I was drawn to the beauty of movement at a young age. I discovered yoga as a physical therapy practice while dancing professionally, and it changed my life. As a modern dancer, I found the need to challenge my body and my strength in different ways, and Ashtanga yoga was perfect for me. I taught the Jazz Program at the Canadian Children’s Dance Theater for four years, and started a weekly Yoga workshop for the Dancers. It was then I explored yoga teaching options. After years of practicing Yoga, I completed the Downward Dog Yoga Teacher Training and while in the program, I was invited to teach Yoga classes at different Toronto studios. I then traveled to Costa Rica where I taught Yoga at a Hotel/Spa for four months. Upon my return to Toronto, I was introduced to... Read the profile >>
Grace first discovered yoga in 2002 while studying in Montreal. Upon returning to Toronto she continued to practice and in 2006, she completed her first yoga teacher training. Recently, she completed her leadership training with Off The Mat, Into The World (OTM). As an OTM leader she co-facilitates Yoga in Action training programs in Toronto throughout the year. In 2009, she co-founded Inspire Reach, which raises funds through karma yoga initiatives, dedicated to improve local and global communities. After raising $20,000 in its inaugural year, Inspire Reach is committed to raising $40,000 in 2010. In addition to teaching her classes, she has also been a faculty member of the yoga teacher-training program at Tula Yoga Studios since 2007. Grace believes the pursuit of a... Read the profile >>
Once Upon a time in a land far far away, a Yogi on a mountain top dreamed of exploring love and laughter with millions of people around the world. This dream is unfolding for Salimah Kassim-Lakha. Salimah is an entrepreneur; teaching Kundalini and Laughter Yoga in Canada, Dubai, India and the UK. Salimah is founder of Yogapalooza, an outdoor celebration of music, movement and meditation attracting hundreds of people yearly. She inspires others to go big and go OM. You can find her posting videos at www.yogavision.com Read the profile >>
