Orchestrated movement for the modern body.
Welcome to the AJYOGA Academy.
AJYOGA Academy is a Melbourne-based online yoga studio offering live online yoga classes and an on-demand library for students practicing around the world.
View the live online yoga class schedule on our Call Sheet.
Unlimited live online yoga classes
Full on-demand replay library
4 signature training styles
Cancel anytime, no questions asked
At the AJYOGA Academy, the body is an instrument and the mat is a stage. Through online yoga classes, students develop clarity, strength, and control in every environment.
My methodology is built on two decades of theatrical direction and performance assessment — applied not to actors, but to human movement.
I don’t simply sequence classes. I orchestrate them.
Rhythmic tempo becomes a biomechanical metronome. Precision builds structural integrity. Strength becomes both athletic and expressive.
The result: movement with clarity, confidence, and control — on and off the mat.


Four complementary online yoga class styles designed to support your body and mind across the full performance arc — from high energy to deep rest.
POP YOGA: High-energy, tempo-driven movement designed to build stamina and precision.
YOGA STRENGTH: Athletic rigging for the human frame.
YOGA RELAX: Deliberate down-tempo practice that restores, recalibrates, and refines control.
GUIDED MEDITATION: The art of stillness.
THE GREEN ROOM: The Academy's backstage community.
For two decades, I assessed performance in professional theatre.
Today, I apply that same directorial eye to the architecture of movement in our online yoga classes.
Every class is constructed with intention — structure, tempo, progression.
You are given the technical rigging and clarity required to move at your best.
And then there’s Oyster & Pearl — the Academy’s most senior management.
They occasionally join us on the mat — offering unscripted interruption and a reminder that even the most symphonic practice needs a little joy.

Testimonials
"Aaron Joyner brings his inimitable approach to every Pop Yoga class and that’s what makes us return! He combines humour with purpose; dedication with spontaneity; and calmness with presence. Aaron’s generosity of time and knowledge is indicative of those of us who’ve consistently participated for so many years. Aaron’s sense of musicality hooks us in every time!..."
-Bernadette B
"I’ve been doing classes for over 2 years with Aaron. I have never committed to anything for as long as this in my 60 plus years and that’s a testament to what Aaron is able to provide in exercise, relaxation, strengthening of mind and body and entertainment."
-Tracey B
"Aaron is a great yoga instructor, one my favourites. He makes sure that the class is challenging yet really fun! Love his pop yoga classes and have been going to his classes for years. His instructions are spot on, you won’t be lost even as a beginner or challenged if experienced. Lots of variations provided to keep you on your toes, sometimes literally."
-Joyette M
"Aaron’s classes are something special. He brings such warmth, care and genuine support to every session, and he balances that beautifully with lightness and fun. His voice alone is grounding — it makes it so easy to drop in and let go. I consistently feel refreshed, centred and uplifted. So grateful for his guidance."
-Anne M
"I have practiced with Aaron for over five years ... Aaron’s teaching is exceptional for its technical clarity and the safe, inclusive environment he creates ... his ability to cue complex movements with precision has significantly advanced my own practice and well-being."
-Vivienne M
"An excellent yoga instructor with amazing technical expertise and flexibility ... Always in keeping with the sacred and traditional practices of yoga, but with a modern twist ... I always leave his classes feeling energised, relaxed, and empowered. Since doing his classes for 2+ years, I have improved my flexibility, balance and strength (including core)."
-Toni L
"I’ve been attending Aaron’s yoga classes for several years now. His classes are always thoughtfully structured and flow beautifully from start to finish ... just the right balance of challenge and accessibility- providing more advanced options ... while also offering lighter variations so everyone feels comfortable. I always leave his classes feeling stronger, more centred, and genuinely uplifted."
-Oksana
"I’m in my 40s and have been doing Relax yoga, Pop yoga and meditation with Aaron at AJYOGA for years. The classes became a calm anchor in my week and have genuinely helped my stress and wellbeing ... Personal, welcoming and very beginner-friendly even online. I’m very grateful I found it, I sleep better, have better posture and I’m a calmer mum!"
-Wendy G
"I absolutely love training with Aaron! Aaron has an incredible ability to motivate you while still making every movement feel accessible and safe. I’ve seen such a difference in my strength, flexibility and overall mindset since starting his sessions on my postpartum journey after 2 kids ... Online classes: a game changer for anyone wanting high-quality and engaging workouts from home."
-Molly H
"Been attending pop yoga and yoga strength with Aaron for a number of years and it's still as enjoyable as it has always been ... he takes the time to explain some of the intricacies of the moves, the minor tweaks he advises really helps to get the most out of what you're doing. Highly recommend whether a beginner or experienced yogi ..."
-Ian J
"Aaron Joyner brings his inimitable approach to every Pop Yoga class and that’s what makes us return! He combines humour with purpose; dedication with spontaneity; and calmness with presence. Aaron’s generosity of time and knowledge is indicative of those of us who’ve consistently participated for so many years. Aaron’s sense of musicality hooks us in every time!..."
-Bernadette B
"I’ve been doing classes for over 2 years with Aaron. I have never committed to anything for as long as this in my 60 plus years and that’s a testament to what Aaron is able to provide in exercise, relaxation, strengthening of mind and body and entertainment."
-Tracey B
"Aaron is a great yoga instructor, one my favourites. He makes sure that the class is challenging yet really fun! Love his pop yoga classes and have been going to his classes for years. His instructions are spot on, you won’t be lost even as a beginner or challenged if experienced. Lots of variations provided to keep you on your toes, sometimes literally."
-Joyette M
"Aaron’s classes are something special. He brings such warmth, care and genuine support to every session, and he balances that beautifully with lightness and fun. His voice alone is grounding — it makes it so easy to drop in and let go. I consistently feel refreshed, centred and uplifted. So grateful for his guidance."
-Anne M
"I have practiced with Aaron for over five years ... Aaron’s teaching is exceptional for its technical clarity and the safe, inclusive environment he creates ... his ability to cue complex movements with precision has significantly advanced my own practice and well-being."
-Vivienne M
"An excellent yoga instructor with amazing technical expertise and flexibility ... Always in keeping with the sacred and traditional practices of yoga, but with a modern twist ... I always leave his classes feeling energised, relaxed, and empowered. Since doing his classes for 2+ years, I have improved my flexibility, balance and strength (including core)."
-Toni L
"I’ve been attending Aaron’s yoga classes for several years now. His classes are always thoughtfully structured and flow beautifully from start to finish ... just the right balance of challenge and accessibility- providing more advanced options ... while also offering lighter variations so everyone feels comfortable. I always leave his classes feeling stronger, more centred, and genuinely uplifted."
-Oksana
"I’m in my 40s and have been doing Relax yoga, Pop yoga and meditation with Aaron at AJYOGA for years. The classes became a calm anchor in my week and have genuinely helped my stress and wellbeing ... Personal, welcoming and very beginner-friendly even online. I’m very grateful I found it, I sleep better, have better posture and I’m a calmer mum!"
-Wendy G
"I absolutely love training with Aaron! Aaron has an incredible ability to motivate you while still making every movement feel accessible and safe. I’ve seen such a difference in my strength, flexibility and overall mindset since starting his sessions on my postpartum journey after 2 kids ... Online classes: a game changer for anyone wanting high-quality and engaging workouts from home."
-Molly H
"Been attending pop yoga and yoga strength with Aaron for a number of years and it's still as enjoyable as it has always been ... he takes the time to explain some of the intricacies of the moves, the minor tweaks he advises really helps to get the most out of what you're doing. Highly recommend whether a beginner or experienced yogi ..."
-Ian J
"Aaron Joyner brings his inimitable approach to every Pop Yoga class and that’s what makes us return! He combines humour with purpose; dedication with spontaneity; and calmness with presence. Aaron’s generosity of time and knowledge is indicative of those of us who’ve consistently participated for so many years. Aaron’s sense of musicality hooks us in every time!..."
-Bernadette B
"I’ve been doing classes for over 2 years with Aaron. I have never committed to anything for as long as this in my 60 plus years and that’s a testament to what Aaron is able to provide in exercise, relaxation, strengthening of mind and body and entertainment."
-Tracey B
"Aaron is a great yoga instructor, one my favourites. He makes sure that the class is challenging yet really fun! Love his pop yoga classes and have been going to his classes for years. His instructions are spot on, you won’t be lost even as a beginner or challenged if experienced. Lots of variations provided to keep you on your toes, sometimes literally."
-Joyette M
"Aaron’s classes are something special. He brings such warmth, care and genuine support to every session, and he balances that beautifully with lightness and fun. His voice alone is grounding — it makes it so easy to drop in and let go. I consistently feel refreshed, centred and uplifted. So grateful for his guidance."
-Anne M
If the Academy isn't the right fit for your movement goals, cancel
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→ Unlimited Live Online Yoga Classes: Streamed in high-fidelity via Zoom.
→ On-Demand Library: 24/7 access.
→ Curated Classes: 4 signature styles designed to develop specific skills.
→ The Green Room: Exclusive Director’s notes, technique breakdowns, & more...
I acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. I offer my respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, present and emerging.
