Christine Atkinson
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A juicy hour of articulated movement of the spine and joints with fiery and sneaky work to build vitality and reset bio-mechanically, and a great playlist.
About Me
I’m Christine, and my pronouns are she/her. I love music and singing and dancing and I love to collect things and thoughts that confuse me. I’m a teacher of movement classes that are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and open to all bodies and gender presentations. I teach with warmth in a style that is grounded in pilates but also incorporates yoga, dance, mindfulness, and some other modalities that I’ve studied along the way. I am a life-long student of movement and my practice for me is a source of mental focus and agency, grounding and clearing, connection and aliveness.
What should students expect from your class?
A juicy hour of articulated movement of the spine and joints with fiery and sneaky work to build vitality and reset bio-mechanically, and a great playlist.
About Me
I’m Christine, and my pronouns are she/her. I love music and singing and dancing and I love to collect things and thoughts that confuse me. I’m a teacher of movement classes that are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and open to all bodies and gender presentations. I teach with warmth in a style that is grounded in pilates but also incorporates yoga, dance, mindfulness, and some other modalities that I’ve studied along the way. I am a life-long student of movement and my practice for me is a source of mental focus and agency, grounding and clearing, connection and aliveness.
Proshat Fard
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
An empowering experience through a flow of asanas with alignment cues and deliberated breaths that connects you to your body.
About Me
My yoga journey started in 2013 with SivanandaYoga, Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions. I decided to pursue my passion for yoga, so I attended Yoga teacher training in 2017 followed by another training in Ashtanga Assisting School in Toronto. Meanwhile, I was studying fitness and health promotion to learn more about anatomy and body movements that I could integrate into my yoga sequences and teaching.
I have learned about our body and its amazing abilities through Yoga. It taught me that transformation is a journey that should be taken slowly and mindfully. While practice and consistency is essential to make progress, being fully present in the moment is the key. It was a turning point in my life when I realized this. My passion is to design sequences of yoga asanas while considering fitness principles. In practice, I use verbal cues to focus on body alignment, gazing points and mindful breathing. Challenging yoga movements have uncovered my deep emotions which led to moments of relief. The body and mind are phenomenally connected and I try to deepen this connection in my teaching.
Instagram: @proshat.yogafit
Spotify: Proshattt
What should students expect from your class?
An empowering experience through a flow of asanas with alignment cues and deliberated breaths that connects you to your body.
About Me
My yoga journey started in 2013 with SivanandaYoga, Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions. I decided to pursue my passion for yoga, so I attended Yoga teacher training in 2017 followed by another training in Ashtanga Assisting School in Toronto. Meanwhile, I was studying fitness and health promotion to learn more about anatomy and body movements that I could integrate into my yoga sequences and teaching.
I have learned about our body and its amazing abilities through Yoga. It taught me that transformation is a journey that should be taken slowly and mindfully. While practice and consistency is essential to make progress, being fully present in the moment is the key. It was a turning point in my life when I realized this. My passion is to design sequences of yoga asanas while considering fitness principles. In practice, I use verbal cues to focus on body alignment, gazing points and mindful breathing. Challenging yoga movements have uncovered my deep emotions which led to moments of relief. The body and mind are phenomenally connected and I try to deepen this connection in my teaching.
Instagram: @proshat.yogafit
Spotify: Proshattt
Tomoaki Kuramasu
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect both physically challenging and emotionally relaxing class for their minds with lots of breath.
About Me
I was born and grew up in Japan. I started my yoga practice in 2003 when I was struggling to control my stress due to the hard work pace as an accountant in Tokyo. I found peace of mind through deep breathing during my yoga practice. I moved to Vancouver in 2010 with my Canadian partner who I met in Tokyo.
I finished the RYT 200 hour training at YYOGA college in 2011. I have taught over a thousand classes in Vancouver, Japan, and online since 2012. In my classes, I give several modifications so participants can choose postures that they can comfortably connect with their breath. My teaching goal is to guide classes that welcome everyone to find comfort and relaxation through deep breaths, stretching, and strengthening of their muscles. I believe that through my class, my wish is for everyone to be happier and healthier people, and connect with themselves and with others.
Instagram: @tomoyoga.ca
Facebook: Tomoyoga1
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect both physically challenging and emotionally relaxing class for their minds with lots of breath.
About Me
I was born and grew up in Japan. I started my yoga practice in 2003 when I was struggling to control my stress due to the hard work pace as an accountant in Tokyo. I found peace of mind through deep breathing during my yoga practice. I moved to Vancouver in 2010 with my Canadian partner who I met in Tokyo.
I finished the RYT 200 hour training at YYOGA college in 2011. I have taught over a thousand classes in Vancouver, Japan, and online since 2012. In my classes, I give several modifications so participants can choose postures that they can comfortably connect with their breath. My teaching goal is to guide classes that welcome everyone to find comfort and relaxation through deep breaths, stretching, and strengthening of their muscles. I believe that through my class, my wish is for everyone to be happier and healthier people, and connect with themselves and with others.
Instagram: @tomoyoga.ca
Facebook: Tomoyoga1
Stephanie Gladman
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
In Steph’s class, embrace the mantra: “Get out of your head and into your body!” With 7 years of experience teaching Pilates and yoga, and over 20 years of practice, Steph is dedicated to enhancing your flexibility, strength, and endurance through mindful movement and conscious breath.
About Me
Steph’s journey began with yoga as a way to burn calories and tone muscles, but she quickly discovered its profound ability to calm a busy mind. This transformation taught her to foster a friendship with her body and to truly LISTEN to its needs.
In Steph’s classes, she creates a supportive and light-hearted atmosphere, guiding participants on a journey to connect their mind, body, and breath. She curates intelligent movement sequences paired with inspiring playlists, challenging everyone to explore their strength and balance.
Join her to explore the transformative power of Pilates and discover how to move with intention and joy!
What should students expect from your class?
In Steph’s class, embrace the mantra: “Get out of your head and into your body!” With 7 years of experience teaching Pilates and yoga, and over 20 years of practice, Steph is dedicated to enhancing your flexibility, strength, and endurance through mindful movement and conscious breath.
About Me
Steph’s journey began with yoga as a way to burn calories and tone muscles, but she quickly discovered its profound ability to calm a busy mind. This transformation taught her to foster a friendship with her body and to truly LISTEN to its needs.
In Steph’s classes, she creates a supportive and light-hearted atmosphere, guiding participants on a journey to connect their mind, body, and breath. She curates intelligent movement sequences paired with inspiring playlists, challenging everyone to explore their strength and balance.
Join her to explore the transformative power of Pilates and discover how to move with intention and joy!
Glenda Savage
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
An alignment-based class, a place to explore, seek your edge, have fun, be quiet, whatever your body needs in the moment.
About Me
My yoga practice began a decade ago when I decided to drop into my local YMCA for a yoga class to help mend my hips after 25 years of running. I was gifted to land in a yin class with an amazing teacher, who I followed from that class to her vinyasa class and from to studio to studio. What began as a way to support my running has morphed into a way to support all aspects of my life, and that’s why I wanted to share this amazing practice with others. Since discovering yoga, I am a perpetual student of movement and the human body, currently working through a Kinesiology diploma and getting certified in the Functional Movement Screen, and taking anatomy and movement training whenever I can. That shows up in my teaching in a focus on alignment, in curiosity and intention, and encouraging students to find strength, stillness, or openness they didn’t know they had.
What should students expect from your class?
An alignment-based class, a place to explore, seek your edge, have fun, be quiet, whatever your body needs in the moment.
About Me
My yoga practice began a decade ago when I decided to drop into my local YMCA for a yoga class to help mend my hips after 25 years of running. I was gifted to land in a yin class with an amazing teacher, who I followed from that class to her vinyasa class and from to studio to studio. What began as a way to support my running has morphed into a way to support all aspects of my life, and that’s why I wanted to share this amazing practice with others. Since discovering yoga, I am a perpetual student of movement and the human body, currently working through a Kinesiology diploma and getting certified in the Functional Movement Screen, and taking anatomy and movement training whenever I can. That shows up in my teaching in a focus on alignment, in curiosity and intention, and encouraging students to find strength, stillness, or openness they didn’t know they had.
Araba Adjaye
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A mindful practice, that encourages curiosity in exploring the body, mind and soul.
About Me
I have always been motivated by learning tools I can use to better support others and as a qualified social worker, working with individuals, families, and communities to explore trauma and reduce inequality. I first tried yoga purely to increase my strength and flexibility, not realizing the life-enhancing journey it would lead me on. Being naturally energetic, I surprised myself with being drawn to the quiet and contemplative practices of Hatha and Yin. This increased my awareness of emotional responses within the body and led me to also train in dance and movement psychotherapy. Striving for authenticity, I completed my first yoga teacher training living with a family in a small town in India. Having yoga passed down to me as it had been passed down to them.
I am a Ghanaian-Brit based globally who has the pleasure of connecting and sharing my practices with communities all over the world.
What should students expect from your class?
A mindful practice, that encourages curiosity in exploring the body, mind and soul.
About Me
I have always been motivated by learning tools I can use to better support others and as a qualified social worker, working with individuals, families, and communities to explore trauma and reduce inequality. I first tried yoga purely to increase my strength and flexibility, not realizing the life-enhancing journey it would lead me on. Being naturally energetic, I surprised myself with being drawn to the quiet and contemplative practices of Hatha and Yin. This increased my awareness of emotional responses within the body and led me to also train in dance and movement psychotherapy. Striving for authenticity, I completed my first yoga teacher training living with a family in a small town in India. Having yoga passed down to me as it had been passed down to them.
I am a Ghanaian-Brit based globally who has the pleasure of connecting and sharing my practices with communities all over the world.
Todd Randall
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Expect a steady and easy to follow vinyasa flow appropriate for all levels. This is a great class for those who are new to yoga, flow or power. Experienced practitioners will appreciate the opportunities to add on.
About Me
I teach yoga and high school math in Vancouver. I’ve practiced and studied both subjects for a long time and love to teach them to others. You may be surprised to learn that yoga and math are similar from an education perspective. Both subjects use repetition and progressions for deeper understanding, opportunities, and applications. My cues are chosen to help you feel stable in your poses so you can experience freedom and a sense of spaciousness. I use clear language so beginners always know what to do and continuing students can drop into their practices. My class is breath-centered and uses gaze and concentration. My playlist is selected to keep you feeling relaxed and supported.
I enjoy early morning practice, coffee, long walks, vegetarian cooking, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. I’m inspired by the teachings of Michael Stone and Alan Watts. I’m very interested in the philosophy of non-dualism. I’m appreciative of all my teachers including Clara Roberts-Oss for teaching me sequencing, Michelle Young for teaching me Subtle Bodies, and Fiona Stang for holding space for me in the Mysore room. I’m 500hr RYT certified with an additional 100hr training in vinyasa sequencing (Prana Flow Wave Theory).
What should students expect from your class?
Expect a steady and easy to follow vinyasa flow appropriate for all levels. This is a great class for those who are new to yoga, flow or power. Experienced practitioners will appreciate the opportunities to add on.
About Me
I teach yoga and high school math in Vancouver. I’ve practiced and studied both subjects for a long time and love to teach them to others. You may be surprised to learn that yoga and math are similar from an education perspective. Both subjects use repetition and progressions for deeper understanding, opportunities, and applications. My cues are chosen to help you feel stable in your poses so you can experience freedom and a sense of spaciousness. I use clear language so beginners always know what to do and continuing students can drop into their practices. My class is breath-centered and uses gaze and concentration. My playlist is selected to keep you feeling relaxed and supported.
I enjoy early morning practice, coffee, long walks, vegetarian cooking, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. I’m inspired by the teachings of Michael Stone and Alan Watts. I’m very interested in the philosophy of non-dualism. I’m appreciative of all my teachers including Clara Roberts-Oss for teaching me sequencing, Michelle Young for teaching me Subtle Bodies, and Fiona Stang for holding space for me in the Mysore room. I’m 500hr RYT certified with an additional 100hr training in vinyasa sequencing (Prana Flow Wave Theory).
Hayley Secret
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your class?
I teach with the intention to lead my students back to themselves. You can expect safe movements, great tunes, fun sequences, a sweet little invitation to dive deeper into your soul, and a whole lot of love and support in each one of my classes.
About Me
I began practicing yoga at the age of 12 and haven’t stopped since. Big shout out to my mom for making me take my first-ever yoga class with her. My passion for yoga has lead me down many different avenues. I’ve found wisdom through hot, vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative, and aerial styles of practice. In addition, I’ve gained clarity in my life through my continual study of yogic philosophy.
I did both my 200-hour vinyasa/hatha based training, as well as 50 hours of aerial yoga teacher training, on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. I am also a trained massage therapist and I hope to one day blend these two special gifts of mine together.
Instagram: @hayleysunshine
What can students expect from your class?
I teach with the intention to lead my students back to themselves. You can expect safe movements, great tunes, fun sequences, a sweet little invitation to dive deeper into your soul, and a whole lot of love and support in each one of my classes.
About Me
I began practicing yoga at the age of 12 and haven’t stopped since. Big shout out to my mom for making me take my first-ever yoga class with her. My passion for yoga has lead me down many different avenues. I’ve found wisdom through hot, vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative, and aerial styles of practice. In addition, I’ve gained clarity in my life through my continual study of yogic philosophy.
I did both my 200-hour vinyasa/hatha based training, as well as 50 hours of aerial yoga teacher training, on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. I am also a trained massage therapist and I hope to one day blend these two special gifts of mine together.
Instagram: @hayleysunshine
Paula Nicolau
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect from my classes thoughtful sequences and flow movements that open the body, and bring the mind into presence. I like including pranayama (breath) in all the yoga styles I teach, which allows for a complete experience and invites us to stay more focus in the practice. My favorite classes include balancing poses, heart openings, hip openers, strength and flexibility challenges and, above all, much fun!
About Me
After practicing yoga for years in my hometown in Spain, I moved to Canada and decided to study more about this lifestyle that had literally changed my life. I took my 200 hr YTT with Rachel Scott, Jasmina Egeler, and Mari Dickey at YYOGA in 2019 and started sharing this wonderful practice that same year. I have also taken other trainings like Hot Yoga, Meditation for Yoga Teachers, and Aerial Yoga. I would like to keep studying and keep learning as a part of my own journey.
Instagram: @paula_nicolau__
Spotify: Paula Nicolau
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect from my classes thoughtful sequences and flow movements that open the body, and bring the mind into presence. I like including pranayama (breath) in all the yoga styles I teach, which allows for a complete experience and invites us to stay more focus in the practice. My favorite classes include balancing poses, heart openings, hip openers, strength and flexibility challenges and, above all, much fun!
About Me
After practicing yoga for years in my hometown in Spain, I moved to Canada and decided to study more about this lifestyle that had literally changed my life. I took my 200 hr YTT with Rachel Scott, Jasmina Egeler, and Mari Dickey at YYOGA in 2019 and started sharing this wonderful practice that same year. I have also taken other trainings like Hot Yoga, Meditation for Yoga Teachers, and Aerial Yoga. I would like to keep studying and keep learning as a part of my own journey.
Instagram: @paula_nicolau__
Spotify: Paula Nicolau
Connor Roff
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your class?
Students should expect a strong, sweaty and grounded flow that brings them back to their bodies and centre – ultimately releasing what no longer serves them and brings them closer and closer to their true nature.
About Me
I began my yoga journey while attending my Mum’s hatha classes in my late teens. Discovering yoga as the ultimate tool to connect mind, body and spirit I later went on to complete my Ashtanga and Vinyasa 200 hour training in South Goa, India. I bring a strong, sweaty and grounded style to the mat while intertwining philosophical and creative elements into my practice. My approach is to empower people by helping them drop down into their bodies and find their inner strength and joy. As a musician, I always try my best to keep classes fun and varied combining all kinds of musical genres. I strive to bring yoga directly into the heart of the LGBT+ and male communities, sharing my passion and serving others on a daily basis.
Website: https://www.connorroffmusic.com/
Instagram: @croffmovement
Spotify: Connor Roff
What can students expect from your class?
Students should expect a strong, sweaty and grounded flow that brings them back to their bodies and centre – ultimately releasing what no longer serves them and brings them closer and closer to their true nature.
About Me
I began my yoga journey while attending my Mum’s hatha classes in my late teens. Discovering yoga as the ultimate tool to connect mind, body and spirit I later went on to complete my Ashtanga and Vinyasa 200 hour training in South Goa, India. I bring a strong, sweaty and grounded style to the mat while intertwining philosophical and creative elements into my practice. My approach is to empower people by helping them drop down into their bodies and find their inner strength and joy. As a musician, I always try my best to keep classes fun and varied combining all kinds of musical genres. I strive to bring yoga directly into the heart of the LGBT+ and male communities, sharing my passion and serving others on a daily basis.
Website: https://www.connorroffmusic.com/
Instagram: @croffmovement
Spotify: Connor Roff
Martina Carstairs
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Expect familiar tunes remixed to a new beat that will have you riding the lyrical wave through your practice.
About Me
The body holds a story that is told through movement. Moving mindfully with awareness and intention can change the way we look and feel. It can change our story. Drawing from a lifetime of movement each class is a culmination of my work. My feel good fun classes will challenge you at your level in a safe and supported environment through mindful movement patterns that will leave you feeling strong beyond your mat.
What should students expect from your class?
Expect familiar tunes remixed to a new beat that will have you riding the lyrical wave through your practice.
About Me
The body holds a story that is told through movement. Moving mindfully with awareness and intention can change the way we look and feel. It can change our story. Drawing from a lifetime of movement each class is a culmination of my work. My feel good fun classes will challenge you at your level in a safe and supported environment through mindful movement patterns that will leave you feeling strong beyond your mat.
Amanda Gutmanis
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A chance to land, however this day finds you, to breathe on purpose, and to be both challenged and grounded.
About Me
Yoga drew me in like nothing else had before. The practice connected me to myself on so many levels; I was able to tap into a new depth of subtlety – in mind, body, and breath. The physical challenge of the practice provided enough intensity to require presence, and the skillful way that my teachers were able to hold space created a collective energy that added a communal dimension to our individual explorations, efforts, and internal reckonings. It was playfulness, reverence, and discipline in just the right mix. Something clicked. I took my foundational 200 hour teacher training in 2009, and in 2014 completed my 300 hour advanced teacher training with Christine Price Clark, as well as my Yoga Outreach Trauma Sensitive Training. I explored meditation through vipassana and teachers like Rod Stryker and Adyashanti, the philosophical lineage of yoga through my studies at Simon Fraser University, bio-mechanical awareness and creative sequencing through Clara Roberts-Oss and Schuyler Grant, and the reminder via teachers like Sjanie McInnis that the integrity called for in the inner dimensions of practice is intimately linked to our outer actions, and social justice. Yoga, a perpetual invitation to make myself available to the moment. This one.
Facebook: Amanda Gutmanis Yoga
Instagram: @amanda_marita
What should students expect from your class?
A chance to land, however this day finds you, to breathe on purpose, and to be both challenged and grounded.
About Me
Yoga drew me in like nothing else had before. The practice connected me to myself on so many levels; I was able to tap into a new depth of subtlety – in mind, body, and breath. The physical challenge of the practice provided enough intensity to require presence, and the skillful way that my teachers were able to hold space created a collective energy that added a communal dimension to our individual explorations, efforts, and internal reckonings. It was playfulness, reverence, and discipline in just the right mix. Something clicked. I took my foundational 200 hour teacher training in 2009, and in 2014 completed my 300 hour advanced teacher training with Christine Price Clark, as well as my Yoga Outreach Trauma Sensitive Training. I explored meditation through vipassana and teachers like Rod Stryker and Adyashanti, the philosophical lineage of yoga through my studies at Simon Fraser University, bio-mechanical awareness and creative sequencing through Clara Roberts-Oss and Schuyler Grant, and the reminder via teachers like Sjanie McInnis that the integrity called for in the inner dimensions of practice is intimately linked to our outer actions, and social justice. Yoga, a perpetual invitation to make myself available to the moment. This one.
Facebook: Amanda Gutmanis Yoga
Instagram: @amanda_marita