Glow Yoga
My yoga journey began six years ago. I was an avid runner at the time, who knew little about yoga. I attended a hot yoga class that would alter my life forever, as I experienced feelings of pure elation after the class. As everyone’s yoga practice has multiple layers, mine continued from simply attending yoga classes to receiving my 200 hr RYT (Yoga Alliance Certified) teacher training. Soon after this, I left the corporate world and began construction of my own hot yoga studio- GLOW YOGA. Set amongst nature, It is by far the most unique studio in Durham! Blending my love of physical fitness and yoga, I developed an innovative class called ‘Body Glow’. This class focuses on body sculpting techniques while integrating classic vinyasa flow. It is as unique as the studio! ... Read the profile >>
Balanced Life Yoga
Dwayne Bromfield Growing up with a love of sport and competition, Dwayne excelled at football and was named an All Canadian while playing football at Concordia University in Montreal. As part of his training regime, he was advised to try yoga to strengthen and stretch out his body. To his surprise, not only did he benefit from the physical aspects of yoga, but he also found that the breathing practices and visualizations helped his game and his outlook on life. He was hooked. Along with his wife Krista, Dwayne is a co-creator of 2UNITE Yoga. This partner practice focuses on loving kindness, connection, laughter and union. Dwayne stresses that, “you don’t ‘need to be flexible’ to practice yoga for two or have any previous yoga experience. Where two people meet in a pose... Read the profile >>
Navina Yoga
Michelle Sabo - Owner and Director My Yoga Journey began 10 years ago. It wasn't until I went to my first Ashtanga Yoga class that I connected completely. I walked out of that Studio and knew that I had just embarked on the path to the rest of my life. The awareness and fulfilment I felt I knew that it was only the beginning... I practiced daily for about 2 years when I decided to take a teacher training program to deepen my understanding of the philosophies and traditions. Over the years I have the opportunity to studied with incredibly inspiring teachers such as J.P Tamblyn, Ron Reid, Marla Joy, David Robson, and David G. And I now practice and teach a Vinyasa Yoga. I am also very grateful to have been able to travel to India to complete a 2 week intensive with Chuck Miller and... Read the profile >>
“If you always do what you have always done, then you will always get what you have always got” - Anthony Robbins Misty has lost 120lbs and gone from obese and lazy to Certified Personal Trainer and runner and believes this quote embodies her past, present and future. If you look into her past, you will see decades of obesity. She was overweight from teen-hood onwards. Always eating, never exercising. Always hating her reflection, never happy. She battled the weight and tried all the diets only to end up bigger than before. It seemed endless and exhausting. The change happened when a friend suggested she try a mom and baby strollersculpt class. Not one of the 300lbs on her body wanted to go - they screamed "stop" and "turn back now" as they knew how out of shape she... Read the profile >>
Robbie Craig is a local Strength and Conditioning Coach and owner of Warrior1 Training in Oshawa, ON. Robbie got hooked on weightlifting after high school and soon discovered he was spending all his time researching different methods and helping friends with programs and motivation. A career in coaching was the natural choice for him and allowed to truly live his dream of making his living in sports and recreation. Robbie’s philosophy is a return to the days of basic barbell strength work, Olympic lifting and gymnastics. He encourages his clients and athletes to chase strength in the gym and let sports and play be their conditioning. When he’s not busy being a dad or a coach, Robbie’s personal interests are writing, reading, sports and Crossfit Competitions. He holds certifications... Read the profile >>
Balanced Life Yoga
Named after a flower, Shasta loves to watch her students bloom! She is a caring, compassionate and well-versed teacher. She brings her in-depth knowledge of yoga philosophy, asana and teaching methodology to life both on and off the mat. Shasta has a unique way of helping students develop a deep and meaningful relationship to yoga and become inspired spirits. Her classes are engaging, insightful with just the right amount of challenge. Shasta is always deepening her own understanding and relationship with yoga which keeps her classes and teachings relevant and innovative. She is one of the few Canadians who has studied Yoga Therapy with the Desikachars in Chennai India and the only Canadian to complete the Pain-Free Yoga Specialist course with Sunstone Yoga. Shasta created the Balanced... Read the profile >>
Ajax Pickering Triathalon Club
Todd began running in 2007, competing in everything from a 5k to marathons. In 2008 he took on the sport of triathlon, winning his second Try-a-Tri and in 2009 began coaching beginner triathletes. Since then he has completed over 40 races from Try-a-tri to full IronMans and is as passionate about triathlon now as he was during his first race. In Spring 2010 Todd and a fellow triathlete started The Ajax Pickering Triathlon club, coaching athletes at Sprint to 1/2 Ironman races. Todd Is still training hard for more Ironman events and working toward his goal to one day qualify for the IronMan World Championships in Kona Hawaii. Read the profile >>
