Tia Desrochers
Studio
Classes
About Me
Tiagra is a personal trainer and yoga teacher who is focused on functionality, balance, and embodying the entire self. In her classes you can expect a blend of action and acceptance, which challenges you to dig a big deeper, whether it’s mentally or physically.
About Me
Tiagra is a personal trainer and yoga teacher who is focused on functionality, balance, and embodying the entire self. In her classes you can expect a blend of action and acceptance, which challenges you to dig a big deeper, whether it’s mentally or physically.
Avital Belkin
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your classes?
In my classes, students can expect a blend of physical practice, breathing and moving meditation that will make them feeling happier and healthier when the leave the class.
About Me
I first discovered yoga in 2001, amidst my career as an RN, and it was love at first practice. This passion later blossomed into my true calling as I became certified as a yoga and Pilates teacher. To enhance my yoga practice, I further qualified as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and specialist in Behaviour Change and Metabolic Health.
At YYOGA, I teach a variety of classes, including Pilates Fusion, Hatha, Flow, Power, YHot, and YSculpt. I blend my extensive knowledge of the human body with my expertise in health and fitness. This unique combination helps me create holistic, transformative experiences for my students, aiming to empower them physically, mentally, and spiritually.
In my free time, I’m dedicated to bodybuilding, a discipline that challenges me and complements my yoga practice. I also cherish my role as a wife and a grandmother, enjoying every moment I spend with my two grandchildren. For me, fitness isn’t just about the physical aspect; it’s a lifestyle that encompasses all aspects of well-being, and I’m excited to share this journey with you.
What can students expect from your classes?
In my classes, students can expect a blend of physical practice, breathing and moving meditation that will make them feeling happier and healthier when the leave the class.
About Me
I first discovered yoga in 2001, amidst my career as an RN, and it was love at first practice. This passion later blossomed into my true calling as I became certified as a yoga and Pilates teacher. To enhance my yoga practice, I further qualified as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and specialist in Behaviour Change and Metabolic Health.
At YYOGA, I teach a variety of classes, including Pilates Fusion, Hatha, Flow, Power, YHot, and YSculpt. I blend my extensive knowledge of the human body with my expertise in health and fitness. This unique combination helps me create holistic, transformative experiences for my students, aiming to empower them physically, mentally, and spiritually.
In my free time, I’m dedicated to bodybuilding, a discipline that challenges me and complements my yoga practice. I also cherish my role as a wife and a grandmother, enjoying every moment I spend with my two grandchildren. For me, fitness isn’t just about the physical aspect; it’s a lifestyle that encompasses all aspects of well-being, and I’m excited to share this journey with you.
Amy Cunningham
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?:
In my classes you can expect a choice-based, gentle practice with an emphasis in self-inquiry and self-resourcing.
About Me
I am a non-binary, creative, queer-identifying human, trained in instructing trauma-sensitive Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa Yoga. I aim to practice cultural appreciation and humbly acknowledge the roots of Yoga date back thousands of years to the Indus Valley and are traditional to cultures other than my own. The intention in my teaching is to share the life-enhancing practices of Yoga (beyond Asana) with diverse populations and offer ways to feel safe and spirited in body and mind. With a special interest in inclusive, accessible practices, my classes are for all levels of ability and experience. My teaching style emphasizes choice, self-inquiry, and exploration to foster emotional resilience, self-sovereignty, and create space for individual expansion. Everyone is welcome to come as they are and bravely meet that self with compassion and curiosity.
What should students expect from your class?:
In my classes you can expect a choice-based, gentle practice with an emphasis in self-inquiry and self-resourcing.
About Me
I am a non-binary, creative, queer-identifying human, trained in instructing trauma-sensitive Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa Yoga. I aim to practice cultural appreciation and humbly acknowledge the roots of Yoga date back thousands of years to the Indus Valley and are traditional to cultures other than my own. The intention in my teaching is to share the life-enhancing practices of Yoga (beyond Asana) with diverse populations and offer ways to feel safe and spirited in body and mind. With a special interest in inclusive, accessible practices, my classes are for all levels of ability and experience. My teaching style emphasizes choice, self-inquiry, and exploration to foster emotional resilience, self-sovereignty, and create space for individual expansion. Everyone is welcome to come as they are and bravely meet that self with compassion and curiosity.
Reith Charlesworth
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
A well-rounded physical sequence that targets all the major areas of the body, with lots of options and a wee bit of yoga philosophy mixed in.
About Me
Hi! My name is Reith and I am a trauma-informed yoga teacher on the stolen land of the Coast Salish peoples, in what we now call ‘Vancouver.’ Yoga has been a part of my life since I was a youth, and the practice has been my steadiest companion throughout periods of depression, celebration, and everything in between. In 2023, I completed a 200hr teacher training with the amazing trainers at YYOGA, and a trauma-informed training through Yoga Outreach. My goal as a teacher is to create a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners can experience moments of a calm mind through focus on breath, sensation, and eye gaze. The power of yoga to regulate our nervous systems and make friends with our bodies is such an incredible tool and it is my deepest honour and privilege to share this ancient South Asian practice with others.
What should students expect from your class?
A well-rounded physical sequence that targets all the major areas of the body, with lots of options and a wee bit of yoga philosophy mixed in.
About Me
Hi! My name is Reith and I am a trauma-informed yoga teacher on the stolen land of the Coast Salish peoples, in what we now call ‘Vancouver.’ Yoga has been a part of my life since I was a youth, and the practice has been my steadiest companion throughout periods of depression, celebration, and everything in between. In 2023, I completed a 200hr teacher training with the amazing trainers at YYOGA, and a trauma-informed training through Yoga Outreach. My goal as a teacher is to create a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners can experience moments of a calm mind through focus on breath, sensation, and eye gaze. The power of yoga to regulate our nervous systems and make friends with our bodies is such an incredible tool and it is my deepest honour and privilege to share this ancient South Asian practice with others.
Doaa Magdy
Studio
Classes
What should students expect in your classes?
A soothing practice for the body and mind, leaving you feeling lighter and with a regulated nervous system.
About Me
Doaa Magdy (She/They) is a multidisciplinary artist, decolonial educator and yoga instructor. Her yoga classes are rooted in radical self compassion, community building and healing through joy.
She views the yoga mat as a portal for collective resting and healing by using accessible techniques to soothe the nervous system. Their contagious energy is guaranteed to brighten up your day and invite tenderness in your life.
Instagram: @doaaliciousart
What should students expect in your classes?
A soothing practice for the body and mind, leaving you feeling lighter and with a regulated nervous system.
About Me
Doaa Magdy (She/They) is a multidisciplinary artist, decolonial educator and yoga instructor. Her yoga classes are rooted in radical self compassion, community building and healing through joy.
She views the yoga mat as a portal for collective resting and healing by using accessible techniques to soothe the nervous system. Their contagious energy is guaranteed to brighten up your day and invite tenderness in your life.
Instagram: @doaaliciousart
Beth Shelton
Studio
Classes
What to expect from your classes?
An opportunity to slow down, pause and connect to yourself. I will guide students through a class with different asanas, mindful breath and space for self-enquiry.
About Me
My passion for movement led me to become a student of yoga in 2015. After practicing yoga for several years and first teaching Les Mills Body Balance, I trained to become a teacher of Power yoga in 2020, a style of vinyasa inspired by Baron Baptiste. As well as a dynamic Asana practice, I routinely benefit from the restorative experiences of yin and yoga nidra, and completed training to be able to share these practices with students too. Movement and creating energetic shifts has been a true form of medicine for me and I’m excited to welcome students onto their mats and support them in tuning into their own needs to truly feel the best version of themselves. Beyond the Asana practice, I feel the practice of yoga gives us an opportunity to grow and evolve, to create more conscious connection to ourselves and others, and live life more mindfully.
What to expect from your classes?
An opportunity to slow down, pause and connect to yourself. I will guide students through a class with different asanas, mindful breath and space for self-enquiry.
About Me
My passion for movement led me to become a student of yoga in 2015. After practicing yoga for several years and first teaching Les Mills Body Balance, I trained to become a teacher of Power yoga in 2020, a style of vinyasa inspired by Baron Baptiste. As well as a dynamic Asana practice, I routinely benefit from the restorative experiences of yin and yoga nidra, and completed training to be able to share these practices with students too. Movement and creating energetic shifts has been a true form of medicine for me and I’m excited to welcome students onto their mats and support them in tuning into their own needs to truly feel the best version of themselves. Beyond the Asana practice, I feel the practice of yoga gives us an opportunity to grow and evolve, to create more conscious connection to ourselves and others, and live life more mindfully.
Harrison Shrimpton
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?:
An easeful and kinesthetic practice supporting self-study.
About Me
I completed my 200-Hour YTT and 50-Hour Yin YTT in 2023 with YYOGA, and am joyful to be able to share Yoga with all. In the 2010’s while completing my Kinesiology degree, I started practicing Yoga daily and quickly experienced the physical benefits which helped balance my body. The Yin practice opened a connection to my inner self and helped me understand the value of rest and stillness. I love my days living and working in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, and am grateful for the people in my life. If I am not around the studio, I am likely on my way out to enjoy Beautiful BC. See you on the mat!
What should students expect from your class?:
An easeful and kinesthetic practice supporting self-study.
About Me
I completed my 200-Hour YTT and 50-Hour Yin YTT in 2023 with YYOGA, and am joyful to be able to share Yoga with all. In the 2010’s while completing my Kinesiology degree, I started practicing Yoga daily and quickly experienced the physical benefits which helped balance my body. The Yin practice opened a connection to my inner self and helped me understand the value of rest and stillness. I love my days living and working in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, and am grateful for the people in my life. If I am not around the studio, I am likely on my way out to enjoy Beautiful BC. See you on the mat!
Portia Mann
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Clear instruction with attention to form, alignment and technique. Students will receive a class that is both challenging and inclusive. Providing options for varying levels of ability and using messages of motivation and empowerment, participants are taken through a comprehensive series of functional exercises that promote strength, endurance, flexibility and well-being. Come with an open mind to try something different and a willingness to laugh…because everything is better when we do it with a smile.
What should students expect from your class?
Clear instruction with attention to form, alignment and technique. Students will receive a class that is both challenging and inclusive. Providing options for varying levels of ability and using messages of motivation and empowerment, participants are taken through a comprehensive series of functional exercises that promote strength, endurance, flexibility and well-being. Come with an open mind to try something different and a willingness to laugh…because everything is better when we do it with a smile.
Ashley Levii
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
I believe in the power of possibility and growth. My classes are a space for you to learn, grow, and expand your universal view—a space that’s steeped in encouragement, with consistent sequencing to create a framework for possibility and growth.
About Me
We are born with the potential to be robust and unique individuals. In my teaching, I am committed to empowering individuals to tap into their inner current through transformative classes by creating a space of possibility. I am honoured to have the privilege of guiding my students to explore their practice and find peace exactly where they are.
@ashleyleviiwellness
What should students expect from your class?
I believe in the power of possibility and growth. My classes are a space for you to learn, grow, and expand your universal view—a space that’s steeped in encouragement, with consistent sequencing to create a framework for possibility and growth.
About Me
We are born with the potential to be robust and unique individuals. In my teaching, I am committed to empowering individuals to tap into their inner current through transformative classes by creating a space of possibility. I am honoured to have the privilege of guiding my students to explore their practice and find peace exactly where they are.
@ashleyleviiwellness
Mara Branscombe
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your classes?
Students can expect a fluid, grounded and dynamic asana practice where both beginners and advanced students can receive a whole body yoga experience.
About Me
I am a yoga, mindfulness, and meditation teacher – a mother, writer, dancer, ceremonialist, and spiritual coach. I am deeply passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, creativity, mind-body practices and earth-centric rituals into my life and my work. I have been studying yoga for thirty years and teaching locally and abroad for the past two decades. My teaching affirmation is “come as you are” and for every student to feel connected and nourished through my yoga sessions. I run international yoga retreats, corporate leadership programs and online coaching and personal development courses. I am the author of “Ritual As Remedy: Embodied Practices for Soul Care, and “Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female Archetypes.” She is also a regular contributor for Spirituality and Health, and Wanderlust. You can find out more: marabranscombe.com
What can students expect from your classes?
Students can expect a fluid, grounded and dynamic asana practice where both beginners and advanced students can receive a whole body yoga experience.
About Me
I am a yoga, mindfulness, and meditation teacher – a mother, writer, dancer, ceremonialist, and spiritual coach. I am deeply passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, creativity, mind-body practices and earth-centric rituals into my life and my work. I have been studying yoga for thirty years and teaching locally and abroad for the past two decades. My teaching affirmation is “come as you are” and for every student to feel connected and nourished through my yoga sessions. I run international yoga retreats, corporate leadership programs and online coaching and personal development courses. I am the author of “Ritual As Remedy: Embodied Practices for Soul Care, and “Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female Archetypes.” She is also a regular contributor for Spirituality and Health, and Wanderlust. You can find out more: marabranscombe.com
Jamila Hamid
Studio
Classes
What can students expect from your classes?
A friendly, nurturing environment guiding each person on their yoga journey. Positive atmosphere with safe alignment and cues. Encourage people to feel good and confident in their bodies. The privilege that we get to share our energy with one and another and move our bodies in a way that feels good, connecting us to the present moment. Smiles and gratitude included!
About Me
My passion for hot yoga started in my teens, throughout my life yoga has been a constant. The connections I’ve made with others has been life changing and, the relationship with my self has grown and changed in so many ways not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. I want to give students the love, guidance, knowledge, encouragement and nurturing I received. I promise to guide each person through their yoga journey with safe alignment, and love. I love the heat, the detoxification process and being able to go deeper in our bodies. Let’s sweat together sharing and moving our energy as one!
What can students expect from your classes?
A friendly, nurturing environment guiding each person on their yoga journey. Positive atmosphere with safe alignment and cues. Encourage people to feel good and confident in their bodies. The privilege that we get to share our energy with one and another and move our bodies in a way that feels good, connecting us to the present moment. Smiles and gratitude included!
About Me
My passion for hot yoga started in my teens, throughout my life yoga has been a constant. The connections I’ve made with others has been life changing and, the relationship with my self has grown and changed in so many ways not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. I want to give students the love, guidance, knowledge, encouragement and nurturing I received. I promise to guide each person through their yoga journey with safe alignment, and love. I love the heat, the detoxification process and being able to go deeper in our bodies. Let’s sweat together sharing and moving our energy as one!
Lyndsey Carr
Studio
Classes
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect challenging, yet accessible; all levels classes, blending traditional and modern modalities. I offer a functional and mindful practice, utilizing alignment principles, breath-work and meditation techniques. Incorporating science and spirituality to cultivate the potential for ability, equanimity and grace.
About Me
Movement, discipline, art and nature have been pillars for me since early childhood and greatly influence me as a yoga teacher. Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet training began for me at the age of four and continued for over a decade; at which point I discovered and fell in love with Hip Hop. Having the good fortune to spend time and study in New York, I immersed myself in street art, especially dance. I spent more than two decades training/competing in and teaching hip-hop, breaking and freestyle dance. I began practicing yoga in 2000 as a supplement to my work; and by 2005 I was hooked. Through my own studies and attending workshops I became deeply committed to and passionate about yoga; and completed my formal teacher training. My style of yoga is rooted in: Iyengar, Vinyasa and Anusara traditions; with great influence from The Franklin MethodTM. My work as an artist in film/photography, music, writing, painting and textiles, no doubt influences my teaching style. In yoga, as in art, I am drawn to authenticity, space, balance and humility. I immigrated to British Columbia from Ireland; and both places have instilled in me a love of nature; which I bring to my teaching through imagery and meditation.
@lyndseyellye
What should students expect from your class?
Students can expect challenging, yet accessible; all levels classes, blending traditional and modern modalities. I offer a functional and mindful practice, utilizing alignment principles, breath-work and meditation techniques. Incorporating science and spirituality to cultivate the potential for ability, equanimity and grace.
About Me
Movement, discipline, art and nature have been pillars for me since early childhood and greatly influence me as a yoga teacher. Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet training began for me at the age of four and continued for over a decade; at which point I discovered and fell in love with Hip Hop. Having the good fortune to spend time and study in New York, I immersed myself in street art, especially dance. I spent more than two decades training/competing in and teaching hip-hop, breaking and freestyle dance. I began practicing yoga in 2000 as a supplement to my work; and by 2005 I was hooked. Through my own studies and attending workshops I became deeply committed to and passionate about yoga; and completed my formal teacher training. My style of yoga is rooted in: Iyengar, Vinyasa and Anusara traditions; with great influence from The Franklin MethodTM. My work as an artist in film/photography, music, writing, painting and textiles, no doubt influences my teaching style. In yoga, as in art, I am drawn to authenticity, space, balance and humility. I immigrated to British Columbia from Ireland; and both places have instilled in me a love of nature; which I bring to my teaching through imagery and meditation.
@lyndseyellye