I was hungry for change and growth, and so I decided to complete my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training. A few weeks after my training ended, I quit my job, left university, moved out of my apartment, packed a suitcase and went to live in Costa Rica. I spent almost two years there learning more about yoga and cultivating my own style. I have now
I was hungry for change and growth, and so I decided to complete my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training. A few weeks after my training ended, I quit my job, left university, moved out of my apartment, packed a suitcase and went to live in Costa Rica. I spent almost two years there learning more about yoga and cultivating my own style. I have now been teaching for 8 years and run a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training program. My teaching style is rooted in self discovery and curiosity - and my intention is to help students get out of their own way through creative and fluid movement that works for their bodies.
CYA-RYTGold 500hr • CS1 • Booty Barre Trained • 12-day Vipassana Completion
I graduated with both trainings from Rishikesh, India. Beginning my teaching in October 2009, I fearlessly opened up a mobile business, bringing health and wellness to individuals in Calgary and local areas. Completing numerous trainings in yoga, I grew interested
CYA-RYTGold 500hr • CS1 • Booty Barre Trained • 12-day Vipassana Completion
I graduated with both trainings from Rishikesh, India. Beginning my teaching in October 2009, I fearlessly opened up a mobile business, bringing health and wellness to individuals in Calgary and local areas. Completing numerous trainings in yoga, I grew interested in the healing arts. Early in the year of 2015 I became a certified CranioSacral Therapist.
I am drawn to yoga because of its unlimited benefits - from rehabilitating the physical body, healing the emotional self, to finding peace of mind - practicing this art form will change your life, and I will guide you through that transformation. I teach with enthusiasm, heart and soul. Having been told that my classes are engaging, energetic and fun - I am sure to help you reach your potential in the amount of time presented. Come join me on the mat, and say hi!
"Everything that you want is on the other side of fear" ~ Jack Canfield
Angie has always been fascinated with the exploration of human kinetics, movement, energies, health and well being. Starting at the age of 5, she has explored a variety of dance styles including, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, latin and musical theatre. In her teens, she attended the National Ballet School of Toronto in Canada
Angie has always been fascinated with the exploration of human kinetics, movement, energies, health and well being. Starting at the age of 5, she has explored a variety of dance styles including, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, latin and musical theatre. In her teens, she attended the National Ballet School of Toronto in Canada as well as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. To pursue her growing interest in the human body, she studied kinesiology at the University of Calgary with a minor in dance.
Soon after, she had the opportunity to travel the world by performing in the production shows with Princess Cruises, fulfilling that passion to dance and perform. Her travels brought her through North America, Europe, Caribbean, New England, South East Asia and the Middle East. However, her stage experience didn’t stop there. Wherever she made her home, whether it was in Calgary, Las Vegas, Denver, Baltimore or Los Angeles, she has always remained an active member of the dance community
and a part of numerous professional dance companies as a dancer and choreographer.
It is during her travels that she was introduced to yoga. Her first yoga class was actually a home practice with an audio CD of a class taught by Bryan Kest. During the next 8 months, her home practice developed into a new found love and appreciation for yoga. Initially, it was quite an effort for
her to adjust to the practice of slowing things down in the midst of her busy lifestyle. However, the effects of yoga naturally helped her internalize and search deep within herself. She found that her life
gradually took a turn. Yoga gave her a new sense of body/mind awareness, self acceptance and helped her to clear her mind of unnecessary critical thoughts. Just to be in the present moment and to embrace the gift of life, breath and on going love was her new goal. The desire to share this feeling of
bliss with others has led Angie to complete her teachers training with Tracy Mann and Lerrita Rubinoff in 2004. She was fortunate to have the chance to travel to Los Angeles in 2005 to train with Pattabhi Jois during his world tour. During that time, she was also able to meet and learn from Bryan Kest, the
same voice that had brought her to yoga originally. Shortly after, she received her teacher training in prenatal, mom and baby yoga and more recently yin yoga training.
Along with her love and passion for yoga, Angie took an interest in the human energy
field and universal healing. She then went on a further quest and received certifications in Reiki Levels I and II. The next decades had spelt out an enormous amount of change and travel for Angie. She was able to
experience the personal teachings of Sean Corne, David Life, David Swenson, Shannon Gannon and Ana Forrest at the Yoga Journal Conference in San Francisco. In the summer of 2009, she took a mini
sabbatical to further her knowledge and her constant yearning to learn. She took a road trip down to the states and attended various workshops in California and Las Vegas, where she resided for a year.
Her interest in hot yoga surfaced and her journey took her to Denver where she extended her training and became certified with Core Power Yoga in hot and hot/power fusion. From there, her ventures took her to sunny Los Angeles to Baltimore where she was able to share her teachings from state to state.
Currently residing in Calgary, Angie feels very grateful to have the gift of yoga be a continuous practice in her life. She instructs yoga and dance full time and remains an active member in the fitness and dance community. Angie is genuinely striving for patience, peace and compassion for herself and others. Yoga is an on going journey with endless wonders.
I discovered yoga in 2005 and took up a regular practice as a way to manage the pain of old injuries from years of competitive soccer.
In 2008 I decided to take the 200-hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training with Yogrishi Vishvaketu. In 2009 I studied with a Calgary group under Jeff Mah, and in 2010 I completed the 500-hour Moksha Hot Yoga tr
I discovered yoga in 2005 and took up a regular practice as a way to manage the pain of old injuries from years of competitive soccer.
In 2008 I decided to take the 200-hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training with Yogrishi Vishvaketu. In 2009 I studied with a Calgary group under Jeff Mah, and in 2010 I completed the 500-hour Moksha Hot Yoga training in Kerala, India.
Through Yoga I am continually reminded to stay open to the experiences that come with living a human life; to be willing to feel all the feelings, good and bad, without trying to control everything; and to love without conditions or expectations as purely as I can.
With over 20 years of yoga teaching experience leading professional athletes and individuals from beginner level to highly advanced yoga and restorative practices globally, we are excited to have Brenda on the floor. Brenda has also practiced and certified herself in an array of other healing modalities such as reflexology, reiki master,
With over 20 years of yoga teaching experience leading professional athletes and individuals from beginner level to highly advanced yoga and restorative practices globally, we are excited to have Brenda on the floor. Brenda has also practiced and certified herself in an array of other healing modalities such as reflexology, reiki master, personal trainer, nutrition and more. Her past also included founding international yoga retreats to inspire transformation.
Brenda strives to create an environment where like minded people gather as a community to move and challenge their body and mind to the fullest. She believes yoga allows the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding and relationship with self. The most important of all.
Yoga is an intentional mindset, an attitude, a way of being, woven into all aspects of life on and off the mat, field, and ice, whether a professional athlete or otherwise. The power of knowing thyself and having the ability to regulate one’s own emotions, as well as to understand the emotions of people around you, is an incredible gift to self and the world as a whole. It allows one to tap into the phenomenal power within, in & amongst any circumstance; of what allows one to act from a state & place of self confidence, calm, compassion, inspiration, empathy for self and of others, whilst holding boundaries.
For myself, the ability to live and move from a place of strength, love, wisdom & grace, along with the ability & honor to inspire & unveil those qualities within others is the one of the greatest gifts in itself. See you on your mat!
Crystal May has been teaching yoga since 2009 and received her 200 and 500 hour teacher training certifications from World Conscious Yoga Family in Rishikesh, India. She expanded her yoga education further by completing 150 hours in an Adjusters Training at Bodhi Tree in Calgary, AB. Crystal has also developed an extended education in Yin
Crystal May has been teaching yoga since 2009 and received her 200 and 500 hour teacher training certifications from World Conscious Yoga Family in Rishikesh, India. She expanded her yoga education further by completing 150 hours in an Adjusters Training at Bodhi Tree in Calgary, AB. Crystal has also developed an extended education in Yin Yoga, studying with Bernie Clark, Stephanie Nosco, Lisa Whitford, Diane Batts and Alan Mileham. Yin Yoga has quickly become Crystal’s passion in Yoga and is what inspired her Hips and Hamstring class.
'Be where your feet are' - Yoga gives us the ability to arrive, to land in our bodies and attune to the present moment. Over many years as both a facilitator and student of yoga, I have witnessed the unfolding of profound transformation that comes when individuals surrender into the practice. Moving through the many layers of being, start
'Be where your feet are' - Yoga gives us the ability to arrive, to land in our bodies and attune to the present moment. Over many years as both a facilitator and student of yoga, I have witnessed the unfolding of profound transformation that comes when individuals surrender into the practice. Moving through the many layers of being, starting from the physical, working into the mental, and energetic layers, and towards a heightened state of consciousness.
Yoga is an embodied experience. In my teachings I invite students to show up as they are, to release what keeps them tethered. I know that yoga is not just a source of health, balance, and serenity, but of freedom. Freedom to breathe. Freedom to be in the moment, to live the life you dream of.
I have travelled all over the world and had the opportunity to absorb the teachings of many senior yogis, studying at the Sivanada Ashram in India, and the Bridge Program for Ishta Yoga. As well as many other amazing people from around the world in other modalities. Their incredible wisdom has greatly influenced my life and how I help guide others on their path to wellness.
In the summer of 2011, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, severe osteoarthritis in my lower lumbar, and a bulging disc. I was no longer able to have a desk job. Doctors prescribed me with narcotic pain killers that made me ill. I tried various therapies such as massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, prolotherapy, acupuncture,
In the summer of 2011, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, severe osteoarthritis in my lower lumbar, and a bulging disc. I was no longer able to have a desk job. Doctors prescribed me with narcotic pain killers that made me ill. I tried various therapies such as massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, prolotherapy, acupuncture, and others. My pain persisted after these treatments and I decided to try Yoga as a supplemental therapy. After 9 months of practice, Yoga is my only therapy and my pain is gone. My whole body felt stronger and more flexible. I then realized that I was interested in pursing Yoga as a career. I am a believer in the body and mind therapeutic value that Yoga provides. Yoga is my medication. I am looking forward to spending time with you in the yoga room.
Kayla has been a student of yoga since she was 10 years old, and has always loved all forms of movement. She has been teaching yoga to children and adults for approximately 6 years.
Kayla received her 200hr certification from Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India; her 500hr certification from Yoga School Institute in Peru; has done yoga
Kayla has been a student of yoga since she was 10 years old, and has always loved all forms of movement. She has been teaching yoga to children and adults for approximately 6 years.
Kayla received her 200hr certification from Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India; her 500hr certification from Yoga School Institute in Peru; has done yoga therapy training from Functional Synergy; and children's yoga training from Kidding Around Yoga.
Kayla believes that yoga is for everyone and can be a life long practice which can radically enhance your well-being! When she's not teaching yoga, you can find Kayla playing with her 9 month old daughter, mixing essential oils, drawing, and walking her dog.
Kirsten first started practicing yoga over ten years ago to help rehab injuries from competitive sports. Little did she know, her yoga journey took her to far greater depths beyond the physical benefits of Yoga. She soon discovered yoga was a way for her to truly become the best version of herself mentally, and spiritually.
After graduat
Kirsten first started practicing yoga over ten years ago to help rehab injuries from competitive sports. Little did she know, her yoga journey took her to far greater depths beyond the physical benefits of Yoga. She soon discovered yoga was a way for her to truly become the best version of herself mentally, and spiritually.
After graduating from university with a degree in Health and Physical education, Kirsten's journey took her to Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara Costa Rica where she completed her 200hr YTT. She later gained another 30 teaching hours in the Adjuster's Method at Breathe, led by Angelique Panther, and continues to have a keen desire to keep learning. With her athletic and educational background,
Kirsten has a passion for bridging the gap between yoga and sport, and furthermore intends to share her love of movement and mindfulness for optimal wellbeing and performance with all walks of Yogi's.
A student first and forever learner.
I love to teach from that which is found within my personal practice; creating and moving with fluidity and breath, working and building into strength through mindful transition, and connecting to Self, to body, to mind. My practice allows me to play, explore, create, and surrender. And teaching allows
A student first and forever learner.
I love to teach from that which is found within my personal practice; creating and moving with fluidity and breath, working and building into strength through mindful transition, and connecting to Self, to body, to mind. My practice allows me to play, explore, create, and surrender. And teaching allows me to share that.
My mat has always felt like home: a space to soften, to find vulnerability, to gain self-love, and to work through whatever it is I need to work through. A practice to which I was originally drawn to for the physical benefits, has developed into one that brings much more—teaching me self-compassion, humility, surrender, and patience.
I love to share this practice and am still excited to teach before every class.
With over 10 years experience of guiding others in studio and one on one setting, Lana thoroughly enjoys serving the yoga and fitness community. She has various trainings under her belt including, Baptiste, Rocket Yoga, barre, TRX, personal fitness training, as well as yin and prenatal yoga.
Lana is passionate and motivated to help her st
With over 10 years experience of guiding others in studio and one on one setting, Lana thoroughly enjoys serving the yoga and fitness community. She has various trainings under her belt including, Baptiste, Rocket Yoga, barre, TRX, personal fitness training, as well as yin and prenatal yoga.
Lana is passionate and motivated to help her students reach their highest potential in yoga and fitness. She is dedicated to creating fun and challenging classes which cater to all fitness levels.
When she’s not teaching classes, you’ll find her hiking, hitting the stairs, or spending time with her dear family and friends. Her passion for health and wellness began at a very young age and she couldn’t be more grateful to share these immense benefits with you all.
I have been an active member in the fitness industry for a number of years, after losing forty five pounds I discovered that if you do not work on the mind you will never be satisfied with the results. It took many years to realize that being skinny is not the end game, and it wasn't until I became a mother that this truly came into fruit
I have been an active member in the fitness industry for a number of years, after losing forty five pounds I discovered that if you do not work on the mind you will never be satisfied with the results. It took many years to realize that being skinny is not the end game, and it wasn't until I became a mother that this truly came into fruition - we need to be conscious of who is watching us and the example we are demonstrating.
I started this journey with a divine pull towards bettering my mental health, going after what fueled my soul in order to make me a better wife, friend and mother. Becoming a yoga and fitness instructor has been an emotionally charged journey. Slowly transforming into a new person, learning to trust yourself and believing in yourself which can be tough, but having met so many amazing people on the way it has been an unforgettable experience, one I hope many people get to have. I adore my teachers Lacey Smith and Chris Rurka and have discovered that I have much to learn as a life long student. Coming out of my training I see the world with different colours, it is my hope to help others fall in love with life, experience a deeper practice and connect the body with the mind.
I started practicing yoga about 15 years ago when I was doing a lot of running and triathlon training. I loved the flexibility I gained through my yoga practice. When a new, hot yoga studio opened, I couldn’t wait to try it out! I was hooked from my very first class!
It was hard. It was hot. But the way I felt after just a few classes was
I started practicing yoga about 15 years ago when I was doing a lot of running and triathlon training. I loved the flexibility I gained through my yoga practice. When a new, hot yoga studio opened, I couldn’t wait to try it out! I was hooked from my very first class!
It was hard. It was hot. But the way I felt after just a few classes was amazing! I practiced as often as possible.
Before long, I was working at the front desk of the studio. After every class students would come out and tell me the benefits they felt from class. They’d share how they were getting stronger, more flexible and how their quality of life improved through their yoga practice. When an opportunity to take a teacher training came up, I had to take it!
I’ve been teaching since 2016, and have taken 2 more teaching trainings since my original 200 hour training.
It really is an honour to guide students through their practice and I’m so inspired by my students in every class I teach.
My journey to my mat definitely wasn’t typical and took some time. I have always been passionate about fitness; I had attended a few registered yoga programs over the years but never fell in love with it. As a fitness coach I was always on the go, I felt yoga was too slow and I always felt the constant need to do more. One day, however th
My journey to my mat definitely wasn’t typical and took some time. I have always been passionate about fitness; I had attended a few registered yoga programs over the years but never fell in love with it. As a fitness coach I was always on the go, I felt yoga was too slow and I always felt the constant need to do more. One day, however the universe decided I needed to slow down. After two car accidents within a year of each other left me unable to continue with my normal fitness routine I decided to try yoga one more time.
I can still remember my first hot yoga class at Breathe; it was almost as though I had been carried away to another place for an hour. For the first time ever I completely let go of my guard, my normal internal chatter quieted and I finally was able to slow down for those 60 min. It was surreal to feel so completely ok with not being able to do anything or be anywhere else. I truly allowed myself to be fully present without distraction and it was amazing. I left feeling a deeper connection with my inner self and could not wait to explore more into yoga asana and philosophy.
From that day forward I started a regular daily practice and reading anything I could find about the yogic philosophy. Knowing how amazing I felt when I was on my mat, I wanted to incorporate these practices into my life off my mat. After a few years of my daily practice and a suggestion from a friend I started looking into becoming certified and completed my 200 HR teacher training in 2015 in Calgary with the Amazing Danielle Pechie.
Yoga has forever transformed my life. Not only has it allowed me to heal my physical body, I have become more mindful in my everyday life and much more connected to true self. Finding the balance of effort and ease is what I love about yoga. Every day we arrive on our mat is different, and if we allow it we can grow and change from every practice. It is such an honour to now guide others through their practices; I truly hope that it will positively impact your life the way it has for me.
Namaste
After attending my first yoga class 11 years ago, I knew I was in love. I began passionately practicing with a full intention of teaching, but with 2 young boys at home it never seemed like the right time. I continued to develop my personal practice, and my love only grew. I was finally able to complete my 200hr YTT in 2020, as well as 20
After attending my first yoga class 11 years ago, I knew I was in love. I began passionately practicing with a full intention of teaching, but with 2 young boys at home it never seemed like the right time. I continued to develop my personal practice, and my love only grew. I was finally able to complete my 200hr YTT in 2020, as well as 20hrs of Yin training and I’ve never looked back.
Yoga changed my life. It made me see things in a completely different way and taught me so much about myself and my body. I am happiest when I’m teaching, and I love learning new ways to challenge my students. You can always expect to push yourself and accept yourself in my classes. I will be forever grateful to yoga, and I hope I can inspire someone else to feel the light of yoga as so many teachers did for me.
Sara is a 200 hour Canadian Yoga Alliance recognized RYT, with over 150 additional hours of studies and trainings. She received her certification from Yoga Therapy and Bodyworks and continues to train and practice weekly with her teachers. She is trained primarily in Ashtanga, Critical Alignment Therapy (holding her Level 4 certification
Sara is a 200 hour Canadian Yoga Alliance recognized RYT, with over 150 additional hours of studies and trainings. She received her certification from Yoga Therapy and Bodyworks and continues to train and practice weekly with her teachers. She is trained primarily in Ashtanga, Critical Alignment Therapy (holding her Level 4 certification from Gert van Leeuwen), as well as Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Trauma Sensitive Yoga.
She has always been drawn to the therapeutic aspects of yoga, both physical and mental, and continues to explore both through her own practice, teachings and studies. Sara excels in holding space for her students to be completely present within their body, while advancing their asana practice to new heights. Sara is a mother of two (ages 5 and 3) and when not on her mat, she enjoys camping, hiking, biking and the simple joys of everyday adventures with her family.
“I love yoga…I love what it does for my body, what it does for mind. I find balance and peace there.”
I stumbled out of my first hot yoga class in 2009 and was hooked. Five years later, I flew to Thailand for Bikram Teacher Training in 2014 and have never looked back. Since then, I have become a Registered Massage Therapist (2016), a Vinyasa (2015) and Yin Yoga (2016) teacher, and during the pandemic continued my training into yoga-based
I stumbled out of my first hot yoga class in 2009 and was hooked. Five years later, I flew to Thailand for Bikram Teacher Training in 2014 and have never looked back. Since then, I have become a Registered Massage Therapist (2016), a Vinyasa (2015) and Yin Yoga (2016) teacher, and during the pandemic continued my training into yoga-based mobility and Katonah Yoga (2023).
I love to apply my knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the practice and in doing so, have seen my students progress farther than they have in years. My aim is to age gracefully and live a pain-free life, and to help you do the same!
Why did I start yoga?! I began practicing a few years ago for the great workout and the sweat aspect. I then started noticing how it was supplementing my other sport training in reducing risk of injury and increasing flexibility. Now I practice to find balance and to ground myself…the workout is a bonus. Life gets busy, it’s easy to get c
Why did I start yoga?! I began practicing a few years ago for the great workout and the sweat aspect. I then started noticing how it was supplementing my other sport training in reducing risk of injury and increasing flexibility. Now I practice to find balance and to ground myself…the workout is a bonus. Life gets busy, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant go go go - I find yoga brings you back to awareness and connectivity. Noticing how present we can become when we focus on taking the time to breathe, we gain a heightened sense of body awareness. It allows me to put everything aside and realize “in this moment nothing else matters”. That feeling of serenity in the final savasana brings the simplicity of life back into perspective.
I took my teacher training with Ally Bogard through Gaiatri in Calgary, and it was the first step to realizing I wanted to help other people share in this experience as well. I also understand that everyone has a different motivation, goal or level, and I encourage you to bring whatever that is to the mat. I believe healthy living should be fun, rewarding and habitual. I believe that yoga should be challenging, progressive and gratifying. I am convinced that life is to be lived to the fullest and we need to have strong, healthy and happy bodies to do so!
I am excited helping you achieve yours and encouraging you every step of the way. So come on down, have some fun, de-stress, count sheep in "frog", join in singing happy birthday to your fellow yogis in "extended side angle", give your "camel" a name and laugh (or don't) at the occasional “I think I'm funny” jokes!!
“Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human."~Anthony Robbins
My practice started 15 years ago and was much needed therapy both physically and mentally. Yoga enriched my life and I fell in love. Cliché as it may be, my desire to instruct began as a means to escape and mend a very broken heart. In 2013, I travelled to Hawaii to embark on the greatest experience of my life, my yoga teacher training.
It is truly a privilege to be able to hold space for people to experience, and to share my knowledge and passion for the practice. Teaching is an ongoing learning process and has been quite an adventure. Watching students blossom and express their beauty is extraordinarily inspiring.
I invite you to join me as we grow together through our journey of the mind, body and soul.
I fell in love with yoga years ago as a teenager. After one particularly physically challenging class, i felt so "high" off the mind body connection i was experiencing after savasana. That feeling of total peace and connection with body led me to explore yoga deeper, develop a regular practice, and eventually take my 200 hr yoga teacher t
I fell in love with yoga years ago as a teenager. After one particularly physically challenging class, i felt so "high" off the mind body connection i was experiencing after savasana. That feeling of total peace and connection with body led me to explore yoga deeper, develop a regular practice, and eventually take my 200 hr yoga teacher training. I love that yoga is an internal practice just as much as external.
I have a background in barre fitness - i love encouraging people to challenge their perceived limits, while also listening to their own body and how it feels each day. Honouring that balance is key to me! Oh, and i also love curating the perfect playlist for classes!
My journey to yoga stared as a dare. My wife dared me to take on a 30 day hot yoga practice. After completing the challenge I felt better than I had ever felt before in my life and I needed more. Unfortunately schooling and sport got in the way and yoga began to take a back seat to everything else. After I received a double degree in Kine
My journey to yoga stared as a dare. My wife dared me to take on a 30 day hot yoga practice. After completing the challenge I felt better than I had ever felt before in my life and I needed more. Unfortunately schooling and sport got in the way and yoga began to take a back seat to everything else. After I received a double degree in Kinesiology and Education from the University of Calgary I was presented with yet another challenge, “can you run a yoga program at our high school?” Needless to say I said yes and have not looked back since. After completing my 200hr teacher training with Breathe I instantly needed more, signing up for an additional 35 hour teaching course. I now currently teach for the Calgary Board of Education and love going to work every day.
My yoga journey has led me to meet some of the most amazing generous people ever as well as allowed me to work with some great students. I hope I get the privilege to meet and see you soon on your mat.
Namaste.
With over 10 years of yoga experience, I've completed a 200-hour teacher training with Breathe and a 300-hour teacher training in India with Kranti Yoga. Dedicated to making yoga an invigorating experience, I specialize in challenging flows that push your limits. My classes focus on strength, flexibility, and mental resilience. Whether y
With over 10 years of yoga experience, I've completed a 200-hour teacher training with Breathe and a 300-hour teacher training in India with Kranti Yoga. Dedicated to making yoga an invigorating experience, I specialize in challenging flows that push your limits. My classes focus on strength, flexibility, and mental resilience. Whether you're new or seasoned, get ready for dynamic Vinyasa sequences designed to test your boundaries. My mission is to empower you to embrace challenges, find resilience, and unlock your untapped potential. Join me in exploring these exciting, empowering flows together—let's push limits and discover new possibilities within.
A forever student, I love to deepen my knowledge of different aspects of the
practice and have studied several different styles of yoga including Vinyasa Flow,
Yin, Restorative, Supportive Touch and Thai Yoga Massage. I believe that our
ability to move through a challenge in the yoga room shapes us for facing the
challenges of life, we c
A forever student, I love to deepen my knowledge of different aspects of the
practice and have studied several different styles of yoga including Vinyasa Flow,
Yin, Restorative, Supportive Touch and Thai Yoga Massage. I believe that our
ability to move through a challenge in the yoga room shapes us for facing the
challenges of life, we can do hard things! I have a deep love for movement and
music in all forms; get ready to flow to old-school Hip Hop, R&B, and your
favorite throwbacks in my classes. When I’m not teaching yoga you can find me
at the gym, on a spin bike or lounging at home in my Costco sweatsuit with my
husband and my cat(s).
Eddy believes that the real practice of yoga is done off the mat as to him Yoga is Life itself.
With the influence of having been raised in a Buddhist household, Eddy enjoys incorporating heart quality themes in his classes with the intention to fuse the mind & heart together so to create a distance from one’s ego and instead to connect t
Eddy believes that the real practice of yoga is done off the mat as to him Yoga is Life itself.
With the influence of having been raised in a Buddhist household, Eddy enjoys incorporating heart quality themes in his classes with the intention to fuse the mind & heart together so to create a distance from one’s ego and instead to connect to the higher self.
He believes it is from this sacred space that we are able to find more clarity, meaning and purpose in life. By learning to tap into our inner strength and wisdom through this transformative practice on the mat, it allows one to be more receptive of the ebbs and flows of life that requests our constant presence.
Shelley is an adventurous mother of two who keeps herself and her girls busy with hiking, snowboarding, camping, surfing, and of course yoga. Her journey to becoming a yoga teacher began when she was a busy corporate account manager in telecom many moons ago. Yoga became her outlet. A place to reconnect to herself, and find balance amids
Shelley is an adventurous mother of two who keeps herself and her girls busy with hiking, snowboarding, camping, surfing, and of course yoga. Her journey to becoming a yoga teacher began when she was a busy corporate account manager in telecom many moons ago. Yoga became her outlet. A place to reconnect to herself, and find balance amidst the many demands her lifestyle held on her time. With many hours spent on the mat weekly, her love of yoga grew and Shelley became quite curious about what the teachers were talking about beyond the simple shapes of postures and breathwork. It was that curiosity that inspired her to take her first teacher training here in Calgary. With zero aspirations of becoming a yoga teacher, the intention behind this step was simply to deepen her own understanding of yoga and how this ancient practice created such profound benefits in her own life. Armed with a deeper understanding how yoga applies to modern day life, Shelley developed a passion for sharing yoga and started teaching weekly classes. Since her initial vinyasa training, Shelley has studied Critical Alignment Therapy, Nidra (yogic sleep), Pre/postnatal, meditation and Pranayama (breathwork) along with enjoying multiple workshops and retreats to elevate her understanding of this beautiful practice and it’s endless benefits for herself and her other yogis.
Coming from a fitness background, I initially looked at Yoga as a recovery day to stretch my body. When
I started attending classes regularly I found it to be so much more. My first classes were Iyengar yoga
and from there I decided to take a “Philosophy of Yoga” class from my instructor’s brother. Most of it
went over my head (I was a
Coming from a fitness background, I initially looked at Yoga as a recovery day to stretch my body. When
I started attending classes regularly I found it to be so much more. My first classes were Iyengar yoga
and from there I decided to take a “Philosophy of Yoga” class from my instructor’s brother. Most of it
went over my head (I was a Psych and Bio major; philosophy was a different language to me!) but I
didn’t want to give up. Though I never finished that original course, I did begin exploring more about
Yoga and fell in love with the philosophy behind it. As I was already a certified fitness instructor and a
holistic nutritionist, I decided to also become a yoga teacher. I completed my 200-hour certification and
after teaching for several years am now in my 300-hour training. I’ve found yoga to be both a great
workout and an amazing framework for how to live. I love to incorporate yoga learnings into my classes
while ensuring we take care of the body.
Outside of the studio, I have an amazing family including 2 grown kids, a husband, fabulous siblings, and
parents I’m in awe of (I was a bit of a rebel teen!). I’m vegan because I love animals and I love to travel,
especially for yoga retreats, but am not a fan of flying!
Can’t wait to meet you in my classes!
I started practicing yoga 16 years ago originally to compliment and support my ballet training, however after stepping away from competitive dance and turning to academia, yoga filled the need for movement and balance in my life that dance had previously flourished in.
To pursue my interest and passion in movement & the human body, I rece
I started practicing yoga 16 years ago originally to compliment and support my ballet training, however after stepping away from competitive dance and turning to academia, yoga filled the need for movement and balance in my life that dance had previously flourished in.
To pursue my interest and passion in movement & the human body, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, specializing in Exercise Physiology from UBC.
In 2018, I made the decision to obtain my 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training in Bali, Indonesia.
My teaching style is rooted in movement, self-discovery and play-fullness. I have a passion for curating intricate and unique sequencing for my flows & practice, largely thanks to my dance background. Combining my education in Human Kinetics, I establish a comprehensive practice with a beginning, middle & end to ensure each student is leaving feeling both mentally and physically better than when they walked in. Partnering that movement with a methodically planned playlist to help students connect into a moving meditation, my goal is for students to leave feeling connected, grounded, and ultimately proud of themselves.
Can’t wait to move and groove together on the mat!
I was born and raised here in Calgary, but when I began practicing, I found my true home on mymat. After becoming dedicated to my practise, I felt as though I had found the missing piece; the
thing I needed to have in my life to hold myself accountable. Through my practice I came to know and appreciate my true self as I am, without the a
I was born and raised here in Calgary, but when I began practicing, I found my true home on mymat. After becoming dedicated to my practise, I felt as though I had found the missing piece; the
thing I needed to have in my life to hold myself accountable. Through my practice I came to know and appreciate my true self as I am, without the attachments to the models of the way I thought I
ought to be. Therefore, through my practice, I have found inner peace. You can expect to feel that love and passion in my classes no matter what I’m teaching. I always have more than enough energy
and enthusiasm to go around!
My journey to yoga didn't fully evolve until I walked into Breathe Hot Yoga back in 2016. Similarly to many profound things in life, I didn't realize how much I needed yoga until it transformed my life. I arrived at Breathe during the beginning of a 30 day challenge. Being a competitive athlete my whole life I was hooked on achieving 30
My journey to yoga didn't fully evolve until I walked into Breathe Hot Yoga back in 2016. Similarly to many profound things in life, I didn't realize how much I needed yoga until it transformed my life. I arrived at Breathe during the beginning of a 30 day challenge. Being a competitive athlete my whole life I was hooked on achieving 30 classes in 30 days, despite having close to zero experience in the hot room, it was a challenge. Needless to say, I did not complete 30, but what I took away was so much more powerful. I went on to receive my 200hr teacher training with Breathe and fully immersed myself into the community and my practice.
I am passionate about providing a safe space for my students to move, breathe and get curious within their bodies. You can expect my classes to be filled with mindful movement, creative transitions, opportunities to challenge and push beyond what you think you're capable of. Also, I can always guarantee there will be a fresh groovy playlist with each practice!
I'm so glad you're here and I hope to see you on your mat soon!
I started practicing yoga and meditation in 2010. It didn't take me long to realize that yoga was going to be a big part of my life. I love all of the mental and physical benefits that yoga offered and wanted to expand my practice into teaching others.
At the time I quit my full time job and started working front desk at a yoga studio,
I started practicing yoga and meditation in 2010. It didn't take me long to realize that yoga was going to be a big part of my life. I love all of the mental and physical benefits that yoga offered and wanted to expand my practice into teaching others.
At the time I quit my full time job and started working front desk at a yoga studio, I completed my 250 hour teacher training in 2014 at Yoga Passage. Since then I have branched off and have been teaching at numerous studios in and around the city and have kept up my own personal practice through experience and lifestyle.
I enjoy teaching students to experience a deeper connection to themselves, creating a stronger bond mentally and emotionally with their bodies and mind through movement and breath work. I feel I'm constantly learning and growing my own personal practice deeper and deeper, for me, its a never ending journey!
Aside from the physical practice, Meditation has been a huge part of my life and has definitely got me through the tough times. Having that self love relationship with yourself and knowing how beneficial yoga is for the mind and body, the self practice you put in, will always come back to benefit you no matter what. I would love students to experience what yoga has to offer, anyone can start at any level, any age or anytime in their life! :)