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JIM CHISHOLM- PROGRAM DIRECTOR

My yoga journey started in 2009 when I attended a Yoga4StiffGuys class. I was the quintessential stiff guy who was haunted by old sports injuries that limited my mobility. I had no idea what to expect that first night. Looking back, I remember the words of an experienced student who told me to stick with it and it would change my life. I am still amazed at how right he was.

While I enjoy the physical benefits yoga offers, my practice is centred on cultivating body awareness and mindfulness that serves all aspects of my life. A yoga practice is a highly individual journey; I’m passionate about helping people set a foundation upon which they can explore their yoga practice safely while undertaking their own journey of self discovery.

I completed my 200 hour teacher training with Rachel Scott, Jasmina Egeler and Mari Dickey. My classes are focused on establishing strong physical alignment while connecting to breath and encouraging students to draw their attention inward to find balance in their practice.

EMMA FRIEDENSTAB

Yoga for me means time for myself and the permission to play, breathe, and strengthen my body. From my classes you can expect a fun warm up, and time to find your groove. I will encourage you to find what feels good, and to focus on your own body. My teaching is guided with the awareness that yoga has something different to offer for everyone, since all of us live in a unique body with a unique story.

Throughout my classes, I give lots of inspiration to make this valuable time that you carved out for yourself to explore your own body, on that day, in that specific moment. You can expect lots of suggestions to breath, to come back to the sensations in your body, and most importantly to enjoy and have fun!

AUDREY TUPIN

My yoga journey began when my job in the film industry was putting a lot of strain on my body and led to a back injury. During that time, I experienced how supportive yoga can be for both the body and the nervous system.

Overtime, my interest in yoga expanded beyond the physical aspects towards a personal journey of reconnection with the Self that is supported by a healthier body.

This led me complete my 200h Yoga Teacher Training at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts where I learned a Hatha Vinyasa style of practice based on alignment principles adapted to different demographics.

In my classes, my goal is to offer a caring and supportive environment for the students to reconnect with their bodies, with their breath, and to safely challenge themselves while respecting their limits.

DREW CLIMIE

My career started in the corporate world where I became all too familiar with the negative effects stress, long hours, and sitting at a desk for way too long can have on our bodies. Practicing yoga quickly became a necessity to keep showing up for my job.

After leaving the corporate life behind I followed a number of paths ending with training to became a yoga teacher and life coach. My Yoga training and teaching focus on a trauma informed practice that focuses on improving and maintaining mobility, flexibility, and strength, while focusing on breathwork

LAURENCE SAUVE

With over 20 years of experience,  I am a multidisciplinary professional dedicated to personalized care and whole-person wellbeing. My practice spans work with diverse populations—including babies,children, seniors, athletes, pregnant women, and clients with complex health conditions—bringing a tailored, compassionate approach to each session.

Trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques such as Swedish, Californian, Shiatsu, Feet Reflexology, Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral, Visceral Manipulation, and Aromatherapy, I integrate movement, bodywork, and aesthetics to support physical, emotional, and energetic balance. 

In addition to my background as a yoga instructor, I am trained in Zumba, and advanced manual therapies, allowing me to offer dynamic wellness programs that adapt to individual needs. I am currently doing my training with BASI as a Pilates Instructor.

Fluent in English and French, with professional competency in Spanish, I am a creative, self-driven, and socially attuned practitioner who thrives in diverse environments—from clinics and spas to retreats and teaching settings. My commitment to continuous learning and professional development is matched only by my passion for empowering clients through integrative care.

OLA RUMINSKA

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from yoga is that yoga is for every body.It doesn’t matter if you’re stiff or flexible, young or old, or how you identify — the moment you step onto the mat, you’re choosing to feel better in your body.

That’s where I come in: to guide you through clear, accessible shapes, help you practice safely, and let you feel the difference. I’m a 200-hour RYT Anusara and certified Ashtanga teacher, trained by David Swenson, with experience teaching across Europe and Canada.

My classes blend breath, alignment, and nervous system awareness into all-level practices designed to meet you where you are

VAISHNAVI MEHTA

I believe yoga is not about flexibility or perfect shapes, but about reconnecting with the body, breath, and inner truth. Having grown up in India, I was introduced early to yoga as a holistic way of life rooted in philosophy, self-inquiry, and embodied awareness.

With over 1,200 hours of yoga training and more than two decades of lived practice, I am grounded in classical Indian yoga while remaining accessible for modern bodies and minds. My approach blends traditional practices—such as asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy—with insights from modern psychology.

I enjoy working with people who feel stiff, hesitant, or unsure if yoga is “for them.” My classes are slow, gentle, and adaptable, emphasizing breath, nervous-system safety, and listening to the body rather than pushing it. I create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where students can move with curiosity, self-compassion, and ease.

Through class, I offer yoga as a grounded, authentic path back to connection and embodied presence—starting exactly where you are.