An avid goal-setter, Alice has spent the last 7 years redefining her definitions of a physical and mental health, genuine happiness, and appreciation and gratitude for a fit and strong body. She has done so by opening herself up to change and possibility for a brighter future and in the process lost 80 lbs; made new lifestyle commitments; completed five half marathons, two 30km races, and two marathons; became a yoga teacher; and relearned how to connect with people by sharing her enthusiasm and passion for yoga and running. Alice began running 5km and 10km races in 2006 and trained for her first half marathon in 2008. Her goal? To beat her sister's personal best. The result? Beating it by a few seconds. The outcome? Unexpectedly becoming hooked on running due to the fantastic running... Read the profile >>
Davian is a yoga teacher, humanitarian, actor, writer and rain-boot wearer. Davian took her first yoga class 12 years ago and it felt like something she had always known. She loves Vinyasa flow yoga and thinks of it as a moving meditation, a way to connect and contribute to the energy on the planet. We inevitably become stronger and more flexible with the practice but the more interesting question is "then what?". What do we do once we have worked it out on our mats? When we feel more connected, whole and happy? Her answer is: "Step off the mat and be of service." I have been teaching for 6 years and I love the journey… yoga opens you up. To yourself and the world. Davian teaches at Tula (Central and West), Extreme Fitness Richmond, and 889 Yonge. She is also committed to giving... Read the profile >>
As a composer, teacher and entrepreneur, life is inspiring and full. David has written and produced musicals for the company he co-founded, As Promised Productions, and has composed and arranged for professional and community groups. He has spent the last 5 years building a dynamic High School Arts program where the goal is to provide unlimited opportunities for students to explore the world through the Arts. Through it all, David has been committed to building community. Purpose 'I know my purpose in this life is to celebrate and to pay it forward – in spades!' In 2010, along with his long time friend and business partner, he opened LiV Yoga Studio (www.livyogastudio.com) in one of Toronto’s most unique urban areas - Liberty Village. Their beautiful yoga studio, built in... Read the profile >>
Dexter is a fighter, personal trainer, father and… a Macho man who loves lululemon clothing and has a big sweet tooth. Dexter has been a fighter for 31 years now; it is who he is, his way of life. In 1980 he started training under Master Paul Chan at Hong Luck Kung Fu Club in Toronto. In 1983, after three years of vigorous training in boxing, kickboxing and kung fu, he became an assistant instructor and toured China with Hong Luck. He performed various kung fu demonstrations and defeated the 1985 Hong Kong champ in his first kickboxing fight. Dexter is still a member of Hong Luck Kung Fu Club and he donates his time once a week to train the club. Dexter trains at Cambridge Group of Clubs: Adelaide Club, Cambridge Club, and Toronto Athletic Club. He works as a personal... Read the profile >>
Core Studio
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Lindsay moved to Toronto in 2006 and fell in love with pilates after her very first workout at Core. Always an active person, but never a fan of the gym, she knew that there was something different when she loved going to pilates. She saw remarkable changes in her body and believes that all of her clients can experience the same. Lindsay’s classes are full of energy and intensity, her positivity and passion come across in each class that she teaches. She has an athletic way of teaching while still maintaining the basic principles of pilates. She believes that any form of exercise done witha these principles in mind will be more effective and tries to incorporate these principles into her clients’ everyday life. Lindsay’s goal in becoming an... Read the profile >>
Fun and laughter enthusiast. Sports fan. Appreciator of good friends. Director in the digital content/film world. Runner. I had always enjoyed hitting the pavement for some exercise and time to myself but it wasn't until I started training with a group more than three years ago that I really developed a true love for the sport. In that time, I became a "serious" distance runner...racing nine half marathons, five 30km events and three full marathons (as well as a bunch of shorter distance races) My most recent marathon was in Berlin...it was a tough race for me but a great experience and completed the first step toward my bigger running goal of finishing all the world major marathons! I am very grateful to have the opportunity to continue to challenge myself as a runner but my... Read the profile >>
Sam is a runner, a Toronto lover, a Prairie girl at heart, an aspiring chef, and a proud lululemon Ambassador. What gets Sam up in the morning is the knowledge and gratitude that her body and mind are able to move. Sam has been running since she was 10. She's been a competitive sprinter through her entire life - throughout middle and high school for the Winnipeg Optimists track club, going to the Legion Nationals and the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships and the 2001 Canada Summer Games. In university, she was on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Track & Field sprints team for the 60m, 200m and the sprint relays, competing at the CIS Championships and the OUA Championships every year. After graduation, she made the switch to running longer distances (5k... Read the profile >>