our crew

Teaching Style:  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Some of my classes are basically supervised nap parties and others will kick your butt!

Favourite Pose: “Instant Maui”. This is a Restorative Pose developed by Judith Lasater to cool, calm and stimulate the parasympathetic side of the nervous system. It’s a 20-minute beach vacation for my body, mind and heart. 

Can Often Be Found: Cooking, eating, or discussing what I am going to eat next

My Healthy Ritual: I wake up early and start every day with gratitude, followed by breathwork and then gentle movement with Ritual's Breakfast Club; 'RISE 45'. Committing to making the time each morning for this Daily Ritual allows me to start the day on my terms, and when I am ready, as opposed to being "spit" into a day that is already happening to me. 

Social Media: @alli_monett

Hometown: Barbados

Teaching Style: Gentle, calming & nourishing

Favourite Pose: Does Savasana count ? Lol

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. Self care isn’t selfish. It’s Self preservation. It’s Self love. 

Social Media: @namastay_luv

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!

Favorite Quote: "In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.

In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through all, that...In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there's something stronger - something better, pushing right back", Albert Camus

My Healthy Ritual: A long candlelit soak in a bubble and Epsom salts filled bathtub, with a good book and a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Peaceful, relaxing solitude.

Social Media: @lovepeaceyogini 

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.

Can Often Be Found: Hiking on the Bruce Trail or sitting by the lake

Favorite Artist at the Moment: Taylor Swift

Favorite Pose: Pigeon Pose

My Healthy Ritual: Ice baths at the Nordic Spas

Social Media: @nghimo

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. 

Favorite Book: ‘Embers’ by Richard Wagamese (and the latest  Louise Penny!)

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

Social Media: @yogaflowwithjenn

Hometown: Ayr Scotland 

Teaching Style: A gentle nudge towards taking a journey of curiosity. Like unwrapping a present to reveal a beautiful bright shiny jewel. We polish the jewel through the meditation journey - the jewel is you.  

Favorite Artist of the Moment: Eric Bolton (@eric_bolton) He is just an amazing human who is courageous and inspirational 

Favorite Quote: If you want to walk fast, walk alone, but if you want to walk far, walk together.  - Ratan Tata

Biggest Lesson of this Last Year:  We control nothing, except ourselves.  Kindness is everything and we can do hard things when we do them together, link arms and have faith as we step into the unknown every day.  

Social Media: @auldkiely

 Hometown: Ludhiana, India

Teaching Style: Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin

Favorite Pose: Bakasana (Crow Pose)

Favorite Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK by , Mark Manson

Quote: "Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water", Bruce Lee

My Healthy Ritual: Cleaning (saucha) and, of course, Saging after!

Social Media: @sukhyoga

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.

 

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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

Can Often Be Found At: the local coffee shop with a huge latte in hand...double espresso

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

Favorite Exercise: There's soooo many but will narrow it down to single and double leg teasers and any squishy-ball focussed class

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

  Hometown: Ottawa

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  

Favorite Artist of the Moment: Black pumas, or Boddhi Satva, James Blake. I’ve also been listening to a lot of gospel lately soo… Tasha Cobbs

Favorite Pose: Bow or dancer 

Favorite Book: Anything by David Sedaris

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

Social Media: @aishalifeyoga + @remainnameless

Teaching Style: Like me, free + flowy – with a strong foundation & connection to all that is within + without, above & below. I enjoy bridging the East with the West, while weaving in the North & the South. 

Can Often Be Found: Dancing, in nature, dreamland or surrounded by some form of water OR fluffy creature.

Favorite Quote: "I Am Not Afraid, I Was Born to Do This”; Joan of Arc.

 Biggest Lesson of this Last Year: Two Handles: Which one will I use today?

We always have a choice, the power & free will to make MAGIC happen. I guess it just all depends on whether we choose to keep hanging on, or let go and allow ourselves to choose "Grabbing onto the Other Handle".

My Healthy Ritual:

First thing I do: Wake up, Smile, Say "Thank You, I love You, I am Sorry, Please Forgive me, I love You, Thank You; For Today, This Breath, My Body, My Heart, My Family + Friends & my LIFE" and then I  dance with The Minions! (my cats)

Social Media: @burn.rise.heal.evolve