What Garuda means to me

My name is Rebecca. I grew up in a small, sunny and tropical town in Ayr, Australia (Much like Goa) - though I have the fondest memories of my childhood; I also had a deep desire to travel, explore and change.

Out of all my life experiences, James and Garuda have enriched my life with more travel, exploration and change than I anticipated. I am a better person; more confident, happy and intuitive because of Garuda training.

Everything I become is because of James’ influence. Garuda has become who I am. Therefore, wherever Garuda is, I am. And wherever I am, Garuda is.

I was initially drawn to Garuda because of its principles - Intention, Attention and Inquiry - which resonated deeply with my desire for a holistic approach to movement and self-discovery. Before every practice, we set clear objectives - whether to enhance strength, flexibility, or inner confidence - this deepens our practice and fosters personal growth. Intention extends beyond the physical, becoming a powerful tool for self-awareness. By listening to our bodies, celebrating strengths, and learning to move through our limitations, we cultivate presence and intentionality in our lives, unlocking our true potential with every breath and movement.

“Garuda for me is life and movement, and practising it daily is a way for it to manifest in me and through me. I simply couldn’t live without it. It’s a privilege to be working alongside James as a Master Trainer. And honouring his work the best way I know how; to practise it, to live it, and to share it with as much care, attention to detail, and love, as he has put into creating it.”

— Bec

My Mission

As a Garuda Master Trainer / Reiki, my mission is to empower individuals to embrace movement as a pathway to holistic well-being. I believe in the profound connection between mind and body and I strive to create a supportive space where individuals can explore, learn, and grow through movement.

What sets Garuda apart is our unique approach that combines functional movement with intuitive practices. I’m committed to providing personalised guidance and support to help my clients unlock their full potential and achieve their wellness goals.

But beyond what I do, it's about the people we serve. We're here to inspire and empower individuals to cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them through movement.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to say hi. I'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • ⁠Matwork foundation

    •⁠ ⁠Matwork seated & standing

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Matwork advanced

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda apparatus a

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda apparatus b

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda apparatus series 1

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda apparatus series 2

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda Sonali

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda barre foundation

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda barre advanced

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda chakra (foam roller)

    •⁠ ⁠⁠garuda dhara (chair)

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda graha (brick)

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda mala (bands)

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda on reformer 1

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Garuda on reformer 2

    Plus working/training privately with James and working on new material together for the last 3 years