There is one word to describe what drives and inspires Ashley's practice and everyday life-“Gratitude.” She lives with a belief that we have exactly what we need in each moment of each day; that each authentic breath presents new opportunity to go deeper into our hearts, and our truth. Originally from Truro, Ashley now calls the Annapolis Valley her home. Living in Kentville with her hubby and two doodles (Louie and Ernie), she takes full advantage of each day exploring trails with her pups, market hopping, or Sunday driving with her lover (yes, she's one of those slow drivers you hate to meet on the road) soaking up the bliss of the country side. Thanking God each day for her abundance of blessings; Ashley has found her true calling and opening Sol Yoga (17 Webster Court,... Read the profile >>
Carmen is native to Halifax although spent many years away from the Canadian East Coast exploring, evolving and just living. Her journeys took her to New Zealand and then to the fast paced city of London. At the time her running shoes were always laced on her feet- running competitively in many long distance challenges. With the fast pace of life she found she was soon searching for a more quieting retreat, and with her first trip to India her shoes were unlaced and her bare feet became planted on her yoga mat, and have not left. Carmen soon discovered a connection for the ashtanga system of yoga and this relationship has blossomed, having had the privilege to be mentored by many world renowned yoga teachers and delving deeper. Since returning to Canadian soil Carmen has continued her... Read the profile >>
Since running her first race at the age of seven, Celia knew that she was meant to run. The joy and love of competition that she first discovered on that day has fuelled her on her journey of becoming an elite track and field athlete with particular interest in the 800m. This journey has allowed Celia to compete at multiple National and International competitions, most notably a European racing circuit, multiple CIS National Track and Field Championships, Canadian National Championships and Olympic Trials, and multiple Canada Summer Games. This year she has decided to fully take a leap, as a full time athlete and pursue her dream of representing Canada in the 800m. Celia is the current Nova Scotia Junior Women’s record holder in the 600m, Dalhousie record holder in the 800m and 1000m... Read the profile >>
“Love life, live love”. These lovely words are what guide Courtney every day. Whether she’s on her mat, leading a practice, walking her pups, playing with kids, or exploring the “Big Blue” with her hubby, it’s all infused with feelings of joy and love. Growing up working and playing outdoors, Courtney developed a deep connection to the Earth and the beings that inhabit it. This sense of unity permeates Courtney’s actions both on and off her mat. An athlete from an early age she was always up to something. Hauling hay, riding her horse through a cross country course, running hurdles, pushing bobsleds, or frolicking in the wild places of Alberta, she loved to be moving and moving fast. Yoga came into her life as a way to help tired muscles stave off injury. It has since taken... Read the profile >>
Elana’s childhood provided the foundation for a lifelong love of physical activity and sport. In her youth, Elana became a devoted freestyle skier, with her primary focus on the acrobatic aspect of the sport. Elana represented Ontario in competitions throughout North America and competed alongside some of the best skiers in the world. Elana combined her physical passion for sports and athletics by taking a Kinesiology degree at The University of Western Ontario. While studying, she found a new passion that could satisfy her athletic pursuits and giving to others – teaching! Sharing her love of physical activity became both her joy and her avocation. Every weekend, Elana would make a 6 hour round trip trek to teach young kids the art and joy of freestyle skiing. During and after... Read the profile >>
Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio
Leslie Hunter was born practicing yoga. Raised on a farm in a small rural Nova Scotia town, Leslie hung upside-down from the branches of apple trees to see the world from a different viewpoint. Attending Saint Mary's University in Halifax to study the Sociological make-up of human culture then moving to Toronto to study Public Relations and how to communicate with this culture, eventually led her to the Randolph Academy of Performing Arts, to practice the embodiment and performance of Truth. Beginning her practice of Yoga Asana at Downward Dog yoga studio in Toronto, Leslie was eventually guided back to Halifax by her partner, where she started her formal Yoga Dharma Training at Therapeutic Approach. Completing a 500 hour teacher training, and continuing to teach and study with... Read the profile >>
UFIT/Kettlebell Instructor
Ryan has always had a love of sports and fitness growing up. He played varsity volleyball while studying exercise physiology in the Sport and Leisure program at Holland College. While studying there to become a personal trainer, Ryan was introduced to Ufit and unexpectedly found himself teaching group fitness, he gave it a chance and it soon became his passion. Combining dance, aerobics, and strength training, Ufit offers the most fun anyone can have while working out. After helping thousands of people on Prince Edward Island reach their fitness goals, Ryan moved to Halifax in 2009 to work as a personal trainer and fitness assessor. His passion to teach Ufit overcame him and he brought the fun to Halifax where he has been helping people get their groove on ever since. Almost... Read the profile >>
Sherry has been exploring the world through movement her whole life and continues to be fascinated by the complexity and wisdom if the human body. Growing up in Saskatoon, Sherry spent a lot of time at a local dance studio studying ballet and developing a curiosity for anatomy and alignment. This inspired her to move to Vancouver to study Massage Therapy at the widely respected West Coast College of Massage Therapy. It was here that Sherry’s love affair with Yoga began and she LOVES Yoga! Sherry is the owner of Halifax Yoga, an amazing Yoga cOMmUNITY empowering and supporting people as they step into their greatness. Sherry believes that at its core, Yoga is all about connection and relationships; to self and to others. She is grateful on a daily basis for the opportunity to... Read the profile >>
Marathoner
Tammy began running at the age of 8 years old, she began running as a way to alleviate stress from downtown living and all the other pressures of 'growing up'. Slowly, Tammy began doing long distance running and her first marathon was at the age of 29. Over the last 12 years, Tammy has completed 59 marathons, 15 Cabot Trail Relays, approximately 60 Half-Marathons and has 7 marathon wins under belt. In 2008, Tammy won the Nova Scotia Marathon Championship. Not only did she win for the women's field, but beat out all the men as well. At the age of 40, she has just run the Toronto marathon, finishing 19th overall and 6th for her new age category of Masters. Her main inspiration to this day are her two daughters, Emma (11) and Aerin (8) and Black Lab, Maya and two cats, Jack and Fluffy! To be... Read the profile >>
Moksha Yoga Halifax
Tracy is a bright and shining light. She shares this teaching yoga in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She’s just a wee yogini, her asana practice began just over 2 years ago. It was in her first class that she immediately felt inspired to serve from a different platform. For the 10 years prior Tracy spent serving food and drink in the world of hospitality. This lifestyle was a whirlwind of excitement. The industry gave her valuable experience with people from all walks of life, the ability to pursue her dreams of travel and friendships that have grown beyond what she could ever imagine. She describes this period of time as ‘a joyride worth every laugh had & every tear shed’ for it was all a practice that brought her HERE. Tracy has completed her Moksha Yoga level 1 teacher... Read the profile >>
