Our Story

We believe that community and spirit makes the world turn,

because our studio humbly began in the midst of a global pandemic by running donation-only classes on the carpet floor of nightclub.

Antara was created as a place to practice with intention and BE with like-minded people. We moved, we changed, we laughed, cried and sighed together. No matter where we were.

What has been consistent from the very beginning, is how Antara feels.

An Antara Studios team member demonstrates a yoga pose in a bright studio with large sheer curtains.
Person doing yoga on a black mat, wearing multiple bracelets and rings, with other participants in the background.

Warm and welcoming... like returning home

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Warm and welcoming... like returning home ~

You are welcome.

There’s a space here for you.

A place to land. A place to practice and explore. A place to belong.

A woman lying on a yoga mat, holding a blue exercise ball above her with both hands, legs extended upwards in a workout pose in a brightly lit room with wooden floors and white curtains.

“The energy of this space is truly unmatched – stepping in, you instantly feel that this is a very special place, and what you’re about to experience with these amazing people is life-changing.”

Founder Amy Pattison sits cross-legged on a yoga mat, smiling and raising her arms in a yoga pose, wearing a black tank top and black leggings.

A warm hello
from Amy

I’m Amy, and I’m so glad you’re here. Antara Studios has become one of the most meaningful threads of my life — and I’m proud to share it with you.

Why Antara Exists

Antara was born from a simple belief: movement and mindfulness are essential supports for real life. A place where people are welcome, held, and properly seen.

How it began

Born and raised in Toowoomba, I came into my own yoga practice not long after the birth of my third child.

In time, I understood how a truly sustainable and beneficial movement practice is one that is consistently grounded and intelligently guided. I fell in love with the ever-evolving experience and learned the true meaning of gratitude, compassion and acceptance.

Meet Amy

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Meet Amy —

Two women practicing yoga - one assisting the other in a stretch, in a yoga studio with wooden floors.

What we’re here to offer

That personal practice became a clear vision: to create a studio that prioritises:
+ Quality over quantity
+ Familiarity over performance
+ Depth over distraction
+ A community shaped by warmth and camaraderie

Antara was never meant to be a place you rush through — it’s a place to return to. Where teachers know your name, your movement feels purposeful, and your practice supports the life you’re actually living.

Our studio is a ‘third space’ for real humans. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. And real magic happens.

“What an honour it is for our team to stand beside you in spaces and opportunities that stimulate and maintain inner growth; to nurture, understand, explore, challenge, rest, repair and release on the way to knowing and experiencing our truest selves.”

The Antara Studios brand icon - An interpretation of the hamsa hand.
The Antara Studios brand icon - An interpretation of the hamsa hand.
The Antara Studios brand icon - An interpretation of the hamsa hand.
Person kneeling on a mat in a yoga pose, wearing dark leggings and a white shirt.

We invite you to reconnect with yourself through movement and mindfulness.

Rooted in integrity, vitality, and love, our practices offer a modern approach with a deep respect for tradition—guiding you toward inner balance and self-discovery.