“We rise by lifting others”
Meet Sophie!
Owner/Instructor/ Reiki Practitioner
Pronouns: she/her
Asana of Choice: Adho Much Svasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
My yoga journey began at the age of 16 when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Looking for something to ease my pain and discomfort, I took to the yoga asanas. Yoga quickly became my passion, and my escape from the busyness of life. My beautiful daughter changed my outlook on life, I decided to follow my passion and dedicate my life to helping others find health, wellness, and a life with a little less stress and worry.
I began my Yoga Teacher Training as a way to refine and improve my personal practice. During this time I was still experiencing a lot of back pain from my scoliosis. I learned how to change my practice to suit the needs of my body, not change my body to suit the needs of the practice. Once I started learning about Yoga I never looked back. I have taken many additional training courses over the past couple of years, and just added another core 200hr training, specializing in Vinyasa and Ashtanga.
In 2018 I felt called to receive my Reiki training as a way to bring a new level of healing to my students. As a Level II Reiki practitioner I love using this healing gift to help others feel lighter, and released from energy that is no longer serving them well. I offer group Reiki workshops, as well as private sessions.
Yoga truly is for everybody and every body, drop by the studio and experience it for yourself.
Meet Gillian!
Yoga Instructor
Pronouns: she/her
Asana of Choice: Buddha Konasana (Bound Angle)
I initially started practicing yoga about ten years ago as a complement to other activities in my life: it helped me deepen my backbends in belly dance and stretched out my muscles during my half-marathon training. Over time I found that I was adding more and more yoga in to my routine and attending classes for the yoga itself. I liked how my mind and body felt after a practice and the philosophy shared by the instructors was starting to resonate. I was hooked.
Eventually I decided to deepen my practice and enrol in the 300+hr Vinyasa training at Breathe Yoga School in Toronto. I’ve also done trainings in pre- and post-natal yoga, as well as yin and Thai massage.
Above all else, I make student safety, both physical and emotional, my priority in all of my classes. I like to challenge my students to step outside of their comfort zone and explore all of the amazing things that their bodies can do.
Meet Katie!
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
Award winning PsychoPractitioner
Pronouns: she/her
Asana of Choice: Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist)
Katie Bushie is an award winning PsychoPractitioner , 8 time award winning Yoga Instructor and a dedicated ally to those seeking their fully expressed life through the lens of trauma recovery, self agency & movement.
Following the intuitive calling of branching out from the social services forum as a social worker at the age of 35 and profound personal healing through yoga/mindfulness, Katie can be found deeply connecting with communities across Ontario both on and off the mat, in studios and places of healing to include collaborations with first responders, military and individuals moving through trauma recovery.
Meet Shayla!
CNP, Yoga Instructor, Counsellor
Pronouns: She/Her
Asana of Choice: Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana, [Extended] Triangle Pose
Shayla first discovered yoga after a sudden loss in her life. Yoga quickly became her safe space, her movement therapy, and ultimately her saving grace. Shayla quickly became fascinated by the power of the mind-body connection and has dedicated the last nine years to the field of yoga and wellness.
Shayla is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and has trained in the practices of yin, hatha, vinyasa, restorative, and functional movement. She combines her education of yoga, nutrition/wellness, and psychology to curate well-rounded, holistic classes that nourish the whole self (mind, body, soul). She is a firm believer that yoga is a transformative practice and the way that we carry ourselves on our mat is a direct correlation to how we operate in our day-to-day life.
What to expect in her classes: Thoughtful and intelligent sequencing lead with intention. Her classes focus on re-connecting to yourself through slower-paced movements and creating greater self-awareness. Shayla teaches from the heart and will often have themes in her classes that offer open-ended questions to spark deeper insight.
Meet Caitlin!
Yoga Instructor/Sound Practitioner/Reiki Level II
Pronouns: She/Her
Asana of Choice: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
I began practicing yoga asana over twelve years ago. At the time I didn’t realize the profound effect yoga would have on my life in the years to come, not only physically but mentally as well. I still enjoy yoga asana - that little escape from daily life and the chance to turn inward. I had no idea that by taking a deeper dive into what it means to live a yogic lifestyle, not just on the mat but across all aspects of life, that my true life purpose would be revealed. I quit my corporate career in early 2021 to fully pursue a career in the yoga and wellness industry. I decided to complete my sound foundations training as well as my reiki energy healing training, and offer these modalities of healing as well.
I hope that you will find a little touch of magic through one of my classes, and I hope to inspire you to look inward – everything you need is already within, waiting to be discovered.
Meet Amanda!
Certified Pilates Instructor / Holistic Nutritionist / Reiki Practitioner
Pronouns: she/her
Favorite Pilates Exercise: Criss Cross
Recovery from multiple injuries lead me on a path towards Pilates.
My journey of becoming a wellness practitioner began in 2015 after giving birth to my son. Complications from a c-section centered my focus on recovery and whole body wellness. I became a Personal Trainer and focused my interests on helping women regain their strength after childbirth.
An ankle injury in 2018 pivoted my interest to injury recovery and prevention. Pilates promotes core strength and balanced muscle development as well as flexibility and increased range of motion of joints and is suitable for everyone. I also love the mind body connection that Pilates brings and as Joseph Pilate said “the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit."
Meet Heather!
Yoga Instructor
Pronouns (she/her)
Asana of Choice: Supine Twist
I found yoga in 2018 not really knowing what I was looking for. I was used to working out in a gym or running half marathons and wanted to try something different. The first time I walked into the studio and sat down on my mat it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. I didn’t
really understand what was happening but every time I came back to my mat I felt better. I took my 200 hr teacher training to improve my practice but learned so much more. It was educational and healing and I can’t wait to share this gift with you.
Meet Shannon!
Instructor
Yoga & Movement Enthusiast
500 hr RYT
Favorite Pose- Revolved Side Angle (Parivrtta Parsvokonasana)
My yoga journey began when I attended my first ever yoga class in Costa Rica at Blue Spirit retreat. This experience ignited a fire that has kept burning fiercely inside of me, ever since. I came to yoga for relief of physical pain and I have stayed with it for the healing, growth in self-confidence, and self-care that I have received as gifts, with the years of practice.
Yoga helps provide me with the skills to manage a busy and often stressful job as a surgeon. I have learned skills that have improved my compassion toward me, others and the world.
My first 200 hour YTT training was with Yoga Detour in Toronto. Their approach blends Hatha yoga, strength training and movement. More recently I have completed a Vinyasa YTT 200 hour training. I have also undertaken yoga training in Prenatal, Yin, Restorative, Chair but also on Meditation, Thai Massage, Reiki and mindful strength.
Although I enjoy all forms of yoga I have a special love of teaching restorative yoga. In this busy world we need to take time to relax and recover from the effects of multitasking and rushing around. When we feel relaxed, we get an opportunity to turn inward and become more self-aware. This empowers us to become a better person for us and for others, possibly leading to greater happiness.
Each time I step on my mat I immediately feel my shoulders relax and my breath deepen. I look forward to seeing you on your mat and opportunities to pamper you with restoration and relaxation or making you sweat with movement.
Meet Tara!
Meet Tara
Pronouns she/her
Certified Yoga instructor and Certified Pilates instructor
Asana of choice : janu sirsasana (head to knee pose)
I stumbled into a yoga class almost quite literally, after having to retire from judo. I was plagued with injuries, the main one leading me to have reconstructive jaw surgery in 2000 to repair the damage. Not knowing where to go next, I figured I would give yoga a try. I was amazed at how this gentle practice could challenge me both mentally and physically and I found myself wanting to learn more and deepen my own personal practice! This led me to the completion of my 200 hour Hatha certification and then furthering my studies with two 200 hour Vinyasa certifications. From there I just kept going learning about prenatal, restorative, somatic yoga and so much more!!
As someone plagued with past sports injuries, I needed a way to maintain a strong body while still continuing with the activities I enjoy doing! I was introduced to Pilates which blew my mind as so much of it was exercises I learned in my physio rehab, needless to say I was hooked right away! As someone who always likes to dive deep and learn more, I took my first pilates certification in 2011 and have continued to learn more every single year!
I have always loved to be a student first and foremost as we learn so much from those around us! I aim to make yoga and pilates accessible for all bodies! My classes are usually a blend of a few various styles of yoga, pilates and functional movements where all are welcomed! Can't wait to see you on the mat!