About Suzie

About Suzie Brazendale,
your yoga teacher

Suzie Brazendale - Harmonious Hatha Yoga - Suzie Smiling with hands in prayer

Welcome to Harmonious Hatha Yoga, my name is Suzie and I love the pure life that Yoga gives me!

I started practising yoga in 1997 after it was suggested as a more effective tool to improve posture and strength, rather than pumping iron at the gym. I had suffered from thoracic spinal problems for a few years due to poor posture and stiff tight muscles. The fact that I’m a six foot tall (183cm) hairdresser undoubtedly contributed to the problem. So, off I went to my first yoga class… and I was hooked! The teacher was great and really knew her stuff, so I continued along my yoga journey. Since then my spinal problems have resolved and I have gone from strength to strength - literally! In time I discovered a teacher called Lyn Edwards of The Rosevears Yoga Centre who had trained with many well-known and experienced teachers worldwide, including BKS Iyengar. After practising under Lyn’s guidance for five years, I embarked upon a teacher training course with the Australian College of Classical Yoga. I have been teaching full-time since 2012.

Suzie Brazendale - Harmonious Hatha Yoga - Suzie smiling doing yoga by a river

Yoga has transformed my life both mentally and physically. While raising a family and living through the ups and downs of life, my one constant has been yoga. It helped me keep my life balanced and grounded. Having practised many styles of yoga, I now incorporate the best elements of each in my classes. 

A general class caters for all levels and offers modifications for all postures. A class consists of meditation, Asana (postures), Pranayama (Yogic Breathing), Yogic Philosophy and Savasana (relaxation). The belief is that everyone should practice yoga for optimum physical and mental health and well-being.

Suzie Brazendale - Harmonious Hatha Yoga - Suzie practising yoga by a river

What People Are Saying

  • HEATHER

    “I have practiced yoga with Suzie Brazendale for over ten years now, to overcome stiffness and increase mobility due to Osteoarthritis. Suzie is a very capable teacher and is always able to help me with all areas of physical, mental, and spiritual awareness.

    She is very kind and not judgemental of anyone, and understands that everyone has a different level of ability to perform the different poses.

    At 74 years of age, I look forward to feeling more released, energised, and rejuvenated, thanks to my classes with Suzie”

  • TRISH & ED

    “ We have been attending yoga classes weekly with Suzie for over 8 years. We have noticed such a difference in our flexibility and strength. Yoga keeps us mobile and enables us to live life more fully. The breathing & meditation skills bring a welcome stillness to the week and the relaxation session at the end sends us off with a sense of peace-ready for the week. We are grateful to have found Suzie Brazendale and her yoga classes tailored to each participant in the small group sessions. The yoga studio is warm and comfortable with all equipment provided. Thanks, Suzie.”

  • KERYN

    “Suzie has been my yoga instructor for over ten years and in this time has guided me through my practice with care & dedication. Suzie connects with me on a level that makes me feel safe and supported through all yoga work, including poses and breath work. Suzie will gently realign my body if needed to ensure I am doing the poses correctly. Suzie has been so supportive of any injuries or conditions I have experienced that impact my practice and will offer alternatives to make poses as comfortable and safe as possible.i also value being challenged to have confidence in my abilities and to ensure my mind and body are connected.”

Accreditations

  • Teacher training with Australian College of Classical Yoga (ACCY) 500hr 2008-2012

  • Teaching classes at the Hadspen Community Center since 2010.

  • Anatomy & Physiology Workshop with ACCY 2012

  • Member Yoga Australia since 2013.

  • Teaching classes from my residence in 2013.

  • 1 x Radiance Retreat in Byron Bay yoga with Jessie Chapman 2017

  • 2 x Radiance Retreats with Jessie Chapman (Yoga Instructor) in Bali 2017/2018

  • Reiki Level 2 Master Course Achievement. 2017/2018

  • Restorative Yoga Workshop with Sarasvati Sally Dawson 2018

  • Yoga teacher at Launceston Church Grammar School 2007-2019

    On camp/retreat teaching up to 20 grade 10 girls yoga & meditation. (3 x 4hr classes a year).

  • 1x Radiance Retreat in New Zealand with Jessie Chapman 2019

  • Pranayama ACCY workshop 2020

  • 1 x Yoga retreat in Mission Beach with ACCY 2022.

Let’s begin your journey -
to become happy, healthy & harmonious.