Bhumi Sally Albertsen
With over three decades of yoga practice and 28 years of teaching experience, Bhumi’s journey began after earning her biochemistry degree from the University of Tasmania. She initially worked as a chemist in various laboratories before turning her focus toward her true passion. In 1997, Bhumi completed her yoga teacher certification in Perth, concurrently training as a massage therapist. As a registered senior teacher with Yoga Australia, she is dedicated to ongoing professional development, continually expanding her expertise through studies in both Australia and India.
An experienced yoga teacher and therapist, Bhumi’s journey seamlessly weaves together teaching, writing, and personal practice. She has authored teacher training manuals, developed comprehensive yoga course curriculums, and contributed articles to AYL magazine. Since qualifying as a yoga therapist in 2015, Bhumi has provided tailored therapeutic sessions—both one-on-one and in small groups—using yoga to address a range of specific health concerns.
A devoted student of ShantiMayi, of the Sacha Lineage in India, Bhumi has been immersed in the study of meditation under her guidance since 1998. Her passion for yoga is reflected not only in her gentle, accessible classes but also in her nurturing role as a mother to two daughters. Bhumi brings warmth, insight, and a holistic approach to all facets of her work, inspiring growth and well-being in those she teaches.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry/Microbiology (University of Tasmania, 1991)
Yoga Certificate, (YogaHealth, 1997)
Diploma of Health Science, Massage (Australian College of Natural Health Sciences, 1997)
Certificate Yoga Therapy (Yoga Space/Surya Health, 2015) www.suryahealth.com.au
Yoga Australia registered senior teacher
Current first aid certificate
Current police clearance
Fully insured
Quentin Albertsen
With over thirty years of personal yoga practice and twenty-eight years of teaching experience, Quentin brings a wealth of wisdom and authenticity to his classes. Originally trained and employed as a surveyor, Quentin followed his passion by completing his yoga certification in 1997 and transitioning to a professional career in yoga. He is now a registered senior teacher with Yoga Australia, and is committed to personal and professional growth through annual professional development.
Since completing his training, Quentin has played a key role in training other teachers and has delivered numerous corporate and public classes. He is also a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor, having trained with the Mindfulness Training Institute of Australasia (MTIA)—a program grounded in the teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Quentin has successfully facilitated the transformative 8-week MBSR courses in Perth, guiding participants toward greater well-being.
A dedicated student of ShantiMayi, Quentin’s journey into meditation has taken him to India multiple times to deepen his practice under her guidance. He has undertaken numerous intensive 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreats with ShantiMayi as well as several extended meditation retreats at the Jhana Grove Meditation Centre in Perth, continually enriching his understanding and embodiment of mindfulness and meditation
Qualifications
Yoga Certificate (YogaHealth, 1997)
Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Module 2 Anatomy and Physiology (Surya Health, 2013)
Meditation Teacher Training, Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia (MTIA) (2015) www.mtia.org.au
Yoga Australia registered senior teacher
Fully insured
