recording events, it invites an inward dialogue, pausing to thoughtfully consider our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It promotes mindful awareness by exploring not only what happened but why it happened and how it aligns with our values and goals.

    This practice involves asking open-ended questions like:

    What did I learn from this?
    How did I respond, and why?
    What could I do differently next time?
    How does this affect my understanding of myself?

    Unlike journaling, which often follows a chronological order, self-reflection prioritises questioning and synthesis. It can be done quietly in the mind or through conversation with a trusted person. Ultimately, self-reflection cultivates deeper insight and intentional awareness, guiding future decisions with clarity and purpose.

  • Mindfulness Techniques

    Mindfulness practices are designed to help young people cultivate a deep sense of grounding, confidence, and inner peace, both during and beyond sessions.

    These include:
    - Foundational grounding postures and breath work to centre the mind and body
    - Guided visualisation techniques, such as creating a serene “inner sanctuary” or protective “calm bubble”
    - Affirmative mantras paired with intentional movement to foster self-assurance
    - Structured mindful reflection to enhance connection and self-awareness

    These timeless tools are accessible and adaptable, empowering young individuals to bring mindfulness seamlessly into classrooms, athletic environments, and social challenges alike.

Meet Founder + Principal Teacher, Nicole

Nicole is the heart behind Studio Bloom; a passionate teacher, movement and meditation guide, and advocate for mind-body wellbeing. With a strong background in performance sport and fitness, yoga, and counselling, Nicole brings a unique blend of playful creativity and grounded expertise to every class she leads.

Her teaching philosophy is rooted in connection: to breath, to body, and to one another. Guiding young people to find strength, stillness, self-confidence and resilience, Nicole creates a warm, inclusive space where movement feels joyful and accessible.

As a lifelong learner, Nicole continuously deepens her practice with training in mindfulness, developmental movement, and trauma-informed approaches. She believes that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported in movement.

Through Studio Bloom, Nicole offers more than just classes; she fosters a vibrant community where everyone can flourish and grow with confidence.

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  • Currently Studying: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

  • Certificate III Sport + Community Recreation

  • Certificate III + IV Fitness

  • Hatha Yoga Teacher Training + ongoing development

  • Level 1, 2 + 3 Reiki Energy Healing

  • Blue Card + WWCC (NSW)

  • First Aid + CPR

  • Public Liability + Professional Indemnity Insurance

Additional training in Holistic Counselling techniques, Sound Healing modalities, Meditation, Breath Work, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda, Body Reading and Psychosomatic Therapy.

Forever committed to continue developing knowledge + up-leveling.

Qualifications + Achievements

  • Keynote Speaker on Following your Passion at Y-Lead’s Altitude Day for School Students across the Gold Coast.

  • Successful operation of Sport Aerobics studio, coaching athletes and educating on the mind + emotional body in relation to their sport performance

  • Coached many athletes to success achieving State and National titles, as well as selection to the Australian Team

  • FISAF Australia - Community Spirit Award - 2022

  • Personally represented Australia internationally at five World Aerobics Championships, in The Netherlands (x2), Martinique, Serbia + Czech Republic.

  • Gymnastics Australia Athlete of the Year

  • 19 x National Champion accolades from 2004 to 2022

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