Move & Breathe for Health, Happiness & Longevity with Synergy 5-Dimensional Flow

Restore natural posture, movement and breathing through movement-based physiotherapy

fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science.

FREE E-BOOK with VIDEO PRACTICES: "How To Increase Strength, Flexibility, & Fitness While Nourishing Your Immune System and Increasing Your Energy Levels"

Simon Borg Olivier Practicing 5D Flow Yoga

Transform Your Health in 5 Key Areas

Unlock a balanced, vibrant life with these interconnected benefits:


Body: Pain-free movement, strength, and flexibility.

Mind: Inner calm, focus, and mental clarity.

Energy: Natural vitality without stress or strain.

Connection: Enhance relationships through inner balance.

Lifestyle: Live with purpose, ease, and abundance.

What is 5-Dimensional Flow?

This unique practice combines movement, breath, and mindfulness to restore natural posture, energize your body, and connect deeply with your core—your physical, mental, and emotional center.

What are the 5 dimensions referring to?

(1) Lengthening and shortening
(2) Bending forward and backward
(3) Side-bending from left to right
(4) Twisting from left to right
(5) Expanding and contracting (like your trunk but not your spine can do)

Simon Borg Olivier practicing advanced handstand posture

Join the Next Training

Deepen your practice with in-person workshops, retreats, and trainings.

7-Day Retreat in our Geodesic Dome


Date: 5 - 11 April 2025

Location: Byron Bay, Australia

300h Teacher Training (with retreat options)


Date: 3-30 May 2025
Location: Salento, Italy

Intensive 6 day Workshop

7 to 12 June 2025,

Berlin Germany

Or Become a Yoga Teacher From Your Home

Simon Invting People to Join Onine Teacher Trainng

Join the 5 Dimensional Synergy Flow Teacher Training and transform your practice. Explore movement, mindfulness, energy, and community in this holistic program.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Comprehensive online courses blending traditional yoga with modern science for health, longevity, and happiness.

84 Key Yoga Postures course thumbnail - detailed alignment and activation techniques with anatomical breakdowns

84 Postures Course

📚 Teacher-Level Depth | 🕒 20h | 💰 $197

Master alignment and activation in 84 key poses with detailed anatomical and physiotherapy insight.

5D Flow course thumbnail - core-based movement and breathwork with Simon Borg-Olivier

5D Flow Training

📚 Teacher-Level Depth | 🕒 70h+ | 💰 $997

Dive into Simon’s unique system blending yoga, martial arts & physiotherapy for strength, mobility, and internal energy.

Advanced Breath Control Mastery course thumbnail - intermediate to advanced pranayama techniques including Nauli and Shakti Chalana Mudra

Breath Control Mastery

📚 Teacher-Level Depth | 🕒 11h | 💰 $197

Explore powerful techniques like Nauli, Valsalva & Shakti Chalana to expand breath retention and inner energy.

Book Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga

Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss's renowned textbook is now available in digital format. Dive deep into the functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of yoga—written by practitioners, for practitioners.

Soon Available as a PDF

  • A definitive resource for yoga teachers, therapists, and serious students

  • 460+ pages of clear, practical, and science-backed insights on yoga, anatomy, and physiology

  • Trusted by professionals—prescribed text in the Master of Wellness program at RMIT University

Printed edition is currently out of stock—new print run coming soon.

Get the E-Book PDF for only $28

Book Reviews...

Drawing on their physiotherapy training and in-depth knowledge of western anatomy and physiology, along with their profound understanding of yoga asanas and experience as yoga teachers, authors Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss have produced a text that provides an in-depth exploration of the functional anatomy and physiology of yoga. This text presents a wealth of knowledge for yoga practitioners and teachers as well as anyone interested in understanding the impact of yoga on the physical body and is now a prescribed text for the course on ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ within the online Master of Wellness Program at RMIT University.

Professor Marc Cohen, Professor of Complementary Medicine, RMIT University

‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ is highly recommended to yoga teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and yoga practitioners. As a physical therapist and a long time Iyengar yoga practitioner myself, I searched for a book that would help me analyse yoga postures anatomically, biomechanically and therapeutically. When I was introduced to an earlier version of this book I was amazed at its accuracy and application to therapy; but the improvements made in this current edition make it an even more effective reference book. As a physical therapist I own many other anatomy and physiology books, which I use when researching a topic. When cross-referencing information in ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ I found the accuracy and comprehensiveness to be excellent compared with other yoga anatomy books currently on the market, which include many inaccuracies. The book is also a great reference source for physical therapists and others that have an interest in yoga.

Dalia Zwick PT PhD Physical Therapy Supervisor, The Women’s Center, Premier HealthCare, New York, NY

The depth of information and knowledge in ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ is breath taking. This book explores the effects of yoga on each part of the body through the use of asanas, bandhas, mudras and kriyas while minimising the risk of injury. This book explores the ability of hatha yoga to develop both strength and exibility and at the same time to use yoga as a therapy for healing musculoskeletal injuries. If detail and knowledge is your thing, you will not be able to go past this text. Rarely has the use of bandhas integrated with the asanas been so well explained and with such detail and clarity. Highly recommended.

International Yoga Teachers Association Journal: International Light, October – December 2005

‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ is an invaluable resource for both teachers and students wanting to take more responsibility for their own practice. In reading the text, it seems obvious that the authors are expert yoga practitioners and teachers, not just pro cient in anatomy and physiology. Most injuries in yoga did not occur because a posture or movement was inappropriate for a student, but rather because a teacher did not understand the body well enough to teach the exercise safely. This book provides yoga teachers and students with clear explanations and instructions which they can use in their own teaching and practice. The information comes in a clear well-illustrated and engaging way that does not overcomplicate and succeeds in making anatomy and physiology relevant to the actual practice of yoga.

Liz Bennett BAppSc(Physiotherapy) (University of South Australia), Yoga Teacher and Physiotherapist

Meet Simon Borg-Olivier

Headshot of Simon Borg Olivier

Simon Borg-Olivier is a physiotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and co-creator of YogaSynergy. With over 40 years of teaching experience, Simon has guided thousands worldwide to improve their health, movement, and breathing through a unique fusion of traditional wisdom and modern science.


He combines his background in physiotherapy, yoga, and biomechanics to create accessible practices that foster strength without tension, flexibility without pain, and energy without overexertion. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a curious beginner, Simon’s methods can help you achieve balance, vitality, and longevity.

Trusted by Leaders in Yoga & Embodiment

Listen to in-depth conversations where Simon Borg-Olivier shares his unique integration of traditional yoga wisdom with modern science. These podcasts feature discussions with leading voices in the movement and embodiment community, offering insights into safe, intelligent, and transformative practices. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, these episodes provide valuable perspectives to deepen your understanding and practice. Explore all podcasts.

Adam Keen

Ashtanga Teacher

Keen On Yoga Podcast

“Simon is someone I could have back on my podcast every month.”

Mark Walsh

Embodiment Coach

The Embodiment Podcast

"There’s a soothing aesthetic quality to Simon's movement—that’s wisdom speaking.”

J. Brown

Yoga Teacher & Author

J. Brown Yoga Talks

"Simon's approach to yoga is both deeply rooted and refreshingly accessible."

What students and practitioners are saying about Simon

"Yoga taught with joy and a truly open heart."

"Simon brings deep and thorough knowledge across all yoga disciplines, enriched by decades of high-level practice. His incredible generosity toward students of all abilities is unmatched. No pretension or superficiality here—just yoga taught with pure joy and an open heart. My highest respect and gratitude."
- Stephane Redey

"Simon is one of the last true yoga masters."

"Simon is truly at the top of yoga teaching. I love every movement, every bit of energy, and the deep connection he creates. He is one of the last true masters, a precious gift to all of us. I am grateful every day for having had the opportunity to learn from him."
- Georgina Polyak & Lauren Fields

"The most authentic teacher I’ve ever encountered."

"Simon has a unique gift for teaching from his heart, mind, and soul. For years I searched everywher- books, the internet, and magazines - to find someone who combines profound theoretical knowledge, intelligent practice, passion, and dedication. The moment I met Simon, I knew he was that teacher. His ability to continuously evolve and guide his students to higher, purer, and more intelligent levels of practice is extraordinary."
- Oksana Isavnina

"Simon is the missing link between traditional yoga and modern science."

"As a professional athlete and yoga practitioner for over 30 years, I struggled to find yoga practices that energized rather than depleted me. Meeting Simon was a turning point and I discovered the missing link between traditional yoga and modern physiotherapy. Simon’s unique approach, blending biology, physiotherapy, and yoga, profoundly changed my life. Health, relationships, even my professional performance improved dramatically. Training with Simon revealed what the sages meant by yoga as Kaivalya: true freedom in presence."
- Tite Togni

What other people are saying about Simon...

"I consider Simon a modern-day body mechanics wizard."

When I saw Simon for my knee consultation, I could hardly walk. The meniscus tears in both of my knees created so much movement limitation. What I learned from Simon were simple, effective co-activation exercises that immediately gave me a significant increase in movement and a decrease in pain. I consider Simon a modern-day body mechanics wizard. For the last 20 years, Simon has taught me how to manage my internal processes in ways that give me the capacity to self-regulate and meet my energy management and vitality goals. Working with me to reconfigure my knee damage took it to the next level. The surgery I was required to get was no longer required.

Zoe Braithwaite, ACRO Boss

"Simon’s teachings bring deep connection to every aspect of life."

I’ve known Simon as a dear friend, yoga colleague, and teacher for 30 years, and he never ceases to amaze me with his kindness, depth of knowledge, and constant inspiration. I continue learning vast amounts about self-care, the body, and life itself. There truly are no words to fully capture the depth of connection Simon’s teachings bring to all areas of life and the immense heart behind everything he does.

Mardi Kendall

"Simon is one of the last true yoga masters."

Simon is truly at the top of yoga teaching. I love every movement, every bit of energy, and the deep connection he creates. He is one of the last true masters, a precious gift to all of us. I am grateful every day for having had the opportunity to learn from him.

Georgina Polyak & Lauren Fields

"After the practice I feel like I took a booster!"

I practice kettlebell lifting and I train 7 days a week. I practically have an addiction to movement and for this reason I have taken many supplements for years while following adequate dietary regimes. After I started studying Simon’s courses, immediately through these practices my recoveries become faster and after about 4 months the need for supplements begins to decrease and today by practicing one session a day of the 5-Dimensional Flow I practically feel as if I were taking a booster.

Dr. Valerio Capi / Athlete

"Yoga taught with joy and a truly open heart."

Simon brings deep and thorough knowledge across all yoga disciplines, enriched by decades of high-level practice. His incredible generosity toward students of all abilities is unmatched. No pretension or superficiality here—just yoga taught with pure joy and an open heart. My highest respect and gratitude.

Stephane Redey

"Simon helped me restore knee function after a devastating injury."

I severely injured my knee (ACL and MCL tears). Simon's Knee Rehabilitation program restored my mobility, stability, and confidence. Now I'm back to dancing and yoga without needing surgery. Thank you, Simon!

Jennifer Genest, Professional Dancer & Yoga Teacher

"Helped me recover a shattered shoulder!"

I was in a car accident a few years ago that shattered my right shoulder. Recovery was slow but Simon’s Joint Synergy course significantly reduced my pain and increased strength and circulation. I thought I’d never be able to practice again so this is really life changing!

Stacey

"The most authentic teacher I’ve ever encountered."

Simon has a unique gift for teaching from his heart, mind, and soul. For years I searched everywher- books, the internet, and magazines - to find someone who combines profound theoretical knowledge, intelligent practice, passion, and dedication. The moment I met Simon, I knew he was that teacher. His ability to continuously evolve and guide his students to higher, purer, and more intelligent levels of practice is extraordinary.

Oksana Isavnina

"The knowledge you gain is truly invaluable."

The 84 Postures course was an incredibly rich and inspiring experience for me! Even though I’m a yoga teacher and a physiotherapist, I gained so much from it. The asanas are presented in a clear and safe way, with a strong focus on healthy alignment, injury prevention, and the meaningful use of bandhas. I highly recommend it to both yoga beginners and experienced teachers – the knowledge you gain is truly invaluable.

Petra Franetič / Yoga Teacher & Physiotherapist

"Simon is the missing link between traditional yoga and modern science."

As a professional athlete and yoga practitioner for over 30 years, I struggled to find yoga practices that energized rather than depleted me. Meeting Simon was a turning point and I discovered the missing link between traditional yoga and modern physiotherapy. Simon’s unique approach, blending biology, physiotherapy, and yoga, profoundly changed my life. Health, relationships, even my professional performance improved dramatically. Training with Simon revealed what the sages meant by yoga as Kaivalya: true freedom in presence.

Tite Togni / Professional athlete, founder of yogaXrunners

"Finally got rid of back pain!"

As a former gymnast and dancer, I struggled with persistent back pain for five years. Simon's Back Pain Therapy course introduced me to gentle yet powerful movements that strengthened my spine without stress. I now move confidently and pain-free. Life-changing!

Tal / Gymnast and dancer

"Simon’s teaching has an undeniable WOW factor."

I vividly remember my first Yoga Synergy class with Simon in 2006. Despite having practiced yoga for five years already with excellent teachers, Simon’s class had an undeniable WOW factor that has lasted through 13 years of a profound teacher-student relationship. His one-of-a-kind teaching style, warmth, humility, and endless creativity are incomparable. I'm forever indebted to Simon for generously sharing his wisdom. After experiencing Simon, there's simply nowhere else I'd rather go.

Monika Lenkefi / Yoga teacher and director of Izisz Yoga Studio

"The Most Inspiring Yoga Teacher I’ve Ever Met."

Simon is easily the most knowledgeable and inspiring teacher I have ever encountered. His teaching style makes complex concepts easy and enjoyable to learn. My first training with him was so impactful I immediately signed up for another. Simon completely transformed my understanding of yoga, both in teaching and in practice. After training with him, my chronic Raynaud's syndrome—something I’d suffered with for over 20 years—completely resolved. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Charlotte van Bassen

"A Profound and Transformative Yoga Journey."

My teacher training with Simon Borg-Olivier completely transformed my understanding of yoga, deepening my personal practice and my journey of self-inquiry. Simon’s passion, expertise, and unique ability to illuminate yoga’s intricacies—particularly how the spine transitions through poses—was eye-opening and profoundly inspiring. I am forever grateful.

Raphaël Semeteys / YogĀrkana

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