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  1. Suzanne Slocum-Gori

    Suzanne Slocum-Gori

    Suzanne is an Anusara™ Inspired Instructor . She continues her studies of Anusara's Principles of Alignment with Founder John Friend and several of his senior teachers. Suzanne is known to encourage students to cultivate a remembrance of their highest potential. She has explored ancient and modern teachings of yoga and the human system in a variety of contexts. Suzanne was previously certified as a Yoga Works™ Instructor after living in Los Angeles, an Iyengar and Ashtanga inspired training founded by Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty. Suzanne is infinitely grateful for her studies with renowned author and clinician Anodea Judith and for her mentorships with Annie Carpenter and Senior Certified Iyengar instructor Lisa Walford. Suzanne is Co-Founder of One Yoga for the People and holds a doctorate within Educational and Counselling Psychology. Suzanne is currently studying with Dr. Douglas Brooks at Srividyalaya in order to feed her curiosity of yoga philosophy. With an emphasis on physical and energetic alignment, Suzanne invites students to playfully flow through a dynamic practice in order to open hearts, taste the Divine and cultivate intimacy. Suzanne's heart is also fueled by her husband, two children, malamute husky, parents, siblings, friends, students, guitar, ocean, laughter, simplicity, colorful food and the polarities of life.

    Website: www.suzanneslocumgori.com
  2. Karl Notargiovanni (aka Karlito Love)

    Karl Notargiovanni (aka Karlito Love)

    Born to move & groove, Karl is grateful for the freedom and wellness that yoga asana brings to his body. After completing studies in several styles of massage and also graduating from Concordia’s BFA Contemporary Dance program, he is inspired to create in loving and healing ways.

    Karl has completed a 500h Hatha Yoga (Moksha) teacher training under the guidance of Ted Grand, Jess Robertson and Dina Tsouluhas. He also continues to study Vinyasa Yoga(Krishamacharya lineage) with teacher Ryan Leier. In 2012, Karl will further his yogic studies in a 200h teacher training (Anusara) with Kenny Graham and Sianna Sherman.
    After years of practice, the Science of Yoga has demonstrated to him that its system affects us on deeper levels and connects us to everything, whether consciously or not… WE are ONE. He encourages his students to deepen the intimate connection to their practice with an awareness of breath, the natural flow of their bodies, and proper alignment. Every moment is an opportunity to move towards the light that shines so bright in each of us.

    Follow on Twitter: @MrKarlitoLove
  3. Dustin Fruson

    Dustin Fruson

    Dustin sees yoga as a way to uplift spirit, bring meaning to action, and experience health and happiness on all levels. His approach is simple and grounded, truthful and direct. The dynamic and energetic nature of the practice compels students to be them Self.

    He is an Ashtanga and Power Vinyasa yoga teacher who has studied with Doug Swenson, Larry Schultz, Ryan Leier and Baron Baptiste. Dustin is intrigued and inspired by human relationship, the beauty of nature, and what it means to pray.

    Website: www.dustinfruson.com
  4. Ryan Leier

    Ryan Leier

    Dynamic and inspirational, Ryan Leier brings his unique energy to every class he teaches. Whether in his own One Yoga studios or as an ambassador of yoga to communities around the world, his expression of this ancient, yet vital tradition consistently touches people's hearts.

    Ryan is primarily a student of the Krishamacharya yoga lineage and continues to study under Father Joe Pereira, by whom he was authorized to teach. Ryan trains with Baron Baptiste, Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane (Maya), Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami (Vinyasa Krama). He also received instruction from Ashtanga Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.

    Follow on Twitter: @ryanleier Website: www.ryanleier.com
  5. Chris Duggan

    Chris Duggan

    I believe that a yoga practice is an amazing way to deepen your connection to yourself, your body, your community, and the divine. My yoga journey began in 2004, to repair old sports injuries. From basketball, to beach volleyball, to snowboarding and many performances as a dancer–my body was messed up and needed repair. After taking my first yoga class, I was instantly in love.

    I have been teaching yoga since 2006 and credit my teacher training to the remarkable Eoin Finn. I am a Lululemon Ambassador and a member of the Yoga Alliance. I teach Power Vinyasa with a positive vibe. My classes are creative, challenging, and fun!! All levels are very welcome. Students and fellow teachers have enriched my life incredibly. I love the personal connection I get with my students which deepens over time.

    My music selection is a reflection of my love for R & B and slow grooves. My playlists get a lot of compliments, and are definitely fun. I am truly honoured to teach at One Yoga, and love what it represents in the community!

    Practice and Breathe

    Follow on Twitter: @chrisdugganyoga Website: www.chrisduggan.net
  6. Danielle Hoogenboom

    Danielle Hoogenboom

    Danielle found yoga nearly 10 years ago as a way to heal her body from injuries and discovered that the practice was so much deeper than the physical and still is in awe of the wonders of a holistic yoga experience. Her goal is to support others on their yoga journeys and paths of healing. Yoga is oneness.

    Danielle strives to share the beauty of Yin Yoga that guides us towards restoring the balance in your own lives through personal awareness and devotion to inner freedom from our habits and repetitive nature of our holding patterns. Using a similar understanding of the energy body as acupuncture, yin looks to harmonize our energy, increase flexibility and revitalize our beings through our connective tissues. Learning to approach our bodies and minds creatively, passionately and mindfully is our greatest challenge but offers the deepest truths that reconnect us to our spirits.

    Danielle started a grassroots fundraising and conscious community project called Lead with Love in Vancouver, BC. In 2010 she raised nearly $8,000 for South Africa and is working with Haiti in 2011in collaboration with Off the Mat, Into the World www.leadwithlove.ca.

    Website: www.lovelightyoga.com
  7. Meghan Currie

    Meghan Currie

    Handstands, motorcycles, smells, bicycles, ancient cheese, friends and wine, music languages, books, trees, beets, mud, dancing, diagrams, sewing, teaching, surprises. Shaking, anatomy, making music, sleeping outside, wisdom, nonsense, sprouts, spoons. Seeds, cats, fears, rocks, essential oils, feet, photos, insects, skateboards, the ocean. Laughing, crying, naps, sewing machine parts, singing, stillness, wrinkles. Spinach, all creatures, learning, apples, and of course … making love.

    When I teach I let go as much as possible so I may be an open channel for creative energy to pass through. Every student is everyone’s teacher so I plug my heart into everyone and do my best to translate the teachings which present themselves in the moment. I believe it’s not all up to me. Like any recipe, there must be just the right amount of ingredients to produce epic flavor. When I teach I mix my given ingredients well with all the other given ingredients, the students, weather, energy in the room, music, and the ever playful and unpredictable universe to co-create an experience.

    I never know what is going to happen. And if I try to always know, something is lost. I love life in raw true form. I am where I am in life because of my fears, so I encourage all sides of people to be honored as fears, if faced, are like really good manure for the soul. I love to challenge and push people beyond their limiting beliefs. I think what students love about my classes is that they are super challenging but fun and light. Not too serious, we always laugh. I’m so grateful to all my teachers, especially Chris Chavez, Steve Merkley, and Paige Faraci.

  8. Rachel Martens

    Rachel Martens

    I love Yoga. Over the past 12 years, Yoga has been the guiding ‘through-line’ of my life. It has led me through being a theatre actor, a national level rhythmic gymnastics coach, and a clown in the circus. It brought me to Mysore, India to study Ashtanga Yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, to Edmonton for my first Teacher Training with Rameen Peyrow, to Vernon to study with Qi Gong Master Marc Tey, and to Vancouver where I am currently completing my Anusara Teacher Training with Chris Chavez, and exploring the teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita with Gary Gopal Bello.

    I thrive on both ends of the student/teacher relationship. How I teach evolves – constantly – inspired by both my teachers and my students. My classes can be intense and playful, deep and light, focused and spontaneous. We begin from the heart and end with music; I sing to nurture healing and harmony. My students and I build personal relationships tailored to support them as they align their mind, breath, and body to serve their soul. And somewhere along the way, as we dance between our humanity and our divinity, our whole lives become works of art.

  9. Reno Meunz

    Reno Meunz

    Reno Muenz is a dynamic, inspirational yoga teacher who brings his energy, humour and philosophy to every one of his yoga classes. Since the first time he opened the pages of Bhagavan Das’ It’s Here Now Are You?, he knew there was something radical about the practice of yoga. His love for music has a major influence on his teaching style and adds to the uplifting message he brings to his classes. As a DJ for much of his life, he brings this connection to sound and intertwines it with his knowledge of yoga as a physical as well as devotional practice. In university he majored in Religious Studies with a focus on Buddhist and Hindu traditions and brings his knowledge and faith in both to his practice and to his classes. “Yoga has completely changed the way I interact with life on this planet. It is my prayer, my exercise, my diet,the way I interact with others, it is everything. It has made me stronger and more compassionate. It has filled my heart with loving kindness and reminded me of the Oneness of All.” Reno offers a challenging vinyasa practice with all the juicy bits of bhakti and spiritual practice. His love for the planet and all living things are a major part of his offering as an instructor. “To see all Living Beings as Divine, that is my one True Goal as a Yogi, that to me is Liberation.”

  10. Sara Jade Gooding

    Sara Jade Gooding

    I’m just practicing. Just like everyone else. Practicing to be a better person, to be a kind and conscious person in my everyday life. Humbled by the heart opening aspects of my practice – I’m gracious to share the abilities the teachings give to shed light on the authentic Self. I feel blessed to have found yoga. My journey to align more fully with my truth through Asana has allowed me to discover freedom, through letting go. It is our true nature to be love, fully free, to remember that we are all connected and supported by the beautiful Earth. Honoring roots, I draw from tradition but am inspired by the creative flow that exists in each breath. In my classes I encourage people to move with intention, to love, to go inward, to feel, to be expressive with the beauty of the body and delight in this sacred scientific art. Often I use music as an influence to move and be, allowing for breath to inform movement gracefully and aligned with purpose. I truly believe in the transformative power of the practice for the practitioner and for the planet.

  11. Andrew Clements

    Andrew Clements

    Yoga healed me! Having competed at the professional levels of baseball I came to yoga in 2002 in search of relief from chronic pain. A transformation ensued that continually reminds me of the depths and subtleties of this ancient tradition. In my class I enjoy fusing the strength needed to perform challenging asanas with a sense of stillness required to explore our true selves. Having completed a Master of Arts Degree in Human Kinetics (UBC 2004) I find the study of the human mind and its connection to the body fascinating. Currently I am enrolled in the 3 year Vijnana training with Gioia Irwin and am actively exploring the anatomical ideas of Tensegrity aswell as the energetic qualities of Taijiquan. I also love music! Check out some of my stuff!

    Website: pranatricks.bandcamp.com/album/doorsteps
  12. Jai Sugrim

    Jai Sugrim

    Jai Sugrim has recently moved to Vancouver, from N.Y.C. He is an 800 hr. Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher who has taught at The Union Square Jivamukti Yoga School, 5 days a week, over the past few years. He has spent hundreds and hundreds of hours studying directly at the feet of Today’s Living Masters of Yoga; Sharon Gannon and David Life, Dechen Thurman, Cassandra Rigney, and Eddie Stern. He teaches an intelligently sequenced yoga class, set to music in a true Vinyasa format. Students are encouraged to do their best, and to practice daily, allowing time and patience for the advanced asanas to develop in their personal practice. Jai employs many precise and creative hands on adjustments in his teaching. His class is physically challenging and blends yogic philosophy throughout the entire sequence . Jai is also a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 12 years of experience, specializing in deep tissue body-work and injury rehabilitation. He is totally devoted to the practice and study of yoga, and enjoys sharing what he has learned with any seeker who is curious.

    Website: www.muktiman.com
  13. Hali Wong

    Hali Wong

    The practice of Yoga has approached me a few times, and the first two times I was certain it wasn't for me. It seems the third time, however, (after a good friend dragged me to class) was a charm. Soon after this, I discovered Anusara Yoga. I connected with the practice immediately, softened by the beautiful messages of the heart and impressed by the simplicity and effectiveness of the alignment principles.

    Next thing I knew I was gallivanting across the globe to train with my teachers, meeting incredible people from all walks of life, and first hand experiencing the miraculous healing abilities of yoga. Throughout this adventure, teaching yoga became a no-brainer.

    Along my path I have been incredibly blessed by the teachers I have encountered and the bonds created with them. And as I continue on this journey in the role of a teacher it is my wish to hold the same space my teachers have held for me and help my students realize the greatness that exists within them all.