Meet our Instructors
Our teaching team is united by a shared passion for yoga and the many ways it can support overall well-being.
We believe yoga is more than physical movement; it is a practice that helps cultivate strength, mobility, resilience, mindfulness, and balance both on and off the mat.
Each of our instructors brings their own experience, training, and teaching style, creating a diverse range of classes that support students at every stage of their journey.
Whether your goal is to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, deepen self-awareness, or simply carve out time for yourself, our teachers are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive space for you to explore your practice.
Isabel (she/her)
OWNER
Passionate about yoga and wellness, Isabel has been practicing for over 20 years. Her classes are for both the new yogi and the experienced one, teaching under the firm belief that our breath is medicine that can heal and transform us and that Yoga should be accessible to all.
Isabel Fry is a certified 500-hour YTT and meditation teacher, 200-hour Kundalini YTT, breathwork practitioner, and Sound Alchemist. She teaches Barre and Pilates Sculpt as well.
She started her company, Breathe Retreats & Wellness, in 2016.
Creating a safe space for all and encouraging each of her clients to embody their most authentic, highest selves has become Isabel’s mission.
Along with wellness and corporate retreats, Isabel offers Sound Alchemy, holistic services, Cacao Ceremonies, and healing circles to support and nurture her clients.
In Yoga, Isabel believes in holding space for people to rediscover the light that shines brightly within them — and that by honouring their bodies with love and kindness, all can be conquered.
She strives to make everyone feel cherished, held, loved, softened, and seen. While holding space with gentle guidance, she steps out of the way so others can connect with the wisdom that exists deep within them — offering compassion, understanding, and grace.
Janelle (she/her)
With 600 hours of training, Janelle thrives on creating safe and inclusive spaces, especially for those who’ve felt like they never “fit in”. She tailors her classes to be accessible so students can move on their mats in ways that feel safe in their bodies.
With a deep appreciation for yogis of the past, Janelle weaves the wisdom of ancient teachings with modern knowledge.
She approaches community and studio classes through a trauma-informed lens, trying to create a space for students to explore movement and breath work.
RYT500,
Yin 30hrs
Mediation 20hrs
Rainbow Kids Yoga 50 hrs
Alyssa (she/her)
Alyssa discovered yoga in 2008 and quickly found it to be much more than a physical practice. For her, yoga became a moving meditation, a tool for self-discovery, and a meaningful way to cultivate connection, presence, and balance. Inspired by the profound impact yoga had on her own life, she felt called to share the practice with others and create spaces where students can experience the same sense of growth, strength, and joy.
A dedicated lifelong student of yoga, Alyssa continues to explore the teachings of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and is passionate about integrating both the philosophical and physical aspects of the practice into her teaching. Her classes are thoughtful, encouraging, and accessible, supporting students in building confidence both on and off the mat.
In addition to teaching regular classes, Alyssa leads workshops and specialty events, creating opportunities for students to deepen their practice and explore new areas of learning. She is also known for her handstand instruction, helping students develop the strength, technique, body awareness, and mindset needed to approach inversions with confidence and curiosity.
With her warm presence and passion for sharing yoga, Alyssa is committed to supporting students on their individual journeys while fostering a welcoming and inspiring community.
Nallely (she/her)
Nallely (na-YEA-lee) is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, a 95-hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher, and a certified Growing Up Mindful teacher. In addition to her yoga training, she is an experienced elementary school teacher, bringing a thoughtful, educational approach to every class she leads.
Known for her technical and detail-oriented teaching style, Nallely has extensive training in anatomy and movement. She is passionate about helping students understand how their bodies move and how yoga can support strength, mobility, alignment, and overall well-being. Her classes combine mindful movement with clear, accessible instruction, creating a supportive environment where students can build confidence in their practice.
Nallely enjoys designing dynamic and engaging classes that are both approachable and purposeful, whether she is working with children or adults. She is dedicated to helping students feel stronger, more connected, and empowered through yoga and mindfulness.
Kyla (she/her)
After stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time at 18 years old, Kyla began what would become a lifelong journey of self-care, personal growth, and movement. Nearly two decades later, she is a certified yoga instructor who is passionate about sharing the transformative benefits of mindful movement with others.
A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and certified Yin Yoga instructor, she also teaches Pilates, bringing a balanced approach that combines strength, mobility, stability, and mindfulness. Her classes are designed to help students feel stronger, move with greater ease, and develop a deeper connection with their bodies.
With a special interest in supporting busy professionals and women through movement, she understands the demands of modern life and creates classes that help students recharge, reconnect, and build resilience both physically and mentally. At the same time, she believes yoga and Pilates are for every body and strives to make her classes welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.
Known for her fun, witty personality and approachable teaching style, she brings plenty of lighthearted energy into the studio. Her classes offer the perfect balance of thoughtful instruction, challenge, and laughter, creating a space where students can work hard, have fun, and not take themselves too seriously along the way. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or have years of experience, she looks forward to supporting you on your movement journey.
Shelbie (she/her)
Shelbie's passion for Pilates grew from firsthand experience of how the practice builds strength, improves mobility, enhances posture, and fosters a deeper connection to the body.
Over time, Pilates became an essential part of her own wellness journey, helping her feel strong, energized, and grounded.
As an instructor, she is dedicated to guiding clients through mindful, purposeful movement that develops core strength, muscle endurance, stability, and body awareness.
Her approach is supportive and empowering, creating space for students to move at their own pace, honour their progress, and leave class feeling more balanced, capable, and connected to themselves.
With a background in healthcare as a Pharmacy Technician, she brings an understanding of the importance of supporting both physical and mental well-being, along with the role balance plays in everyday health and longevity.
Makaela (she/her)
Makaela has been dedicated to her yoga practice for over a decade, embracing yoga as a foundational part of her holistic approach to health and well-being. Known for her bright energy, thoughtful insights, and philosophical sense of humour, she brings warmth, authenticity, and encouragement to every class she teaches.
Passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, Makaela specializes in guiding students through the foundations of the practice. As one of our Intro to Yoga teachers, she excels at creating a welcoming and supportive environment where beginners can build confidence, develop body awareness, and explore movement at their own pace.
A true prop enthusiast, Makaela loves incorporating blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, and other supportive tools into her classes. She believes props can help students better understand postures, improve alignment, increase comfort, and discover new possibilities within their practice. Her creative and intentional use of props allows students of all experience levels to feel supported while deepening their connection to the poses.
Makaela encourages students to approach yoga with curiosity, self-compassion, and authenticity. Through mindful movement, thoughtful guidance, and meaningful connection, she creates classes that nourish both the body and the mind, helping students feel empowered, grounded, and at home within themselves.
Marianne (she/her)
An experienced yoga teacher who believes that yoga should be both meaningful and enjoyable. She brings a warm, approachable presence to her classes and believes that laughter is an essential part of the practice, helping students relax, connect, and find ease both on and off the mat.
With years of teaching experience and a deep understanding of movement, she is especially passionate about guiding beginners as they discover the benefits of yoga. One of the greatest joys in her teaching is witnessing students become more aware of their bodies, breath, and movement patterns. She believes some of the most powerful moments in yoga happen when something that was once unconscious becomes conscious, creating space for greater understanding, growth, and transformation.
Her classes are thoughtfully designed to help students build strength, mobility, balance, and confidence while developing a deeper connection to themselves. Known for her clear instruction, supportive approach, and wealth of knowledge, she creates an environment where students feel comfortable exploring their practice, asking questions, and celebrating their progress.
Whether students arrive seeking physical well-being, stress relief, personal growth, or simply a moment to reconnect with themselves, Marianne is dedicated to helping them experience those meaningful "a-ha" moments that make yoga such a powerful lifelong practice.
Andrea (she/her)
With over 20 years of experience teaching movement, Andrea brings a deep understanding of anatomy, body mechanics, and mindful movement to every class. Her background includes certifications in Mat Pilates, Somatic Exercise, and Yamuna Body Rolling, along with her work as a 2200-hour Registered Massage Therapist and former professional dancer.
Her teaching is rooted in the classical principles developed by Joseph Pilates, while incorporating a modern understanding of how bodies move and function today. She is passionate about helping students build strength, stability, mobility, and body awareness through precise, intentional movement.
Known for her engaging and approachable teaching style, Andrea creates classes that are both challenging and enjoyable. With a focus on exploration, curiosity, and movement quality, she helps students develop a deeper connection to their bodies while experiencing the many benefits of a consistent Pilates practice.
TJ (he/him)
TJ became a personal trainer and yoga teacher with the intention of helping address a gap many people experience in movement spaces: finding environments where students feel genuinely safe, supported, and heard. This intention continues to shape his teaching today.
He has undertaken specialized training in fitness accessibility, trauma-informed coaching, mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, and other areas of health and well-being, all of which inform his inclusive and thoughtful approach. His classes are designed to meet students where they are, offering options and support so that each person can feel confident and cared for in their practice.
He is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies and find joy in both movement and stillness, creating spaces where strength, awareness, and ease can all be explored.
Chantal (she/her)
Chantal Eder is a passionate movement specialist with a strong focus on strength, mobility, and Pre & Postnatal wellness. She is a certified Yoga teacher, Postnatal Fitness Coach, and Childbirth Educator, with a deep commitment to supporting women through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Her advanced training in back care and alignment with Alison West, along with prenatal studies with Deb Flashenberg of NYC’s Prenatal Yoga Centre, has shaped her intelligent, supportive, and mindful approach to movement. This foundation allows her to guide students with precision and care, helping them build both resilience and confidence in their bodies.
Chantal’s classes are thoughtfully designed to develop functional strength and improve mobility while maintaining a strong emphasis on alignment and body awareness. She blends mindful movement with strength-based training to create a balanced, empowering experience that supports both physical well-being and nervous system regulation.
Her teaching encourages students to explore their movement patterns with curiosity and awareness, cultivating a deeper, more connected relationship with their bodies through every stage of life.
Diana (she/her)
Diana's journey with yoga began when she experienced firsthand how the practice could cultivate strength, balance, and well-being on both a physical and emotional level. A lesson from yoga has really resonated with her is to be uniquely yourself, and people will love you for that.
Yoga has kept her disciplined throughout her education. She practiced yoga regularly between 3 - 5 times a week to help calm her nerves and stress throughout grad school and career.
Diana completed her 200-hour YTT at a studio in Edmonton, AB that focused on Akhanda Yoga style, which is a wonderful, holistic approach to teaching traditional Hatha Yoga. In each of her classes, you can expect her to provide you with a breathwork technique to help you ease into your day or evening. Diana is passionate about teaching beginners or adapted yoga for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Diana first discovered her love to help those with mental and physical disabilities after her work at a non-profit in Sherwood park.
Diana is a lover and learner of life, and is always looking for more opportunities to either further her academic education, career, or spiritual/emotional growth . She couldn’t have done so if she did not have mentors to hold space and support her. Diana is excited to provide the space and support for her students so that they can flourish in their lives.
Fern (she/her)
Fern fell in love with yoga when she realized it was a great physical AND spiritual practice. When she first started she had many yoga teachers who gave her space to explore and space to learn and grow. She decided she wanted to be that kind of teacher. She packed her bags and moved to Thailand for 3 months, there she took her yoga teacher training in 2014.
When she came back to Edmonton she started yoga right away and has been teaching ever since. She loves to teach beginners, and classes like Hatha or Yin, her practice used to be very intensive but the last few years it has slowed down and allowed herself to listen to what her body needs and hopes to be able to teach that in her classes and help give the students space to explore their bodies capabilities and their breath.
She wants to be the teacher that she had when she was first exploring yoga and finding her place as a yogi. She is a certified 200 hour YTT. In her classes you can expect to feel loved, supported and seen. She is looking forward to meeting and connecting with you on the mat! She loves hugs!
Lucy-June (she/her)
Courteney (she/her)
Courteney is a yoga teacher who creates welcoming, down-to-earth classes that invite students to move with intention, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves.
She teaches Hatha Flow and Flow and Chill, offering a balanced blend of mindful movement, strength building, mobility, and nervous system regulation.Her classes are thoughtfully sequenced to support both effort and ease, guiding students through practices that feel accessible, grounding, and restorative. Courteney is passionate about helping people feel at home in their bodies, leaving class with a sense of steadiness, clarity, and renewed energy.
Amanda (she/her)
Amanda’s holistic approach to teaching yoga is balanced with humour and lightheartedness which will set you instantly at ease in her classes. She is attentive and intuitive in order to provide a safe yet challenging practice for everyone.
Amanda’s own pain journey led her down a path of discovery where she studied Pain Neuroscience and Mindfulness Techniques with Physio Therapist and Yoga Therapist, Neil Pearson, an expert in non-pharmaceutical pain management.
Amanda is an E-RYT, a Pain Care Yoga Teacher as well as a Professional Pain Care Facilitator.
Amanda is deeply honoured to share her knowledge and gifts with others who live with persistent pain so that they too can live and move freely once again!