Meet Avril Bastiansz
“I love to teach. I love to learn. I weave together all I know and am to bring you these teachings, my lifes work, to support, inspire & empower you to, Become YOU”
“I teach yoga with the highest end-goal in mind. Yoga as a pathway to Self- Realization - Moksha.
Yoga & Shakti (Vedic) Meditation Teacher • Holistic Counsellor • Psychotherapist • Clinical Nutritionist
I am a lifelong student and teacher of yoga, meditation and Vedānta, dedicated to helping people cultivate greater health, clarity and self-understanding through an authentic and holistic approach to wellbeing.
My journey began with Hatha Yoga, but it wasn't long before the practice led me beyond the physical into the profound wisdom of the Vedic tradition. Along the way, I trained in counselling, psychotherapy and clinical nutrition, discovering that while each discipline offers valuable insights, it is their integration that provides the deepest support for healing, growth and transformation.
Today, my work brings together the wisdom of the East with the insights of the West. Whether I'm teaching yoga, initiating students into Shakti (Vedic) Meditation, facilitating retreats or working one-to-one with clients, my intention remains the same: to create a safe, compassionate space where people can reconnect with themselves and discover the wisdom that already exists within.
I believe yoga is far more than a sequence of postures. It is a complete system for living—one that embraces movement, breath, meditation, philosophy, self-inquiry and community. It is a path that invites us to live with greater awareness, compassion and freedom.
This vision inspired me to create Become YOU | Shakti Yoga & Meditation School. More than a place to attend classes, it is a traditional yoga school where students are invited to grow progressively through regular practice, meditation, satsang and the study of yoga and Vedānta.
My hope is to cultivate a welcoming community where people are supported not only in learning yoga, but in living its teachings with greater presence, purpose and joy.
It is a privilege to share teachings that have been passed from teacher to student through an unbroken lineage for thousands of years, and to walk alongside others as they deepen their practice and discover their own path.
I look forward to welcoming you into our community. Shakti Yoga & Meditation School.
About Become YOU | Shakti Yoga & Meditation School
More than a yoga class. A path of practice, inquiry and Self-knowledge.There are many ways to begin—or deepen—your journey with Become You. Whether you're joining a weekly yoga class, learning Vedic Meditation, attending a satsang or retreat, each offering forms part of the same path of practice, inquiry and Self-knowledge.
Explore the Offerings Below:
Weekly Yoga Classes
Develop awareness, strength, mobility and inner steadiness through traditional Hatha Yoga, breathwork and relaxation.
Wednesday & Saturday
9:30 am – 10:45 am
Hatha Yoga
Saturday
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Foundations of Yoga
For beginners and those returning to practice.
Monthly Satsang
A free monthly gathering for meditation, inquiry and community.
Join us for group meditation, discussion and exploration of the timeless teachings of yoga and Vedānta.
Second Sunday of each month
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Workshops
Seasonal workshops provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of yoga, meditation, philosophy and conscious living.
→ View Upcoming Workshops
Vedic Meditation
Learn the effortless practice of Vedic Meditation through private instruction or during one of our immersive retreats.
Monthly Rounding
For those initiated into Vedic Meditation.
Refresh and deepen your meditation practice through extended group meditation, guidance and community.
Retreats & Immersions
Step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in yoga, meditation and nature.
Private Yoga Sessions
Individual sessions tailored to your experience, goals and personal practice. Creating your own spiritual sadhana.
Holistic Counselling
Holistic counselling integrating psychology, yoga philosophy and contemplative practice to support wellbeing, personal growth and meaningful change.
Begin Where You Are
There is no single way to begin.
You may start with a weekly yoga class, attend a workshop, join a satsang, learn Vedic Meditation or immerse yourself in a retreat.
Wherever you begin, each offering is an invitation to deepen your practice and continue walking the same path—a path of yoga, meditation and Self-knowledge.
We look forward to welcoming you.