INSTRUCTORS

Monica Crane: Having practiced yoga casually for many years, she became committed when yoga contributed greatly to her recovery from a car accident, helping to heal injuries & bringing relief from chronic pain through relaxation & breathing techniques. She trained as an instructor with Swami Ramananda in Integral Yoga in 2005, with Kit Laughlin in Stretch Therapy, with Susi Aldous Hately in 'Yoga for Cancer Survivors' & Bernie Clark for Yin Yoga. She also has a medical background as a practicing Medical Imaging technologist. Monica is the owner/manager of Breathing Space.

Cathy Hanan: Cathy began exploring yoga in 2000 & with a background in competitive sports, the initial surrendering of the ego was a huge challenge!  She completed her teacher's training at MokSana Yoga in Victoria in 2004 & began sharing yoga with local athletes & their coaches. Her classes integrate concepts of Pilates core strengthening as well as flexibility, breath, relaxation & light heartedness.

Kathryn Hodgson has been an active instructor in the fitness industry for over 20 years as both a group fitness instructor & personal trainer.  She introduced yoga into her personal practice over 14 years ago & having reaped its incredible benefits, she travelled to India in 2009 to learn from the masters where she earned a 300-hour Yoga Instructor Certification.  This certification combined with her CANFITPRO Personal Trainer & group fitness instructor background all combine to help Kathryn lead joyful group yoga classes.

Bev Smith: Bev’s training in Integral Yoga at the Sri Swami Satchidanada Ashram honours the science of the eight limbs or facets of yoga.  Bev’s classes are appropriate for beginners, as well as  for more experienced practitioners as as full instruction is given to safely enter, work & come out of the poses, & are designed to work the entire body.  Pranayama & deep relaxation are  included to increase oxygenation in the body & to innervate the parasympathetic response, the ‘anti-dote’ to the stress.

Denise Clowater completed her yoga teacher training in Calgary & then directly into a two year Yoga Therapy Program at Mount Royal University. Further therapeutic trainings include Cardiac & Cancer Therapy Certification with Nishcala Joy Devi, ‘Yoga for Cancer Survivors’ with Susie Hately-Aldous & ‘Yoga Nidra IRest’ with Kathleen Ludwig. She enjoys sharing the tools she was given to help others help themselves & teaches from the heart.

Sandy Mouret's classes are energetic flow practices that challenge the body, mind & spirit. Her practice is strongly influenced by her teacher Caru Candra, the  Shiva Rea (vinyasa flow), & the principles and philosophy of Anusara Yoga. She is a registered teacher and is currently undergoing a further teachers training in the Anusara Yoga Tradition with Chris Chavez.

Kris Ord completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Feel Good Yoga & Pilates with Laura Phelps in 2010, & focuses her practice on Hatha Flow at beginner & intermediate levels, teaching both relaxing & energizing styles of yoga.

Gail Bradshaw: first discovered yoga in the early 1970s  with a background  in Iyengar,  Flow Yoga & T'ai Chi.  She completed her instructor training

at MokSana Yoga Center in  2010, and having found her passion has  recently become certified in Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater. Gail teaches Restorative & Gentle Hatha Yoga at Breathing Space.

Amanda Byrne discovered yoga 15 years ago while studying at the University of Victoria and embraced yoga more fully in motherhood as a method of reconnecting with herself. She completed her teacher training at Feel Good Yoga in Victoria. Amanda is also a certified clinical counsellor, often bringing yogic breathing and philosophy to her practice.  She views yoga as a physical, emotional and spiritual path, striving to nourish each individual's process. Amanda is happy to be teaching prenatal yoga at Breathing Space and is honoured to share in her students' practice.

Lisa Reimer is our Wednesday evening Zumba & Yoga Core fitness instructor. Her enthusiasm for fitness & feeling good is contagious!  She has danced from an early age & at nineteen, began teaching dance styles such as jazz, modern & hip hop to a wide range of ages & ability levels. She is well known for her fun, energetic & motivating classes that are guaranteed to get you moving!

Sandra Perez Lamplugh loves to dance and she brings her passion & livliness to her Saturday morning Zumba classes! Born in Dominican Republic, her livliness & enthusiasm have made her classes a fitness party!

Jenna Howe: Our Groove Fitness instructor,  Jenna has been focused primarily on rehabilitation in various forms over the years, but has still never forgotten her love  & appreciation of the therapeutic value of dance.  In addition to being a GrooveMethod Facilitator, she is also certified as an instructor for Zumba, Bellyfit & Yoga, as well as being a Yoga Therapist.

Carolyn Crow is a CTI trained life coach &  has an M.A. in psychology, with a focus on adult development and aging.  Since January 2006, she has facilitated  a women’s meditation and sharing groups, most recently at Breathing Space.  Her life purpose is to live life from a place of love while helping others get in touch with their highest possibilities. . 

Charlene Pigdon  is a certified Callanetics instructor, style coach & Clinical Esthetician. She is trained as a Clinical Esthetician, a Style Coach and a Callanetics Instructor. With her curiosity and passion for learning, Charlene has dedicated herself to developing and expanding a whole life program for her clients. From skin care, instruction in Callanetics & her design expertise, Charlene can help you to develop your health & personal style.

Roxana Soto Roca: Roxana's  Latin American  heritage has given her a passion for all types of Latin dance. She has been a certified Zumba instructor since 2010 & it is obvious that she loves every element of the Zumba program: the exercise, the rhythms, & the energy! Join her on Mondays @ 5pm!

Kirsten Dibblee is a high school teacher who started practicing Yoga in 2004 while completing her Bachelor of Education Degree in Physical Education and Biological Studies. She has completed her 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification, DownDawg Yoga, FitFlow Yoga Fitness & Fusion Fitness Integrated Yoga Training and is a BCRPA certified Weight Training and Indoor Cycling instructor.

Suze Willgren has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s.  She completed her 300hr training in Victoria and is currently working towards her 500hr training in yoga therapy.  When not practicing yoga or balancing her business, Suze spent her free time running, cycling and exploring the great outdoors - and understands the importance of maintaining flexibility and full body strength to continue to enjoy her recreational pursuits