Team Members Archive - Page 2 of 7

Alaysha

After practicing yoga for over a decade I knew it was time to share with others. I am a 200-hour Hatha yoga instructor, and teach with a trauma informed approach. Classes place emphasis on strength, balance, flexibility and most importantly on the breath. Self-love, compassion, gratitude and fun are prominent themes of my classes. I believe in the subtle transformations taking place within us on and off the mat....

Lindsay

Lindsay is a certified yoga and barre teacher who is dedicated to meeting people wherever they are on their wellness journey. Lindsay’s mission is to help folks feel grounded in their bodies and minds, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. Lindsay grew up as a dancer and came to yoga in her teens as a way of taking care of her body. She had no idea the benefits of yoga extended so far beyond the mat! She is grateful to have trained with teachers she admired in Toronto in 2017 and 2018, and to be settling into the yoga community in her hometown of Ottawa. Lindsay loves a good slow flow or a juicy Hatha class, and she looks forward to helping create a nurturing and supportive environment where folks can realize their inner strength and recognize that they are capable of more than they believe....

Kayla

Through a spiritual and inclusive approach to teaching, Kayla aims to bring students from any background to the heart of true yoga and the peace within themselves. In her classes you can expect different props/variations, thoughtful guidance, poetry, and spiritual inspiration. She has completed two 200hr yoga & meditation teacher trainings and has over 300 hours of continued education in Mantra, Tantra Meditation, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Yoga Philosophy and more. She is a student of Nataraj Chaitanya, Guruji Maharaj of the Shivoham Tantra Lineage and Artemis Emily Doyle & Bhairav Thomas English of Anuttara Ashram. She is also a team member of Anuttara Ashram’s Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training. Her practice and teaching are also largely influenced by Rupert Spira, Mooji, David Frawley, and Thich Nhat Hanh. Kayla shares in her classes, in a spiritually devoted, accessible, and compassionate manner, what she’s learned through years of living at ashrams, studying with masters in India, and exploring the ancient wisdom of yoga as a...

Camila

Born in Mexico City, I started doing yoga when I was 14 years old after my mom introduced me to it. I recently completed the 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at PranaShanti Yoga Centre. Yoga has been a life changer on me. It plays a big role in my daily life and I love it so much that sharing it with other people makes my heart burst with happiness. Additionally, I also enjoy biking, crocheting, and travelling....

Carmen – Manager

Carmen has been working in the Fitness and Wellness Industry for 13 years. In addition, she has helped in organizing National/International Sporting Events as a Volunteer Coordinator for Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival and World Karate Commission (WKC) Alberta. Carmen has an educational background in Community and Justice Services/ Fundraising Management. Her passion lies in Community Reintegration and reducing recidivism. Carmen has been practicing yoga for 15 years, but only in the last few years has she been practicing regularly. Through 2020, she was struggling with her mental health and turned to Yoga to try to ground herself. It has been since then that her love for Yoga has continued to grow and shape her positive outlook on life. Carmen can be reached at: carmen@pranashanti.com...

Ashley E., RMT

A Registered Massage Therapist with the CMTO since 2013, Ashley’s approach to the healing process is that it’s a continuous and creative journey that changes with each person and their own personal experiences. Her goals are to help act as a facilitator for her clients, to guide and help them regain their health through massage therapy by using cupping therapy, Craniosacral, aroma therapy and she also specializes and is certified in Vodder manual lymphatic drainage. Her mantra has always been to see that every person leaves the massage table feeling rejuvenated in mind, body, and spirit. Ashley has treated clients with chronic pain conditions, swelling related conditions, postural imbalances, scars, post surgical rehabilitation, post cancer rehabilitation, and also for relaxation. She feels it’s important to listen to her clients’ needs and to tailor a treatment to meet those goals. In her free time Ashley likes to find balance by meditating, practising yoga, exploring the arts, hiking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with...

Amelia, RMT

I am an experienced massage therapist with a compassionate and calming presence who uses both comprehensive formal training and skill to provide the most appropriate and supportive service for each client. I graduated from the international academy of massage in 2014 with honors and the award for Excellence in Clinical Technique. I continue to strive for clinical excellence in my day to day practice of massage therapy, offering customized treatment suited to your needs, whether it be injury recovery, chronic pain management or stress relief. I have specialized training from the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Nassau Bahamas, in Thai Yoga Massage and Ayurvedic Massage. As well, I have recently completed training in Table Thai Massage at Lotus Palm school of Thai Massage, which adapts the dynamic approach of Thai Yoga to the comforts of the massage table....

Ashley M.

I recently moved to Ottawa and I am very grateful to have this opportunity to grow within my new community. Leaving a blossomed practice as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to reconnect with my own healing journey, would land me here in Ottawa just over a year and a half ago, nearer to my family. Although I am no longer actively registered I will be offering all my tools that I have acquired throughout my years as an RMT here, in Holistic Massage, as well as Reflexology, Indie Head Massages and Reiki Energy practice. Whether you need to relax, unwind or work through something therapeutically, I am happy to offer you my accumulated skills and wealth of knowledge to help you achieve your goals....

Eric

Eric's wellness journey began at a young age, when at his first Karate classes he learned about the benefits of meditation and physical exercise. This later led him to explore the practice of Yoga and in 2005 he completed his first Yoga Teacher Training. In 2009, he graduated with distinction from La Cite Collegiale as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistant and began to explore how Yoga and Mindfulness might be used in Rehabilitation. He travelled to India and has been classically trained in Rishikesh, the world capital of Yoga, under the tutelage of his present-day Guru. He went on to complete further levels of training, including two 500-hour Yoga Master Programs and received the title of Yoga Acharya, Master of Yoga, M.Y. from the International Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Centre. He has taught and travelled extensively abroad from India to Thailand, the Maldives, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Vancouver and Hong Kong, leading numerous yoga teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats. During his travels he...

Max

Max Strom, renowned speaker, author, and breathwork teacher, has spent over 30 years teaching emotional healing and transformation through his Breathe to Heal method. This approach alleviates anxiety and sleep issues, fostering profound personal and relational changes. His four TEDx Talks, including the viral Breathe to Heal talk, have captivated global audiences, while his books, including "There is No App for Happiness" and "A Life Worth Breathing" continue to inspire worldwide. With a third book coming soon, Max’s work extends beyond the page through in-person courses, livestream workshops, and online content. Explore Max’s teachings at www.maxstrom.com to embark on a transformative journey towards a life of meaning and purpose. “I spent a lot of time exploring various meditative and movement practices. However, it wasn’t until I found Max’s Inner Axis approach that I was able to finally recover from decades of battling depression and anxiety. I can’t express how grateful I am for what Max has created – it is simple and yet also deeply...