Balancing body, mind and community
At the heart of Canberra’s wellness community, Liz leads Change Yoga & Wellness with compassion, clarity and purpose. As owner and director, she leads two welcoming studios in Scullin and Forde dedicated to holistic wellbeing. Through mindful movement, community connection and a philosophy that wellness extends beyond the mat, Liz empowers others to find balance, growth and genuine fulfilment in their everyday lives.
Tell us about your organisation, how long you have been there and your role within it.
Change Yoga and Wellness is a sanctuary for yoga, Pilates, and holistic well-being, with two welcoming studios in Scullin and Forde, ACT. We nurture personal growth, health, and vitality through mindful movement, breath awareness, and community connection, offering classes, events, and retreats for all experience levels.
In early 2024, I became the owner of Change Yoga and Wellness — a natural continuation of my passion for movement, mindfulness, and holistic living. My focus is on creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, find balance, and experience transformation — both on and off the mat.
What do you consider to be your key strengths?
My key strengths are heart and smarts — I lead with compassion and intuition, while also thinking strategically and making well-informed decisions. I bring heart into everything I do, but I also balance it with grounded, intelligent action. I have a natural ability to bring people together and create environments where others feel safe, seen, and inspired to connect with like-minded people.
What advice do you have for the next generation of women in business?
Back yourself fully, especially when your choices come from a place of authenticity and alignment. Your business needs to work for you, supporting your goals, vision, and the lifestyle you want to create for you and the community. Trust yourself, trust the process, and don’t be afraid to lead in a way that feels true to you. Make decisions from a place of integrity and alignment. If what you’re trying to implement, change, or create doesn’t feel right at your core, it will feel like hard work — and more often than not, it won’t succeed.
What strategies do you use to stay motivated at work?
Passion is always my driving force. I’m motivated to take action when what I’m doing aligns with something I truly care about. Alongside that, I have an internal drive to keep things moving and to succeed. On a day-to-day level, staying motivated comes from practices that connect me to my body and mind — movement, breathing exercises, and meditation all help release stress, bring clarity, and spark inspiration. Staying motivated also comes from fuelling myself properly: eating well, nourishing my body, and keeping energy levels balanced so I can focus and think clearly.
What methods do you use to unwind from work?
I unwind by prioritising my mental health and wellbeing. With two studios to run and being a mamma to a 3.5-year-old, life is busy! I make time for monthly sessions with my meditation teacher from India over Zoom, attend nourishing events hosted by local wellness practitioners, enjoy sound healings, women’s circles, and practice yoga and meditation—either at my studio or at home. I also love connecting with my family at the end of the day, and, on the weekends, I might sneak a glass or two of wine—because balance is key.
Change Yoga & Wellness
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- T: 0472 571 163
- W: changeyoga.com.au
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