Linda Li
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
In my class, you will experience mindfulness, connect with yourself and the world around you. I encourage you to cultivate loving and kindness, acceptance, and non-judgment. You will leave my class feeling one step closer to be back home: the reunion of your body, mind, and spirit.
About Me
I came to yoga 13 years ago due to my back pain. Witnessing the benefits of yoga: back pain gone, toned body and peaceful mind, and better sleep… I was determined to spread the benefits of yoga to as many people as possible. After I finished my Yoga Teacher Training 2014 at Langara College, I started to teach yoga right away. I teach with compassion, care, and love for Yoga, and for everyone I encounter.
In my class, you will experience mindfulness, connect with yourself and the world around you. I encourage you to cultivate loving and kindness, acceptance, and non-judgment. You will leave my class feeling one step closer to be back home: the reunion of your body, mind, and spirit.
Facebook: Linda Li
Instagram: @lindali968
What should students expect from your class?
In my class, you will experience mindfulness, connect with yourself and the world around you. I encourage you to cultivate loving and kindness, acceptance, and non-judgment. You will leave my class feeling one step closer to be back home: the reunion of your body, mind, and spirit.
About Me
I came to yoga 13 years ago due to my back pain. Witnessing the benefits of yoga: back pain gone, toned body and peaceful mind, and better sleep… I was determined to spread the benefits of yoga to as many people as possible. After I finished my Yoga Teacher Training 2014 at Langara College, I started to teach yoga right away. I teach with compassion, care, and love for Yoga, and for everyone I encounter.
In my class, you will experience mindfulness, connect with yourself and the world around you. I encourage you to cultivate loving and kindness, acceptance, and non-judgment. You will leave my class feeling one step closer to be back home: the reunion of your body, mind, and spirit.
Facebook: Linda Li
Instagram: @lindali968
Quynh Mi
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
An invitation to observe and witness your experience. Breath is the life force, and the initiator of all movement and thoughts. My strong focus on alignment and physical form is not in pursuit of a shape, but rather as a pathway inward. The body is not used to get into the pose, but rather the poses are the way into the body. My hope is that fellow yogis leave my class knowing a little bit more about themselves, and feeling physically, emotionally, and energetically spacious.
About Me
I have been practicing yoga since 2010 and teaching since 2014. It is my own personal practice which nourishes me, and you will find me as a student on the mat most days, gaining insight and inspiration from my community of fellow teachers and yogis. I was first introduced to yoga to when my acting teacher brought in a yoga teacher for a special workshop. Inspired by the experience, I joined YYOGA, where I was able to explore breath and movement in a way that helped her connect deeper, both to herself and to those around me. This led me to complete a 200-Hour Teacher Training in 2014 with YYOGA. I teach yin, prenatal, hatha, power, flow, and YHot classes. I believe in continued learning and training in all areas of life, seeking out the presence and gift of a beginner’s mindset. Additional teacher trainings completed include 50-Hour Yin with Bernie Clark, 85-Hour Prenatal with Teresa Campbell, 25-Hour Vinyasa Flow with Seane Corn, Meditation with Carolyn Ann Budgell, Yoga Nidra with Michèle Denis, and YSculpt with Hana Weinwurm. My classes are a warm invitation to let go of doing, and get into feeling. “Your only job is to breathe, and to watch yourself breathe”. The end goal practicing yoga is not about getting stronger in the poses, but about practicing presence so you can show up in your life off the mat.
Instagram: @thequynhcat
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What should students expect from your class?
An invitation to observe and witness your experience. Breath is the life force, and the initiator of all movement and thoughts. My strong focus on alignment and physical form is not in pursuit of a shape, but rather as a pathway inward. The body is not used to get into the pose, but rather the poses are the way into the body. My hope is that fellow yogis leave my class knowing a little bit more about themselves, and feeling physically, emotionally, and energetically spacious.
About Me
I have been practicing yoga since 2010 and teaching since 2014. It is my own personal practice which nourishes me, and you will find me as a student on the mat most days, gaining insight and inspiration from my community of fellow teachers and yogis. I was first introduced to yoga to when my acting teacher brought in a yoga teacher for a special workshop. Inspired by the experience, I joined YYOGA, where I was able to explore breath and movement in a way that helped her connect deeper, both to herself and to those around me. This led me to complete a 200-Hour Teacher Training in 2014 with YYOGA. I teach yin, prenatal, hatha, power, flow, and YHot classes. I believe in continued learning and training in all areas of life, seeking out the presence and gift of a beginner’s mindset. Additional teacher trainings completed include 50-Hour Yin with Bernie Clark, 85-Hour Prenatal with Teresa Campbell, 25-Hour Vinyasa Flow with Seane Corn, Meditation with Carolyn Ann Budgell, Yoga Nidra with Michèle Denis, and YSculpt with Hana Weinwurm. My classes are a warm invitation to let go of doing, and get into feeling. “Your only job is to breathe, and to watch yourself breathe”. The end goal practicing yoga is not about getting stronger in the poses, but about practicing presence so you can show up in your life off the mat.
Instagram: @thequynhcat
Check out Quynh’s classes on YYOGA at Home – Click here to view the collection. Not a subscriber? Try it free for 7 days!
Emily Lefebvre
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A playful and permissive practice.
About Me
Expect a playful atmosphere in my classes and the opportunity to smile! I give my students the permission to make the class what they need on any given day. Within the framework of traditional yoga, I love to bring in elements of functional movement, dance, and play into my classes.
Facebook: Emily Lefebvre Yoga
What should students expect from your class?
A playful and permissive practice.
About Me
Expect a playful atmosphere in my classes and the opportunity to smile! I give my students the permission to make the class what they need on any given day. Within the framework of traditional yoga, I love to bring in elements of functional movement, dance, and play into my classes.
Facebook: Emily Lefebvre Yoga
Zander Winther
Studio
Classes
About Me
Zander has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 10 years, and is passionate about providing traditional instruction in the lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya. He holds E-RYT 500 status with Yoga Alliance, having logged over 1000 hours in training and 4,500 hours of yoga instruction. Zander also holds Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certification via the Himalayan Institute, Advanced Teacher Training certification in Vinyasa Krama with Srivatsa Ramaswami, Yoga Therapy Teacher Training certification with Manju Jois, as well as deep study in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Fiona Stang and other senior teachers.
Zander is also a Yoga Teacher Trainer, having co-facilitated 200 Hour programs for hundreds of students in Vancouver. He holds an MA in philosophy (2010) and is currently completing a second graduate degree at UBC where he is translating and examining the Yoga Yājñavalkya, an important haṭha yoga text in the Sri Krishnamacharya tradition.
Instagram: @zanderyoga
About Me
Zander has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 10 years, and is passionate about providing traditional instruction in the lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya. He holds E-RYT 500 status with Yoga Alliance, having logged over 1000 hours in training and 4,500 hours of yoga instruction. Zander also holds Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certification via the Himalayan Institute, Advanced Teacher Training certification in Vinyasa Krama with Srivatsa Ramaswami, Yoga Therapy Teacher Training certification with Manju Jois, as well as deep study in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Fiona Stang and other senior teachers.
Zander is also a Yoga Teacher Trainer, having co-facilitated 200 Hour programs for hundreds of students in Vancouver. He holds an MA in philosophy (2010) and is currently completing a second graduate degree at UBC where he is translating and examining the Yoga Yājñavalkya, an important haṭha yoga text in the Sri Krishnamacharya tradition.
Instagram: @zanderyoga
Michelle Weisbom
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students will break down any barriers they once set upon themselves, realizing a new potential that lies within.
About Me
I’ve been teaching classes for over 15 years and I continue to upgrade my education and certifications. Not only do I inspire students, but students inspire me. It’s a lifelong journey to always improve oneself but to also acknowledge the awesomeness of the present moment.
What should students expect from your class?
Students will break down any barriers they once set upon themselves, realizing a new potential that lies within.
About Me
I’ve been teaching classes for over 15 years and I continue to upgrade my education and certifications. Not only do I inspire students, but students inspire me. It’s a lifelong journey to always improve oneself but to also acknowledge the awesomeness of the present moment.
Alannah Shaffer
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A fun class that focuses on connecting with your breath and body.
About Me
Your past doesn’t dictate your future.
After nearly failing PE in junior high, I began teaching various forms of fitness in 2006 and couldn’t imagine life without a physical practice! A teacher by nature, my passion is holding the space for personal inquisition and growth, as well as providing tools that guide each of us to become the highest and truest version of ourselves. This is through teaching yoga and fitness, as well as Life Coaching with a focus on Whole Food Plant Based nutrition and Human Design – in person and online.
As a teacher, my training includes 100hr YTT with Nicki Doane, 200hr YTT with Tiffany Cruikshank, Meditation training with Carolyn Budgell, as well as fitness, TRX, and indoor cycling trainings. As a coach, I trained with Co-Active Training Institute, and for nutrition I received my certification through Precision Nutrition.
Instagram: @thesimplyca
What should students expect from your class?
A fun class that focuses on connecting with your breath and body.
About Me
Your past doesn’t dictate your future.
After nearly failing PE in junior high, I began teaching various forms of fitness in 2006 and couldn’t imagine life without a physical practice! A teacher by nature, my passion is holding the space for personal inquisition and growth, as well as providing tools that guide each of us to become the highest and truest version of ourselves. This is through teaching yoga and fitness, as well as Life Coaching with a focus on Whole Food Plant Based nutrition and Human Design – in person and online.
As a teacher, my training includes 100hr YTT with Nicki Doane, 200hr YTT with Tiffany Cruikshank, Meditation training with Carolyn Budgell, as well as fitness, TRX, and indoor cycling trainings. As a coach, I trained with Co-Active Training Institute, and for nutrition I received my certification through Precision Nutrition.
Instagram: @thesimplyca
Emily Gonzales
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Whether it is rocking out to your favourite song in a vinyasa flow, sitting softly with your heart beat, or tackling tough moments on and off the mat, let’s dance together to the rhythm of life.
About Me
My journey toward mindful movement started with cheesy music, leotards and leg warmers. I was an aerobics instructor in the 1980s, dancing to the beat to get fit and have fun. In 2005, I began incorporating yoga postures into fitness classes because they improved balance, flexibility and they just felt so beautiful in the body. Then, in 2012, my life became a bad country song…Ugh. Never was there a better time to turn to yoga and practice its embodied teachings off the mat. No longer just words in a yoga class, I had to actively practice calm and compassion – every moment counted.
Today I offer yoga classes that invite you to dance to your own rhythm. Your individuality is respected and encouraged…and leg warmers are welcome too.
Facebook: Emily Gonzales Yoga
What should students expect from your class?
Whether it is rocking out to your favourite song in a vinyasa flow, sitting softly with your heart beat, or tackling tough moments on and off the mat, let’s dance together to the rhythm of life.
About Me
My journey toward mindful movement started with cheesy music, leotards and leg warmers. I was an aerobics instructor in the 1980s, dancing to the beat to get fit and have fun. In 2005, I began incorporating yoga postures into fitness classes because they improved balance, flexibility and they just felt so beautiful in the body. Then, in 2012, my life became a bad country song…Ugh. Never was there a better time to turn to yoga and practice its embodied teachings off the mat. No longer just words in a yoga class, I had to actively practice calm and compassion – every moment counted.
Today I offer yoga classes that invite you to dance to your own rhythm. Your individuality is respected and encouraged…and leg warmers are welcome too.
Facebook: Emily Gonzales Yoga
Sasha Smith
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A friendly environment with a focus on intentional sequencing, authentic embodiment, and a vibrant playlist.
About Me
I have been practicing yoga since my teen years, and have undergone several teacher trainings including 200 hr, YHot, Vinyasa Sequencing, Kundalini, Core, and Fitness Theory. Experiential immersions in Chanting, Intentional Dance, and Thai Massage have taught me the subtle art of witnessing and teaching to multi-faceted beings. I love holding space for others to feel radiantly alive and embodied with awareness.
Instagram: @sasha.smith.yoga
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/SshA3
Check out Sasha’s classes on YYOGA at Home – Click here to view the collection. Not a subscriber? Try it free for 7 days!
What should students expect from your class?
A friendly environment with a focus on intentional sequencing, authentic embodiment, and a vibrant playlist.
About Me
I have been practicing yoga since my teen years, and have undergone several teacher trainings including 200 hr, YHot, Vinyasa Sequencing, Kundalini, Core, and Fitness Theory. Experiential immersions in Chanting, Intentional Dance, and Thai Massage have taught me the subtle art of witnessing and teaching to multi-faceted beings. I love holding space for others to feel radiantly alive and embodied with awareness.
Instagram: @sasha.smith.yoga
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/SshA3
Check out Sasha’s classes on YYOGA at Home – Click here to view the collection. Not a subscriber? Try it free for 7 days!
Sandra Stephanson
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Human tensions & uniqueness reshaped into sweet mobility & supple serenity.
About Me
My yoga practice emerged from insights into pain from playing hard. I tore my achilles heel in the passion of flamenco dance. From this hot spot, add an achey chest from asthma and a sensitive heart, I was ripe for the yoga fire of transformation. In 2007, I dove into training in the healing science and spirit of yoga and realized – Wow, this will be a life long adventure in wisdom! Opening the energetic gateway to freedom through hatha, vinyasa and yin asana coupled with meditation has led to artful suppleness and strength as well as the unexpected bonus of enough humour to absorb the unruly and delightful challenges of life.
We weren’t born with an owner’s manual. However, practicing yoga will help you understand your unique physiology, history, habits, and attitude that will creatively inform your awareness and capacity for happiness. You can’t help but improve physically and mentally. From the first day of practice, you can find relief in this ancient effective practice that is now a modern phenomena that responds to your well-being. With your focus, mobility and mindfulness melt into a new way of feeling good in your skin!
Facebook: Sandra Stephanson
Instagram: @sthsoftr
What should students expect from your class?
Human tensions & uniqueness reshaped into sweet mobility & supple serenity.
About Me
My yoga practice emerged from insights into pain from playing hard. I tore my achilles heel in the passion of flamenco dance. From this hot spot, add an achey chest from asthma and a sensitive heart, I was ripe for the yoga fire of transformation. In 2007, I dove into training in the healing science and spirit of yoga and realized – Wow, this will be a life long adventure in wisdom! Opening the energetic gateway to freedom through hatha, vinyasa and yin asana coupled with meditation has led to artful suppleness and strength as well as the unexpected bonus of enough humour to absorb the unruly and delightful challenges of life.
We weren’t born with an owner’s manual. However, practicing yoga will help you understand your unique physiology, history, habits, and attitude that will creatively inform your awareness and capacity for happiness. You can’t help but improve physically and mentally. From the first day of practice, you can find relief in this ancient effective practice that is now a modern phenomena that responds to your well-being. With your focus, mobility and mindfulness melt into a new way of feeling good in your skin!
Facebook: Sandra Stephanson
Instagram: @sthsoftr
Parking Tip
Richmond Olympic Oval
Studio Hours
Reserve your Spot!
New to YYOGA?
In partnership with the Richmond Olympic Oval, this modern yoga studio serves our community and local athletes alike.
Enjoy an incredible space filled with natural light, easy parking, infrared sauna and plenty of yoga classes. From hot yoga to YSculpt, we have a variety of yoga and fitness classes. All levels welcome.
Receive complimentary parking if the Richmond Olympic Oval is your home studio and you have an unlimited membership (Month to Month or Annual Membership).
Changerooms: Provided in partnership with the Richmond Olympic Oval, guests are supported to use the changeroom that best aligns with their gender identity. Please note that changerooms are located outside the YYOGA studio facilities.
- Shared men’s changeroom with private shower & toilet stalls
- Shared women’s changeroom with private shower & toilet stalls
- Single, private, all-gender changeroom with toilet
Deb Cehak
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect a challenging class in which space will be held for you to laugh, cry, play, rest, add on, subtract; space in which you can show up and be fully YOU.
About Me
I am a lifelong yogi, therapist, student, a mom to five brilliant kids, and a passionate participant in life. Right now, I teach flow and power yoga and handstands. I practice and teach yoga because it feeds my soul. I teach to help people break people open. To find their fullest selves. To hold space for people who need to recover, to heal, to process, to dive deep, and do their work. I teach to help students find their strength and the spark that makes them feel alive
Instagram: @deb.cehak
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect a challenging class in which space will be held for you to laugh, cry, play, rest, add on, subtract; space in which you can show up and be fully YOU.
About Me
I am a lifelong yogi, therapist, student, a mom to five brilliant kids, and a passionate participant in life. Right now, I teach flow and power yoga and handstands. I practice and teach yoga because it feeds my soul. I teach to help people break people open. To find their fullest selves. To hold space for people who need to recover, to heal, to process, to dive deep, and do their work. I teach to help students find their strength and the spark that makes them feel alive
Instagram: @deb.cehak
Alison Klektau
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A wholehearted and alignment-based practice that aims to challenge while creating space to (re)connect back to ourselves with every breath.
About Me
With a lifelong love of movement, along with the curiosity that comes from self-exploration, I started teaching in 2013 with Pilates Fusion classes and further expanded my offerings with Yoga the following year. I offer classes that are fun, challenging and nourishing to create a well-balanced practice that supports others in (re)connecting back to themselves in every moment. To practice what it means to be here and now, to be mindful and aware, while allowing room for possibility. In addition to my offerings on the mat, I am also a certified Life Coach and I hold certifications in Yoga Nidra and neuro-informed breathwork (pranayama).
Instagram: @alisonklektau | @a.i.k.movement
Spotify: AlisonKlektau
What should students expect from your class?
A wholehearted and alignment-based practice that aims to challenge while creating space to (re)connect back to ourselves with every breath.
About Me
With a lifelong love of movement, along with the curiosity that comes from self-exploration, I started teaching in 2013 with Pilates Fusion classes and further expanded my offerings with Yoga the following year. I offer classes that are fun, challenging and nourishing to create a well-balanced practice that supports others in (re)connecting back to themselves in every moment. To practice what it means to be here and now, to be mindful and aware, while allowing room for possibility. In addition to my offerings on the mat, I am also a certified Life Coach and I hold certifications in Yoga Nidra and neuro-informed breathwork (pranayama).
Instagram: @alisonklektau | @a.i.k.movement
Spotify: AlisonKlektau