About Us

THRIVE

Is a place for you to escapeTo find what you’ve been looking forTo be your best self

The THRIVE Experience

At THRIVE we know you want a peaceful, calming space; small class sizes; and individual attention tailored to your needs regardless of your capability.  In addition we also ensure we live by the following values.

  1. Acceptance, of all shapes and sizes
  2. Individuality, where we discover your unique needs
  3. Space, so you can work at your own pace
  4. Inspiration, where you discover your motivation to go beyond your expectations
  5. Community, creating a happier, healthier neighbourhood

Amy Jaya

Amy Jaya has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over fifteen years. She is a highly qualified, skilled and experienced Yoga, Barre Attack & Pilates instructor, Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist.

“The best part about my job is getting to see my clients – a diverse group of people in age and fitness levels – make a real difference to their health and wellbeing through working with me.  Making the commitment to pursue your health and fitness goals is not easy, so I admire the effort my clients put in. Through engaging in Yoga and Pilates I’ve seen my clients become stronger and more flexible.  Some have overcome significant injuries, regained the ability to do basic things around the house, or lost weight.  Mums-to-be have felt stronger and more comfortable during pregnancy and men have been amazed at how it has developed their strength and conditioning.   Yoga and Pilates are such all-encompassing programs that they make a difference in health & fitness to just about anyone.

If that wasn’t enough, what is also rewarding for me is that Yoga and Pilates are more than just exercise.  Both are disciplines that give us so much to enhance our lives.  Throughout all my sessions I educate my clients about the history of Yoga and Pilates and connect the teachings to everyday life.  Yoga & Pilates can help improve our breathing and digestion, relax and focus our minds, increase our concentration and improve our overall mental, as well as physical, wellbeing.  For me they are a central part of a comprehensive health, fitness and wellbeing program”.

Amy Jaya

 Qualifications:

  • Advanced Diploma in Yoga (Hatha Yoga tradition) 1000 hours
  • Pre and post natal Yoga
  • Soma Chi Yoga (200 hrs)
  • Yin Yoga (Level 1)
  • Diploma in Pilates
  • Cert IV in Allied Health (Physiotherapy Assistant)
  • Cert IV in Pilates
  • Stott Pilates comprehensive reformer training
  • Somatic Pilates
  • Studio Pilates (equipment and small props)
  • Pre & Post Natal Pilates
  • Certified Barre Attack Instructor
  • Cert III and IV in fitness
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment
  • Graduate Certificate in Nutrition, Deakin University
  • Indoor cycle certification
  • Pump, Power Bar, Boxing and Swiss Ball

Memberships:

  • Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA, Level 2)
  • Yoga Australia (Level 2)

Achievements

  • National and international Cycle, Yoga and Pilates presenter – Presenter at FILEX,  Masterblaster and FITEX NZ
  • Lecturer in Certificate III in Fitness – Group Exercise module
  • Instructor cycle training manuals and DVDs – Amy is the author of Indoor Cycle Fundamentals
  • Pilates DVD Producer – ‘Pilates For Real Bodies’
  • Fitness Centre Manager – Amy has managed a number of fitness centres across Melbourne