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.

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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.

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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.

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What should students expect from your class?

A dynamic and challenging class for all levels, with a focus on alignment, empowerment and the practical everyday application of yogic philosophy. Through the breath and asana, students learn to connect more deeply with their innate internal strength, peace and wisdom of body and mind.

About Me

I took my first yoga class in Australia in 2001. Within my first few classes I discovered a sense of calm and balance in my body I had never experienced before. From there, began a lifelong journey into the practice of yoga that would help me connect with my own innate internal strength, peace and wisdom.

I completed all my foundational training – 200hr YTT, YHot YTT, Yin YTT – with YYOGA, my home for yoga over the past decade. I love teaching and bringing this practice to people from all walks of life for its potential to truly transform lives.

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What should students expect from your class?

You can expect a story, a mantra, and a sound bowl that will fill you with positive energy for your day along with clear instruction with accurate alignment cues.

About Me

Hello everyone! If you are thinking of attending one of my classes for the first time, here is a little bit about me. I have been teaching yoga for 12 years and have been a dedicated yogi for at least 17 years. I am a member of the YYoga faculty for YHot Teacher Training. Along with teaching Hatha, Power, Flow, Pilates, and Core Strength; I also love teaching corporate, youth seniors, zoom and even dog yoga!

For those of you that know me, I love my Old English Sheep Dog – Humphrey! He’s my best friend and brings inspiration me everyday.

I have also organized or participated in yoga retreats, yoga in the park, Ted X, and even yoga on the top of Grouse Mountain. I’m also very proud to represent companies like Lululemon, VEGA, and The Green Channel as an ambassador.

When you come to one of my classes, you can expect clear instruction, a singing bowl, mantras, and stories that I hope you will remember for the rest of your life! Namaste.

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What should students expect from your class?

As you step into class expect to slow down, find your edge and connect more fully to your body and breath allowing your body and mind to be challenged and nourished. And always expect a deep and sweet savasana!

About Me

I have been practicing yoga for more than 35 years. In 2010 I discovered Power Yoga and found a practice that challenged and empowered me. I offer a practice for students of all levels and support students to find a connection to the mind, body, and heart. My passion for yoga continues to deepen as I continue to learn and to share this powerful and potent practice.

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What should students expect from your class?

I teach an alignment-based practice of movement and breath that is challenging yet accessible – a flow that is dynamic, strong and fluid. I also love the power that an amazing playlist can add to every class!

About Me

Physical Movement has always been where I’ve felt the most at home and free- a form of self-expression that helps me find truth and explore parts of myself otherwise hidden. When I started my yoga practice I realized the opportunity to connect even more deeply with the intimate wisdom of the physical body and the heart through stillness and through breath. I teach an alignment-based practice of movement and breath that is challenging yet accessible – a flow that is dynamic, strong and fluid with lots of opportunity to get rooted through the hands and play upside down. I believe growth comes from the willingness to challenge ourselves and experience things that take us outside of our comfort zone. Transformation occurs when we bravely step into the unknown and allow ourselves to be open, vulnerable and free. I am humbled and inspired everyday I get to teach, everyday I get to share space and watch courageous yogis go deep into themselves and realize their own amazing limitless potential. I have been teaching since 2006 and practicing for nearly 20 years. I am amazingly humbled by the limitless opportunity this practice and teaching provides.

Deepest gratitude to all the amazing people who have inspired me along the way. Special thanks to my teachers Ryan Leier, Dustin Fruson, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Mike Nichol, Suzanne Slocum-Gori, Christine Price Clark, Rachel Scott, Jasmina Egeler and Esak Garcia.

“I want to be brave enough to always try – even if I fail and fall – and to have the courage to rise again. My yoga practice provides a safe space where I can play in the unknown- where I can connect with what is real- here and now, and delve into that deeper part of myself that is true and ever steady.”

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What should students expect from your class?

Expect a warm, inclusive environment in which to focus, connect with your body, get sweaty, and maybe even have a bit of a laugh!

About Me

I discovered yoga through community classes in a tiny resort town in New Zealand, and immediately fell in love with the practice. As a travelling professional snowboard bum I spent the next 10 years practicing yoga in whatever form I could find, in whatever ski resort town I was living at the time.

At first yoga was just a physical complement to the snowboarding, skiing, running, dance, and other activities in my life, but it soon became clear that the mindful aspects of the practice were equally impactful. With this revelation began a lifelong journey of curiosity, learning, and personal growth, through my yoga practice.

I am passionate about creating warm, welcoming spaces for people to connect and find joy and grounding, while also challenging themselves to be curious and open to growth. I am so grateful to be continuously learning from my own teachers, which empowers me to provide a safe and inclusive environment within my classes, while not taking myself too seriously!

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What should students expect from your class?

Students can expect a safe space to explore on their own and a challenge to step out of their comfort zone.

About Me

In 2013, I stepped onto my yoga mat for the first time and I felt something transformational. I continued to practice consistently to better grasp this particular feeling called mindfulness. By applying mindfulness to daily life, I found myself to be more grounded, present, and calm between moments of chaos and joy.

I enjoyed practicing a few different styles of yoga and eventually, I pursued my yoga teacher training with Yyoga in Vancouver, BC. My passion for health, wellness, and yoga have allowed me to connect with many like-minded souls and has brought me much fulfillment in life.

I apply my training in vinyasa, hot yoga, yin, and meditation to my daily practice and my classes. In my classes, you will find a balance of building strength, flexibility, and a balance of yin and yang energy. I guide my classes through dynamic movements with alignment-based cueing and some helpful hands-on adjustments. My goal is to help students build physical strength, gain flexibility, and guide students on discovering their own path of finding mindfulness in their practice.

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What should students expect from your class?

I think of the yoga practice as a journey that balances structure and fluidity.

About Me

My practice began about 20 years ago. Years of competitive sports had me wound so tight that it took nearly a year to touch my toes. There was an immediate shift in my hamstrings, but the far more profound shift in my whole being was what hooked me. Yoga is magic. After nearly a decade of practice, I pursued her first teacher training program in Costa Rica, with the intention of deepening my personal practice and having an extended vacation from a demanding finance career. The rest is history. 

I credit the depth of my practice and love of yoga to the many esteemed teachers I have studied with over the years, particularly Annie Carpenter, Schuyler Grant, Nikki Villela, Carrie Owerko, and Abbie Galvin. My teaching is also informed and inspired by Functional Movement Systems. I teach public classes in Vancouver, and workshops, trainings, and retreats all over the world. I also offer virtual classes through my online platform, Movement Method, with my co-founder Matt Phippen of Los Angeles.

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What should students expect from your class?

Expect to be challenged, encouraged and motivated to move, breath, sweat and expand your possibilities.

About Me

My classes offer students a welcoming space, where they can be playful, challenged, and explore full-body movements to support physical and mental health and well-being. I always offer modifications and encourage proper alignment to honour the body and mind.

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What should students expect from your class?

Expect story telling, joy and humour along with some unique approaches to keep things fresh and challenging.

About Me

I started turning upside-down in my living room as a teenager, never realizing what I was doing was Yoga. Many years later, after being a total gym rat, I found Yoga in a small beach town in Mexico and that was that. Juggling a busy career as a performer and a family, I was in a constant state of anxiety. Yoga brought me to a place where I could cope and eventually I was able to share my discoveries as an instructor. I am grateful every day for the ability to connect with my students and explore with them.

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