ABOUT SIMON BORG-OLIVIER
Simon Borg-Olivier is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, physiotherapist, and creator of the innovative 5-Dimensional Flow Movement System. With over four decades of experience, Simon integrates traditional wisdom and modern science to teach thousands worldwide how to move, breathe, and live better.
Simon’s Journey
Explore key milestones and moments that shaped Simon’s expertise and teaching philosophy.
Teaching Philosophy
Simon's teaching combines the best of East and West, blending the wisdom of traditional practices like yoga, Qigong, and martial arts with evidence-based modern science. His system of gentle movements focuses on creating flow—a dynamic meditative state that fosters energy, calm, and healing. Simon emphasizes that movement should be less about working out and more about “working in.”
Career Highlights
Physiotherapy and Research: With 25 years as a physiotherapist, Simon co-authored Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga, taught at RMIT University, and received grants for research into posture, movement, and breathing.
YogaSynergy Co-Founder: Simon co-founded YogaSynergy, one of Australia’s most respected yoga schools, with a style grounded in both ancient practices and modern science.
Global Educator: Since 1990, he has taught at international conferences, festivals, and teacher training programs across India, Bali, Europe, and the Americas.
A Lifelong Journey of Learning
Simon's passion for movement began at age six, when his father taught him advanced breath retention techniques for swimming. By age eight, he was learning internal organ massage from an Olympic athlete.
At 17, Simon was introduced to the philosophy and practices of tantric yoga by a Tibetan lama. Over the years, he studied directly with legendary teachers like
B.K.S Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar in India, as well as martial arts masters like
Grandmaster William Cheung and Master Zhen Hua Yang in China.
What other people are saying about Simon...
"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
"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
"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 / Professional athlete, founder of yogaXrunners
"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.
