But what started as a workout soon became something more spiritual. She quickly became enthralled by Ottawa’s tight-knit Yoga community and before she knew it, she was taking several Yoga classes a week.

Just four years after cultivating a regular Yoga practice, Erika decided to take the leap to take her YTT200 in the Costa Rican jungle. In addition to her Hatha-Vinyasa studies, Erika has also studied prenatal Yoga and enjoys assisting pregnant women during a season of intense change.

Erika uses her experience on the mat, coupled with her love of movement and passion for people to create classes that are dynamic, fun, and spiritual.

Since then, Rob's entire life has revolved around yoga, continuing to practice and learn everyday and share his teachings with those who are interested.

He has taken over 1000 hours of trainings, some with internationally recognized teachers such as Dylan Werner and Jason Crandell, all related to yoga and movement and has taught countless hours in the form of studio classes, privates, workshops and trainings over the years. Rob believes that just like us, yoga is an ever-evolving practice and as the practice evolves, it adapts to align with those who are practicing it.

After years of teaching functional movement (since 2004), Pilates (since 2008), and aerial S.A.L.T. (suspension aerial lifting techniques) (since 2016), she expanded her mindful movement practice by completing her 200-hour YTT in 2022 due to its holistic approach. Her classes are centered around guiding students to improve their self-awareness and connect with their authentic selves through the beautiful practice of yoga.

Edith is a Registered Yoga Teacher (500 RYT) and Doula in Ottawa, Ontario. She began her career in 2007 in yoga. Her goal is to improve the health and quality of life of her clients and students.

She is certified in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Moksha, Forrest and Prenatal Yoga and is completing her Doula Apprenticeship with MotherWit Doula. She has worked with Moksha Yoga International as a Peer Support Guide and Teacher Support Coordinator.

Trained in Hatha and Yin, Alea blends Tapas (discipline), representing the active and fiery aspects, with Isvara Pranidhana (surrender to something greater), embodying the quieter elements of the practice - to guide and inspire you on your path toward connection to your innermost self.

While other interests came and went, yoga always remained. What started as a physical practice became a source of emotional healing, an expression of spirituality, a philosophy to live by. Yena completed her 200HR vinyasa and restorative yoga training in Costa Rica in 2019. Her classes are a balance between challenge and relaxation. She hopes to create a safe environment where students can feel restored in body and mind.

Jordan hopes to give back to the community as an informed, compassionate teacher and mentor. Not only will you learn about yoga flows and meditation in his studio classes, but also many other meditative-like practices that allow us to have a little more agency over our body, mind, and experiences of consciousness.

Her practice is always evolving, influences by what is going on in her life and by the yoga community around her. Laura’s intention is to guide students through a moving meditation that encourages them to be focused, present, and to build strength from the inside out.

For Imad, yoga is about creating a nurturing space where one can connect deeply with themselves and the world around them. Stepping onto the mat feels like entering a sanctuary where transformation and growth are possible. His aim is to empower students to explore mindfulness practices that extend beyond the yoga studio. He offers dynamic and insightful classes filled with wisdom and creativity, tailored to enrich each person's yoga journey both on and off the mat.

Jeff has been teaching since 2018 and loves leading simple yet challenging classes. It's clear that Jeff's work as a Psychotherapist integrates well with yoga, focusing on the nervous system and helping students find their strength in moments of movement and stillness. Jeff is also an active breathwork facilitator and is passionate about helping others connect with their life force energy via the breath (pranayama).

He has been playing tombak, a Persian hand drum, since the age of seven. He integrates his drumming into his yoga sessions, believing that drum beats connect us with our inner rhythm and help us be more present. His passion lies in quieting the mind through yoga, a practice he is eager to share with others.

Whether you are an experienced yogi or new to practice, Bekka will guide you with a mindful approach. With a 200-HR Hatha certification and background in gymnastics, she is always trying new ways to flow, making sure to leave space for rest and relaxation.

Paige uses a trauma informed lense to help ensure all students feel they have total control over their own practice. She emphasizes listening to one's own body and meeting yourself wherever you happen to be each time you show up on your mat. With a focus on creative sequencing and emphasis on providing students a variety of options, she aims to help all students feel safe and welcome in her classes.

She is a teacher at heart, and continually works to balance her classes to suit a variety of learners and their needs. Individuals who find anxiety, stress, addictions, depression and mindfulness a challenge have mentioned that they find her classes helpful.

Don’t be surprised to see her out on her skateboard, motorcycle, snowboard, or two feet running around in the community making new friends (or imagining them). She returns to the mat often throughout the week—if you see her in class, say hi!

Jess is eager to share the knowledge, tools, and experience she has gained over nearly a decade of teaching yoga. Her approach is deliberate yet gentle and reminds students that there is nothing to conquer or even to learn but rather to remember—we are already enough. Jess has devoted her life to helping others to reclaim their power, vitality, peace, worth and connection.

Over the years, yoga has helped with the physical injuries but also helps manage some of her anxiety and stress.

As a teacher, Caytlin strives to share her experience with yoga to her students through creative sequences that challenge and inspire them.