Chie is originally from Yokohama in Tokyo, Japan and travelled to Canada after she graduated International Business in Japan in 1994. After 18 years she finally calls Canada home. In Japanese culture it is customary for the eldest child to stay at home and look after the family. Because of this Chie originally thought her time in Canada was temporary and that eventually she would return to her home country. But as time went by she invested in a mountain bike which helped teach her to enjoy herself and make the most of her time here in Canada. Following that she studied yoga and her perspective changed even more and she came to feel that she could stay in Canada if that was what felt right; home is wherever the heart is. Chie’s introduction into yoga was a gradual one; she started... Read the profile >>
Erin Evans was born in Nairobi, Kenya, when her parents participated in a house swap with an African family. This was only a short term arrangement however, and her parents eventually returned to Canada, raising Erin in Saskatchewan. After taking a holiday in Banff at the end of university, Erin discovered that the town was a melting pot of cultures that she wanted to immerse herself in. But, it was not until she moved to the Bow Valley that she discovered her true calling to teach yoga. Always active throughout her youth and competing and excelling in every sport she tried, Erin never realized that being active could become a job. After attending the University of Saskatchewan for Business, Erin found herself working in human resources. It soon became apparent, however, that this... Read the profile >>
B.Sc. in Computer Science NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) CrossFit Level 1 CrossFit Endurance CrossFit Gymnastics CrossFit Olympic Lifting Throughout my life I have played and coached various competitive sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, badminton, soccer, and track & field. Twelve years ago, alpine climbing became my main passion. In 2005, I discovered CrossFit. The workouts I did gave me an extra gear and dramatically decreased my recovery time from long alpine climbs. Since then, my climbing has improved dramatically, and I credit CrossFit for enhancing my core strength, and resolving muscular imbalances and chronic injuries. The program has efficiently and effectively increased my preparedness for both endurance and high-intensity... Read the profile >>
Jo is a long time Banff resident who has been running competitively for over 30 years. He is active year round,running mostly 10 km to marathon distances (PR's of 36:00 for 10 km and 2:50 for marathon). He enjoys a tempo run as much as a slow trail ramble with friends. Jo is an avid believer in the mental benefits of exercise being as important as any physical conditioning. Jo also coaches teen cross-country runners and is an active mountain biker, hiker, nordic skier and backcountry telemarker. He has been the principal organizer of the annual Lake Louise to Banff 65 km ski loppet and relay. He and his family suffer from wanderlust after living in Australia for a year. Read the profile >>
Born and raised in Whitby, Ontario, John Coleman has always found himself enchanted by the possibilities of movement, the movement of people, and the movement of life in general. Following this fascination, John enrolled in a Kinesiology degree at the University of Ottawa, and in his third year he really discovered his calling. It was John’s first sports psychology class, where he found his love for the movement of human emotion. John vividly recalls his first encounter with Dr. Terry Orlick during a late night Wednesday seminar, mainly because he was missing his religious Karaoke night at a local bar. However, it only took a few words for John to become completely immersed in what Dr. Orlick had to say. John listened to what Dr. Orlick had learned through life and the people... Read the profile >>
Kristen is the owner of Kristen Stuart (Yoga) offering personal training, yoga classes and wellness workshops. She began working in the health and wellness industry as a personal trainer and soon recognized the need for a more holistic approach to fitness, which led her to become certified as a Mind-Body Fitness Specialist. After taking her first Ashtanga class, she knew that she had found something that allowed her to connect to her herself on a much deeper level and went on to complete her 200hr Teacher Training through Trinity Yoga. Yoga has provided an incredible platform for growth and transformation and is a lifestyle that Kristen embraces and shares with passion and an open heart. Her commitment to the yoga path has been influenced and inspired by many amazing teachers including... Read the profile >>
Sally Borden & Lifeworks Fitness
Lauren lives and breathes health and wellness promotion in the Bow Valley! As a mental health coach for the Right from the Start project, she works with students, families and school staff on promoting promoting positive mental health strategies. By strengthening a child's' social-emotional skill set and supporting their development by teaching concepts like mindfulness - she aims to nurture the ability for each child, staff and family at Elizabeth Rummel school to be present, calm and happy. Lauren is a team coach for the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program. In this role, she coaches the participants to build their working capacity as a team; strengthening communication skills and effective team dynamics. From September - May, she teaches several spin classes in the Bow Valley... Read the profile >>
Mindy Johnstone was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. From an early age, Mindy was very active, playing baseball, participating in gymnastics and dancing. However, at the age of 15, Mindy had an unfortunate accident involving a collision with a tree while skiing, which resulted in a broken leg. This prevented Mindy from being the active girl she was and swimming was the only alternative. At18, Mindy attended the Red River College for graphic arts. Despite the huge competition Mindy was successful (obviously inheriting talents from her artistic farther). Unfortunately, due to the rise in computer technology, Mindy left after the first semester. It was not a medium that she wanted to study, or later apply. This led Mindy on a 5 year tour of Alberta and B.C. where she tree... Read the profile >>
Mystee Maisonet was born and raised in Banff and has been teaching yoga in the Bow Valley for 12 years. She graduated from the University of Calgary in 1984 with a degree in Physical Education and a minor in Fine Arts. From there she took massage courses and became a Registered Massage Therapist and a student of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Mystee also studied gourmet vegetarian cooking in New York City. She continues to teach vegetarian cooking in the community. Mystee initially started her yogic studies with Ashtanga yoga but went on to train with Trinity Yoga. She now teaches a Vinyasa Flow style of practice. Mystee teaches out of the Banff Springs Hotel as well as at the Banff Centre. She also teaches yoga and cooking as part of Rocky Mountain Boot camp which she runs... Read the profile >>
Scott is a running fanatic, and is constantly trying to find new challenges and achieve higher goals. He started his running career in high school, and during that time earned four medals at the Canadian Junior Track and Field and Cross Country Championships, and twelve Ontario Championship gold medals. His success at the high school level garnered him the opportunity to compete at the NCAA level and receive his undergraduate education from Columbia University in New York City. While at Columbia, Scott received All-Ivy and All-East Region honours, primarily as an 800m specialist. After finishing his NCAA career with a best time in the 800m of 1:52.97, Scott turned his focus to the marathon. Since graduating from Columbia in 2004, Scott has completed the New York, Chicago and Boston... Read the profile >>
