About Elemental Yoga

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I came to yoga in 2015 after someone suggested it might help with my tight hamstrings and sore back. At the time, yoga felt like a purely physical solution. I wanted to move better, feel stronger, and ease the aches that came from years of pushing my body hard.

What I didn’t expect was how quickly the mental shift followed.  Yoga slowly became more than movement — it became a way to reset, reconnect, and slow down.

I completed my 200-hour teacher training in 2023, followed by a 100-hour Yin & Restorative training in 2024, and a 100-hour Yoga Nidra training in 2025. These studies deepened my appreciation for slower, more intentional practices and the powerful effect they can have on both body and mind.

I’m especially drawn to teaching slower paced classes that invite students to soften, unwind, and step out of the constant momentum of daily life. 

Slowing down my own mind has always been a challenge — which is exactly why I value these practices so much. Often the things that are hardest for us are the ones that help us grow the most.

I began practicing yoga in 2016, initially drawn to it for the physical benefits, and over time, it became so much more. It became a place where I could quiet my mind, step away from the busyness of life, and find a sense of steadiness that I carried with me off the mat.

In 2019, I completed my 200-hour teacher training at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico, and later continued my studies with a 300-hour training with Cathy Madeo in 2021. I’ve been teaching since 2020.

Over the years, my practice has grown through continued education, self-study, and simply spending time on the mat. I’m deeply curious about what’s actually happening in the body within each shape, not just how it looks, but how it feels and functions. I love breaking things down and exploring how we can build strength, understanding, and confidence in a way that’s sustainable over time.

I aim to create a space that feels accessible, welcoming, and easy to step into. Whether you’re looking for something slow and grounding or hoping to explore more challenging shapes, there will always be options. My intention is for classes to feel thoughtful, supportive, and a little light hearted, where you can work hard, stay curious, and not take yourself too seriously.

Yoga has been a powerful anchor in my life, both physically and mentally, and I’m truly grateful to share it. I look forward to moving, learning, and growing alongside you.

I started exploring yoga in my 20’s, teaching myself from a book I bought at a garage sale. Through different seasons of life, yoga has remained a steady anchor, guiding me back to balance, clarity, and connection.  I hold two 200-hour certifications and am currently completing an 800-hour Yoga Therapy certification. 

My teaching is rooted in sustainable practices that support long-term strength, mobility, and nervous system health.  I teach foundational flow, hatha, restorative, and chair yoga, with an emphasis on accessibility and mindful progression. My goal is to create classes that meet students where they are and offer tools they can take with them off their mat.  

My lived experience informs the way I teach and the practices I share. I believe yoga isn’t about intensity or performance — it’s about sustainability, presence, and building a practice that supports you for life.

I have been teaching yoga since 2024, with training and a passion to teach Hatha and Vinyasa. I took my 200 hour training with Alexandria Waycott in 2023, teaching almost immediately after.   

My classes provide an invitation to show up as you are, with a focus on creating a safe space. I give you the opportunity to play, make mistakes, and simply move with the breath. 

You can expect to be led through a thoughtfully crafted sequence, with an emphasis on safe transitions, and various modifications to meet you where you are at.

Yoga found me more than 20 years ago. It helped me to heal on many different layers (and continues to do so). The more I explore this beautiful practice, the better I get to know myself and adapt kindly and compassionately to the changes that move through me. 

I invite students to embrace themselves in this way too.  This inspired me to dive deeper and complete my 200 hour YTT with Leanne Kitteridge of Shibui Yoga in 2014. I continue to practice, study and take many workshops and training including Yin Yoga, Private Client with Lauren Roegele, Restorative with Kim Sheridan and many trainings with Natalie Rousseau.  

My practice and teaching has been also influenced by Nicole Marcia who offered her knowledge in Trauma Informed Practices. In 2022, I Completed my 300 hour YTT with Janet Stone and 50 hour Pranayama & Respiratory Sciences with Julia McCabe. 

I am eternally grateful for these teachers and so, so many more that have helped guide me on my journey.

I began practicing yoga in 2010 and completed my 200-hour teacher training in 2023 with my teacher and mentor, Alexandria Waycott. I teach vinyasa, foundations, and adapted yoga styles, with an emphasis on thoughtful, sustainable movement that honours individual bodies.

I have a scientific background -  a PhD in biomedical physiology and kinesiology -  that informs my understanding of the human body, while my teaching focuses on fostering a connection to breath, body, and community. 

Outside the studio, I enjoy big family dinners, a good book, and spending time with my husband and young daughter.

I began my yoga journey in 2021, initially stepping onto the mat to explore movement and quickly discovering the powerful impact of slowing down and connecting with my mind and body.

After completing my Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in 2023, I realized how fulfilling it was to step outside of my comfort zone and share yoga with others. I especially enjoy exploring inversions and helping students build strength, confidence, and curiosity in their practice.

Outside of yoga, I enjoy spending time in the gym and hiking. I share a full and joyful life with my wonderful husband, our kids, and our fur babies.

I’m honoured to be part of the team at Elemental Yoga and look forward to growing alongside this community.

I’ve been practicing yoga since a young age, but I truly fell in love with the practice around 2016. In 2020, I completed my 200-hour teacher training with lead trainer Christina Raskin.

I’m a mother, a wife, and a proud dog mom. When I’m not on my mat, you’ll usually find me enjoying all the things life has to offer — cheering on my kids as a sports mom, spending time with my loved ones, getting in a workout at the gym, or sitting at my favourite restaurant having happy hour with my best girlfriends.

My favourite classes to teach are Hatha and Vinyasa — a blend of mindful alignment and intentional flow. I focus on helping students reconnect with their bodies while building a foundation of stability and strength. In my classes, you can expect thoughtful sequencing with simple themes that encourage exploring the balance between effort and ease.

I want my students to leave class feeling more connected and at home in their bodies. I believe yoga is a space to breathe, move, and not take yourself too seriously.

I can’t wait to share this practice with you and see you on your mat.

I am an experienced yoga educator, retreat leader, and transformational space holder devoted to guiding people back to their own inner knowing.

With over a decade of teaching experience, I completed my first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2013 and have continued my studies internationally in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Thailand. Through these experiences, I’ve deepened my understanding of anatomy, intelligent sequencing, energetics, and trauma-aware facilitation.

I owned and operated Blissed Out Yoga & Fitness for nearly a decade, where I built a thriving community studio. During that time, I also designed and led my own 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, mentoring the next generation of teachers.

I’ve had the privilege of leading sold-out yoga retreats around the world, creating immersive experiences that weave together movement, breath, ceremony, and commUNITY.

My classes are known for clear, articulate cueing and a deep respect for sustainable biomechanics. I aim to create intelligently structured practices that build strength, stability, and trust in the body.

Through movement, breath, and sound, I hold grounded, regulated space that supports students in softening, expanding, and remembering who they truly are.

I am a dedicated space-holder, intuitive guide, and movement facilitator devoted to helping others come home to themselves. Through yoga, Pilates, energy practices, breathwork, and meditation, I weave together intentional living and embodied strength to inspire clarity, resilience, and deep inner alignment. 

My intention is to create experiences that challenge the body, expand the mind, and reconnect the soul. I believe wellness should feel powerful, grounded, and fully alive.