Mens sana in corpore sano:
train your mind as well as your body
The Ferriz-Ferrière Method blends progressive movement with conscious breathing to strengthen both body and mind, benefits described as reaching "different levels of the organism." Regular practice helps "widen the thorax capacity," supports circulation and digestion, and builds the kind of clear-headed calm and focus that supports study, exams and everyday life. Whether you're new to exercise or looking for a steadier way to manage stress between classes, this is a practical, welcoming way to invest in yourself.
Students can receive 50% off standard class pricing! Please inquire with us!
A different kind of yoga
Small classes. A practice that meets you where you are.
At House of Culture Dr David Juan Ferriz Olivares, yoga is taught in deliberately small groups, so you are seen, listened to and carefully guided. Whether you are returning to movement, looking for a steadier practice, or seeking a quieter space in your week, you will have room to learn at your own pace.
Our approach is based on the Ferriz-Ferrière Method: a structured practice that brings together physical postures, breathing, relaxation and mindful attention. Rather than chasing performance, it invites a more balanced, sustainable relationship with movement.
The Ferriz-Ferrière Method
A considered practice for body, breath and mind
The Ferriz-Ferrière Method is a specialised yoga approach associated with the work of Dr Serge Raynaud de la Ferrière. It draws on traditional yoga practice while giving particular attention to posture, breathing, relaxation and conscious presence.
The Ferriz-Ferrière Method offer the following benefits:
• Promotes glandular balance
• Supports spinal health
• Enhances breathing
• Improves flexibility and blood circulation
• Stimulates neuro-fluid centers
• Expands consciousness
• Provides physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Suitable for all ages
• Improve quality of life
No prior yoga experience is required. Come as you are; work within your own capacity.
Personal guidance matters
Small classes. Real attention.
With fewer than 5 people in a class, your teacher can observe your practice, offer clear options and help you adapt movements to your experience and comfort.
This is yoga for people who value quality instruction over a packed timetable and who want to feel supported rather than anonymous.
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Small, welcoming groups
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Clear guidance throughout each class
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Options for different levels of mobility and experience
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A respectful, non-competitive learning environment
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Time to ask questions and progress gradually
Find your starting point
Yoga can begin at any stage of life.
Returning to movement
If exercise has fallen away during a busy season of life, begin again without the intensity of a large fitness class. Start gently, build consistency and reconnect with how your body moves.
Mobility and mature-age practice
A steady, carefully paced class can be a supportive way to maintain a relationship with movement, posture, breathing and relaxation. Please speak with us beforehand so we can help identify suitable class options.
Beginners and sedentary adults
You do not need to be flexible, fit or experienced to begin. You need curiosity, comfortable clothing and a willingness to take one step at a time.
Pre- and post-natal yoga
Specialist classes offer a calm space to move, breathe and rest during pregnancy and after birth, with guidance tailored to this important period. We recommend discussing participation with your relevant health professional, particularly where there are medical considerations.
Meet your teachers and studio
Elena Radin has been practicing this yoga method since she was 16 and has been teaching it since she was 22, more than three decades of experience.
Angelo Brandstetter has been practicing this method for 14 years and has been teaching it for 10 years.
Learn with teachers whose connection to yoga has been built over a lifetime of study, practice and teaching. Classes are delivered with patience, close observation and respect for each person’s individual path.
This is not a one-size-fits-all sequence delivered from the front of a crowded room. It is experienced teaching, shared in a small and welcoming setting.
A welcoming place to pause, move and reconnect
House of Culture Dr David Juan Ferriz Olivares has been part of the South Melbourne community for almost a decade, offering yoga alongside cultural learning and wellbeing activities. The wider organisation describes its work as centred on culture, yoga and health education, with an emphasis on tolerance, truth and peace.
Come for a class. Stay for a practice that can grow with you.
Some of our reviews
I had the pleasure of attending Elena's prenatal yoga classes, and it was amazing. She is a great yoga teacher, highly experienced and very knowledgeable. She paid attention to every pose and posture to make sure it is safe for the mother & the bub. Cannot recommend her enough! Elena is extremely kind, friendly and welcoming. It is always a delight to be around her.
Practicing at House of Culture in Melbourne has genuinely been a meaningful experience for me. What sets this place apart is how deeply grounded and thoughtfully designed their approach to yoga feels. It’s not just a sequence of movements — it feels like a practice built with intention, clarity, and real understanding of the body.
I especially love that the method is explained in such a scientific and accessible way, rather than being left vague or purely symbolic. At the end of each session, Elena and her husband take the time to break down one yoga pose, explaining the physiology behind it and how it actually impacts the body. That moment often feels like the most valuable part of the class — it transforms the practice from something you simply do into something you truly understand.
There is something very sincere about both of them. You can feel their dedication immediately. They don’t just teach yoga — they embody it. Knowing that they themselves went through a life-changing transformation through this practice adds a depth and authenticity that is rare to find.
I leave each session feeling clearer, calmer, and more connected — both mentally and physically. I would highly recommend this space to anyone looking not just for exercise, but for real health, attention, and inner peace
Elena helped me pass my IELTS exam, not only with my skills for the test, but she also prepared me psychologically to face what was coming and to get ready well in advance. Always attentive and always looking out for me, highly recommended!