My life mission…

is to cultivate peace in the lives of others through the practice of yoga, both on and off the mat.

My purpose in life is to share the lessons and insights that are helping me create the life I love and manifest the things I want to experience. I am here to show you a new perspective, to help you FINE TUNE the INSTRUMENT that you are. I am here to help you UNLOCK what really abides in your own heart.

My deepest intention is that you begin to realize that you are more than what you think you are. There is an inner depth, a space you can live your life from and experience true happiness, peace and fulfillment.

I am passionate about…

teaching Classical Hatha, Hatha Flow and Yin Yoga to adults, teens and seniors. I weave spiritual teachings, yoga philosophies and goal setting methodologies into my teaching as a way to challenge and inspire my students to live a powerful and engaging life that they love.

Students have said I teach with my heart, particularly because I focus on helping them improve their practice (whichever level they are at). I provide encouragement and corrections, use sound to guide final relaxation (either my voice or instrument), and share stories about how yoga continues to positively shape my life.

I believe…

we are whole, complete and perfect just the way we are. Our truth, who we really are, is hidden beneath layers of life experiences and things we identify with. As we peel off those layers, like an onion, we unveil and express our limitless potential.

The physical practice of yoga is one way of peeling off those layers, or rather, bringing awareness to our body, mind and breath. By observing these three areas within and of our self, we can begin to see how strongly we identify with our mind, our past experiences and our current life situation. It is in doing this that stops us from enjoying what is happening right now. By being present with our self in this very moment, we access our ultimate truth and radiate peace, love and joy for others in our life.

Certifications and Memberships

• RYT-200, Arhanta Yoga Ashram, India, March 2011 – Trained in Classical Hatha Yoga based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Sri Vivekananda
• Registered with the Canadian Yoga Alliance
• First Aid Certified, November 2011

Additional Training 

• Preventing and Healing Injuries through Yoga with Leslie Kaminoff (Toronto Yoga Conference 2012)
• Vinyasa Flow Sequencing with Maria Garre  (Toronto Yoga Conference 2012)
• How to Teach Yin Yoga with David Fife (Toronto Yoga Conference 2012)
• Teaching and Practicing Hot Yoga with David Fife  (Toronto Yoga Conference 2012)
• Pre and Post Natal Training with Lisa Shakelton  (Toronto Yoga Conference 2012)
• Finding Your Voice: Teaching from your Practice, Experience and Intuition with Jason Crandell  (Vancouver Yoga Conference 2011)

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Professional Experience

• Adult Hatha & Hatha Flow | Island Expeditions, Belize  (Upcoming April 2012)
• Adult Hot Yoga | Anytime Fitness, Brampton  (February 4 – present)
• Private Workshops and Classical Hatha | Yoga with Ainsley (Private) Studio, Brampton (January 14 – present)
• Adult Hatha Flow | Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga (January 10 – present)
• Adult Hatha Flow | Yoga Loft, Brampton (December 27, 2011 – present)
• Adult Hatha Flow | Lululemon Athletica, Square One Mississauga (January 15, 2011)
• Adult Hatha & Hatha Flow | City Gate II Condominium, Vancouver  (October 25, 2011 – December 1, 2011)
• Adult Hot Flow | Maa Yoga, North Vancouver  (December 1, 2011)
• Adult Hatha | David Thompson High school, Vancouver  (sub: November 29, 2011)
• Adult Hatha | Kerrisdale Community Centre, Vancouver  (sub: November 29, 2011)
• Teen Hatha Flow | St. Patrick’s High school, Vancouver  (November 23 – 25, 2011)
• Adult Hatha | St. Stephen’s United Church, Vancouver  (sub: October 31, 2011)
• Adult Hatha & Yin | Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, Salt Spring Island  (November 6-18, 2011)
• Adult Hatha | West Side Yoga, Victoria  (May 22 -29, 2011)
• Adult Hatha | Lululemon Athletica, Victoria  (April 2010, November 2010)

Related Professional Organizations

• Founder of YellowYogi.com, Victoria’s Yoga Resource and Community
• Founder of Hobbies 4 Health, Healthy Living Program for Youth