“The most important thing in life is style. That is, the style of one’s existence, the character mode from which all actions arise.” – Tom Robbins “Don’t forget love; it will bring all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe.” - Mirabai As owner and primary facilitator of Gaiatri Yoga, a Yoga Alliance recognized teacher-training program, Ally Bogard has been guiding both aspiring and established teachers and students for the past seven years. Ally’s expression of yoga uses the boundaries within discipline in order to open up a playful and authentic sense of self-expression. Ally has a way of instilling a deep reverence for ancient wisdom while honouring the teachings that are always flowing and evolving through us all. Ally’s unwavering... Read the profile >>
Some people call him crazy, actually, a lot of people call him crazy. Devin Featherstone is a born and raised Calgarian who's life has always been dedicated to attaining personal goals especially when it comes to fitness. After retiring from professional hockey, Devin decided to start channeling his energy towards running. He first broke into running ultra marathon races by competing in the Iron Legs 50 miler as a team with his father. After successfully completing the race, he was addicted and began pursuing ultra marathons as a soloist runner. This summer Devin competed (and finished 22nd over all) at the Canadian death race, and yes, it is just as intense as it sounds. 125 kilometers, of all-terrain that he completed in just under 19 hours. Training for ultra races has lead... Read the profile >>
Born and raised in The Netherlands where cycling is the main mode of transportation it makes sense that Martine is used to biking. At a young age Martine was riding her bike between school, swimming and gymnastics lessons. Moving to Canada only enhanced her passion for the sports. Competitive Swimming, playing soccer and ski racing allowed her to excel at many other sports. Thirteen years ago she embarked on her fitness instructor journey, she enjoys teaching strength and conditioning classes and can always be found on the bike either indoor or out. Martine loves to share her passion and knowledge about being physically active and motivates her participants to go a little harder and further every class. Between swimming with a masters swim club and playing soccer with the womens... Read the profile >>
Michelle Barnes, BSc. Kin, Get RIPPED! & AFLCA Certified Fitness Instructor Michelle's enthusiasm for health and wellness shows in everything she does. Her involvement in Group Fitness classes, particularly Get RIPPED! & Spin began in 2004 as a dedicated participant. Michelle rapidly moved her status to an instructor. Michelle's most recent passion began in 2006 when she did her first sprint distance triathlon. Passion for the sport rapidly grew which brought her to competing in Ironman Canada in 2008. She quickly moved up in the ranks in Ironman and placed 2nd in her category in Ironman Brazil in 2009, Ironman South Africa in 2010 and Ironman St. George in 2011. She has now completed Eight Ironman’s to date, including the Ironman World Championships 3 years in a row!... Read the profile >>
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Yogadown Okotoks
The yogic school of thought that resonates with me is; we all come to yoga already whole, complete, perfectly imperfect. Our yoga practice simply helps us dissolve any blocks in our path to remembering that....time and again. Essentially, yoga brings me into better alignment with my inner awesome, helps me know myself better and yes makes me stronger and bendier (mind, body and spirit) Sharing these gifts is why I teach yoga. I have had the pleasure of learning from Gaiatri Yoga, (the amazing Ally Bogard) Calgary hot yoga, Baron Baptiste, Janice Clairfield and countless other wonderful teachers whose classes I've attended. Currently I am studying Anusara yoga with Nora Maskey. Hope to see ya on the mat! Read the profile >>
