About Family FEASTival
We are Madhu and Kate. For over 30 years we have practised orthodox Ananda Marga meditation and yoga, and have lived for many years across Asia and Africa. Our family guest room and studio sit in the gardens of Maleny — a small town about 100km north of Brisbane and 50km west of the Sunshine Coast.
Family FEASTival shares a clear, practical and integrated approach to yoga, breath and meditation — grounded in the eight-limbed system of Ashtanga yoga and drawn from ancient tantric traditions, while remaining accessible and practical for modern life. Our offerings include weekly in-person classes in Maleny, fortnightly online teachings, an online philosophy series, and a rainforest garden retreat.
Our Teachers
Kate Kazony — trained in India under Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, Kate has taught meditation and yoga across schools, universities, retreats and ashrams in more than 20 countries. Now based in Maleny, she offers an integrated and grounded approach to wellbeing and inner development.
Didi Ananda Gauri — a yogic nun with over 50 years of teaching experience worldwide, Didi is the author of four books of poetry and prose exploring tantric spirituality. She supports the program through Zoom sessions and retreat teaching.
