Self, Family, Life and Earth, those are Alison’s passions and what drive her to inspire others to focus on the same. Growing up, Alison has always had an admiration for the outdoors. Not only in it’s innate ability to provide a natural playground for fitness and outdoor adventure, but in it’s capacity to provide and sustain life. It’s for this reason that she has built a career that harnesses both those elements. She is an indoor cycling enthusiast and Spin Instructor, as well as a Personal Trainer and Circuit 60 Instructor at Track Fitness. Her goal is to harness the mental and physical benefits of exercise. She helps create a mind-body connection gained through form focused and results oriented sessions. Her music inspired, high-energy classes focus on core strength,... Read the profile >>
Growing up as an over weight child, I had a lot of problems with low self esteem. I had to prove myself to everyone especially my peers, that there was much more to me then my figure. As a teenager the battle began. I worked hard to get myself out of that state of mind and realized that there is more to me than just my dress size. I am a sassy individual with lots to offer. I began my career as a Group Fitness instructor 14 years ago. I am an employee and Group Fitness Manager of one of the top fitness facilities in Toronto. In an effort to help women achieve self acceptance and strength I co-created Burst! female empowerment through movement a two in one workshop to teach women how to feel confident and comfortable in their skin. Today I am helping women all over the city feel strong... Read the profile >>
Following her bliss and traveling to explore the jungles and beaches of the rich coast, Kim planted her first yoga seeds in Costa Rica.Living and teaching yoga in a small beach community, she experienced a simple and peaceful life connecting with nature. Upon moving back to Canada, Kim set new roots in the Toronto yoga community and continues to further her studies in Vinyasa Flow, Restorative and Therapeutic yoga.She has a passion for philosophy, and studies the ancient yoga texts, chanting and meditation with Hali Schwartz. Combining energetic and safe alignment with the philosophy of classical yoga, Kim teaches with compassion and responsibility to her students. She hopes to encourage those around her to awaken to their truth, to the feeling of being alive and to shine that bright... Read the profile >>
Leonor Mowry – aka. Leo – owns Village Yoga in Toronto, where she teaches private and group classes, specializing in helping people relieve chronic pain with therapeutic yoga. She is the co-author of “Advancing Your Yoga Practice: The Art of Slowing Down”, the fifth book in the world-renowned Anatomy and Asana series. She recently released her first cd of guided relaxations, entitled The Voice of Relaxation, Volume 1. She is a certified Reiki Master, the Yoga Director for the Toronto Trails Festival, a 2-time lululemon ambassador and an ongoing contributor of articles and expertise to AOL’s thatsfit.ca and local monthly fitness e-newsletters. Read the profile >>
Michael has been studying and teaching yoga for over 18 years. He has a certification in both Anusara Yoga® and International Iyengar Yoga, and is one of only two people in Canada to hold both of these prestigious certifications. Michael has previous experiance as Co-Director of the Teacher Training program at Yoga Space in Toronto. Prior to discovering the joy of Anusara Yoga, his teaching style included Iyengar, Ashtanga and the principles of Viniyoga in the lineage of Krisnamacharya. Read the profile >>
