Meet All Teachers

Amber Stratton is the co-owner and founder of Pure Yoga, Pure Kitchen, Framework, Pure Fit and creator of two online platforms. Her goal is to inspire young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Amber completed her yoga teacher training in 2006. Her love for movement fuels her soul. She is a passionate, creative thinker who loves to share ideas and encourage others to grow, evolve and do the continuous work towards becoming the best version of ourselves.

Adele Stratton is an Integrated Manual Therapist and leader in the field of healing based in Ottawa, Canada. As the owner of Phoenix Rising Healing Centre, Adele offers a diversity of treatments suitable for clients seeking fundamental healing, including Quantum Healing, Biodynamic Cranialsacral Therapy, and Spiritual Coaching.

Ally's passion for movement is rooted in a lifelong dedication to exploring the body's potential. With a background in kinesiology, her teaching reflects a deep understanding of biomechanics paired with embodied experience. Known for her attention to detail and unconventional movements, Ally guides students to notice the subtleties of practice. Drawing from extensive training in yoga, martial arts, and Pilates, her classes weave together the art and science of movement, offering a truly unique and enriching practice.

Hello, my name is Anne-Marie Audet - The SOUND YOGI. Mom, yoga teacher, sound facilitator, and lover of all things sparkly! ||My friends would describe me as energetic, passionate, creative, intuitive, spiritual, lover of nature and adventure, definitely weird but in a good way...as in she likes to keep life fun, silly and interesting...I mean I play the GONG soooooo enough said ;)||My journey has led me many places, but after many many burnouts and subsequent awakenings, I am on a path of self-discovery, authenticity, and healing. I want to share my heartfelt creations and genuine excitement with the world, and if I'm lucky it might feed a soul or two along the way. ||Follow the charm and shine strong!

Hi! I'm Anna! I've been in the fitness industry since - gasp - 2006 and I'm a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, YTT500 and Dance Teacher!||I'm a mum of 3, a part time student at Carleton University (Psychology / Drama Studies), and|I work all over Ottawa, from Movati (Pilates, Dance), to the RA Centre (Yoga, Pilates, Strength), The Good Companions (Yoga, Dance, Strength), Inner Soul (Puppy Yoga!!), Carleton University (Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Strength), and at various private locations offering Yoga, Pilates, Dance, and parties (yep! I lead dance parties...my life is a dream!)||In my spare time - what spare time?!! - I LOVE dancing, cross-country skiing, and then dancing some more :)

Anna Pearson is a store manager at lululemon who is passionate about movement and mental health

Amanda is a passionate Pilates instructor with years of experience in the wellness space. Known for her welcoming approach and enthusiasm, she creates classes that focus on building strength, flexibility, and overall well-being through Pilates. Whether she is leading you through a private session from her home studio, guiding you virtually through her online classes, or teaching to a group at Pure Yoga/ Yogatown, she is giving it all to ensure you are getting the best workout, while having the most fun.

I'm a full-time engineer turned full-time yoga and Pilates teacher, passionate about functional movement, strength building, and mobility. I teach at Pure Yoga, Mat Lab Glebe, Yogatown, SoulSpeak, and Altea, offering anatomy-focused, dynamic, and playful classes. My high-energy playlists pull from house music, queer icons, and cinematic soundscapes to keep the vibe elevated. You have nothing to prove in my class-just move, breathe, and feel good. Every session ends with gratitude for the movement our bodies give us.

Alaysha Mahmutoglu is a Canadian-based artist, yoga teacher and wellness creator reconnecting humans with their heart as they heal their past. Having experienced childhood trauma and substance abuse, her story of sobriety, self discovery and success as a full time artist serves to inspire physical and emotional wellbeing in creative artists and art-lovers alike.

Hello I am Anna!! I am the founder of FWRD MVMT, an Ottawa wellness brand rooted in movement, mindfulness, breathwork, spirituality, and community connection. My journey with movement has always been deeply personal-it's where I feel strong, grounded, and most connected to show up as my authentic myself. Teaching is an extension of that passion, and since 2023, I have been guiding others through yoga and mat pilates, blending strength, fluidity, and intentional rest. My classes are designed to empower, uplift, and restore, combining dynamic movement with deep breathwork, live music, and sensory elements like aromatherapy and mindful intention-setting. With FWRD MVMT, I strive to create immersive experiences that go beyond the mat-spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and leave feeling more aligned, both physically and mentally. Bringing this experience to City of OM would be an honor, allowing me to share my love for movement, community, and mindful connection in a space that embodies these same values.

I can’t wait to bring the power. To move with you. Breathe with you. To create a space that evokes emotion, presence, and release. This practice is about more than sweat — it’s remembering who you are and connecting to your highest self. Supported by community. As a collective force. Let’s drop in, together.

Adam has been in the fitness and health industry for over 15 years now and has been the Founder and President of The Fitness Lab since it’s beginning on May 7, 2016. He started off when he was 17 years old helping out around a local gym and soon recognized his passion to work in the field. He attended St. Lawrence College in Kingston and received his Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma, his CSEP-CPT (Canadian Society of Exercise and Physiology- Certified Personal Trainer), as well as his FRC (Functional Range Conditioning certification). Over the last decade, he has worked alongside numerous clients, professional athletes, and celebrities around the city to help them achieve their goals. He specializes in athletic training and has worked with athletes in a variety of different sports and leagues such as the CFL, OHL, NCAA, ECHL, AHL, and NHL. Adam is a lululemon legacy ambassador, a leader in the sweat community, and plans to continue to grow the LAB brand as big as he can.

Bronwyn started practicing Yoga at a very young age. When she was only nine, Bronwyn was diagnosed with Lupus; a life-altering auto immune disease that left her fighting for survival through emergency surgeries and long therapy. Her Mom introduced her to the self-healing power of Yoga and Bronwyn turned her life around with a focus on balance and vitality.||Bronwyn studied Yoga in Rishikesh, India and began teaching over 8 years ago. She confidently delivers challenging and inspiring Yoga classes, each one a reflection of her joyful character and powerful spirit. Best of all, Bronwyn is always eager to share her love of Yoga.

Brenda Murphy is a skilled and compassionate teacher with over 50 years of practice. Brenda is known for her expertise and technical knowledge as well as her gentle weaving of yogic philosophy into each class. Her voice, intuition and thematic explorations allow students of all levels experience transcendental shifts in consciousness. She has taught people from all over the world and her training has taken her to ashrams in India and the US

Brittany Bryden grew up as a competitive soccer player and dancer, who danced professionally in her early 20s. After an injury, she found yoga and credits it for changing her life. She completed her yoga teacher training at the Downward Dog Yoga Center in Toronto and has been teaching for over a decade. Brittany loves creating fun and accessible classes for everyone. Over the years, she has earned certifications in Pilates, pre and postnatal fitness, and Lagree - among others. She believes in being a student first, constantly exploring new ideas to deepen her understanding of the body.

Hi, I am Christopher Kerr (@poppakerr) living through my personal commitment to be the best, healthiest version of myself on my healing journey with a fired up passion to support and encourage other humans to live healthier, happier, stronger lives. I am a single father to 3 plus 1 teenagers, dogs, and cats. Every session with me will guide you to connect with your body offering some challenge to build up your capabilities and some peaceful relaxing stretches to sooth whatever stress you may have in your body, offering space where you may let go of some stored tension. Always incorporating guided breath throughout each posture and providing an opportunity to experience a taste of how powerful breathwork can be to release stress while calming a wandering mind to focus and relax. My hope is to leave with each participant a determination to do a little more every day wherever you are on your personal journey finding what healthy habits will impact your life positively and have an echoing impact to everyone around you. Let's get up and go get it!

Why I train — To challenge my physical and mental strength Voice inside my head — What can I do next?

Drez Slezak is a DJ/Producer, Costa Rica born & now based out of Ottawa. Drez is inspired by earth healing sounds & rhythms that tap into the psyche. He is the Founder and Managing Director at Sonic Springs Music & Arts Festival, and the Co-Owner of Sonic Yoga.

Mandie Vossenberg is a fitness professional and trauma informed trainer with 7+ years of experience. Her work marries her passion for movement and connection, with her background in social work and community organizing. She is the owner of Collective Movement, a step, strength, and personal training studio, and lives in Ottawa with her husband and two cats. ||Ellie (she/her) is a proud Yoga for All certified instructor with a passion for creating safe welcoming yoga classes for all bodies and experience levels. Coming from a background in dance, Ellie was first drawn to yoga as a way to integrate movement and creativity back into her life with a mix of strength, stability, and mobility for injury prevention. Ellie is a firm believer that there is no full expression of any yoga pose - there is only your expression of the pose. Her mission as a teacher is to encourage students to explore their expression of each pose so that it feels good and welcome in each individual body. Outside of yoga, you might find Ellie falling off her paddleboard, tap dancing, and spending time at local coffee shops, breweries and vineyards.

Erika Miller is a passionate yoga teacher, retreat planner, and travel enthusiast who loves blending movement, mindfulness, and adventure. She brings a deep appreciation for both the physical and energetic aspects of yoga, weaving in themes of self-love, subtle body awareness, and breathwork. Erika's classes are welcoming, down-to-earth, and designed to help students feel both grounded and inspired.

Genevieve Munro is a yoga educator, retreat leader, Thai Massage therapist and lover of all things soulful and somatic. She facilitates yoga teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats both in Ottawa and internationally. She offers a blend of Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki, integrating holistic bodywork with energetic healing. Genevieve believes touch is a powerful tool for regulating our nervous systems and reconnecting us to our hearts.

Giselle Fernandez - Founder of YogiBeatz Giselle is a dancer, kids yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, and the heart behind YogiBeatz. With over five years of experience teaching kids' yoga, she blends movement, music, and mindfulness to create fun, engaging classes that spark joy and connection.

Harrison Gallon has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over a decade. In 2020, he completed his 200-hour teacher training with In Alignment Yoga School and has since been|teaching part-time in a variety of settings. Currently, he leads two flow classes per week at Collective Movement while further deepening his practice through a 300-hour yoga teacher training with Pure Yoga Ottawa. Committed to continuous learning, Harrison strives to bring|intentional movement, mindfulness, and balance to his students.

Imad Khaddaj is a holistic healer and teacher whose work blends the ancient traditions of Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, Tui Na massage, and meditation. Rooted in mysticism, Daoist philosophy, and Tantric Buddhist practices, Imad offers a healing space where the body, mind, and spirit can return to balance. With a deep reverence for the nature of energy and the intelligence of the body, Imad invites students and clients into embodied stillness—where transformation unfolds through presence, breath, and awareness. His teachings are not just about movement or technique, but about returning to the sacred, the intuitive, and the real. Whether leading trainings, guiding healing sessions, or holding space in meditation, Imad’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply connected to the unseen dimensions of life. His mission is to help others reconnect with their inner wisdom, release what no longer serves, and awaken the life they are meant to live.

Jen Dalgleish is the co-owner of Pure Yoga Ottawa as well as co-host the Pure Life Podcast. When thinking about yoga, she says yoga has given her more balance in her life, and that every time she steps on to the mat she embraces that new experience.

Julie Parker is a coach at The Rig, where among other classes she teaches Box & Barre. She's passionate about group fitness - and group fitness classes! Get ready for a high-energy workout, with sick beats and bass that will leave you feeling like a badass.

Hailing from the Westcoast, Julia has been teaching Yoga, Pilates, and movement practices for over 14 years. She's certified as a 500RYT, STOTT Pilates teacher, an Integral Nutritional Health Coach, and doula amongst many other things. Having taught from Vancouver and Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, the Middle East, Mexico, and now Ottawa, she has seen the way yoga can reach different people around the world; this global view and understanding certainly influences her teaching style. At the end of each class, she ultimately wants her students to leave with a deeper level of self-awareness, patience, compassion, playfulness, and perhaps of feeling good in their own skin.

Jason Nowlan is a CanfitPro certified personal trainer who has worked with sports teams, world class power lifters, national bodybuilders, cross fitters, physio therapists, and RMTs - among others. He has a love for helping people discover a lifestyle that is fun and sustainable.

Jill Wright is an author, podcaster, and speaker who helps busy professionals, parents, and students find balance, reduce burnout, and create the lives they desire through holistic time management. As a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, Jill shares her expertise through engaging talks and workshops. Her work empowers individuals to integrate self-care, create systems for personal and professional success, and reclaim their energy for a more intentional life.

Jenn Stow is a dynamic teacher whose classes are inspired by more than 10 years of eclectic experience and diverse training. She is the founder of the Roots 2 Rise festival and a teacher at Pure Yoga Ottawa.

Jonathan Rose made a football career out of beating the odds, ultimately earning himself a special place in Ottawa REDBLACKS history, and in the hearts of fans around the region. Beginning in 2016, Rose worked his way onto the starting defence, where he remained until 2019, in which time, he recorded all nine of his career interceptions. In 2021, Jonathan played with the Edmonton Elks. He retired from the CFL in 2024... as a REDBLACK!

Jenna Ladd is the owner of Iron North Studio. As a strength, cycling and endurance coach, she brings a wide scope of knowledge to her athletes who are training for the first time or looking to achieve a personal best and beyond. Jenna is a mom and an athlete herself, working hard to perform in both marathons and iron distances for triathlons. She recently competed in the Marathon des sables, a week-long 257 km ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert.

Kyle Kirkup is a lifelong learner. He began teaching group fitness classes over twenty years ago. He currently teaches at Collective Movement and Altea Ottawa, where he offers a range of class styles (strength, fusion pilates, and pilates HIIT). He also has helped train and mentor aspiring instructors. Kyle’s teaching style is equal parts challenging and supportive. His classes bring together elements of strength, cardiovascular training, and mindfulness — all set to pop-infused electronic dance music.

Hi, I'm Kyanna, a 29-year-old Jamaican Canadian yoga instructor from Ottawa. My mission is to empower students to embrace their individuality, both on and off the mat. I believe yoga is about living authentically and celebrating every moment no matter the walk of life. My journey has deepened my love for the history of yoga, and I'm excited to share this beautiful knowledge and healing with my community. See you on the mat !

Kethy (she/her) is a Cameroonian/Canadian 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher with a background in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Hatha Yoga. She is the co-founder of the BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa project (www.bipocyogisottawa.ca ) and a devoted supporter of the 24-Hr Yogapalooza project, which raises money and awareness for childhood cancer research in partnership with Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario - CHEO (www.24hryogapalooza.ca/our-mission ). If you can, make a donation towards kids cancer research here: https://cheofoundation.donordrive.com/participant/37437

Indian classical musicians , as well as Kirtan and Bhajan, which form the foundation of music in yoga. For the past 20 years, my music school has been helping yoga teachers and musicians incorporate music into yoga and Kirtan. I sing in 12 languages and have performed worldwide. I would love to be part of your community, offering performances and workshops on vocal techniques, harmonium, Kirtan, and musical styles. I also hold multiple degrees in Indian classical music..www.mushfiqarts.com

Madeleine has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years. Having had the chance to receive the teachings of great masters such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chodron, Nicole Bordeleau, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra, she immersed herself body and soul in the Buddhist universe, completing the Buddhism Through Its Scriptures course at Harvard University. Added to his arc is the writing and production of the bilingual app Meditations Rose Buddha, and the successful books À go, on ralentit and À 10 minutes du Bonheur (Éditions de l'Homme 2019-2021). Madeleine guides a number of meditation and yoga retreats, in addition to being at the head of the largest well-being gathering in Quebec, MIRACLES, la Grande Retraite.

Maddie was an athletic little misfit as a kid, getting kicked out of Sparks/Brownies for distracting the other girls inventing games when she wasn't interested in the planned activity. Her career spanned hospitality, sales, retail operations for skincare company, and event /project planning and marketing for top Canadian entrepreneurs from Dragons Den and Entrepreneurs Organization. As an executive assistant for 10 years she learned to manage the most demanding of schedules and get very strategic about protecting the focus and energy of company leaders to keep them operating at their best. Her creative, make-your-own-rules mindset drew her to equally nimble and high growth entrepreneurs and companies. She crafted a proactive, holistic approach to time and energy management that worked so effectively for her and her exec that she began teaching the rest of her team, peers and then clients to do it for themselves. She believes that taking care of your wellbeing and home life with the same strategic, proactive mindset as you do your business,'grows the pie' of time and energy for what matters most, expanding capacity by working with your natural rhythms and taking advantage of peak performance times. She now shares her knowledge and tactics with the masses, teaching individuals and teams to value and focus their time better like successful entrepreneurs do. You don't need a $100K executive assistant to steal the tactics

Mikaela is a movement guide, mentor, and the founder of Evolve Retreats. With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, four years specializing in Pilates, and leading her signature retreats since 2019, she is deeply committed to guiding others on their journey of self-discovery. Mikaela's soul-driven mission is to support others in reconnecting with purpose, joy, and the power of creation-reminding them that they are the architects of their own lives. She thrives on deep connections, learning from others, and holding space for growth, transformation, and self-expression. Her approach blends depth and playfulness, creating an environment where personal growth is both profound and joyful, embracing the endless possibilities life has to offer.

Mandie Vossenberg is the owner and operator of Collective Movement. She is a Strength, Signature, and Mobility Instructor, as well as a NASM Certified Trauma Informed Personal Trainer. Mandie brings heart, soul and great music to every class she teaches.

Marcelo Cuenca is a Certified Athletic Therapist with over 10 years of experience working in sports therapy and high performance. He has worked with several high-performance teams, includes the Ottawa Senators (NHL), the Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and the Ottawa 67s (OHL). In 2019, Marcelo started his own practice, CELO Athletic Therapy / High Performance seeing clients in their homes, online, as well as in-studio.

For over 20 years, Natasha Moine has been exploring the intersection of yoga, nutrition, and energy, driven by a deep passion for helping women feel vibrant in mind, body, and soul. She specializes in guiding women to reconnect with their bodies through creative movement, breath, and holistic wellness practices. In addition to her 200-hour yoga teacher certification, Natasha has deepened her expertise with over 1000 additional hours of training, including SHERPA Breath + Cold Level 1 in Austin, TX, Holistic Nutrition certification from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) + Mobility Training in Los Angeles, Advanced Vinyasa and Advanced Reiki in Ottawa, Kula Yoga in NYC, Level 1 Tantra, and an Advanced EFT (Tapping) Practitioner certification in Texas. In her classes, Natasha blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern insights, creating transformative experiences that cultivate strength, flexibility, and emotional openness. She believes yoga is ""food for the soul,"" leaving women feeling empowered, inspired, and deeply connected to themselves. As a holistic wellness coach, Natasha helps women feel their best naturally through mindset shifts, movement, and nourishing nutrition practices. When not teaching in Ottawa, she leads yoga retreats and training programs internationally, sharing her love of yoga and wellness with women around the world. Natasha cherishes time with her 21-year-old daughter and embraces every opportunity to support women on their wellness journeys.|

Nicole Hagen is yoga and art instructor and Reiki energy healer. Her mission as a yoga teacher, art instructor and reiki practitioner is to use all three healing modalities to empower people, bring out their creativity, and leave them feeling strong, relaxed and refreshed.

Piaf Des Rosiers is a Physiotherapist at Belong, Play, Move: Physiotherapy and Physical Activity Promotion, and a Yoga & Pilates Reformer Instructor. As a physiotherapist, Piaf works predominantly with children.

Pam is a certified Sound Healer, Reiki practitioner, Ancestral Lineage Healer, and Ceremonialist with an Honours bachelor’s in social work. Pam creatively blends ancestral spiritual wisdom with grounded practices to hold gentle, transformative spaces for healing. With each session and event, she continues to grow, integrating art, breathwork, meditation, and other modalities to help you deepen your connection and practice.

Ro Nwosu is a creative and inspiring yoga teacher/trainer, speaker & digital creator from the Ottawa area. For Ro, teaching is more than just helping people to learn about yoga. It’s bringing people together and helping them to explore how they move, how they connect with the world around them physically, as well as mentally.

Randy is a registered yoga teacher completing his 200 Hr YTT in 2018 and since then certified in Yin, Restorative, Meditation and Yoga Nidra. A daily practice of meditation, breath-work, vulnerability and gratitude are the foundation of his practice. Randy's background has always included regular fitness activities having completed multiple Ironman races, marathons, 100 km fundraising runs, endurance ski events, lake swimming, self guided biking vacations and anything outdoors. As co-founder of 24 Hr Yogapalooza, an annual fundraiser for cancer research at CHEO, Randy has a special connection with the Ottawa Gatineau yoga community and is always recruiting volunteers. This event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research. Randy specializes in Hatha, Power, Yin, Meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Rachael Jewell is an Ottawa based multi genre singer/songwriter and sound healer, known for her clear, expressive tone, and vocal versatility. She received both her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Ottawa with focus in Opera. Rachael holds a Sound Healing Certification from White Raven Sound Healing and Reiki 2 Certification with Crystal McLeod of Mystic and Whimsy .

Saje Natural Wellness is a Canadian retailer of essential oils and skin care products. Their plant-based products are 100% natural, made from pure and clean ingredients. They believe that holistic wellness is the result of small, impactful choices made every day. That’s why they offer all-natural solutions that seamlessly integrate into your life and a community to support you in feeling your best, every step of the way.

WE RIDE TO THE BEAT OF THE MUSIC! A community of riders with a positive, never-quit attitude, that reaches far beyond the doors of our studios.

Sarah has worked in the wellness industry helping people live into their best health for over 19 years. As a lifelong athlete, and endurance sport junkie, she found yoga and strength training to be essential pillars for recovery, balance and stability. She is a certified Yoga teacher, Breathwork guide, and Lagree Fitness Trainer who believes that health and regular movement are a non-negotiable lifestyle that takes everyday discipline. While working as a Massage Therapist and running her wellness clinic Glebe Health House take up most of her professional life, teaching Lagree Fitness at Framework Ottawa and Yoga and Ritual at Pure Yoga Ottawa are an essential part of contributing to her life's passion: to inspire and lead others to get stronger and love movement a little more; one class at a time.

Saman, an Ottawa-based yoga teacher and breathwork facilitator, uniquely blends percussive rhythms into his sessions. Drawing on his lifelong experience with hand drums, he believes these beats deepen our connection to our inner rhythm, each other, and the present moment. Under his project, Rise with Rhythm, Saman also incorporates electronic music to create truly immersive experiences. His passion lies in guiding others toward a quieter mind through the powerful combination of movement and breath.

Since July 2018, Stephen Bierbrier has been part of the Arboretum Hill Club team bringing free strength/cardio/mobility workouts to the community EVERY Friday 6:29am at the Dominion Arboretum. Rain, snow, shine, darkness, whatever. Best 31 minutes of your week is with AHC! All ages. All fitness levels. All fun. Prior to AHC, Stephen was a coach with Stadium Workout and MoveCamp.

Tiffany is an International Teacher, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and the founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. After more than 2 decades of teaching globally and living on the sacred banks of the Ganga in India, Tiffany currently lives in the forested hills of Wakefield, QC, where she teaches at her Vichara Yoga Shala, and offers Ayurvedic Consultations in her cozy clinic and online. She also continues to travel worldwide offering Retreats, Trainings and Immersions in Ayurveda, Self-Inquiry + Vichara Yoga. Tiffany is especially known for bringing clarity, abundant energy and aspiration for revealing truth into each of her seamless offerings. The teachings that pour through her are a direct expression of her visibly open heart, coupled with a depth of presence. RASA Ayurveda is a beautiful weaving of a School, Clinical Practice & Apothecary sharing the authentic, healing wisdom of Ayurveda. Vichara Yoga is a very unique offering of Classical Yoga that combines the fullness of the Tantric Hatha Yoga Path along with deep Self-Inquiry & Meditative presence.

Tarik Hassan is the founder of Submerge Wellness, a space dedicated to holistic healing, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. As a passionate breathwork practitioner and wellness advocate, Tarik is committed to helping individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and inner balance through the power of breath. Training under the guidance of Susan Benoit, Tarik has deepened his expertise in functional breathwork, nervous system optimization, and conscious connected breathing. Together, Susan and Tarik are working to bring breathwork to the forefront of wellness, offering transformative experiences that bridge science, movement, and mindfulness. At City of OM, Tarik and Susan will co-facilitate breathwork sessions designed to unlock deeper awareness, release tension, and create lasting change. With a grounded, heart-centered approach, Tarik's mission is to help people breathe with intention, move with purpose, and live with presence.

While teaching and studying yoga and wellness, Tara has helped manage and open six restaurants, catered retreats, festivals & events. She has delivered private & public workshops and has deep fried hors d'oeuvres for the Prime Minister on Sussex (twice!). Tara is also a singer and songwriter.

Tiffani Harris is a highly regarded yoga and movement teacher in the Ottawa wellness community. With over a decade of experience leading yoga trainings , workshops, retreats, and public classes, Tiffani's teaching style is both accessible and informative. She is passionate about challenging her students with the latest in modern movement while cultivating a calming atmosphere to soothe the nervous system.

Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, and a highly trained yoga teacher, mentor, and trainer. She is a former full-time travel writer who fell out of love with her dream of traveling the world and in love with teaching yoga when her first YTT sparked her self-acceptance journey. She has been an entrepreneur since 2015 with expertise in multiple fields including SEO, freelance writing, affiliate marketing, and teaching at top studios from Bali to Canada. Her writing has been sought-out for publications such as Yoga Journal, World Nomads, and The Huffington Post. She blends her specialities in yin, somatics, and adapting yoga philosophy to be practical for the modern yogi to help students & teachers uncover their confidence.

We (Tianna + Amable) have both used movement as a form of expression for as long as we can remember. Our lives have led us on individual paths of movement - movement that deepened our ability to connect - and when those individual paths merged acroyoga held us both so tenderly. Together we share decades of training dedicated to a diverse list of movement arts along with a sophisticated understanding of body mechanics. Our experience is drawn from numerous lineages of yoga, gymnastics, boxing, various styles of dance, thai massage, and a highly refined acro yoga practice. We both love the dedication these movement practices inspire but also enjoy using them to re-connect with our inner child. This has allowed us to establish a unique, creative, and playful teaching style. When being guided by us, expect to refine your acroyoga practice in a safe space, defying the voices we hear in our heads at times that put limits on what we're truly capable of. We will bring you back to the place where magic is possible and we have the opportunity to create it as we soar to new heights!| One of our greatest passions is building community and connection. We love to learn about the human experience as if the borders etched by our own human race did not exist; to acknowledge that at times we may all feel so divided, but at our hearts, we all just simply seek the same thing... To be happy, and to be loved. In unity, we rise.

Tamara Robinson is a Registered Holistic Nutrionist and volunteer co-leader of Happiness Habits 613. Tammy is passionate about health, wellness and movement in all its forms. You can often find her out on the trails or in the water.