The Directors

Dominique Santana Salerno

Dominique Santana Salerno, principal of the Australian Yoga Academy, is an inspired Yoga Practitioner, Teacher and Ayurvedic Healer.

She has studied extensively in a wide range of fields including a Bachelor of Communication, Postgraduate Diploma of Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma of Holistic Counselling, Diploma of Classical, (Raja) Yoga, Yoga - Alliance 500+ hour Ashtanga Yoga and Advanced Pranayama Certification as well as a Certificate of Ayurvedic Medicine and Reiki level 3.

Dominique co-founded the Australian Yoga Academy and Blue Angel Centre For Wellbeing. She went on to develop the Australian Yoga Academy’s renowned Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching Program accredited by the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. She is passionate about providing the highest quality professional training for Yoga Teachers at a foundation level as well as in specialist subject areas.

In addition to her many years teaching and studying in Australia, Dominique spent over 12 months in India, Thailand and Taiwan studying Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama, Sanskrit, Yogic Philosophy and Ayurvedic Medicine. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to work and mentor with some of the worlds’ greatest teachers.

Her teachers and influences include: Robert Byrne, John Demartini, Simon Borg – Olivier, Robert E. Svoboda, Sri. O.P. Tiwari, Richard Freeman, Paul Dallaghan, Neil Barker, Jeff and Harmony Lichty, Dr. Shantala Priyardrshini, Dr. Remitha K.K. and Professor Nagaraja Rao.

Dominique is a rare individual who has the unique ability to communicate the internal benefits of practice and timeless spiritual concepts in a practical and down to earth manner. Her open heart and relaxed approach enables her to truly connect with her students, inspiring those she works with to empower all areas of their lives.

Anthony Salerno

Anthony Salerno, author of Beyond the Emotional Roller Coaster, is a professional speaker and a pioneer in the mind, body spirit field.

Since 1993 Anthony has been dedicated to uncovering the universal laws of life and understanding human behaviour. His studies have spanned a wide range of fields including philosophy, world spiritual traditions, psychology, counselling, life and business coaching, yoga, natural healing methods together with scientific disciplines such as cosmology and quantum physics.

In 2000, after three years practicing law, Anthony made the commitment to follow his calling in the mind body spirit field. He and his wife Dominique went on to found the Australian Yoga Academy, Blue Angel Centre for Wellbeing and Salerno Seminars, organisations which have assisted many thousands to heal and empower themselves.

Anthony inspires people to raise their consciousness, transform their lives and maximize their potential physically, mentally and spiritually. He has developed powerful and highly effective transformational tools that are changing people’s lives.

As a teacher, Anthony shares his exceptional wisdom and understanding about life and assists people to open their hearts and minds and awaken the magnificent potential within.