top of page

OUR CANBERRA TEACHING TEAM

Angela Baker

Angela Baker

CEO & Director

As CEO Angela co-pilots Dru Australasia with the other leadership team members. She not only runs the yoga courses, but is also a champion of younger yogis & overseas the the World Peace Flame in Aus.

Ruth Gent

Ruth Gent

Director of Courses

Ruth has extensive experience working in the corporate arena and brings her expertise to overseeing all of Dru's courses. She has taught on most of Dru's courses and has a particular focus on yoga therapy.

Astoria Barr

Astoria Barr

Director Spirituality/Marketing

Astoria is part of the leadership team and specialises as a teacher in yoga philosophy and spirituality. She also holds Dru Australasia's marketing, online operations and website.

Janavi Sharbow

Janavi Sharbow

Founder & Director of Finances

Janavi was CEO for many years before she decided to focus on succession training and maintaining the finances for Dru Australia. She is senior yoga and meditation teacher with years of experience.

Mouli Mackenzie

Mouli Mackenzie

Ayurveda Coordinator

Mouli co-runs the Ayurveda stream, is the Dru Regional Manager in Western Australia, and is head of graphics. She is an experienced Dru yoga and meditation teacher, teaching on many of Dru's courses.

Suzanna Thell

Suzanna Thell

Kids n Teens Coordinator

Suzanna runs yoga classes for children and pioneered our Dru Kids and Teens yoga course in Australia. She continues to teach on the yoga course while coordinating homework from all of the yoga courses.

Patricia Brown

Patricia Brown

Founder & Director

Patricia is the original founder of Dru in Australasia. She is a senior teacher in yoga, meditation, and other Dru courses. Patricia has been a pillar in visioning and creating Dru into what it is today.

Greg Carlin

Greg Carlin

Ayurveda Coordinator

Greg has co-run the Dru Ayurveda stream and is on the Agewell course team. He is an experienced musician and supports Dru in Canberra and North Wales with various project work.

Our team is a dedicated group of passionate individuals who share a common vision: to bring the transformative power of yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice to Australasia. With years of experience in teaching, running courses & events in health and wellbeing, and a focus on personal growth, we work together to inspire, empower, and support our teams, volunteers, students & each other.

OUR  TEACHING TEAM IN QLD, VICTORIA, NSW & NEW ZEALAND 

Noelene Francis

Noelene Francis

Founder & Human Resources

Noelene is one of the founders of Dru in Australia. She was the director of Dru Australasia for many years. Noelene is a senior Dru yoga and meditation teacher and has pioneered our sound and mantra courses.

Deb Ryan

Deb Ryan

Enews Coodinator

Deb Ryan has long been the friendly face of Dru in our office. She has been teaching Dru yoga, meditation, and other courses for over 20 years and soon will help to coordinate our post-graduate DPN.

Sue Cleaver

Sue Cleaver

New Zealand Regional Manager

Sue pioneered Dru in Aotearoa and oversees the Dru Aotearoa community with 40 dedicated graduates. Sue is a qualified Breath Coach and an experienced Dru yoga teacher trainer & post-graduate teacher.

Julie Beynon

Julie Beynon

Sydney Team Manager

Julie was a midwife and Child & Family Health Nurse for 39 years. She is a very experienced yogi and has taught on many of Dru's courses. She oversees the Sydney team also co-created the Dru prenatal course.

WhatsApp Image 2025-03-23 at 15.01.39.jpeg

Meet the heart of Dru

bottom of page