OUR CREW

BRAMPTON READERS' CHOICE 2024:

GOLD WINNER, Yoga Teacher

Teaching Style: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - my Pilates and Ab'Asana classes are gonna make you SWEAT but I also love hosting supervised nap parties (Restorative & Somatic Yoga).

Why I Teach: Over the course of 20 years I've had multiple back surgeries and currently struggle with spinal arthritis, herniated disks, sciatica, and hip issues on the daily. I teach because I want to lead by example that Yoga is for every body - no matter what challenges you face within your physical container, no matter how old, how young, how busy your mind is, we can ALL benefit from a daily movement ritual.

MON: RISE45, 6:15am (ZOOM)

FRI: RISE45, 6:15am (ZOOM)

Social Media: @alli_monett

BRAMPTON READERS' CHOICE 2024:

GOLD WINNER, Yoga Teacher

Teaching Style: Rooted in fundamentals but I love exploring all aspects of the practice: physical, mental and emotional. Strong influence from martial arts. I love building up the pose so students have a solid foundation. I strive to provide a balanced practice that is challenging yet centered.

Can Often Be Found: Exploring the great outdoors or reading by the lake

Favorite Artist at the Moment: Ed Sheeran

Favorite Pose: Pigeon Pose

WED: Yoga Flow 75, 7:00pm (STUDIO)

SAT: Yoga Flow 75, 10:30am (STUDIO)

Social Media: @nghimo

BRAMPTON READERS' CHOICE 2024:

PLATINUM WINNER, Yoga Teacher

GOLD WINNER, Pilates Instructor

Hometown: Guildford, Surrey. England. A very historical town with Saxon roots dating back to the 5th Century.  It has cobbled streets, a Norman castle and a cathedral made famous by the 1976 film "The Omen"

Teaching Style: Rather like a mixed tape - Some rock, some roll, some slow and deep, some introspective, sometimes a new release and sometimes a rerelease. A yogic catalogue!

TUES: RISE 45, 6:15am (ZOOM)

TUES: Yin + Yang 60, 9:30am (STUDIO)

THURS: RISE 45, 6:15am (ZOOM)

THURS: Pilates 60, 9:30am (STUDIO)

Social Media: @yogapilatesandlize

BRAMPTON READERS' CHOICE 2024:

PLATINUM WINNER, Pilates Instructor

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Teaching Style: Fun, upbeat and focussed on alignment and functional movement

Favorite Artist of the Moment: I'm still bopping to my 90s and early 2000's music

My Healthy Ritual: Daily walks with my pup where we can enjoy the simple pleasure of nature, fresh air and quality time spent together

SUN: Pilates 60, 10:30am (HYBRID)

WED: Pilates 45, 5:30pm (STUDIO)

Teaching Style: Sometimes intense but often I like to slow down the sequences to feel each pose link with breath to be able to use the breath to help you open the tight places in your body! 

Can Often Be Found: Chasing the Moon  

My Healthy Ritual: Yoga, dancing, listening to good music

THURS: All the FEELS 75, 5:30pm (STUDIO)

SAT: Ab'Asana + CHILL  60, 9:00am (STUDIO)

Social Media: @aishalifeyoga 

    My name is Jessica Vander Burgt and my passion for living an active lifestyle ignited at eight years old when I was introduced to playing organized sports. Growing up I loved soccer, volleyball, running, ball hockey and swimming. This passion for sports and movement led me into Kinesiology.  I completed my degree in 2012 at York University.  Although I learned a lot about the human body and continued to play sports during this time, it wasn’t until after I completed my degree that I started a proper workout regimen for myself. 

    Shortly after discovering a new passion for strength training I completed my personal training certification. I have been working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for the past ten years.  I continue to learn new movements and workouts through different workout programs and other trainers I idolize. I am constantly discovering new ways to stay healthy in the ever-evolving world of health and wellness. I am dedicated to enhancing people’s physical and mental well-being by encouraging an active lifestyle. 

MON: Crew CRUSH 50, 10:00am (HYBRID)

WED: Crew CRUSH, 50 10:00am (STUDIO)

THURS: Crew CRUSH 50, 7:30pm (HYBRID)

Social Media: @jvbfit_

Teaching Style: Pendulum swings between quietly, deliciously, restorative + musically sweaty & empowering
 

Favourite Artist of the Moment: Tash Sultana

Favourite Quote: "I never lose.  I either win or learn", Nelson Mandela

Favourite Book: The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams

My Healthy Ritual: Waking up to a steamy cup of coffee, aiming for 1 vegan meal a deal, and maintaining a daily yoga practice.

SUN: Yoga Flow 60, 9:00am (STUDIO)

TUES: Deepest CHILL 60, 7:30pm (STUDIO)

Social Media: @casscraves

 

Teaching Style: I emphasize the power of breath and the importance of moving with love. I strive to grow alongside my practice, blending elements of Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and occasionally Hatha into a flow. My approach integrates intuitive movement with focus on Drishti (gaze), the rhythm of prana (breath), the stability of foundational asanas (poses), and the spice of tapas (heat).

Favorite Quote: Plant trees under whose shade you do not plan to sit.

Favorite Pose: ‘Superwoman’ - standing in your power. The idea of showing up for yourself and owning your decisions. Moving with the ebb and flows of life. Accepting yourself fully in all of your dimensions, in shadow and in light. Easier said than done, but a practice worth engaging in.

Yoga is my faith, and I have faith that every time I come to the mat, I will feel better

FRI: Yoga Flow 60 , 9:30am (STUDIO)

Social Media: @wearealljustvisitors

BRAMPTON READERS' CHOICE 2024:

DIAMOND WINNER, Yoga Teacher

DIAMOND WINNER, Fitness Instructor

Can often be found: On a lake or river in my new kayak

Teaching Style: Welcoming and accessible yet challenging  Vinyasa/Yoga Flow Classes. I create a safe space for everyone to practice at  their own level while encouraging you to dig deeper to see what you are truly  capable of. 

My Healthy Ritual: Early morning walk outside (regardless of the weather!). Finding the peace and  inspiration of nature everyday.

MON: Yoga Flow 60, 7:00pm (HYBRID)

Social Media: @yogaflowwithjenn

Teaching Style: intuitive and spicy yet calming. I encourage honouring the body by learning to listen to it.

Favourite Pose:  Malasana - wide yogi squat

Can often be found: cuddling my fur babies or getting creative in the kitchen 

MON: Pilates 45, 6:00pm (STUDIO)

WED: RISE 45, 6:15am (ZOOM)

Social Media: @raay.of.light

Hometown: Barbados

Teaching Style: Gentle, calming & nourishing

Quote: ”if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours”, Dolly Parton

My Healthy Ritual: I always listen to and tune in with what my mind and body needs and then act accordingly.  Some days it may be meditation and movement, others it’s eating poutine and chicken fingers while dancing to my favourite tunes! It’s all about balance. 

FRI: Slow to CHILL 60, 6:00pm (STUDIO)

Social Media: @ursula_yvonne_

 Teaching style: My classes incorporate core yoga poses that promote a healthy body and mind. My sequences are flowy and encourage the body to move through cyclic movements such as sun salutations, moon salutations or a more abstract and free flow movement. Closing each class with an extended savasana is key to my teaching style!

Can be often found: checking out new coffee and tea cafes in the city, or board game cafes! Basically I can always be found in some type of cafe, lol!

Favorite pose: Matsyasana - fish pose 

TUES: Yoga Flow 60, 6:00pm (STUDIO)

Social Media: @blacklotusyoga

  Teaching Style: Slow, gentle, supported movement focused on awareness of the breath, mind and body. 

When I'm Not Teaching You'll Find Me: Walking along the Grand River somewhere between Cambridge and Paris, working out with the Litethriive Crew or taking long naps with my cat, Beau.  

 Favourite Artist of the Moment: I am obsessed with the cutest Illustrations right now by @callyjanestudio based in the UK, equally as obsessed with Lizzo! 

 
My Healthy Ritual: Rising before the sun with coffee, yoga and journal 

Favourite Book: Stillness is the Key – Ryan Holiday 

Melissa is currently on maternity leave

Social Media: @mmelissascott