What should students expect from your class?

Movement saved and changed my life, which is why I’m a big advocate for not just physical health, but emotional, mental, and overall wellbeing. We’re all just doing our best at this human thing. I believe movement is a powerful tool to come back home to yourself, especially on the hardest days.

About Me

A teacher by day and an overanalyzer and existentialist by night. What lights me up about teaching is witnessing small moments of breakthrough — when someone does something they didn’t think they could or when they find a moment of relief after surviving the hard stuff, one breath at a time. I love teaching because I’ve experienced the power of movement firsthand, which transcends movement, and it’s incredibly fulfilling seeing others push through what they thought they couldn’t — physically at first, and then mentally and emotionally as a result. When I’m not teaching or practicing, I’m all about slow mornings, good coffee, losing myself in a book, writing, or bribing my cat for cuddles.

Instagram: @cmardirian

What should students expect from your class?

Students can expect a grounded, “anti-hustle” environment that prioritizes deep relaxation and self connection. My classes are slow, introspective, gentle, and supported by props to create an inclusive sanctuary for quiet self-inquiry. My hope is that you’ll leave feeling deeply rested, recharged and more in tune with your inner landscape.

About Me

Ashley Koons (they/them) is a 350 hour CYA-RYT 350 Yin and Restorative Yoga teacher dedicated to the radical belief that rest is a birthright. A student of yoga for over two decades and a teacher since 2020, Ashley uses a body-positive, inclusive approach to create a sanctuary for quiet self-exploration. Ashley has studied Yin Yoga with Lucy St. John and Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater. When not on the mat, Ashley can be found walking their two fluffy dogs in the woods, enjoying an oat milk cortado while reading a fantasy book, or chasing after their small human.

What can students expect from your classes?

A graduate of YYOGA’s 200-Hour Teacher Training, Siena brings an extensive background in dance, theatre, voice, and music into her teaching. Her approach is informed by breath awareness, somatic feedback, and curiosity, supporting students in finding balance, presence, and ease through movement. She offers intentional, accessible sequencing in a welcoming, inclusive space, inviting students to build trust in their bodies and meet each practice as an opportunity for deeper connection.

About Me

Siena Dolinski is a queer performing artist and yoga teacher based in Vancouver, on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ / Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. For over a decade, she has explored the body and voice as both creative instruments and sources of sensation. As a singer, songwriter, and actor, her work is rooted in deep listening — cultivating trust in impulse, embodiment, and nervous system awareness.

Instagram: @sieski_

What can students expect from your classes?

My classes are fluid, intentional, and rooted in the belief that movement can be both powerful and
calming. I aim to create a welcoming space where students can explore strength, stillness, and presence. Students can expect breath-led, fluid movement with space to slow down, feel and reset. I can’t wait to see you on your mat!

About Me

With over 20 years of personal practice, I completed my 200-hour teacher training in
2023, following a long-standing love for movement and mindful connection. I have also completed 50 hours of Yin Yoga training with Bernie Clark & Diana Batts and 75 hours of Flow training. As a dedicated student myself, I continue to study, practice, and refine my approach. I am currently training in crystal bowl sound healing as another way to support nervous system regulation.

Instagram: @yogawithkatie.yvr

What can students expect from your classes?

You can expect a grounded, inclusive environment where students are invited to slow down, connect inwardly, and practice without pressure or performance.

About Me

I am a yoga teacher and a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with over 1300 hours of training and over 2000 hours of yoga instruction. My practice is rooted in the Traditional Tantric Hatha Yoga lineage of Swami Rama (founder of the Himalayan Institute) and was shaped through three years of dedicated study at a yoga school in Bali.

My yoga therapy work is focused in musculoskeletal issues, supporting individuals in improving physical function, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Guided by the principle that yoga is accessible to every body, I emphasize breath, presence, and intelligent adaptation. My classes offer options and modifications to meet students where they are.

Instagram: @mila.savost

What should students expect from your class?

You should expect a dynamic Pilates inspired class, working through all major muscle groups with a focus on core utilization, breath, and a playlist that fuels the fire and fun.

About Me

Hi! I’m Virginia, and I completed my mat Pilates certification in 2022. Having worked behind the desk at Downtown Flow since 2022, I’m so excited to be stepping into this new teaching roll, in a community that I know and love, and to be able to share my love of mindful movement and music!

What can students expect from your class?

Move with artistry and athleticism in Tonya Kay’s classes harmonizing the precision of dance with the strength-building power of yoga and pilates.

About Me

Drawing from 35 years performing on Broadway, in Hollywood film/tv and touring the world, Tonya Kay brings a unique choreographic quality to traditional sequencing. Expect intelligently designed flows that challenge your balance, cultivate core stability and encourage physical play.

Whether you’re healing, growing, or simply showing up for yourself, her classes honor all bodies and all abilities. Tonya Kay’s mission is to help you create your body as a place to feel strong, take pride in, have fun with and come home to through all of life’s changes.

Instagram: @dancedbyyoga

About Me

Jenny is a holistic trainer dedicated to helping people feel stronger, more centered, and at home in their bodies. With a background in Personal Training, Pilates, Breathwork, and Mindset Coaching, she integrates movement and a body-positive mindset to create classes that support both physical resilience and inner alignment.

Her work blends dynamic strength and mobility with intentional breath and self-awareness, helping students build confidence, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves. She believes true wellness is not only about what the body can do, but how we inhabit it — with presence, compassion, and curiosity.

Jenny lives a nomadic lifestyle and previously opened a successful wellness studio in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. She works one-on-one with clients with her virtual holistic wellness business. She takes somatic approach to holistic wellbeing and sustainable weight loss, helping clients build long-term health and longevity.

Instagram: @jteck9

Spotify: Jenny Tecklenburg

Website: www.jennytecklenburg.com

What should students expect from your class?

In my classes, you can expect a mindful and grounding flow that weaves breath, movement, and presence together. I invite students to explore the balance between effort and ease, to listen deeply to their bodies, and to move with intention rather than expectation. Each class is a gentle reminder to return home to yourself — one breath at a time.

With gratitude and blessings, see you on the mat.

About Me

Hi, my name is Helia. My journey with yoga began as a way to reconnect with my body and calm my mind, but it soon evolved into a deeper practice of awareness, compassion, and balance. I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YYOGA, followed by YHot and Traditional Vinyasa & Philosophy trainings.

Instagram: @heliayekta.yoga

Spotify: Heliakta

About Me

I took my first yoga class in the mid-90s, returning to a more consistent practice in 2009. Over the years, I’ve learned that yoga is always there, patient and steady. In 2019, I committed to making it a daily practice, both on and off the mat. I completed my teacher training through YYOGA, where I found deep transformation in ways I never dreamed possible. I believe confidence, strength, and beauty exist within all of us, and I aim to help students discover the power of movement and the even greater power found in the moments of stillness. For fun, when I travel, I take classes at local studios to connect with new places and remind myself that yoga lives within and all around us. It is an honour and privilege to teach and be part of the incredible YYOGA community.

Instagram: @paula.a.jerez

What should students expect from your class?

Students can expect a strong and challenging practice that highlight the 6 principles of Pilates: Flow, Control, Centering, Breath, Concentration, and Precision.

About Me

Carly is a movement teacher with over 20 years of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies through pilates, yoga, and mindful movement. With a background in Physiotherapy and certifications in Classical Pilates, Hatha, Restorative, and PainCare Yoga, Carly brings a deeply informed, whole-person approach to her teaching. She’s spent years diving into Classical Pilates, science of pain, anatomy, breathwork, and meditation—blending it all into classes that are as much about healing and awareness as they are about strength and control. Carly’s work is rooted in the belief that quality movement and breath leads to quality of life, and she’s passionate about guiding people to move with curiosity and confidence.

Instagram: @carlyrenewmovement