Samaneh Asgharzadeh
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your class?
Students can expect a challenging class for all levels with a focus on alignment and breath.
About Me
My practice began 15 years ago. I was inspired to try yoga as a recuperation from a lingering shoulder injury. My experience during this time opened many new doors and eventually motivated me to pursue a career in yoga. Initially I took Sivananda Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes. My first teacher training in 2013 taught me the importance of commitment and dedication to daily practice. However, it was not until I took my first Power yoga class two years later that I realized power yoga was my true calling. To this day, you will find me most happy when I am on my mat and helping students reach their full potential.
Instagram: @yogawithsamane
Spotify: Samane Asgharzadeh
What can students expect from your class?
Students can expect a challenging class for all levels with a focus on alignment and breath.
About Me
My practice began 15 years ago. I was inspired to try yoga as a recuperation from a lingering shoulder injury. My experience during this time opened many new doors and eventually motivated me to pursue a career in yoga. Initially I took Sivananda Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes. My first teacher training in 2013 taught me the importance of commitment and dedication to daily practice. However, it was not until I took my first Power yoga class two years later that I realized power yoga was my true calling. To this day, you will find me most happy when I am on my mat and helping students reach their full potential.
Instagram: @yogawithsamane
Spotify: Samane Asgharzadeh
Joanne Borek-Rog
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A workout that will leave them feeling stronger, more flexible and balanced.
About Me
I have been teaching Mat Pilates since 2006. I am also currently working on the Reformer, Cadillac and Chair with clients of different ages, strengths and abilities. I enjoy teaching small groups where I can pay attention to detail, with focus on alignment and breath. I am passionate about my clients becoming stronger while they regain mobility, ease of movement and confidence.
I am also certified in Yoga and Yin Yoga, and apply some of the stretching techniques to my teaching style. My classes offer props and modifications in order to create a more challenging workout, while at the same time being inclusive of a wide range of strengths and postural limitations.
I look forward to seeing you in my classes!
What should students expect from your class?
A workout that will leave them feeling stronger, more flexible and balanced.
About Me
I have been teaching Mat Pilates since 2006. I am also currently working on the Reformer, Cadillac and Chair with clients of different ages, strengths and abilities. I enjoy teaching small groups where I can pay attention to detail, with focus on alignment and breath. I am passionate about my clients becoming stronger while they regain mobility, ease of movement and confidence.
I am also certified in Yoga and Yin Yoga, and apply some of the stretching techniques to my teaching style. My classes offer props and modifications in order to create a more challenging workout, while at the same time being inclusive of a wide range of strengths and postural limitations.
I look forward to seeing you in my classes!
Aaliya Noorani
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A playful and strong practice inspired by tradition.
About Me
Having studied in the birth place of yoga, India- my classes integrate traditional foundations of physical asana, pranayama (breath work), yoga philosophy and mantra (chanting) meditation with a present day approach to philosophy and practice that provides students with a whole and integrative experience.
Yoga has strengthened my connection to self by finding a balanced practice of patient discipline and experiencing playfulness through the union of breath and movement. Traditional philosophy, mythology and mantra are the heart of my practice. These practices provide wisdom that connect me to my ancestral roots and our innate expansive capacity. It is with this passion for the ‘yuj’ (union) of all parts of what the practice truly provides that I share with my students.
Instagram: @aaliyatamara
What should students expect from your class?
A playful and strong practice inspired by tradition.
About Me
Having studied in the birth place of yoga, India- my classes integrate traditional foundations of physical asana, pranayama (breath work), yoga philosophy and mantra (chanting) meditation with a present day approach to philosophy and practice that provides students with a whole and integrative experience.
Yoga has strengthened my connection to self by finding a balanced practice of patient discipline and experiencing playfulness through the union of breath and movement. Traditional philosophy, mythology and mantra are the heart of my practice. These practices provide wisdom that connect me to my ancestral roots and our innate expansive capacity. It is with this passion for the ‘yuj’ (union) of all parts of what the practice truly provides that I share with my students.
Instagram: @aaliyatamara
Jennifer Dibnah
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A nurturing, meditative class with a strong emphasis on alignment and safety. Students will leave feeling rejuvenated, grounded and centred.
About Me
I have been practicing Yoga for two decades and teaching for 12. I remember the first time I practiced, I felt at home in my body for the first time and I knew that I had a lot to heal and learn.
I started teaching Chair Yoga to seniors and since have taught all ages and abilities, including corporate events and retreats.
I love Yoga because you never stop learning. It has a wonderful way of humbling us and bring us back to centre.
Facebook: Karma Active Yoga
What should students expect from your class?
A nurturing, meditative class with a strong emphasis on alignment and safety. Students will leave feeling rejuvenated, grounded and centred.
About Me
I have been practicing Yoga for two decades and teaching for 12. I remember the first time I practiced, I felt at home in my body for the first time and I knew that I had a lot to heal and learn.
I started teaching Chair Yoga to seniors and since have taught all ages and abilities, including corporate events and retreats.
I love Yoga because you never stop learning. It has a wonderful way of humbling us and bring us back to centre.
Facebook: Karma Active Yoga
Lara Catherine Garnier
Studio
Classes
About Me
Teaching yoga will always be my first love. Additionally, I work full time 1:1 helping women who struggle with flight anxiety feel calm, safe, and confident in the sky so they can enjoy travel again.
I experienced my first yoga class in 1997 and practiced almost daily for two years, loving how it transformed my life. I began teaching Hatha Yoga in 1999. Between 2004-2006, I traveled to India for nine months studying backbending and asana. From 2005-2008, I studied Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers and Zen Meditation with Shakti Mhi.
My Hatha classes are traditional, unhurried, and light in energy, while my Yin classes honor the original meridian-based practice. Outside of yoga, I’m a certified EFT Tapping, Emotion Code, EQ Life Coach, and Bio Energy practitioner.
Instagram: @laracatherineg
About Me
Teaching yoga will always be my first love. Additionally, I work full time 1:1 helping women who struggle with flight anxiety feel calm, safe, and confident in the sky so they can enjoy travel again.
I experienced my first yoga class in 1997 and practiced almost daily for two years, loving how it transformed my life. I began teaching Hatha Yoga in 1999. Between 2004-2006, I traveled to India for nine months studying backbending and asana. From 2005-2008, I studied Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers and Zen Meditation with Shakti Mhi.
My Hatha classes are traditional, unhurried, and light in energy, while my Yin classes honor the original meridian-based practice. Outside of yoga, I’m a certified EFT Tapping, Emotion Code, EQ Life Coach, and Bio Energy practitioner.
Instagram: @laracatherineg
Kelly Colleen – YYOGA Director of Programming
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Expect to work hard and have some laughs.
About Me
My yoga practice and teaching journey began over 20 years ago in San Francisco, California where, after my first 200 hour teacher training, I managed and taught vinyasa yoga at one of the largest Ashtanga schools in the US. This incredible experience led me to Vancouver where I met my husband Jason, also a yoga teacher and together, we opened three local yoga studios, created and led two seasons of “Flow Yoga” for channel M television, and designed and led our own comprehensive 200 hour yoga teacher training program for five years.
In 2007, we partnered with YYOGA and started building the community to bring it to life and what it is today.
My passion for teaching functional movement in the Pilates and yoga systems has been steadfast and mentoring teachers and growing our community continues to bring me pride and joy every day.
Facebook: Kelly Colleen
Instagram: @kellycolleenyogapilates
Spotify: Kelly Colleen
Check out Kelly’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?
Expect to work hard and have some laughs.
About Me
My yoga practice and teaching journey began over 20 years ago in San Francisco, California where, after my first 200 hour teacher training, I managed and taught vinyasa yoga at one of the largest Ashtanga schools in the US. This incredible experience led me to Vancouver where I met my husband Jason, also a yoga teacher and together, we opened three local yoga studios, created and led two seasons of “Flow Yoga” for channel M television, and designed and led our own comprehensive 200 hour yoga teacher training program for five years.
In 2007, we partnered with YYOGA and started building the community to bring it to life and what it is today.
My passion for teaching functional movement in the Pilates and yoga systems has been steadfast and mentoring teachers and growing our community continues to bring me pride and joy every day.
Facebook: Kelly Colleen
Instagram: @kellycolleenyogapilates
Spotify: Kelly Colleen
Check out Kelly’s classes on YYOGA at Home – Click here to view the collection. Not a subscriber? Try it free for 7 days!
Christa Funk
Studio
Classes
About Me
Build your yoga tool box for healthy mind body and spirit.
What should students expect from your class?
I began practicing yoga in 2004 and soon after began my teaching journey in 2005. I am a 500 E-RYT teacher and a Senior Trainer for one of North America’s largest yoga schools. I am presently in the practicum phase of completing my Yoga Therapist designation with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and anticipate completion in the 2021 calendar year.
It has been an incredible journey thus far. I have specialty training in Trauma-informed practice, functional movement screening and athletics, Yoga for kids (and understanding childhood trauma). I also co-wrote two trainings for Yoga for Athletes and Injury Prevention and I am certified in Aromatouch. My vision is to enable individuals to see the incredible power within to be well in body, mind and spirit. I look forward to connecting, on the mat or otherwise. Om Shanti, Shanti Om!
Instagram: @pinktornadochrista
Facebook: Christa Funk
About Me
Build your yoga tool box for healthy mind body and spirit.
What should students expect from your class?
I began practicing yoga in 2004 and soon after began my teaching journey in 2005. I am a 500 E-RYT teacher and a Senior Trainer for one of North America’s largest yoga schools. I am presently in the practicum phase of completing my Yoga Therapist designation with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and anticipate completion in the 2021 calendar year.
It has been an incredible journey thus far. I have specialty training in Trauma-informed practice, functional movement screening and athletics, Yoga for kids (and understanding childhood trauma). I also co-wrote two trainings for Yoga for Athletes and Injury Prevention and I am certified in Aromatouch. My vision is to enable individuals to see the incredible power within to be well in body, mind and spirit. I look forward to connecting, on the mat or otherwise. Om Shanti, Shanti Om!
Instagram: @pinktornadochrista
Facebook: Christa Funk
Meltem Oner
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A powerful and sweaty practice that’s is deep and inspiring.
About Me
Meltem’s lifetime passion for dance and music makes her classes a playful dance through breath and asana while keeping a strong focus on a safe yet strong practice. Reconnect with your true spirit and love for life. Live, love, laugh, and let loose a little is her life motto. Meltem sees yoga as her soul food and a way of life not merely a physical practice. She adores yoga and practices what she preaches, you can find her on the mat next to yours any day 🙂
She was certified in Vinyasa Yoga in New York City in 2012 where she also completed her Kids Teacher’s Training. With her arrival to Vancouver, she has completed her 500 Hour Advanced Teacher’s Training at YYOGA and 40 hour ‘Vinyasa Immersion’ with Clara Robert-Oss in Prana flow of Shiva Rea, as well as yin, hot, aerial yoga, and Pilates teacher trainings throughout her 13 years of teaching.
She can’t wait to see you on your magic carpets 🙂
Instagram: @meltemoner144
Spotify: Onermeltem144
What should students expect from your class?
A powerful and sweaty practice that’s is deep and inspiring.
About Me
Meltem’s lifetime passion for dance and music makes her classes a playful dance through breath and asana while keeping a strong focus on a safe yet strong practice. Reconnect with your true spirit and love for life. Live, love, laugh, and let loose a little is her life motto. Meltem sees yoga as her soul food and a way of life not merely a physical practice. She adores yoga and practices what she preaches, you can find her on the mat next to yours any day 🙂
She was certified in Vinyasa Yoga in New York City in 2012 where she also completed her Kids Teacher’s Training. With her arrival to Vancouver, she has completed her 500 Hour Advanced Teacher’s Training at YYOGA and 40 hour ‘Vinyasa Immersion’ with Clara Robert-Oss in Prana flow of Shiva Rea, as well as yin, hot, aerial yoga, and Pilates teacher trainings throughout her 13 years of teaching.
She can’t wait to see you on your magic carpets 🙂
Instagram: @meltemoner144
Spotify: Onermeltem144
Meghan Ross
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A grounded class, supported by creativity, breath and inspiration.
About Me
I aim to bring a balanced class through passion and curiosity. I grew up playing numerous physical sports & and found Yoga in 2009 as a way to ease sore muscles. I quickly found more depth and passion within the practice and Yoga became a way of life. With increased curiosity and love of the practice, I completed YYoga’s 200hr & YHot RYT. My classes offer a passion for movement, in a grounded but curious space.
Spotify: Meghan Ross
What should students expect from your class?
A grounded class, supported by creativity, breath and inspiration.
About Me
I aim to bring a balanced class through passion and curiosity. I grew up playing numerous physical sports & and found Yoga in 2009 as a way to ease sore muscles. I quickly found more depth and passion within the practice and Yoga became a way of life. With increased curiosity and love of the practice, I completed YYoga’s 200hr & YHot RYT. My classes offer a passion for movement, in a grounded but curious space.
Spotify: Meghan Ross
Jasmina Egeler
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students should expect to be challenged!
About Me
My first yoga experience was in 2000 in the Ashtanga tradition. I developed a deep love for the practice which led me to take my first teacher training in 2009. I started teaching as soon as I received my teaching certification. I spent four years teaching in non traditional settings, on the downtown east side and at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre. In 2013, I transitioned out of my full time profession to teaching yoga. YYOGA has been my home since then. You can find me teaching Power and Flow classes here and also leading 200 Hour Teacher Training programs.
Facebook: Jasmina Egeler
Instagram: @jasminaegeler
Check out Jasmina’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?
Students should expect to be challenged!
About Me
My first yoga experience was in 2000 in the Ashtanga tradition. I developed a deep love for the practice which led me to take my first teacher training in 2009. I started teaching as soon as I received my teaching certification. I spent four years teaching in non traditional settings, on the downtown east side and at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre. In 2013, I transitioned out of my full time profession to teaching yoga. YYOGA has been my home since then. You can find me teaching Power and Flow classes here and also leading 200 Hour Teacher Training programs.
Facebook: Jasmina Egeler
Instagram: @jasminaegeler
Check out Jasmina’s classes on YYOGA at Home – Click here to view the collection. Not a subscriber? Try it free for 7 days!
Jenn Pun
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
My classes fuse science and art, anatomy and energy, Eastern and Western philosophy – leaving you strong, aligned, and connected to your Self.
About Me
Yoga and fitness have always been an integral part of my life. Movement, as I have experienced first-hand and know deeply, is a key ingredient in reclaiming our bodies and selves, restoring balance, and reviving our lives. I am known for my clear, authentic, and non-judgmental teaching style; as well as my ability to weave compassion-centered philosophy and relatable themes through class. I encourage the continuous growth of the physical and spiritual self, offering parts of my Self and the extensive and varied educational findings I have collected through my own life journey.
I have been teaching yoga since 2006 in studios, schools, private residences, and corporations in Toronto and, now, the Lower Mainland. I am Hatha-trained (through a 320-hour program with The Yoga Studio Toronto) under the mentorship of Cynthia Cooperstone, Michael Siddall, Vieslav Krystyan, and others who have modeled authenticity and joy in the practice and instruction of yoga. I am a lifelong student and my curiosity and zest for growth will always keep me seeking. My classes respect the differences in our bodies, our goals, our backgrounds, our stories. I acknowledge the rich and wise roots of yoga and offer up my own extensive experience with holistic health.
Facebook: Jenn Pun Whole Living
Instagram: @jennpun
Spotify: Jenn Pun
What should students expect from your class?
My classes fuse science and art, anatomy and energy, Eastern and Western philosophy – leaving you strong, aligned, and connected to your Self.
About Me
Yoga and fitness have always been an integral part of my life. Movement, as I have experienced first-hand and know deeply, is a key ingredient in reclaiming our bodies and selves, restoring balance, and reviving our lives. I am known for my clear, authentic, and non-judgmental teaching style; as well as my ability to weave compassion-centered philosophy and relatable themes through class. I encourage the continuous growth of the physical and spiritual self, offering parts of my Self and the extensive and varied educational findings I have collected through my own life journey.
I have been teaching yoga since 2006 in studios, schools, private residences, and corporations in Toronto and, now, the Lower Mainland. I am Hatha-trained (through a 320-hour program with The Yoga Studio Toronto) under the mentorship of Cynthia Cooperstone, Michael Siddall, Vieslav Krystyan, and others who have modeled authenticity and joy in the practice and instruction of yoga. I am a lifelong student and my curiosity and zest for growth will always keep me seeking. My classes respect the differences in our bodies, our goals, our backgrounds, our stories. I acknowledge the rich and wise roots of yoga and offer up my own extensive experience with holistic health.
Facebook: Jenn Pun Whole Living
Instagram: @jennpun
Spotify: Jenn Pun
Sarah Gallagher
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A challenging alignment based class with an emphasis on conscious sequencing.
About Me
I was originally drawn to teacher training to deepen my own personal practice, but quickly realized that I wanted to share my passion and love of yoga with others. I love the compassionate nature of yoga and how students of any level can find what they’re looking for in their practice.
Instagram: @Sarah_C_Gallagher
Spotify: Setay5
What should students expect from your class?
A challenging alignment based class with an emphasis on conscious sequencing.
About Me
I was originally drawn to teacher training to deepen my own personal practice, but quickly realized that I wanted to share my passion and love of yoga with others. I love the compassionate nature of yoga and how students of any level can find what they’re looking for in their practice.
Instagram: @Sarah_C_Gallagher
Spotify: Setay5