Annabel is a yoga and Pilates instructor, freelance writer, health and wellness speaker, recreational runner, and -- more importantly -- she is a wife, and mom of two fabulous and energetic kids. She runs a mobile yoga and Pilates business in which she teaches one-on-one, small group classes and workshops. As a health and wellness speaker, Annabel speaks frequently at conferences and events on everything from wellness to relationships, from working out to handling the stresses of motherhood. She is also a published playwright/author and freelance writer who contributes to numerous print and online publications. You can read her musings on taking yoga off the mat and into motherhood in her Meditating Mummy Blog. Annabel is passionate about wellbeing, fitness, and helping people make... Read the profile >>
“Growing up as an over weight girl I developed a low self esteem,” says Carmen Puyo. As an adult I learned the importance of wellness and now I feel that it is my duty to spread the word. I can help girls and women feel good about who they are.” she says. Carmen Puyo began her career as a group fitness instructor 17 years ago. She has been a Group Fitness Manager for the past twelve years, overseeing two Fitness clubs in Toronto. In 1998, Carmen was awarded "Instructor of the Year" and in 2003 she was awarded "Group Exercise Manager of the Year". She graduated from the Fitness and Lifestyle management program at George Brown College. She has additional certifications through Canfitpro, Body Harmonics, Gravity and she just finished her first 200 hour yoga teachers training. ... Read the profile >>
David Good is a living example how yoga can transform your life. Living most of his life overweight and always looking for the quick fix to optimal health. His life changed after he discovered a whole health lifestyle program that he now shares in his classes. David asks you to “meet yourself on the mat” everyday. His classes are a mix of challenging Vinyasa sequences with an attention to systematic cueing, a respect for breath and fun therapeutic alignment tips to learn something about your body while nurturing your soul. David Good Yoga workshop and classes bring to your life the idea of Foundation on and off the mat. Living more grounded and being able to expand yourself out into the world making your goals come true. David teaches you how to work on your foundation, like a... Read the profile >>
Kula / Track Fitness / Yoga Tree
Donna’s path towards wellness began at the age of 18 with Reiki, and came full circle when she took her first yoga class. After spending 5 years as a yoga student, she was inspired to learn more. She began with a yoga teacher training in Toronto, followed by one in Montreal, and two more in Toronto with visiting teachers, one of which focused on therapeutic yoga. With over 500+ hours of yoga training and over 10 years of practice, Donna now survives in the city by sharing her passion for health through yoga and energy healing. Donna Wilding, Yoga Teacher & Energy Healer. www.facebook.com/yogawithdonna Twitter: donnawilding1 Read the profile >>
Track Fitness
Karen's career in Sports Marketing pushed her further into the world of health and fitness and now enjoys her new passion as a certified Personal Trainer and Circuit 60 Instructor at Track Fitness in Toronto. Karen's desire to continue learning and help others achieve their fitness goals, has led her to become a certified personal trainer. Whether in a group environment or one-on-one, Karen genuinely enjoys motivating and supporting people as they push past their comfort zone and realize their maximum fitness potential. Karen loves variety in her workouts and enjoys training a combination of high intensity cardio, core and sculpting classes and her new favorite, TRACKBarre. Read the profile >>
889 / Spynga
Lisa personifies yoga living, whether leading a class in downtown Toronto or doing a headstand unobserved on the dock at the cottage. While her personal history reflects an insatiable passion for movement and fitness, it is her personal philosophy and ability to balance life’s elements that make her an effective yoga instructor. Her childhood achievements as a competitive gymnast and swimmer were the catalyst for an impressive list of certifications and a natural precursor to embracing yoga. She experienced her first yoga class in her 20s and loved how it drew on alchemy of strength, flexibility and balance. She was hooked. In 2008, Lisa took her 200-hour Yoga Teacher’s Training at Sypnga in Toronto. In 2009, she continued her studies with Janice Clarfiled, taking her... Read the profile >>
Natalie Sweet is the leader of our run club #irunbhill that takes place every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Whether you are training for a marathon or just out for fun, Natalie provides the support and direction that every runner needs. Read the profile >>
