ABOUT SIMON BORG-OLIVIER

Simon Borg-Olivier: A Legacy of Movement and Wisdom

For over 50 years, Simon Borg-Olivier has been a pioneer in exploring the science and art of posture, movement, breath, and mental control. As a physiotherapist, research scientist, and university lecturer, Simon bridges ancient traditions with modern science, empowering students worldwide to achieve health, happiness, and longevity.

Simon Borg-Olivier: A Legacy of Movement and Wisdom

For over 50 years, Simon Borg-Olivier has been a pioneer in exploring the science and art of posture, movement, breath, and mental control. As a physiotherapist, research scientist, and university lecturer, Simon bridges ancient traditions with modern science, empowering students worldwide to achieve health, happiness, and longevity.

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.

Empowering Through Movement

Simon’s teachings are a testament to his lifelong commitment to the integration of mind, body, and breath. His students report increased energy, pain relief, and a profound sense of peace through his unique methods.

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