ABOUT

“You are the story you tell yourself, make it a beautiful one”

~ Peta Ann Gowing

Hello Lovely,

I'm Peta Ann

I am a Mumma, Yogini, and passionate Biophilist—someone who finds deep connection in the natural world and embraces the love of life and all living things.

A Yoga and life enthusiast, I’ve spent the past couple of years learning and teaching Yoga in my hometown of Longreach, sharing both in person and online what I’ve discovered on my personal journey.

Teaching Yoga is where I find my sense of home and authenticity, and it continues to guide me on my personal path of growth and peace.

Yoga has been a profound teacher in my life, and I’m passionate about supporting others through their everyday challenges. The beauty of Yoga is how its teachings extend far beyond the mat, offering real-life lessons that can be integrated into our daily lives.

We were fortunate to have an opportunity to travel in our caravan. It was nothing short of life-changing. It transformed the way we live, learn, and connect as a family. The freedom to explore new places, live simply, and embrace each moment has deepened our bond and allowed us to grow in ways we never imagined.

What sets me apart as a teacher? Honestly, I’m not sure, but I invite you to join me in class to experience it for yourself. EveryBODY is welcome, and each person will be greeted with an open heart and open arms.

About Me

I am someone who try's my best embrace life fully, finding beauty in every moment, every connection, and every breath. With an open heart, I welcome both the challenges and joys that come my way, knowing that each experience shapes us to who we are, and who we are meant to be.

Life hasn’t always been easy, and I’ve faced my fair share of struggles. But through it all, I live by the mantra: "I can do hard things." It’s this belief that pushes me forward, reminding me that no matter the challenge, I am capable of growth and resilience.

I am a constant work in progress, always evolving, learning, and becoming. My journey is about connection—connecting to my own body, the people around me, and the world I am part of. I trust the unfolding process of life, always curious about what lies ahead, and remain open to the wisdom that each day brings.

With a 200-hour yoga teaching certification and a wealth of life experience, I strive to live authentically and embrace each moment.

I remember the first time I got drunk...

I was 12. I liked it. The feeling of floating, tingly, head spinning.
As a teenager I turned to alcohol, and dipped my toes in the party scene. I wanted to feel numb, less of me. I wanted to be “normal”. Fit in with the crowd, be silly, make people laugh. My feelings were big (do you remember being a teenager?) emotions were high. I had no tools, no self-regulation, no clue how to handle life.

I became a Mumma in my 30’s. Motherhood was like a slap in the face. I was not prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions, head f*ckery that would come with it. I knew it would be hard. But nothing could prepare me for the reality.

I knew I wanted to be a mother. I knew I wanted to raise my children differently to how I was raised – I was raised well, by my beautiful Mumma and my adopted grandparents. My Mum, a young, single woman who did the very best she could with what she knew.

I tried my best in the early days, (the trenches) with the little capacity I had. I knew I could be better, I dreamt of being better. The early childhood conditioning continued to spiral and I would often find myself in fight/flight. My nervous system was shot.
After I had my second daughter, I became very ill. It was during my recovery that my healing journey began.

I found “Yoga with Adrienne” on YouTube. With the thanks to an early morning wake up.
Since that day, I have practised yoga almost every single day since that first day.

Yoga - the physical practice, asana. Pranayama, breath control and dhyana, meditation. Yoga as a whole, saved my life. For the first time, I was able to hear things – really hear them. All the years of talk therapy were finally starting to make sense. My body began to heal, no longer in fight or flight. It was, still is magical.

Fast forward to today, I am 14 months sober and living a full and enriching life. Forever grateful for the 4am wake up to do yoga with my daughter. I never imagined this possible. There was a point in my life that I believed I deserved to suffer. How wrong I was.

Practicing and living a Yogic life, returned me back to myself. It feels good to be home, in my body, in my mind and with my spirit.

"I started my yoga journey post-injury, seeking strength in body & mind. Practicing with Peta is a rejuvenating experience filled with passion, fun, and enthusiasm. She offers her whole heart in every session, making each class a transformative journey of mind, body, and spirit. I am grateful for her genuine care and commitment and I highly recommended joining her classes for anyone seeking a deeply enriching yoga practice."

Tash

"Peta-Ann creates a safe and supportive class for all abilities and all body types (even the busted-up ones like me). Her Dance Modes in the middle of the classes help you relax, and she takes the time to provide personalised feedback on your poses or an adjusted version that meets your needs. I never believed I would embed so much reflective practice in my day but the yoga sessions and journaling with Peta-Ann's support and motivation made a difference to my day-to-day life."

Kate

I have a deep passion to teach yoga and to support women, from all walks of life. I want to encourage women to reclaim their spark of life. You deserve to live authentically you, to be unapologetically who you were born to be.

I am more than just a Yoga teacher, I have 20+ years of hairdressing (lets be real, therapy) experience. I became a yoga teacher to support people on a deeper level. To make real, deep change. Hairdressing gave me the skills to really connect with people and make them feel good about themselves.

The difference for me with Yoga, is that while those connections person to person is beautiful - and needed! The most important connection is the one you have with yourself. Yoga is a form of self-care, just like going to have your hair done. But, these lessons that you learn on the mat WILL integrate into your daily life and have long lasting affects and benefits.

I hope that with my guidance you will feel what it’s like to truly believe in yourself. To feel the nourishment and love of your mind, body and spirit reunited as One.
It all started on my lounge room floor at 4am with my daughter, I believe it can start there for you too.

We can do this together. And together we can inspire and ignite that spark that lies deep within you.
Let's have some fun with a mid class wiggle/dance and light that baby up!

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