Bernadette Arena

I.Y.T.A., A.I.Y.P, ATMS.

Bernadette is a yoga and meditation teacher and group facilitator and has been teaching since the early 1990s. She has worked with people of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures and has developed skills of serving people dealing with significant life issues. She taught community classes for children, teens, people with disabilities, the elderly, sports professionals, and also in corporate environments.

Bernadette has worked with the Quest for Life Foundation since early 2006 and is a Senior Facilitator on our residential programs. Her work is treasured by our participants and our team.

She has also been developing and refining a deep understanding of the use of appropriate yoga and meditation approaches for use in oncology and with serious illness. Bernadette maintains close association with International Yoga Teachers Association and is a senior lecturer for their Teacher Training Course. She has designed and delivered yoga teacher training courses for other organisations. During 5 years in the UK she taught retreats, workshops and classes across the UK and in Europe and worked as a personal ‘lifestyle’ coach.

Bernadette brings a gentle and loving nature with insight and compassion borne out of her experience. She can assist a deeper connection with the body as a means to rejuvenate the spirit.